"Once upon a time, there was the Authentic Italian Focaccia..."
Our brand was born in 1996 in Genova, the italian city of focaccia, renowned worldwide for its authentic and original flavor.
For us, roots are essential. That’s why we chose the name Lanterna®, in honor of a historic city monument, and to use the traditional recipe from 1960 for our focaccia.
The symbols of Genoa: Lanterna and Focaccia
Genoa, one of the Maritime Republics alongside Venice, Amalfi, and Pisa, was one of the greatest naval powers of the Middle Ages. Its crucial port has welcomed diverse cultures throughout the centuries.
The Lanterna is a lighthouse built in 1128 that has become the symbol of the city. Located on the Capo di Faro promontory, it stands 77 meters tall, making it the highest lighthouse in the Mediterranean.
Focaccia is another emblem of the city. Born centuries ago, its history is deeply intertwined with that of Genoa. The cultural influences that have reached the port over the centuries have also left their mark on local cuisine, helping to shape and spread its culinary traditions.
Contact us to learn more about focaccia and Lanterna’s other products.
Expert hands bring Focaccia Genovese to life
“Artisans in the workshops work the products with expert hands. Hands that from simple, genuine, selected ingredients give life to Genovese focaccia.”
Thanks to artisanal methods and the desire to bring this extraordinary product to the world, we have grown from a simple bakery to an international company.
Few ingredients, high quality
The Genovese focaccia recipe calls for only 4 ingredients: flour, water, yeast, and extra virgin olive oil (EVO), to which a pinch of malt is added.
We carefully select the ingredients for our focaccia.
We want only the best, so we check their origins and quality.
Lanterna products are 100% Made in Italy, made only with natural ingredients.
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Flour
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Water
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EVO oil
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The yummy part: our secret
The secret is the final touch: hand holed and with a topping of «salamoia» (a liquid composed by water, Evo oil and salt) that gives to focaccia its unique taste.
That's really the yummy part: find the salamoia inside the holes on the top of focaccia, the tastier zones.
Discover the authentic flavor and versatility of Lanterna Genovese focaccia:
Tradition enhanced by Innovation
At Lanterna, we are constantly investing to improve our product and meet new consumer needs.
A task force of marketing, R&D, technical bakers, quality and production teams is set to define product quality standards and achieving the right balance of raw materials and ingredients.
Focaccia is very important for us and we have dedicated R&D resources that constantly work on improvements.
Thanks to our dedication to Italian tradition and drive for innovation, we have built strong partnerships with companies around the world.