Marchese Castagne since 1949

The experience of the Marchese family in the chestnut sector began back in 1949 from the activity of the progenitor Francesco. With Giuseppe, the third of four children, the activity, until then local, acquired a broader commercial scope, looking out onto the international market.
Francesco, Stella and Giusy, the third generation, support their parents Giuseppe and Carmela in the constant growth of the company specializing in the processing and transformation of chestnuts with a team of specialized professionals.

The experience of the Marchese family in the field of chestnuts began in 1949 with the activity of the founder Francesco.

With Giuseppe, the third of four children, the business, until then local, acquires a wider commercial scope by entering the international market.

Francesco, Stella and Giusy, the third generation of Marquis, support their parents Giuseppe and Carmela Mainolfi in the constant growth of the company by specializing in the processing and transformation of chestnuts with a team of specialized professionals.

The company currently has two production facilities, one in Italy in Cervinara, in the province of Avellino, and the other in Portugal, to ensure a constant supply of quality to customers and partners.

In December 2016, he obtained the IFS Certification, which is associated with the Global Gap Certification and the BIO Certification for fresh chestnuts.

The chestnuts come directly from the production areas and are selected and processed to be used in three production lines: fresh chestnuts, peeled frozen chestnuts and snack chestnuts.

Recently launched on the market, the Marchese snack has become the flagship product thanks to its healthy and tasty characteristics and lack of added sugars.

Natural chestnuts are, in fact, rich in potassium, ideal for those who practice sport, phosphorus, natural calcifier ideal for children in the growth phase, folic acid, especially suitable for pregnant women. All this makes them ideal for those who want to combine well-being and goodness.

The Marchese company has always distinguished itself for its seriousness, punctuality and professionalism and it is precisely what has allowed us to establish and consolidate relationships with established Italian and foreign companies.

By combining these characteristics of the strong family tradition with technological innovation, Marchese aims to become an absolute reference in the international market of chestnuts.

Characteristics of the chestnut:

Nutritional and beneficial properties

The chestnut, half of which is water and contains a number of
Mineral salts and vitamins useful for our body such as iron, potassium – useful for muscles – calcium, phosphorus – useful for the formation of nervous tissue – sodium – aid in digestion. It is a very nutritious food thanks to the presence of carbohydrates, about 45%.

The presence of starch, which during cooking turns into sugars, gives chestnuts its characteristic sweet taste. The chestnut is very useful in cases of anemia, inappetence, to help the intestine, thanks to the numerous presence of fibers.
It also contains many vitamins such as A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 (folic acid); B12, C, D.

Due to the presence of folic acid, chestnut is also recommended in cases of pregnancy as it can prevent the onset of some malformations at fetal level. Being rich in minerals, chestnuts are particularly suitable for those suffering from chronic fatigue, for those who must regain strength after the flu and for children and the elderly; potassium is useful to strengthen muscles, Phosphorus helps to build nervous tissue, sulphur is antiseptic and disinfectant, sodium is useful for digestion, magnesium acts on the regeneration of nerves.

Thanks to the presence of vitamin B and phosphorus, chestnuts help maintain nervous balance and, thanks to the presence of sugars, can be an alternative food for children allergic to milk.