History

2024 - LET’S RENEW OUR PASSION

The time has come to undertake a rebranding action for the Tossini brand, with the aim of creating a renewed image that reflects the company values and allows it to face the challenges of the market with determination.
A new logo and a new graphic design characterize the product line and tell the story of Tossini’s territory and history.
Participation in CIBUS 2024 represents a crucial stage in this transformation journey, with the aim of consolidating Tossini as the reference brand in the world of focaccia.

2021 - Restyling of the store in Via Roma in Recco

2020 - Innovation continues with the launch of the E-commerce

2019 - Focaccia col formaggio di TOSSINI-RECCO

The company starts to focus the lion’s share of its financial and human resources on defining the market positioning of its strategic product: Focaccia col formaggio di TOSSINI-RECCO (focaccia with cheese). Ambitions are high because they firmly believe in the potential of this “new speciality” which is still relatively unknown in both Italy and abroad.

2017 - Renovation of the store in Rapallo

The store in Via Venezia in Rapallo is renovated to keep in step with new market demands.

2016 - Historic pasta store in Chiavari

Two business are acquired, a café and a historic pasta-making store in Chiavari in piazza Mazzini. This is the start of the Chiavari store which has the most comprehensive assortment of products on offer.

2015 - PGI certification

FOCACCIA DI RECCO COL FORMAGGIO obtains PGI certification (Protected Geographical Indication) creating an even closer tie between this speciality and the area where it originates from. From here, awareness of this product is reinforced and extended beyond the confines of Liguria.

2014 - Retail range

The company decides to develop a retail range dedicated to large-scale retail outlets, focusing on the brand and thus strengthening its presence on the market.

2013 - CREATING THE NEW WAREHOUSE

A new organised logistical centre is created just one kilometre from the Avegno factory; a warehouse with space for 350 pallets to store dry products and for 600 pallets to store frozen products. A purchasing department is also created servicing both the stores and the factory.

2011 - BRC and IFS Certifications

The Avegno factory is BRC and IFS certified; two fundamental international standards for quality certification.

2010 - The store in Rapallo

Luigi and Maurizio move the Rapallo store from Piazza Venezia to Corso Italia. The store is revamped with this move, following the new concept of the store in Via Assereto with the addition of café area.

2009 - THE SECOND PRODUCTION LINE

The Tossini brothers implement the second production line with the intention of increasing the production capacity

2009 - The Avegno bakery and third bakery in Rapallo

In the Avegno factory, another production plan is implemented in which investment is made for the second production line of focaccia, especially focaccia with cheese.
The third bakery in Rapallo is acquired in via Mameli.

2007 - Renovation of the store in via Assereto

A fire starts in the store in Via Assereto. It is reopened after several months with a totally new design and renewed assortment, plus a delicatessen service that proves a success.

2003 - Fourth store in Recco

The fourth store in Recco is acquired in Via Trieste. Unlike the other Tossini stores, the cold meat cut and cheese section is maintained as under the previous management.

2002 - The first production line

The Tossini brothers invest in the first production line with the intention of taking genuine focaccia beyond the confines of Liguria.

1999 - 100 years of history

Tossini celebrates 100 years of history.

1996 - The third store in Recco

The third store in Recco is opened in Via XXV Aprile.

1995 - Production in Avegno

The idea of serving proprietary and neighbouring stores centralising the production of bread and pastries is achieved when an 800 square metre premises is acquired in Avegno. The production of focaccia is still divided between the various stores.

1994 - First and second store in Rapallo

Luigi and Maurizio move further afield by taking over the running of the historic Zunini bakery, opening the first store in Rapallo.

They acquire a  second store in Rapalloin Piazza Venezia.

1987 - Shops in Sori and Recco

In February, they acquire the Sori store and later on in the autumn, the second store in Recco is opened in Via Roma.

1978 - Renovation of the store in Via Assereto

After two years of business, they renovate the store in Via Assereto introducing a modern concept for the “Il Fornaio” era. The store becomes a reference point for innovative furnishing and the quality of the products, all produced on the premises.

1976 - Luigi and Maurizio

After their uncle Francesco passes away, Luigi and Maurizio take over the business which had now become a grocery store.

1910 - The business is moved to Recco

Their father, Ausonio and his brother, Francesco relocate the business to Recco. The premises are turned into a café-cum-pastry store.

1899 - The store in Camogli

Their grandfather, Fortunato, opens a store in a Boschetto di Camogli with the main aim of producing the traditional “galletta” (ship’s biscuit) that sailors used to take with them on long voyages on sailing ships.