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Rega Italian Peeled Tomatoes & Rega San Marzano Tomatoes

Agriconserve Rega was founded in 1965, the year in which Luigi Rega starts his agricultural activity.

This man has an intuition: to replenish the natural vocation of his land, dedicating himself to the production of tomatoes, one of the most cultivated products of the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese.

This living soil, collected between the Picentini mountains and Lattari mountains, on which Vesuvius majestically overlooks, benefits from the influence of the sea and has conditions excellent edaphic for tomato cultivation San Marzano DOP.

“Elongated shape of the berry with parallel longitudinal depressions, bright red color, scarce presence of seeds and placenta! fibers, bright red skin and easy to peel, typically sweet and sour taste:’

The only tomato in the world to have these characteristics is San Marzano DOP. Born in Campania on the slopes of Vesuvius, its roots sink into a land of volcanic nature, fertile and rich in minerals, and its flowers breathe the Mediterranean climate, from the height of their supports. Yes, because the cultivation technique of the plants of San Marzano provides for a vertical type of breeding, respecting a centuries-old tradition.

Buy Rega Italian Peeled Tomatoes & Rega San Marzano Tomatoes at Ratton Pantry.

About Rega

Rega is an Italian tomato and conserve specialist based in Campania. Its range covers the formats that matter most to Italian cooking, from whole peeled tomatoes and passata to cherry tomatoes, datterini, pizza pulp and double-concentrated tomato purée.

The brand is particularly well known for San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP tomatoes, but the broader range is just as useful for matching the texture and sweetness of the tomato to a particular pizza, pasta sauce or slow-cooked dish.

Italian tomatoes for pizza, pasta and sauce

Whole peeled tomatoes are the most flexible choice when you want to crush, mill or cook the tomatoes yourself. Passata gives a smooth, ready-strained texture, while polpa and pizza pulp are useful when you want more body without processing whole fruit.

Pomodorini and datterini bring a naturally sweeter, smaller-fruited style that works well in quick sauces and dishes where the tomato itself remains visible. Concentrated purée is best used to build depth rather than as a direct substitute for whole tomatoes.

Ratton Pantry

Why we stock Rega

Rega is a core Italian tomato brand at Ratton Pantry because the range works from a 400g home-kitchen tin all the way through to large foodservice formats. That lets customers buy the same style of ingredient whether they are cooking at home or running a pizzeria or restaurant.

We also like that the range goes beyond one famous product. San Marzano DOP sits alongside everyday peeled tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, datterini, passata, pizza pulp and concentrates, so there is a sensible option for almost every tomato-led recipe.

Choosing the right Rega tomatoes

For classic Neapolitan-style pizza sauce, whole peeled tomatoes or San Marzano DOP are the natural starting point: crush or mill them and season simply. For faster preparation, Rega’s pizza pulp or strained tomato products offer a more ready-to-use texture.

Choose pomodorini or datterini when you want a sweeter small-tomato character, passata for a smooth sauce base, and double concentrate when a recipe needs extra depth and intensity.

Professional kitchens should also compare the larger 2.5kg, 4kg and bulk formats available across the Ratton Pantry range.

Questions & answers

Rega Italian Peeled Tomatoes & Rega San Marzano Tomatoes FAQs

What are San Marzano DOP tomatoes?

San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP tomatoes are a protected Italian tomato product made under the rules of the DOP specification in the designated production area in Campania. Look for the DOP wording on the specific product rather than assuming every San Marzano-style tomato is certified.

Which Rega tomatoes are best for Neapolitan pizza?

Whole peeled tomatoes are the classic choice, and Rega San Marzano DOP is a particularly popular option. Crush or mill them to the texture you prefer and keep seasoning simple so the tomato remains the main flavour.

What is the difference between pomodorini and datterini?

Both are small Italian tomato styles. Pomodorini is a broad term for small tomatoes, while datterini are typically small, elongated and notably sweet. They are excellent for quick pasta sauces, seafood dishes and recipes where the tomatoes remain visible.

Should I use passata or whole peeled tomatoes?

Use whole peeled tomatoes when you want control over texture and intend to crush, mill or cook them yourself. Passata is already strained and smooth, making it useful when you want a more uniform sauce with less preparation.

Do Rega tomatoes need to be cooked before going on pizza?

Not necessarily. For many high-temperature pizza styles, good-quality whole peeled tomatoes can simply be crushed, lightly seasoned and used uncooked before the pizza goes into the oven.

Does Ratton Pantry sell Rega in catering sizes?

Yes. Ratton Pantry stocks Rega across retail and professional formats, including larger tins, pizza-sauce formats and selected bulk packs. Availability varies by product.