Italy Comes to You at PLMA 2011 in Chicago
Without question, U.S. consumers are in love with Italian food.
What may be a surprise is that consumers are willing to pay more for “authentic” food products made in Italy, and that means better margins for retailers, better customer retention and loyalty.
In a recent survey conducted on behalf of the Italian Trade Commission, 524 shoppers across the U.S. were polled on their interest in Italian food.
The research findings were very convincing:
- 89 percent of respondents like Italian food very much, with 59 percent saying it is “one of my favorites” and another 30 percent saying they “like it a lot’.
- Nearly half of shoppers (47 percent) said they wished their stores carried more “authentic” Italian products.
- 70 percent believe it is worth paying more for “authentic” food products made in Italy
While it's infinitely more fun to visit Italy, this is your chance to visit Italy in Chicago while at PLMA 2011.
This year’s PLMA Show will feature in the ITALIA pavilion products from over 21 leading Italian manufacturers.
Look for this booklet and these companies at the Show:
Exhibitors
ATTIVITA’ RIUNITE ALIMENTARE - Booth: 2033
info@aralimentare.com, aralimentare.com
Frozen readymade Italian products including pizzas and puff pastries.
ACETIFICIO ACETUM - Booth: 2025
info@acetum.it, acetum.it
PGI Balsamic vinegar of Modena, also available in 100% organic and kosher certified, Blaze® in balsamic vinegar, red and white wine vinegar. Certifications: BRC and IFS - higher level, ISO 9001 and 14001.
AGRITALIA - Booth: 1936
agritalia@agritalia.com, agritalia.com
Balsamic vinegar, pasta sauces, organic products, artisan pasta, fresh and filled pasta, olive oil, rice, tomato products and gnocchi.
ALICO - Booth: 1924
info@alicosrl.com
Production and bottling of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, USDA (Organic). Certifications: ISO9001:2008, BRC, IFS.
AZIENDA AGRICOLA MANICARDI - Booth: 1933
manicardi@vinegar.it, vinegar.it
Balsamic vinegar of Modena PGI, organic vinegars, wine and apple vinegars, condiments, dressings, white and red wines, sparkling wines and liquors.
BONDOLCE – Booth: 1934
usa@bondolce.com, bondolce.com
Frozen desserts, frozen appetizers and frozen ready Italian entrees.
DONELLI VINI - Booth: 2026
alberto@donellivini.it, donellivini.it
Lambrusco, sparkling grape and fruit juices, sparkling wines, red and white wines and balsamic vinegar of Modena.
F.I.R.M.A. ITALIA - Booth: 1932
info@firmaitalia.it, firmaitalia.it
Dry ready meals of pasta, rice, sauce, gnocchi, tortellini, polenta and couscous, dehydrated soups, dry lasagna, flavored mashed potatoes, flavored sautéed potatoes, dehydrated ready meals of chili and paella.
FARMO - Booth: 2028
andrea.giai@farmo.com, farmo.com
Manufacturer of Gluten-free products: Pasta (penne, fusilli, rigatoni, conchiglie,caserecci, spaghetti). Mixes (bread, pizza, cake, pasta and gnocchi). Snacks (classic grissini and sesame grissini). Cookies (butter and chocolate chip).Cakes (choco muffins, pound cake dolce ovetto and panettone). Certifications: ISO, BRC, IFS, HACCP, Organic and Kosher.
FATTORIE GIACOBAZZI - Booth: 2036
commerciale@fattoriegiacobazzi.it, fattoriegiacobazzi.it
Organic balsamic vinegar of Modena PGI, white balsamic, flavored and organic balsamic sauce.
FUDEX - Booth: 1935
info@fudex.com, fudex.com
Crackers, snacks, breakfast cereals, bread sticks, extruded cereals and gluten-free food.
GHIOTT DOLCIARIA - Booth: 1926
info@ghiott.it, ghiott.it
Cookies, cakes and confectionary.
GR.A.M.M.- Booth: 2027
info@fattora.it, fattora.it
Artisan durum wheat semolina pasta, baked products (crostini, taralli) and extra virgin olive oil.
GRANDI PASTAI ITALIANI - Booth: 2022
export@grandipastaiitaliani.it, grandipastaiitaliani.it
Traditional gnocchi, flavored and filled gnocchi, smooth egg pasta, durum wheat pasta and fresh filled pasta.
MAGEMAS - Booth: 1930
info@lovemadeinitaly.it, lovemadeinitaly.it
Wines, pasta, sauces, jams and olive oil.
MOLINO & PASTIFICIO TOMASELLO - Booth: 1927
info@pastatomasello.it, pastatomasello.it
100% durum wheat pasta, organic pasta, whole wheat and gluten-free pasta.
MONARI FEDERZONI - Booth: 1928
mf@monarifederzoni.com, monarifederzoni.com
PGI balsamic vinegar of Modena, wine vinegars, glazes, condiments, dressings, flavored balsamic vinegars, apple cider vinegars, kosher and organic balsamic vinegars. Certifications: PGI, IFS, BRC, USDA Organic and Kosher.
MONTALBANO INDUSTRIA AGROALIMENTARE - Booth: 2035
toscana@montalbanofood.com, montalbanofood.com
Traditional Tuscan appetizers including jarred vegetables and spreads.
NUOVA CASTELLI - Booth: 2024
ittico@castelli1892.com, castelli1892.com
Canned and jarred tuna in olive oil.
NUTKAO - Booth: 1925
nutkao@nutkao.com, nutkao.com
Chocolate spreads, chocolates and snacks.
PASTIFICIO BOLOGNESE - Booth: 2034
info@pastificiobolognesesrl.it, pastificiobolognesesrl.it
Fresh pasta, dried pastas, gnocchi, ready made meals and filled pastas such as ravioli and tortellini.
PEDON - Booth: 2030
info@pedon.it, pedon-usa.com
Dried legumes, cereal mixes and grains, precooked grains and legumes, gluten-free products, dessert ingredients, dried mushrooms and asparagus in glass jars.
RACHELLI ITALIA - Booth: 1922
info@rachelli.it, rachelli.it
Conventional, refrigerated and frozen Italian desserts such as tiramisu, profiteroles, tartufo and panna cotta. Organic fair trade desserts. Organic gelato and sorbets.
ROTOMAC - Booth: 2032
marco.barchiesi@rotmac.it, rotomac.it
Embossed foil rolls, advertising and design.
