Wax for leathers

Wax

Around 1860, Francesco Cirio built the first canned pea factory. Following rapid expansion, he established several fruit canning factories in southern Italy and brought abandoned lands back into cultivation to supply his factories. By 1900, at the time of his death, his company had become one of the largest in Europe.

Canned goods

Cirio Canned Goods

Around 1860 Francesco Cirio built the first factory for canned peas. Following rapid development, he established several fruit and vegetable canning factories in southern Italy. To supply his factories, he brought abandoned lands back into cultivation. By 1900, at the time of his death, his company had become one of the largest in Europe.