PUNTOITALY N°2 - July - December 2012

155 NUTMAN FOOD-AND-DRINK • PASTRY • GELATO Nutman Group was founded in 1948 at Canelli (Asti Province) by the brothers Teresio and Lorenzo Pernigotti with the name of “I.D.P. dei Fratelli Pernigotti”, specialising in the production of torrone (Italian- style nougat) using Piedmont hazel- nuts and amaretti (traditional Piedmontese macaroons). In 1972, the company trans- ferred into larger premises, still at Canelli, and entered the gelato market with semi-finished products incorpo- rating Piedmont hazelnuts, in particular its Hazelnut Paste, which has remained over time one of its leading brands. In the mid-1970s, the company name was changed to “I.D.P. Nutman”, finally to become the “Nut- man Group” in 1996. In the 1980s, the product range was expanded with the Classic Pastes, among them Gianduia and Torroncino, the latter produced with the company’s own torrone. In 1988 the premises were transferred to Viale Italia, which is still the headquarters. In those days the first bases and fruit pastes were produced, and the line of fat pastes was completed. The company today produces all semi-finished products for gelato making, and includes a great number for pastry, plus items for commercial confec- tionery and chocolate decora- tions imported from Belgium. The company’s pride and joy is its processing of hazel- nuts, in particular for its Hazelnut Paste with I.G.P. certi- fication of local origin, and for its Gianduia, Torroncino, Coffee, Chocolate and other pastes. In 1988, Nutman created its own internal analysis labo- ratory, allowing it to control production directly with so- phisticated instrumentation. In 2003 its obtained Uni En Iso 9001/2008 certification from the certifying body DNV. Nutman distributes its products throughout Italy thanks to its extensive sales network. It has also had a presence abroad ever since the late 1980s, and is now active in various European countries, the USA, Africa and Japan. The company’s philosophy is summed up in its slogan: “There are lots of tastes, but only one Nutman”. ELITE HAZELNUT