Our couscous is made in Italy
with all the italian passion for food
BIA S.p.A., has been producing for more than 10 years high quality couscous in a wide range of categories. All BIA products are entirely manufactured in Italy. Characterized by advanced technological systems, BIA S.p.A. combines the progress and the consequent production performance with the history of a product that comes from the simplicity of tradition and processing of semolina.
This is like a kind of bridge between past and present that allows you to create unique couscous dishes with pleasant taste, versatility and ease of preparation. BIA S.p.A., currently present in 50 countries worldwide, has as its primary objective the care of the product, of the consumer and of the environment.
The Bia couscous, organic or conventional, in its wide range of types, is a perfect choice both for those who want to follow a healthy diet and for those who have specific needs thanks to our Gluten Free line and the Wellness line.
The Couscous Specialists
Basing its company philosophy on continuous improvement, Bia has become the leading Italian company in the production of couscous today.
Bia Cous Cous, in their wide range, are ideal for adults, children, seniors, intolerant to gluten and lovers of organic products. They are also perfect for all those who has little time available but wishes to follow a healthy and tasty diet. These are some of the characteristics that led BIA to be recognized as European leader in the production of couscous and global leader in the organic couscous production.
Couscous is an excellent choice for daily diet because it provides a good source of energy and at the same time it allows to feel light and fit thanks to its high digestibility which makes it suitable for all ages. Due to its easy preparation, it is possible to re-hydrate it both with cold water for the preparation of salads and taboulé, and with hot water for the most traditional recipes. Moreover, its versatility allows infinite combinations from classic recipes with meat, fish, vegetables and legumes and gluten-free cereals, to sweet recipes with raisins, dried fruits, honey.
Cutting-edge technology, entirely automated systems and meticulous selection of raw materials allow the company to consistently offer a high-quality and safe product. As evidence of this attention to quality of its products and processes, since 2006 the company has the following certifications: BRC, ISF, KOSHER, HALAL and Vegan OK.
Partnerships
University of Bologna
Department of industrial engineering, course in Monitoring and simulation of physical and environmental stresses during logistical processes in food products. Two students have placed humidity and temperature sensors inside the container on the lorry which transports the couscous. When the lorry come back to the leaving port, the students have extract and analyse the data.
University of Ferrara
Faculty of Food Chemistry, course on Characterisation of typical couscous production.
Cous Cous Fest San Vito Lo Capo
The Cous Cous Fest, the most important couscous event worldwide, takes place every September since 1997. The event has chosen to join forces with Bia and entrust the quality of its tastings to the firm couscous. Bia supplies all the couscous semolina for the event: more than 7 tons be used during the international contest, food talks and public tasting events. As part of the literacy and education strategies within the Cous Cous Fest, Bia also runs children’s workshops to teach them about couscous, and cooking shows led by famous chefs who present imaginative yet simple recipes.
A Wide Variety of Couscous
Traditional couscous and couscous produced with whole wheat or semi-whole wheat semolina, spelt, kamut, barley, 4 cereals, corn and rice. There is a choice for every taste!
Bia couscous is a dish that meets the needs of working people. It can be prepared in just a few minutes, and in so many different ways, using whatever your imagination suggests. The range of couscous products made by Bia is really wide and offers a choice for everybody. Our couscous (100% Italian) is the result of passion, experience and a careful selection of raw materials. Conventional and organic certified, quick and easy, the Bia couscous is ideal for hot and cold dishes and for a healthy and balanced diet.
Couscous is a healthy, nutritious and easily digestible food. Its virtues include being a cheap and eco-friendly dish. To prepare couscous it is not necessary to use electricity or gas. Precooked couscous can be prepared using a small amount of water at room temperature, without any kind of energy consumption. What’s more, unlike pasta, the water used for cooking is not thrown away, which is another saving.
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New Wellness Line!
ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT COUSCOUS – Gluten Free
Organic Buckwheat Flour
ORGANIC CHICKPEAS AND RED LENTILS COUSCOUS
Organic chickpeas flour and organic red lentils flour
ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT AND RED LENTILS COUSCOUS
Organic whole wheat semolina and organic red lentils flour
ORGANIC CORN, RICE AND CHICKPEAS
Organic corn flour, organic rice flour and organic chickpeas flour
New CousCous Kids!
COUSCOUS KIDS ORGANIC
Organic wheat semolina
COUSCOUS KIDS CORN, RICE AND CHICKPEAS
Organic corn flour, organic rice flour and organic chickpeas flour
Special couscous
DURUM WHEAT COUSCOUS 100% ITALIAN PRODUCTION
Durum wheat semolina
SPELT COUSCOUS XXL 100% ITALIAN PRODUCTION
Spelt flour
WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS 100% ITALIAN PRODUCTION
Whole wheat flour
Flavoured couscous
CUMIN FLAVOUR COUSCOUS
TOMATO FLAVOUR COUSCOUS
TURMERIK FLAVOUR COUSCOUS
CHILI PEPPER FLAVOUR COUSCOUS
PAPRIKA FLAVOUR COUSCOUS
Gluten free couscous
ORGANIC CORN COUSCOUS
Corn flour
ORGANIC CORN & RICE COUSCOUS
Corn and Rice flour
Organic couscous
ORGANIC DURUM WHEAT COUSCOUS
Durum wheat semolina
ORGANIC HALF WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS
Durum wheat semolina
ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS
Whole wheat semolina
ORGANIC SPELT COUSCOUS
Organic Spelt flour
ORGANIC CORN COUSCOUS
Corn flour
ORGANIC CORN & RICE COUSCOUS
Corn flour, Rice flour
ORGANIC 4 CEREALS COUSCOUS
Whole wheat flour, Spelt flour, Kamut® flour, Corn flour
Conventional couscous
DURUM WHEAT COUSCOUS
Durum wheat semolina
WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS
Whole wheat flour
Production Process
All production and packaging processes are completely automated; this allows Bia to work at optimum levels of efficiency and flexibility.
THE COUS COUS SPECIALISTS
RAW MATERIAL RECEPTION AND BEGINNING OF THE PROCESS
COUSCOUS PRODUCTION DOUGH AND CALIBRATION
COUSCOUS PRODUCTION STEAM COOKING
COUSCOUS PRODUCTION DRYING AND PACKING
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Referents
Giulia Pasquali
North America, Africa and Europe
Alessia Zambon
Fabio Rossi
South America and North Europe
Martina Cristofori
Irene Furini
Italy, Central and East Europe