Who we are
For over a century, IRCA has been the trusted partner of pastry chefs worldwide, offering quality ingredients and innovative solutions born from Italian expertise and passion.
A century
of taste
Since 1919, IRCA has been crafting ingredients that combine tradition, creativity, and reliability.
Each recipe tells the story of our commitment to making the extraordinary simple for professionals every day.
Smart, sweet solutions
At IRCA, we believe that great results start with simplicity. That’s why our solutions are designed to make your daily work easier, reliable, and inspiring. We create tasteful and innovative products, born from our passion for excellence, offering pastry chefs the freedom to focus on what truly matters: creating unique moments of sweetness.
Where it all began
Founded in Gallarate, Italy, in 1919, IRCA was born from a passion for creating high-quality ingredients for pastry and chocolate professionals. From the very beginning, craftsmanship, research, and a taste for innovation have been the heart of everything we do.
Each generation has carried forward the same purpose: to make the life of every pastry chef simpler and more inspiring.
Growing with professionals
As the art of pastry evolved, so did we. Throughout the years, IRCA has created products that became true bestsellers, timeless favorites still loved by professionals today, such as Dolce Forno and our signature creams. By combining Italian know-how with constant innovation, we have built a portfolio of solutions that help pastry chefs achieve excellence every day, with reliability, creativity, and unmistakable taste.
Looking ahead
More than a century later, our passion remains unchanged. IRCA continues to innovate, creating tasteful, sustainable, and smart sweet solutions that bring excellence to kitchens around the world. Because for us, making extraordinary results simple has always been, and always will be, our sweetest tradition.
From our lab to yours: what our chefs think
Every IRCA product is created to simplify your work without limiting your imagination. It’s the balance between consistency and creativity that turns everyday work into art.
Davide Lista, IRCA Group Corporate Chef
IRCA chocolates and creams give me reliability and creativity in every layer — the perfect balance for a flawless result.
Mirko Scarani, IRCA Group Corporate Chef
IRCA's Dolce Forno means consistency you can trust. Its mixes make every preparation smoother, faster, and always perfect - exactly what professionals need.
Antonio Losito, IRCA Group Corporate Chef
Shaping a sustainable future
Responsibility and innovation go hand in hand. As part of IRCA Group, we are committed to sustainable practices that respect people and the planet, ensuring that every ingredient is made with care for the world around us.
Discover our offering
Explore the full world of IRCA ingredients - from chocolates and creams to pastry and bakery solutions. Each product is crafted to make your work easier, more creative, and always extraordinary.