Pasta in Switzerland: a steady growth

An Italian entrepreneur originally from Matino, in the province of Lecce, with a multifaceted career combining passion, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit, Kabir Pispico is the founder and president of the Swiss Pasta Makers Association (APS), an organization created to promote the culture of artisanal pasta in the Swiss Confederation and support industry professionals.

After moving to Geneva with his family in 2014, Pispico began working at a local pasta factory and later became head of pasta production at Manor, a Swiss department store chain. During this time, he deepened his knowledge of local dietary habits and Swiss products, incorporating local ingredients into his creations. In 2022, he founded Pispico Pasta, a company specialized in the production and sale of fresh pasta, beverages, and other food products. In this interview, he discusses the development and evolution of pasta production in Switzerland.

1) When was the association founded and what is its role in the Swiss Confederation?

“The Swiss Pasta Makers Association (APS) is an organization I founded in 2024, together with current vice-president Enzo Cianci, with the aim of promoting and enhancing the tradition of Italian artisanal pasta in Switzerland…

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