Courtesy of CNW Group / Andriani SpA Benefit Corp.
Courtesy of CNW Group / Andriani SpA Benefit Corp.
Pictured here at the opening of the new Andriani SpA Benefit Corp. plant in London, Ont., Canada, on Oct. 22, 2025: Michele Andriani, president and CEO; Francesco Andriani, co-founder and vice president; and Carlo Stocco, managing director, North America.
Andriani SpA Benefit Corp. (Andriani), an Italian producer of gluten-free and plant-based pasta and foods, officially opened its first North American production facility Oct. 22, 2025, in London, Ont., Canada. The 61,225-sq.-ft. facility was first announced in February 2024, and the final cost for the company was approximately CAD $55 million (about $39.3 million in U.S. dollars) — up from the CAD $33.6 million expected investment announced some 21 months ago.
The Ontario plant gives Andriani an opportunity to manufacture its Felicia brand directly in North America — products made from naturally gluten-free raw materials and high-quality, innovative ingredients, the company noted.
Andriani products are present in major retail chains across more than 50 countries. The facility gives Andriani a stronger international growth trajectory toward its goal to be a key point of reference for North American industry and retailers, the announcement noted.
Andy Hanacek has covered meat, poultry, bakery and snack foods as a B2B editor for nearly 20 years, and has toured hundreds of processing plants and food companies, sharing stories of innovation and technological advancement throughout the food supply chain. In 2018, he won a Folio:Eddie Award for his unique "From the Editor's Desk" video blogs, and he has brought home additional awards from Folio and ASBPE over the years. In addition, Hanacek led the Meat Industry Hall of Fame for several years and was vice president of communications for We R Food Safety, a food safety software and consulting company.
