From fashion to food, some Italian brands are simply iconic. Think of Borsalino and Superga, Sant’Eustachio and Verrigni. When it comes to desserts, though, one in particular stands out above the throng: Fabbri, Italy’s king of syrups, jams, and all-things pasticceria. If you’ve ever been to Italy, chances are you’ve stumbled upon its blue and white jars, each one an elegant display of swirls and flowers.

Even more likely is that you’ve tried its products. Fabbri’s fruit syrups, preserves, gelato bases and powdered foundations for sweets and frozen yoghurt are in fact the bread and butter of pastry chefs and baristas across the boot-shaped country, who use the delectable ingredients to create tantalising desserts and drinks.