A tour at our factory

At the peak of their ripeness, and under carefully monitored conditions, the tomatoes begin their journey. Within less than 24 hours of being harvested, they are transformed into the products that bring the taste of Italian tomatoes to kitchens around the world.

100%
Italian tomatoes
=1000
Farming families
€ 9M
Incentives for farmers
3
Production plants

How we preserve quality

Freshness doesn’t end at the harvest. Within hours of picking, every tomato begins a carefully designed journey where expertise and rigorous quality standards work together to preserve the flavour, colour and natural goodness of freshly harvested tomatoes.

Truck piled high with freshly harvested tomatoes at Mutti's factory
Ripe tomatoes on a factory conveyor being rinsed with water
Close-up of glass bottles filled with fresh tomato juice
Mutti passata jars lined up on the factory production line
Mound of dried tomato powder in a factory container

From Field to Factory in a Few Hours

After the harvest, the tomatoes reach our factories within just a few hours to preserve their freshness. Every load of tomatoes is carefully checked before entering the production process. Samples are taken and analyzed using advanced instruments and expert evaluation to assess ripeness, color, acidity, sugar content, and the presence of any defects. Only tomatoes that meet Mutti’s strict quality standards are accepted, ensuring that excellence begins right at the source.

Gently Washed, Carefully Selected

Once approved, tomatoes are gently unloaded and thoroughly washed to remove soil, leaves, and any impurities, using an efficient water management system designed to reduce waste. They then pass through advanced optical sorting systems that scan each tomato to detect defects or foreign materials. This process is complemented by manual inspection from skilled operators, ensuring that only the best tomatoes, clean, intact, and perfectly ripe, continue. 

The Mutti Method: Preserving Freshness & Flavour

Selected tomatoes are processed using Mutti’s distinctive method, developed to safeguard their natural qualities. Depending on the final product, they are finely chopped or separated into their different components. By minimizing heat throughout the process, Mutti preserves the tomatoes’ vibrant color, fresh taste, and rich aroma, capturing the essence of just-picked fruit.

Sealed with Care

The product is gently heated, filled into containers while still hot, and hermetically sealed before undergoing pasteurization to ensure safety and long shelf life. After packaging, every batch is subjected to rigorous quality control in specialized laboratories, where parameters such as taste, texture, color, acidity, and overall stability are carefully verified. This final step ensures that every product consistently meets Mutti’s high standards before reaching your pantry.

From Waste to Value

Nothing goes to waste in our process. Tomato by-products, such as seeds and skins, as well as tomatoes that do not pass all Mutti's quality inspections are carefully recovered and repurposed. These materials are mainly used in animal feed and biogas production, contributing to a more circular and sustainable production system.

The essential Mutti products

Four timeless essentials, each created to capture a different expression of 100% Italian tomato. Simple, versatile and crafted with the uncompromising quality that defines Mutti.

Mutti Passata tomato purée in a glass bottle

Passata

TOMATO PURÉE

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Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes in a can

Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes

CHOPPED TOMATOES

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Mutti Triple Concentrated Tomato Paste in a tube

Triple Concentrated Tomato Paste

TOMATO PASTE

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Mutti Whole Peeled Tomatoes in a can

Whole Peeled Tomatoes

PEELED TOMATOES

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