Supplier Showcase: Italian Tomato Processing with Steriltom & Italtom
27 May 2026

When it comes to sourcing the finest ingredients for food manufacturing, provenance is paramount. Lupa Foods is thrilled to showcase our partnership with Steriltom and Italtom, the largest private tomato processing group in Italy, as our cornerstone supplier for authentic Italian products in the UK market. This partnership guarantees unrivalled traceability, authenticity, and heritage for our B2B customers, backed by a level of service unseen in other regions.

Four Generations of Passion and Provenance

The story of Steriltom begins in 1934 in the heart of Northern Italy’s production hub, Emilia Romagna. For four generations, the Squeri family has cultivated a deep connection with the agricultural economy of Piacenza. Today, between their highly modern facilities in Casaliggio and Argenta, they process over 470,000 tonnes of fresh tomatoes annually.

Their commitment to quality is deeply rooted in the land. All tomatoes are sourced exclusively from Northern Italy, boasting 100% traceability from the field right through to the finished product. With an average distance of just 40km between the fields and the factories, they ensure that the pure essence of freshly picked tomatoes is locked into every batch.

Elevating Recipes with the Premium Range

While Steriltom and Italtom offer exceptional standard crushed tomatoes and passata, their premium product range truly allows chefs and manufacturers to elevate their culinary creations:

  • Long Tomatoes (Roma / San Marzano Style): Ideal for slow-cooking preparations, these tomatoes provide the traditional “peeled” experience with a natural sweetness balanced by a light acidity. They offer all the advantages of a crushed tomato pulp, ease of use and higher yield, while seamlessly substituting classic whole peeled tomatoes.
  • Datterino (Baby Roma) Tomatoes: Known for their rich, natural sugars, these small, long tomatoes are exceptionally sweet and less watery. They are perfect for fast-cooking preparations and creating a creamy passata that tastes almost like jam, meaning manufacturers may not even need to declare added sugar on their ingredient lists.
  • Cherry Tomatoes (Pomodorini): Used to create an extra-fine crushed pulp, these unique, larger-variety cherry tomatoes deliver a bright colour and a balanced, sweet flavour with just the right amount of natural saltiness. This premium item provides a higher yield and serves as a highly competitive solution for brands wanting to claim “from cherry tomatoes” on their packaging.

A Guarantee of Quality

Further cementing their status as the pinnacle of Italian tomato processing, Steriltom and Italtom are proud to be M&S A-List Accredited Suppliers through Lupa Foods for the UK market. This prestigious status reflects their unwavering commitment to the highest food safety standards, complete product traceability, and rigorous compliance with ethical sourcing practices. It is a true testament to the responsibility and quality they bring to the Lupa Foods supply chain.

A Green Heart: Commitment to Sustainability

Innovation and sustainability have been at the core of Steriltom’s corporate philosophy for years. Their “green heart” initiatives encompass the entire farm-to-table process, featuring integrated production, projects to preserve biodiversity, self-handling of green energy through solar panels, and a heavy focus on circular economy and resource optimization.

Find out more on their websites: www.steriltom.com / www.italtom.com

Your Trusted Supply Partner

As the preferred importer to the UK, Lupa Foods ensures that our customers have seamless access to Steriltom and Italtom’s exceptional range. Whether you require 2.5kg cans, Bag in Box (BIB) formats, or industrial-scale Drums, Goodpacks, and IBCs, we provide the scale and reliability you need to succeed.

Contact the Lupa Foods sales team today to request samples of Steriltom and Italtom’s premium tomato range.

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