Company Rusale Paste

In the village of Cărpineni, Hîncești district, the Carpini brand, developed by the company Rusale Paste, tells a story about returning home, entrepreneurship, and transferring experience gained abroad into a business built within a rural community. After spending several years in Italy, the founders returned to their hometown and transformed what they had learned there about pasta production into a concept tailored to the Republic of Moldova market. The company produces fresh and pasteurized pasta, both filled and unfilled, using Italian technology and durum wheat flour. The product range includes over 20 types of items, from fettuccine and spaghetti to ravioli, tortellini, and lasagna. This segment differs from mass-produced dry pasta: the emphasis is placed on fresh pasta, processing technology, and maintaining the product’s characteristics under refrigeration.

To grow the business, the company received an EU grant of 38,000 euros. The investment contributed to expanding production capacity and implementing modern technologies specific to this category of products. The pasta is packaged in a modified atmosphere, a method that allows it to be kept refrigerated for up to 60 days. The production equipment is of Italian origin, and the primary raw material is specialized durum wheat flour.

Beyond the technological process, Carpini is also compelling through the story of the people behind the business. The experience gained in Italy did not remain a mere personal achievement; it was brought back to a village in the Republic of Moldova and transformed into a local economic endeavor. It stands as an example of how migration can operate in reverse: people returning with ideas, skills, and business models that they strive to adapt to the market back home.