About Taste Republic

Finally, gluten-free pasta done right

Bland food is just, well…boring. That’s why we’re dialed in on a singular mission (some may say obsessive, and we’re ok with that) to ensure everyone can enjoy pasta that actually tastes like pasta – no matter dietary needs or lifestyle choices.

We believe fresh pasta can be gluten-free and still have the same amazing taste and texture as “regular” pasta. That’s the standard each of our products has to meet before ever making its way to your plate.

How it began

Taste Republic was born from a passion to help.

In 2008, wanting to solve the longstanding – and previously unsolved – challenge to make a gluten-free, fresh pasta that had the same amazing taste and texture as its regular counterpart, one of Taste Republic’s cofounders (our resident creative genius) nailed the recipe. His inspiration and motivation? A friend diagnosed with celiac disease who could no longer eat traditional pasta.

On the heels of the invention (to us, this is like Wright brothers level stuff), Taste Republic’s five founders focused on blending purpose, passion and pasta to create what’s become one of the most popular gluten-free brands.

That drive led to the creation of numerous gluten-free and grain-free pastas that continue to set the standard for what’s possible.

Unleashing great taste for everyone

Today, our goal hasn’t changed. Sure, we’re adding more pastas and continuing to push the limits, but we’ll never sway from our core belief that food is more than sustenance. Food is an experience. And everyone deserves access to great pasta. No. Matter. What.

We’re looking for new ways to create equity, to ensure no one feels singled out or left out because of dietary needs they can’t control. It began with gluten-free pasta, and we’ll never lose sight of that. But, we’re on a mission to do more.

We’ve taken intentional steps to improve the world. Whether that’s helping build a more sustainable and inclusive economy or finding ways to help the gluten-free community, we’re in it for the long haul.

Taste Republic and RPs Pasta are both owned by Tribe 9 Foods, a specialty food company based in Madison, WI. Tribe 9 Foods is dedicated to creating delicious, nourishing, and functional food to improve the lives of others.

Please visit Tribe 9 Foods for more information.

MAKE GREAT PASTA. RESPONSIBLY.

BALANCING PROFIT AND PURPOSE.

We believe in a new way of doing business.

Our Community Champion Program at Tribe 9 Foods, the parent company of Taste Republic, was created to support both our community and our employees. In addition to company donations to local charity partners, we wanted to do more to support the organizations and causes our employees care about. After all, what is important to our employees is important to us.

Community Champions

Our employees in the world. Making a real difference.

Our Community Champion Program at Tribe 9 Foods, the parent company of Taste Republic, was created to support both our community and our employees. In addition to company donations to local charity partners, we wanted to do more to support the organizations and causes our employees care about. After all, what is important to our employees is important to us.