A. Zerega's Sons Inc.
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A. Zerega's Sons Inc stands as a pioneering force in American pasta manufacturing, operating from Fair Lawn, New Jersey since 1952. Founded in 1848 as the first pasta company in the United States, this distinguished manufacturer has evolved into a leading producer of premium dry pasta for foodservice, industrial ingredient, and retail markets nationwide. The company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with production capacity exceeding 800 million pounds of dry pasta annually across more than 300 varieties. Zerega specializes in custom pasta manufacturing, offering an unmatched selection of over 200 pasta shapes including traditional elbows and shells, spirals, tubes, egg noodles, specialty configurations, and innovative custom designs featuring licensed characters and seasonal themes. All Zerega pasta products feature high-quality durum wheat milled into golden semolina and durum flour, with select varieties incorporating whole wheat, organic semolina, hard-spring wheat, eggs, and natural flavorings. Products are enriched with iron and B vitamins according to FDA Federal Standards of Identity, ensuring superior nutritional value. Operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Philadelphia Macaroni Company since 2020, Zerega maintains its commitment to excellence in custom pasta manufacturing. The facility employs 200 skilled professionals and generates substantial revenue serving food processors, foodservice operators, and retailers across America. This heritage manufacturer continues to lead innovation in pasta production while maintaining traditional quality standards that have defined American pasta excellence for over 175 years.