Pastiglie Leone

Pastiglie Leone
Founded1857
FounderLuigi Leone
HeadquartersItaly
Websitewww.pastiglieleone.it

Pastiglie Leone is an Italian candy manufacturer of candies, jellies, gummy sweets, liquorice, fine chocolate and sugar- and calorie-free pastilles. The candies are produced in a variety of flavors. The brand are famous for their Art Nouveau style tins.[1]

History

Pastiglie Leone was founded by Luigi Leone in 1857 in Neive, close to Alba before moving to Turin.[2] The company also was an Italian Royal Warrant of Appointment holder.[3]

In 1934 the company was taken over by Giselda Balla Monero and her brother Celso Balla, who moved the factories to Corso Regina Margherita in Turin.[4] In the 80s, the company was inherited by Guido Monero, who, in 2006, moved the factory to its current location in Collegno.[4]

In 2018, the brand was bought by Luca Barilla.[5]

The brand is proud of its traditional roots, and their sweets are still made using the same traditional bronze moulds that have been used throughout their entire history of production.[6]

Tins

The brand are famous for their Art Nouveau style tins, which come in a variety of sizes.[7] They launch special edition tins, collaborating with brands or artists, or to celebrate special events.[8][6]

Flavors

Many flavors are offered by Pastiglie Leone including: Absinthe, Alpine Herbs, Anise, Balsamic, Currant, Blueberry, Cedar Mint, Cedar Sage, Cinnamon, Cloves, Chamomile, Coffee, Fernet, Gentian, Green Tea, Lemon, Liquorice, Mint, Orange, Orange blossom, Polar Relief (Menthol and Eucalyptus), Propolis (Honey), Raspberry, Rhubarb, Spices, Strawberry, Tangerine, Vanilla, and Violet.[9]

In addition to this, they have now branched out from their original offering of hard sweets to produce gummy sweets, chocolate, liquorice and calorie-free pastilles.[6]

References

  1. ^ Preti, Lavinia Colonna (30 September 2021). "I segreti delle Pastiglie Leone". Lombardia Secrets (in Italian). Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Company Archivi". Pastiglie Leone. 2016-02-14. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Fabbriche Aperte Piemonte - Pastiglie Leone". fabbricheapertepiemonte.it. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Pastiglie Leone". www.histouring.com (in Italian). Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  5. ^ Benna, Christian (30 September 2018). "Luca Barilla rilancia le Pastiglie Leone: «Un milione per i dipendenti»". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  6. ^ a b c ""Produciamo ancora con antichi stampi in bronzo": tutta la tradizione dolciaria piemontese nei 165 anni di storia delle pastiglie Leone". Forbes Italia (in Italian). 11 August 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  7. ^ "Lattine classiche". Leone 1857 (in Italian). Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  8. ^ Binfaré, Francesca (24 May 2017). "Pastiglie Leone, 160 anni di storia della storica azienda | Musica361". Musica361.it (in Italian). Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Products Archivi". Pastiglie Leone. 14 February 2016. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.

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