Who we are
It was the eighties when the expert pastry chef from the Pompeian countryside Domenico Maurelli, making use of the know- how acquired from well-known producers in the area, decided to set up on his own and create a laboratory of artisanal frozen products, curly and shortcrust pastry, which maintain all the sensory characteristics of the fresh ones. Arca was born in the early nineties, with the advent of other partners, in particular Ciro Buondonno. The real turning point, however, took place at the beginning of the 2000s when the business moved to the province of Salerno, in the industrial area of Sarno. Over the years, the advantage of expanding the range has been realized by offering an assortment of sweet and savory products capable of covering different moments of the day with products also suitable for “snacking ” and aperitifs, without forgetting parties, anniversaries and occasions.
Our factory occupies an area of
5000 square meters
of which 2600 square meters are intended for a large factory
Continuous research
The strength of the company becomes its ability to adapt to the demands of a market, attracted by a type of semi-industrial processing that maintains, even in the shape of the products, characteristics of craftsmanship which are rare in the sector. The claim faithfully and unequivocally identifies the nature of the business: frozen, sweet and savory products and semi-finished products. Attention to nature is then shown with various whole meal products, which are particularly healthy and based on cereals.
With a view to constant development, the collaboration with the Federico II University of Naples should be highlighted, a precious support for solving problems and improving production. This attention has led the company to carefully select its suppliers based on the quality of the raw materials as well as their respect for the environment.
Arca is today a strong company, organized internally from above with a Sole Director, Domenico Maurelli and, thanks also to the precious contribution of Ciro Buondonno, partner and true factotum of the structure, it boasts a production management, a sales department, a Quality Control department. and a Research and Development.
Interview with pastry chef
Domenico Maurelli
“… Be humble and learn to listen to the teachings and advice of the most experienced people, because in this work you never stop learning.”
