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Italian ingredients distributor Faravelli has marked its 100th anniversary with a celebration in Milan, highlighting a century of expertise and a continued commitment to innovation, international growth and long-term partnerships.

Held in Milano, the city where the company was founded, the event took place under the claim 'Next Begins Now,' a message created for Faravelli's centenary that reflects the company's ambition to build on its heritage while looking ahead to new opportunities and future development.

Established in 1926 by entrepreneur Giusto Faravelli, the company has evolved into a global distributor of raw materials and ingredients serving the food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and animal nutrition industries.

Throughout its international expansion, Faravelli has remained family-owned, preserving the entrepreneurial values and customer-focused approach that have shaped its development across three generations. Today, the Group is chaired by Alessandro Faravelli, son of the founder, while operational leadership is led by the third generation of the family through managing director Cinzia Faravelli and CEO Luca Benati, ensuring continuity while driving the company's international growth and strategic development.

The centenary celebrations culminated on 5 June with an event attended by more than 400 guests, including employees, customers, suppliers, partners and stakeholders from Italy and abroad.

Designed as an opportunity to bring together the people who have contributed to Faravelli's journey over the past century, the event combined institutional moments with interactive experiences that encouraged guests to actively participate in the celebration and extend its reach beyond the venue through social media.

Opening the celebration, CEO Luca Benati reflected on the significance of the milestone and the people who have contributed to the company's success.

He said: "One hundred years is a very significant span of time for a nation; imagine what it represents for a company. Faravelli's history has been an intertwining of generations. It is our employees, customers and partners who make Faravelli what it is today. Tonight, we celebrate a story that began in 1926 thanks to my grandfather, but above all, we share the responsibility and enthusiasm of continuing to build the future."

Cinzia Faravelli, managing director, also highlighted the human dimension of the celebration: "For our family, this celebration is an opportunity to thank all the people who have accompanied Faravelli throughout its journey and to renew our commitment to preserving the values that have guided us to this point."

For companies operating in the food and nutraceutical sectors, Faravelli's centenary reflects the growing importance of ingredient distributors as strategic partners rather than simply suppliers.

Manufacturers increasingly require technical expertise, regulatory support, market insight and reliable global sourcing to accelerate product development and respond quickly to changing consumer expectations.

The anniversary celebrations are part of a broader programme launched earlier this year with Stand Out, Faravelli's corporate campaign running across digital channels, trade media, exhibitions, events and advertising throughout 2026.

Following its debut at Vitafoods Europe in May, the campaign will continue to accompany the company at major international trade shows, including CPHI Frankfurt, Making Cosmetics Milan, In-Vitality Milan, SupplySide West in Las Vegas and Fi Europe, reinforcing Faravelli's positioning across the food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and personal care industries while creating new opportunities to connect with customers and partners worldwide.

Stand Out reflects the company’s promise to help customers stand out in increasingly competitive markets through ingredient expertise, technical know-how, innovation and tailor-made solutions.

This integrated approach is particularly relevant in the food and nutraceutical sectors, where demand for functional ingredients, clean-label solutions, health-focused formulations and faster product development continues to grow.

By combining international sourcing capabilities with local technical support, the company aims to help manufacturers transform innovation into commercially successful products while responding to evolving consumer and market trends.

While the centenary celebrates Faravelli's history, it also reinforces its commitment to the future. Continued investment in people, expertise, international development and customer support remains central to the company's strategy as it prepares for its next phase of growth.

One hundred years after its foundation, Faravelli continues to look ahead with the same entrepreneurial spirit that inspired Giusto Faravelli in 1926, convinced that one hundred years isn't the end of a story, it is the beginning of a new one. Next Begins Now.