Markem-Imaje helps Formec Biffi to achieve coding excellence

Formec Biffi has built its success through continuous investment in research and development. Nowadays the company’s portfolio includes over 100 specialties of pasta sauces and other spreadables. A special care for artisan production and the most advanced production technologies are perfectly combined in Formec (which acquired the company Biffi in 1985), by keeping alive the passion for quality food that began 150 years ago.

‘At Formec Biffi, we believe that innovation is not just about technology,but a strategic choice to meet the needs of an increasingly demanding market. Our evolution is driven by a vision that blends tradition with modernity. We aim to deliver excellent products, while building solid, flexible, and safe processes,’ said plant manager Ascanio Montani.

For Markem-Imaje, the collaboration with Formec Biffi is a concrete example of how a shared vision can translate into real and lasting value. The integration of coding systems and a data management platform into the company’s production lines is not merely the result of a technological decision, but a tangible sign of a partnership built over time – founded on listening, expertise, and the ability to face the challenges of the food industry together.

Simone Zampieri, account executive at Markem-Imaje, said: ‘Markem-Imaje’s coding systems are now installed across all production lines, testifying to a solid and constantly evolving relationship. Thanks to the integration of our technologies – ranging from thermal transfer to continuous inkjet, laser and print and apply systems, we support Formec Biffi in coding and labelling a wide variety of products, from mayonnaise tubes to single portion sachets.’

In 2024, Formec Biffi launched a new project focused on laser coding, which became fully operational in early 2025. ‘Along this journey, it os essential to rely on trustworthy partners, capable of adapting to our pace and ambitions,’ added Ascanio Montani. ‘We chose Markem-Imaje because it shares our same commitment to quality, precision, and continuous improvement.’

Markem-Imaje has also placed particular attention on sustainability, which helps reduce environmental impact without compromising print quality. Everything is orchestrated in a centralised and automated way through the CoLos platform, which ensures message consistency, real time traceability, and reduced operational errors, thus providing a complete solution for a partner that strives for excellence every day.

‘We are especially proud to offer technologies that manage precise real time data, contributing to the quality and safety that have always distinguished Formec Biffi’s products,’ concluded Guido Torriglia, sales manager at Markem-Imaje Italy. ‘This partnership is proof that when vision and technology come together, the results can truly make a difference.’