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STORY

Our story began in the 1950s with a small shop in Tuscany. Today, Arbi is one of the most important producers on the Italian food scene.

THE
    50s

FOUNDATION

Our story began in 1958, when Dario Arbi founded the Arbi company, a sole proprietorship, which quickly became known in the food sector as an important production and marketing business within the region of Tuscany.

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60s

GROWTH

In the 1960s the frozen food culture arrived in Italy, to meet the new needs of families: more convenient, easier and faster preparation. Arbi's commercial business continued to expand, as did our local Valdinievole area.

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70s

EVOLUTION

In the Seventies, Arbi's first major corporate transformation took place: a new production site opened in its hometown of Monsummano Terme.

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80s

DIVERSIFICATION

In the early 1980s, Arbi began to expand into the world of frozen fish products, as Stefano Arbi, Dario's son, entered the business. Stefano sensed the market changes and evolving consumer habits. In the late 1980s, Stefano's brother Maurizio also joined the company. Together, they addressed the new distribution landscape, amid the growth of large-scale distribution.

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90s

EVOLUTION

During these years Arbi became a true industrial force, dedicated to creating new lines to expand its offering. Arbi quickly established itself as a benchmark in the frozen food sector. By focusing even more on seafood, it gained a significant market share and consolidated its presence in large-scale retail outlets as a qualified and reliable partner for major retailers.

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2000s

INDUSTRIALISATION

With the arrival of the new millennium Arbi grew and expanded internationally, offering even more product lines and a wider selection of frozen fish products. In 2004, a new factory opened and a new industrial kitchen was built, allowing the launch of the Ready-Made Pasta Sauces line.

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2010s

EVOLUTION

2011 marked the beginning of the industrial expansion project, with the construction of a new, larger facility. This ensured even more efficient product management, to fully support the demands of an ever-evolving market. During these years, the third generation of the Arbi family, Alessandro and Lorenzo, joined the company.

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2020s

THE FUTURE

With its eye on innovation, Arbi is launching corporate renewal processes based on the principles of sustainability and circularity, adopting new technologies for an increasingly responsible approach to resources and raw materials. In 2019, the Blue Resolution Environmental Protection Association was founded to support and finance projects for environmental protection and preservation and the enhancement of cultural heritage and landscape.

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