Since 2025

Quality and flavour.

Honest roasted tomato sauce — artisanal production with love for quality ingredients, straight from Switzerland.

Taste our sauce Follow our journey

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San Marzano

Italian tomatoes

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Artisanal

Small batches in Switzerland

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No additives

No preservatives or colours

About us

Who we are

We are Juraj and Erika Sádecký, a couple from Slovakia who have been living and working in Switzerland for several years. We share a passion for gastronomy, honest work and the belief that good food starts with quality ingredients.

Juraj has worked as a professional chef for over ten years, most recently in top Swiss restaurants awarded two and three Michelin stars. There he gained the experience he now brings to his own products.

Erika has long been dedicated to professional service in gastronomy. Her experience with guests, eye for detail and high standards are an important part of the POCTIVO brand.

POCTIVO was born from our shared desire to offer products we can stand behind — prepared honestly, without unnecessary additives and with the same care we would give to food served to guests in a restaurant.

Your Poctivo team

Juraj & Erika Sádecký

Founders

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Juraj Sádecký

Chef & founder

The chef

Behind the honest sauces

Hi, my name is Juraj and I am the person behind POCTIVO’s honest sauces. My journey in gastronomy began in 2010 at the hotel academy in Trenčín — and I quickly realised that the kitchen was my passion.

I was drawn to ingredients, heat and constantly honing my craft. After gaining experience in Slovakia, I moved to Switzerland, where I have been cooking for nearly ten years.

To learn how to get the most out of ingredients, I sought out the highest level of cooking. For the past five years I have worked in two-Michelin-star restaurants and completed stages in three-Michelin-star kitchens.

Today I bring those skills and principles into my own sauces — with a focus on quality ingredients, clean flavour and craft care in every batch.

“Follow our journey — or taste our sauce.”

Our philosophy

We do things honestly

At POCTIVO we believe quality cannot be rushed. We make our products as we would for our own family or guests in a restaurant.

We use quality ingredients, proven methods and pay attention to every detail. We do not look for shortcuts or unnecessary substitutes.

“Honesty is not just our brand name. It is a value reflected in every decision — from choosing ingredients to the final product.”

Vision

Vision for the future

Our vision is to gradually build POCTIVO as a symbol of quality artisanal products made with respect for ingredients and traditional methods.

We do not want to be the biggest. We want to be a brand people trust and gladly return to.

In the future we plan to expand our range with more honest products and collaborate with local shops and delicatessens that share our values.

Production

How our sauce is made

Our sauce is made from quality sterilised Italian San Marzano tomatoes. We chose them because they allow us to maintain the same high quality throughout the year.

We roast the tomatoes to intensify their flavour and natural sweetness. After roasting, the sauce is slowly simmered for several hours, then blended and strained.

We use quality Italian olive oil, fresh herbs and spices. We do not use preservatives, thickeners or artificial colours.

Products

Honest roasted tomato sauce

A ready-to-eat product. Simply heat and serve.

Honest roasted tomato sauce

A sauce with a smooth consistency and natural flavour — no preservatives, thickeners or artificial colours.

Sizes

545 ml · 500 g277 ml · 250 g

Ingredients

San Marzano tomatoes 91 %, water, leek, olive oil, salt, sugar, basil, lemongrass, garlic, oregano, marjoram, chilli, spices.

Nutritional information

per 100 g

Energy: 208 kJ / 50 kcal
Fat: 2.0 g
of which saturates: 0.29 g
Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
of which sugars: 4.3 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Salt: 1.36 g

Allergens

The product does not contain gluten or nuts as part of the recipe. However, as it is made in a kitchen where wheat products and nuts are also processed, it may contain trace amounts.

Storage

Store in a dry, dark place at room temperature.After opening, keep refrigerated at up to 5 °C and consume within 3 days.

Recommended use

We recommend it especially with pasta — approximately 120–130 g of sauce per 100 g of dry pasta. It is also excellent for lasagne, gnocchi, pizza, with meat or as a base for other favourite dishes. The sauce does not need further seasoning or cooking.