Top 10 Italian Food Distributors - 2023

Italian food distribution is becoming more flexible, responsive, and customer-centric thanks to technological advancements. Customers can now place orders conveniently through online platforms and e-commerce solutions adopted by many distributors. The system facilitates effective order processing and tracking as well as improving accessibility. Distributors can optimize warehouse space and reduce overstocking or stockouts by using advanced inventory management software. Collaborative platforms enable distributors to connect seamlessly with suppliers, retailers, and other partners in the supply chain. Sensors can monitor temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors to ensure the preservation of the quality and freshness of Italian food products during transit.

The use of technology in route planning and logistics optimization ensures timely and cost-effective deliveries. It includes GPS tracking, real-time monitoring, and data analytics to optimize delivery routes and minimize transportation costs. Distributors are exploring blockchain technology to enhance traceability in the supply chain, boosting market growth. It ensures the authenticity of Italian products, providing consumers with information about the origin and journey of the food products they purchase. Data analytics tools help distributors analyze market trends, customer preferences, and demand patterns. Internet of Things (IoT) devices are used for quality control in storage and transportation.

This edition of the Food Business Review provides ways distributors use the latest trends to engage with customers directly and offer better services.

It features a thought leadership article from Aimee Roy, Director of National Distributors at Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands, who sheds light on how acquiring extensive knowledge about industry and organization is the key to making informed decisions and effectively communicating with customers. It also features an article from Pavlos S. Tamvakis, Director of Medical Devices at Euroclinic Group, who talks about how operating rooms of the future are expected to be highly advanced and efficient environments that leverage the latest technology to deliver the best possible care to patients.

This edition, featuring Top Italian Food Distributors 2023, we hope you find the right partner to meet your business requirements.

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Food Distributors - 2023

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Rovagnati North America

Rovagnati North America is a trustworthy charcuterie company. Its unwavering devotion to preserving the tradition and replicating the same recipes while utilizing identical machinery that has been used since 1943 in Italy has brought its rich expertise to the U.S. with its production plant in Vineland.

Customers can be assured of the same quality and taste in the U.S. that they would have in Italy. Nothing’s changed except for a bigger factory here in Vineland. The passion, recipe, and even the machinery remain the same

Giovanni Quattrone, CEO
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The Ambriola Company

The Ambriola Company is a leading importer and producer of premium Italian cheese, with a century-long culinary heritage in the United States. Its high-quality cheese offerings have a profound impact on the American food industry.

Locatelli Pecorino Romano reigns as the best-selling brand of cheese from Italy in the US. Complimenting this, our product line features an innovative Crema line as a prime example of our leading edge approach

John Dammacco, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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Cugini Distribution

Cugini Distribution specializes in importing and distributing Italian food and goods in the Midwest. It works with highquality brands such as Keto Ice Cream, The Elegant Farmer, Perfect Pasta, and more to connect discerning clients with authentic culinary experiences. Offering a diverse range of high-quality Italian products, the company passionately brings the essence of Italy to kitchens and businesses worldwide.
Delco Foods

A family-run company, Delco Foods, a specialty and Italian food distributor, offers customers throughout the Midwest premium products sourced from around the world as well as locally. No one else carries the full breadth of products to meet customers’ custom needs. We import directly, by the container load, items such as olive oil, prosciutto, Greek olives, balsamic, and imported cheese.
Ferraro Foods

Ferraro Foods is dedicated to maintaining its position as the foremost Italian food distributor, providing exceptional food products, value, and dependable service to the Italian restaurant, pizzeria, and various other segments. As a family-owned business, we strive to create a familial atmosphere for our customers and suppliers. Our commitment is to make every interaction feel like part of the family. We take pride in our team and consistently embrace opportunities to contribute to the ongoing growth of our valued customers’ businesses, day after day and year after year.
GRECO & SONS

Greco & Sons, a leading food distributor, is committed to delivering excellence in the culinary industry. Its product lines and brands are recognized as the best of the best in the industry. Greco & Sons has an excess of 15,000 items which have been sourced worldwide, specializing in pizza and Italian food. Greco operates as a USDA-inspected facility, where we handle and process fresh beef, fresh pork, fresh poultry, and its very own line of world-class Italian sausage.
Lettieri & Co

With a commitment to quality, Lettieri & Co provides a diverse range of authentic Italian products, enriching culinary experiences for businesses and enthusiasts alike. Sourcing food across the world to import delicious foods such as Italian pasta, Gaeta olives, cured meats, gourmet goods, specialty snacks, bindi desserts, fine wines, and more, directly from the producer, ensuring low costs and maximizing profits for retailers.
Manicaretti

Established in 1988 by Rolando Beramendi, Manicaretti is a premier importer and wholesaler, bringing the finest Italian foods to retailers and restaurants across the United States. Additionally, Friends of Manicaretti offers a curated selection of exceptional artisanal products from France, Spain, and beyond, for variety of culinary taste and experience for consumers and retailers alike.
Napoli Foods

Napoli Foods, a cherished family-owned and operated full-service food wholesaler in New England, goes beyond offering the finest specialty Italian foods. With an extensive catalog boasting over 4,000 quality food and non-food items, Napoli caters to every business need. For over 30 years, our unwavering goal has been to provide top-tier foods at the most competitive prices, coupled with unparalleled customer service. We understand the intricacies of running a successful business and take pride in working closely with you, from order placement to timely delivery via our state-ofthe-art warehouse and dependable climate-controlled trucks.
Sansone Foods

Sansone Foods plays a pivotal role in elevating New York City and the greater metropolitan area as the culinary epicenter of the world. Originating in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and reaching across the Atlantic to Monte San Giovanni Campano, we boast a cherished tradition of providing authentic, superior-quality Italian food products to families, pizzerias, and restaurants.
Rovagnati North America

Rovagnati North America is a trustworthy charcuterie company. Its unwavering devotion to preserving the tradition and replicating the same recipes while utilizing identical machinery that has been used since 1943 in Italy has brought its rich expertise to the U.S. with its production plant in Vineland.
Customers can be assured of the same quality and taste in the U.S. that they would have in Italy. Nothing’s changed except for a bigger factory here in Vineland. The passion, recipe, and even the machinery remain the same

Giovanni Quattrone, CEO,..
The Ambriola Company

The Ambriola Company is a leading importer and producer of premium Italian cheese, with a century-long culinary heritage in the United States. Its high-quality cheese offerings have a profound impact on the American food industry.
Locatelli Pecorino Romano reigns as the best-selling brand of cheese from Italy in the US. Complimenting this, our product line features an innovative Crema line as a prime example of our leading edge approach

John Dammacco, Vice President of Sales and Marketing,.
Cugini Distribution

Cugini Distribution specializes in importing and distributing Italian food and goods in the Midwest. It works with highquality brands such as Keto Ice Cream, The Elegant Farmer, Perfect Pasta, and more to connect discerning clients with authentic culinary experiences. Offering a diverse range of high-quality Italian products, the company passionately brings the essence of Italy to kitchens and businesses worldwide.
Delco Foods

A family-run company, Delco Foods, a specialty and Italian food distributor, offers customers throughout the Midwest premium products sourced from around the world as well as locally. No one else carries the full breadth of products to meet customers’ custom needs. We import directly, by the container load, items such as olive oil, prosciutto, Greek olives, balsamic, and imported cheese.
Ferraro Foods

Ferraro Foods is dedicated to maintaining its position as the foremost Italian food distributor, providing exceptional food products, value, and dependable service to the Italian restaurant, pizzeria, and various other segments. As a family-owned business, we strive to create a familial atmosphere for our customers and suppliers. Our commitment is to make every interaction feel like part of the family. We take pride in our team and consistently embrace opportunities to contribute to the ongoing growth of our valued customers’ businesses, day after day and year after year.
GRECO & SONS

Greco & Sons, a leading food distributor, is committed to delivering excellence in the culinary industry. Its product lines and brands are recognized as the best of the best in the industry. Greco & Sons has an excess of 15,000 items which have been sourced worldwide, specializing in pizza and Italian food. Greco operates as a USDA-inspected facility, where we handle and process fresh beef, fresh pork, fresh poultry, and its very own line of world-class Italian sausage.
Lettieri & Co

With a commitment to quality, Lettieri & Co provides a diverse range of authentic Italian products, enriching culinary experiences for businesses and enthusiasts alike. Sourcing food across the world to import delicious foods such as Italian pasta, Gaeta olives, cured meats, gourmet goods, specialty snacks, bindi desserts, fine wines, and more, directly from the producer, ensuring low costs and maximizing profits for retailers.
Manicaretti

Established in 1988 by Rolando Beramendi, Manicaretti is a premier importer and wholesaler, bringing the finest Italian foods to retailers and restaurants across the United States. Additionally, Friends of Manicaretti offers a curated selection of exceptional artisanal products from France, Spain, and beyond, for variety of culinary taste and experience for consumers and retailers alike.
Napoli Foods

Napoli Foods, a cherished family-owned and operated full-service food wholesaler in New England, goes beyond offering the finest specialty Italian foods. With an extensive catalog boasting over 4,000 quality food and non-food items, Napoli caters to every business need. For over 30 years, our unwavering goal has been to provide top-tier foods at the most competitive prices, coupled with unparalleled customer service. We understand the intricacies of running a successful business and take pride in working closely with you, from order placement to timely delivery via our state-ofthe-art warehouse and dependable climate-controlled trucks.
Sansone Foods

Sansone Foods plays a pivotal role in elevating New York City and the greater metropolitan area as the culinary epicenter of the world. Originating in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and reaching across the Atlantic to Monte San Giovanni Campano, we boast a cherished tradition of providing authentic, superior-quality Italian food products to families, pizzerias, and restaurants.