Our story

For over 25 years, we’ve been turning passion, territory, and vision into Italian excellence.

Every company has a story. Ours began over twenty-five years ago with a simple yet powerful idea: to enhance the value of dried fruit by transforming it into something extraordinary.
We started with a deep love for authentic raw materials, grown in generous lands rich in agricultural heritage. We immersed ourselves in the rhythms of the seasons, in the skilled hands of local producers, and in a culture rooted in doing things the right way. Step by step, we built a recognized and respected expertise.

Today, that vision has become a solid, internationally recognized business. We’ve grown with consistency, always staying true to our founding values: uncompromising quality, artisanal care, responsible innovation, and a deep connection to the land.

We are an Italian company specializing in the processing and transformation of premium dried fruit and its derivatives: hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, chocolate dragées, and praliné products. We are a trusted partner in both the Italian and global markets, for those who seek excellent ingredients, reliable production, and a forward-looking mindset.

Our roots run deep.
We were born in Campania, a region celebrated for its authentic flavors and rich agricultural traditions. From the very beginning, we’ve worked closely with local producers, promoting and supporting the excellence of our territory. Over time, we’ve expanded our reach and now collaborate with carefully selected international suppliers, building a solid and transparent supply chain.

Our beating heart is in Lauro, in the province of Avellino. It’s here that Mr. Dar products come to life — Italian specialties known for their artisanal quality, technological innovation, and unmistakable Made in Italy flair.

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Sustainable by choice, not by trend.
At every stage of production, we put people and the environment first. We adopt low-energy, high-efficiency technologies, select raw materials based on ethical criteria, and use responsible, recyclable packaging. We believe in a future where quality and environmental respect go hand in hand.

We serve a world in motion.
We work with suppliers, distributors, confectionery manufacturers, and retailers around the globe. Our product range spans from 10g to 1000kg formats, designed to meet the demands of fast-evolving, diverse markets with flexibility and precision.

Our core business is the shelling of hazelnuts and walnuts — a process we carry out with outstanding precision, efficiency, and innovative spirit. Alongside this strategic activity, we offer a wide selection of products: hazelnut paste and flour, blanched and shelled almonds, whole and granulated pistachios, chocolate dragées, pralinés, and much more.

Reliability, certified quality, and global vision.
These are the values that shape everything we do. We continue to grow every day, inspired by the trust of our partners and driven by the desire to build a future that is better, fairer, and more sustainable — together.

Mr. Dar – Italian roots, global taste.

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Our Team

MARIA ROSA DE NICOLA

C.E.O.

Maria Rosa De Nicola

Maria Rosa De Nicola has been the C.E.O. of D.A.R. S.R.L. since 2008. She started joining the company step by step, while studying law. After ending her studies, she continued forensic practice and she obtained the relative qualification. Later on she decided to dedicate herself to her founding father's business, falling in love with the company system, the production activity and all the components that are part of it.

"From the first to the last, I have a great consideration for D.A.R. S.R.L. employees . I strongly believe that each of them contributes to the good performance of the company."

FELICE DE NICOLA

C.O.O.

Felice De Nicola

Felice De Nicola, currently C.O.O. of D.A.R. SRL, is a second generation businessman.Head of the company for several years, thanks to his studies in innovation and business management area, he projects the company towards a digital and green future. The core of D.A.R. S.R.L. policy is represented by safety of employees, favored by the use of latest technologies that also improve processes and products, and by the attention towards the environment with the use of recyclable materials.
At the base of his company policy there is the figure of his father, founder of the company, who transmitted the values and love that are fundamental for the company's growth.
"We will continue to invest in our customers' safety and in sustainable growth in order to seize all the opportunities that the future holds!"

ANDREA ALFANO

BUSINESS MANAGER

Andrea Alfano

Andrea Alfano, after a graduating in law and a master's degree in marketing in 1999, had already signed up to work for a big retail company, found an advertisement in the newspaper for a company looking for sales people. After a brief internship, he found himself working full-time for the company, dealing not only with sales but also with purchasing.

In these long years, D.A.R. S.R.L. has expanded its range of products by taking advantage of the different possibilities offered by nuts market.

"Every customer is our best customer".

LUCIO DE NICOLA

EXPORT MANAGER

Lucio De Nicola

Lucio De Nicola, has been working in the company since 2005 and he is mainly involved in exports for the international market. He likes to work in a team and to share the knowledge learned in the field. He loves having a direct relationship with customers and trying to satisfy their needs in the best way, especially in terms of quality, price/quality ratio and delivery time.

His approach is very flexible and customer oriented, open to new challenges that the market constantly proposes.

"I strongly believe in teamwork aware that the group as a whole can really make a difference."

We produce and package dried fruit on behalf of third companies

Those who choose D.A.R. S.R.L. have a reliable and prepared partner at their side who is committed to satisfy every request received. In order to support the many small productive realities, we deal with the production and packaging of nuts on behalf of third companies.

Processing on third party account allows to have at disposal professionals of the sector who put their skills at the service of other entrepreneurs. With a trained team and cutting-edge machinery we provide for the processing of the product. We take care of all the processing phases (except for the harvest) of hazelnuts, walnuts and all dried fruit in general, but also of the realization of chocolate and pralines products.

Small and big distributors are choosing us every day since they are satisfied and place a lot of trust in us. To receive more information on the processing on behalf of third companies, we invite you to contact our sales representatives.

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