KAMUT® Celebrates Major Achievement from its Partner of almost 20 years, Pastificio Felicetti's CEO Riccardo Felicetti
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, recently recognized 25 professionals - among them Riccardo Felicetti - for their distinguished work in the agriculture, commerce, handicraft and finance industry.
BIG SANDY, Mont., July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kamut International received with great pleasure the news about the prestigious honor recently awarded to Pastificio Felicetti's CEO Riccardo Felicetti, of the title "Cavaliere del Lavoro" or "Knight of Labor". This award of "Merito del Lavoro" or "Order of Merit for Labor" has been given to professionals who have distinguished themselves in the five fields of agriculture, industry, commerce, handicraft and finance, but more importantly due to their commitment to ethical and social responsibility.
Pastificio Felicetti is the world's largest producer of 100% artisan organic pasta. It has been working with KAMUT® khorasan wheat since 2000, recognizing the excellence of the ancient grain, which is grown on certified organic farms primarily in Montana, Alberta, and Saskatchewan in North America, where the best quality is consistently obtained. The KAMUT® grain has a rich golden color, is about three times larger and contains more proteins, lipids, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals than modern wheat.
"Pastificio Felicetti believed in KAMUT® wheat and has embraced its taste and health benefits, making the partnership an outstanding journey," said Bob Quinn, PhD, organic farmer and founder of Kamut International. "We salute and sincerely congratulate Riccardo Felicetti for an amazing and well-deserved recognition," Bob Quinn added.
"With this great honor, which recognizes the excellence of the company I represent, I share this with my partners and with gratitude to those who preceded us and who since my great-grandfather Valentino founded the pasta factory in 1908, have considered respect for the environment, for the people, for the rules, and for our own customers and suppliers as fundamental, maintaining a moral rigor that I hope will become exemplary," Felicetti said.
To receive this award, the main requirements are to have worked continuously and financially independent for at least 20 years in that specific field and to have contributed in a relevant way to the economical, social, and innovative growth of the country. Cav. Riccardo Felicetti has been CEO of Pastificio Felicetti SpA since 1995. His company has distinguished itself by working in the production of high quality pasta. Since 1901, 2,897 Cavalieri del Lavoro have been appointed.
About KAMUT® Brand Khorasan Wheat
From 36 kernels and legends of discovery in Egyptian tombs, KAMUT® brand khorasan wheat is an ancient grain, guaranteed under the KAMUT® brand, to never be hybridized or genetically modified and always organically grown. Prized for its nutrition, ease of digestibility, sweet nutty-buttery taste and firm texture, today it can be found throughout the world in products including breads, pasta, pizza, cereals, snacks, pastries, crackers, beer, green foods, and cereal drinks.
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SOURCE Kamut International
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