How the Barilla Family Pasta Empire Survived a Succession Crisis

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the Barilla family's 140-year pasta dynasty. They explore how the company weathered a dramatic succession crisis in the 1970s, when founder Pietro Barilla's sons clashed, nearly losing the company. Discover how the family's resilience and a strategic return to core values revived the brand, making it a global pasta leader. Learn the lessons on governance, humility, and the power of a family's commitment to its legacy. #BarillaFamily #PastaEmpire #SuccessionCrisis #FamilyBusiness #Legacy #ItalianBusiness #FoodIndustry #Governance #Resilience #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #FamilyOwned #PietroBarilla #GuidoBarilla #LucaBarilla #PaoloBarilla #BusinessHistory #SuccessionPlanning Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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