ABOUT US
Honoring Tradition. Leading Innovation. Nutkao USA: Italian Craftsmanship, American Excellence
Nutkao is the world’s largest private-label manufacturer of hazelnut and chocolate spreads—and the only large-scale producer of hazelnut spreads based in the U.S.A. As a premium partner for brands and private labels, we deliver Italian-inspired finished products crafted with innovation, quality, and decades
of expertise.
A Global Brand with Italian Roots
Nutkao USA operates as a proudly American company with deep Italian heritage. As part of Nutkao S.r.l., headquartered in Canove di Govone, Italy, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America. Together with our facilities in Italy, Ghana, and Belgium, we bring globally sourced ingredients and European tradition to local markets.
State-of-the-Art U.S. Manufacturing
Established in 2015, our 92,000 sq. ft. U.S. facility was designed to meet the highest standards in food manufacturing. Highlights include:
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Integrated Warehousing for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, powered by RF technology
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Advanced Production Systems with fully computerized, real-time control of every stage of the process
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Automated Packaging Lines ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency
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BRC and FDA Compliant operations meeting global safety and quality standards
Our facility reflects over 35 years of Nutkao’s expertise, combining traditional values with the most advanced production technologies available today.
A Legacy of Italian Quality
Founded in 1982 by Giuseppe Braida, Nutkao S.r.l. began with a vision: to create world-class private label spreads for the confectionery sector. Today, we are internationally recognized for our excellence in cocoa and hazelnut spreads, semi-finished sweets, and innovative cream-based products—produced for leading retailers and foodservice brands worldwide.