Eugenio Ferrari and Gemma Franceschetti, husband and wife, founded the company in 1963. Succeeding to their parents, their sons Adriano and Walter Ferrari are continuing the business, helped by their brother in-law Alessio Beozzi. For more than 40 years, the company has developed great farming skills as well as a perfect mastery in food processing. Their values are: The Earth: a resource; Work: to improve life; Honesty: a cultural heritage; People: protagonists of growth. The direct control over the whole production cycle enables Ista' to guarantee a wide range of delicacies which, besides preserving their natural qualities as garden products, can be used to prepare quick delicious dishes having the typical flavors and tastiness of home cooking.