In the early 1950's, Carmelo Cucinotta, a young Sicilian, moved to Bologna, Italy’s culinary heart, during post-war recovery. Inspired by its lively food culture and dishes like fresh egg pasta and Parmigiano Reggiano, he launched CUCINOVA in 1953 at the Feast of San Petronio, a mobile food cart blending Sicilian and Bolognese flavors.

In the 50's and 60's Bologna, a vibrant food culture shone during the Feast of San Petronio, with dishes like tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini. CUCINOVA’s chefs, inspired by 17th-century chef Antonio Latini’s fusion of Old and New World ingredients, crafted recipes that shaped Italy’s iconic pasta sauces and global culinary influence.

The name CUCINOVA, combining “cucina” (Italian for kitchen) and “nova” (innovation), embodies our mission to reimagine culinary tools for modern home cooks, turning every kitchen into a space of creativity and joy.

Today, CUCINOVA designs innovative, user-friendly kitchen appliances - air fryers, mixers, multifunctional cookers, juicers, dessert makers, lightweight cookware, and gadgets - to empower cooks of all levels. Each product blends tradition with modern creativity, making cooking approachable, precise, and delightful.