Discover the history of the Bongiorno family.
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1938
Sicily, Province of Agrigento, 19 June 1938, the Bongiorno family celebrates the birth of their son Giuseppe Pepé. The Bongiorno family grows to 9 children, 5 sons and 4 daughters. The people in the village of Favara live largely from what nature provides. Just about everything is prepared at home.
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1965
To Belgium
In 1965 Pepé decides to look for work in Belgium, which becomes his new fatherland.
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1969
The love of his life
In 1969, Pepé took the love of his life, Ada Aielli, as his wife.
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1970
Vincenzo
On Epiphany Day, 6 January 1970, Pepé's luck is in. His son Vincenzo Bongiorno is born.
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1998
Farewell
30 October 1998, the Bongiorno family says goodbye to a special family father. The warmth of Pepé lives on in the hearts of many...
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2000
Giosue
On 28 December 2000, Pepé's first male grandchild was born, Giosue Giuseppe Bongiorno.
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2004
Simone
On 23 March 2004 it is time for another celebration. Giosue gets a little brother, Simone Bongiorno.
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2009
Bongiorno ltd.
On 19 August 2009 Vincenzo Bongiorno marks the foundation of bvba Bongiorno.
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2012
First Limoncello
In 2012 Bongiorno produces the first Limoncello della campagna. A top product! Check out our limoncello!
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2013
Fragoline di bosco
In 2012 Bongiorno produces the first Limoncello della campagna. A top product!
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2016
Introduction of Don Pepé
After an 18-month development period, Bongiorno will launch Don Pepé, a delicious liqueur based on Sicilian blood oranges, on the Belgian market in February 2016.
On 16 November, Don Pepé will be festively introduced to the press and public.
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2017
New design
In 2017, Bongiorno came up with a refreshing new design for the liqueur bottles.
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2018
Art of Bongiorno
In April 2018, the entire product line was labelled in the unique Art of Bongiorno house style.
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2020
Product of the Year
In October 2020, our limoncello became Product of the Year.
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2020
Launch of Bongiorno Food
In November 2020, Bongiorno launched its food products.
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2021
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2021
Launch of new website
In June 2021 our new Bongiorno website was launched.
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2021
First TV spot
Our first TV spot also went live in June 2021.