In Rocchetta Tanaro, in the heart of Monferrato, is located the Mario Fongo Company, known for its very well-known Lingue di Suocera, thin and crispy bread sheets, whose fragrance and unmistakable taste, have conquered palates all over the world. Their recipe, perfected in 1993 by the founder Mario Fongo, is now a registered trademark, a symbol of quality and originality.
In addition to Lingue di Suocera, the company also stands out for its production of the renowned Piedmontese Rubatà, the most crumbly hand-stretched breadsticks and Pan d’aria, very light clouds of bread.
These products, the result of artisanal workmanship, are ideal to accompany many dishes and several famous restaurant owners choose them, certain that no detail should be overlooked, least of all the bread basket.
Care in the selection of ingredients is one of the company’s cornerstones: every stage of production is controlled to ensure a final result that meets the expectations of the most demanding customers. Mario Fongo pays great attention to the selection of high-quality raw materials, including small productions of Italian excellence, such as the Tropea onion or Taggiasca olives from the Ligurian Riviera.
But the company is not just its founder. Today, alongside Mario, the son Giovanni and his wife Marta are actively working, a perfect example of how family tradition can continue and innovate over time. This close bond between generations allows the Fongo Company to keep its identity alive, passing on knowledge and skills that are rooted in the past, but also look to the future.
Recently, Mario Fongo has also changed its production site. The new facility has been designed to meet modern production and distribution needs, without compromising the quality that has always distinguished its products. A perfect combination of innovation and tradition, with a commitment to carry on an inheritance of authentic flavors a passion for good food.
