PLANT POWER

The message from Sunny & Luna is a clear one: it’s a female-founded pasta brand on a mission to make it more nutritious and nourishing.

“Crafted in Italy with authentic recipes and real ingredients, we’re making better-for-you alternatives to traditional Italian comfort foods more accessible to millions of households across the UK,” said Italian-born Sunny & Luna founder, Giulia Berretti. 

And the brand’s ambitions are certainly holding up. In the past three years, Sunny & Luna has quickly grown from a kitchen table startup to a nationally listed brand, initially launching its range of award-winning pasta made with vegetables into Ocado, Whole Foods, Planet Organic, Zapp and independents across the UK, and most recently, securing its first national supermarket listing with Sainsbury’s.

“What sets us apart in the fresh pasta category is the fact that we’re doing things differently,” continued Berretti. “Our pasta is more nourishing than anything else on the shelf as it’s powered by plants. We simply replace half the heavy carbs of pasta with fresh vegetables, for a nourishing twist on Italian comfort food that counts as one of your five a day.”

For the brand, authenticity is key. The entire range is made in Italy using Italian recipes and real ingredients, with no preservatives, additives, or nasties.

COMFORT & NUTRITION

“We believe good food is more than just nourishment – it’s about fuelling joy and fostering healthy lifestyles too. Having healthier options in the convenience aisles is a key factor in transforming mealtimes for families in the UK.

Berretti has always loved Italian food, having grown up in Milan and making pasta with her grandmother. However, as a fashion model and New York in her early twenties, she saw how carb-heavy foods like pizza were often demonised, especially among young women. 

“Sunny & Luna was born to change that – to give people the Italian comfort food they love, with the nutrition they need to thrive.” 

And for Berretti, being a female founder is central to its ethos and mission. 

“We need women in the food industry to make food better. There are some amazing women-built brands out there doing great work to make nutritious foods more widely accessible.

“That's why we’re proud to be part of the Buy Women Built community, championing women-built brands who are leading the charge for better food and inspiring people to make healthier choices.”

For more info, visit sunnyandluna.co.uk.