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Heritage Dating Back to 1878

Our strong heritage in milling and subsequently pasta manufacturing dates back to 1878 when our mill was first commissioned.

Today, Pasta Foods continues to be perfectly placed to serve both the industrial and foodservice markets with our world-class, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, expertise and high-quality range of products.

RH Clarkes Steam Mill Opened
RH Clarkes Steam Mill Opened

It was in 1878 when Robert Harvey Clarke opened our steam-powered flour mill.

The Avery Family
The Avery Family

The Avery family, alongside two other pasta producers, start making pasta in the UK.

Mac Foods Registered
Mac Foods Registered

Mac Foods was registered, which was the amalgamation of the pasta producers and our semolina mill.

BBC Spaghetti Hoax
BBC Spaghetti Hoax

The BBC’s spectacular April Fool’s hoax, which showed farmers harvesting spaghetti from a grove of spaghetti trees, was filmed at our St. Albans factory.

Acquired by RHM
Acquired by RHM

Acquired by RHM, formerly Ranks Hovis McDougall, it was here when Pasta Foods was born!

Great Yarmouth Factory
Great Yarmouth Factory

We opened our Great Yarmouth factory and changed our name to Pasta Foods.

Instant Pasta Launched
Instant Pasta Launched

It was in 2001 when we launched our instant pasta line.

Pasta Foods Buy Out
Pasta Foods Buy Out

Pasta Foods was bought from Ranks Hovis McDougall in a family management buyout in 2003. They would go on to invest over £12 million into a new factory and production lines.

State-of-the-Art
State-of-the-Art

We moved into a new factory in Norwich and installed a state-of-the-art pasta line.

Egg Free
Egg Free

All of our sites are declared egg free allowing for total allergen control for our customers.

Increased Capacity
Increased Capacity
Thanks to the continued investment into the company, we were able to substantially increase our capacity further.
Continual Investment
Continual Investment

We continue to invest in additional pasta lines to ensure that we can always meet our customers’ growth ambitions.

Our Production Facilities

Our world-class production facility houses state-of-the-art industrial pasta lines, alongside extensive warehousing capability. This provides our customers with the assurance of high-quality pasta supply and service.

Field to Fork

Our process involves milling our own durum wheat into semolina flour, which is then mixed into a dough and extruded under pressure to create our vast range of pasta shapes.

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Processed

The product then undergoes a long slow drying process to ensure that the product is dried to a moisture level which provides a stable, finished product for our customers with a 2 year shelf life.

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Quality

Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with the highest quality products by ensuring the wholesomeness and authenticity of all our products through elimination, reduction and control of food safety risks.

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Innovation

Innovation is essential for our customers to retain their competitive advantage. By putting innovation at the forefront of what we do, our customers can gain competitive advantages through innovation, quality products and supply assurance.

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Our Range is Vast

Whether You Require
Traditional, Quick Cook or Instant,
We Can Offer a Pasta Solution
to Suit Your Needs

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