Italy, the greatest leading force of the Summer Fancy Food 2016

The Javits Center in New York City will host 330 Italian companies on an exhibit area of more than 29,000 sq ft  as part of the largest and most important foof and beverage trade show in North America and, currently, considered by many as the most important of its kind in the world.

Italy is an undisputed global benchmark in food and wine. Its leadership is confirmed by consumers and importers that fully reward the Made in Italy. – declares Ivan Scalfarotto Subsecretary of State for Economic Development – Our exports grew by 22.2 % in 2015, confirming Italy as the premier US supplier of wine, pasta, olive oil, cheese and mineral water. The Italian Government – Ivan Scalfarotto continues –  believes strongly in the US market and, for this reason, it has allocated an unprecedented $ 50 million dollars to promote authentic products through the Extraordinary Italian Taste program implemented by Italian Trade Commission. A proof of the determination with which Italy faces the US market is precisely the Summer Fancy Food. Organized to perfection by the Specialty Food Association, the show hosts over 300 Italian exhibitors, the largest participation among the international pavilions.

Italy is confirmed as the largest international exhibitor for the 2016 Summer Fancy Food Show – declares Chris Nemchek, Senior Vice President of the Specialty Food Association, that owns and produces the Fancy Food Shows.

The partnership between the Specialty Food Association and Italy dates back to long ago and each and every year it becomes more consolidated.

Having more than 300 beautiful specialty foods companies that present their products to important buyers from all over the world is a great satisfaction for us. Chris Nemchek continues: This is our largest Fancy Food Show since its start in 1954, and Italy continues to play the star role.

Today, the United States truly represents the ideal place for the great quality and value the Italian companies offer. Our Made in Italy is an integral part of the beautiful Italian culture the Americans seek and love – declares Donato Cinelli, President of Universal Marketing, organizer and exclusive Italian agent of the Specialty Food Association.