We dedicate this issue to honoring the memory of Lorenza de’ Medici di Ottajano
Welcome to our table
HelloFriends,
IneverhadtheopportunitytomeetLorenzade'MedicidiOttajanoShepassedaway peacefullyattheageof97inMilan ShewasthematriarchoftheBadiaaColtibuono familyIheardstoriesaboutherfromherdaughter,EmanuelaAboutherfamous cookingschoolontheirEstate,anabbeydatingbacktothe11thcentury,whichwasthe firstofitskindbackinthe1980’sHowherparents’passionforItaliancuisineledthem tocultivateandproducewinesnotjustforconsumptionathome,butaccessibleall aroundtheworldHowtheyappliedthatsamephilosophytotheirextravirginoliveoil atatimewhenitwasproducedonlyforthefamily’suse,notfortheconsumermarket TheEstateisstillafarmandluckilyforusanagriturismoIwasfortunateenoughtostay theresomeyearsagoGrapesandolivesarestillgrownandharvestedontheestate Youcanstaythereandtakeacookingclassusingingredientsfromtheirgardensand groves,walkthegardensanddineattheirrestaurantoverlookingthehillsofChiantiIt isamagicalplace
Iamheartenedbythethoughtthatherspiritlivesthroughinherchildrenwhocontinue toproducewineandoliveoilonthefarm Iamhonoredthat,atDeMedici,by continuingtosharetheirstoryandproducts,wekeepherspiritalive Andthanksto you,ourcustomersandfriendswhointurnsupporteverysingleoneofourProducers ThankyoutoallthosewhostoppedbyourboothattheSummerFancyFoodShow Whileeveryshowissignificant,thisonewastrulyspecialaswecelebratedour45th AnniversaryWehadarecordnumberofourProducersattendtheshowItwas heartwarmingtoseesomanyofourcustomersgreetingourProducerslikefamily! Speakingofrecords,wewerehonoredwith3(three!)GoldsofiAwardsthisyearOur assortmentistrulyuniqueOurclassicscontinuetoimpress,stillwinningawardsand newcustomers,alike.Ournewerbrandsandproductscontinuethelegacyofdiscovery andeducationinthemarket Oneofthehighlights,duringthelasthoursoftheshow wasourimpromptuicecream"social"LeaveicecreamwithourProducersofoliveoil, balsamicsanddulcedelecheandyouwillneverlookaticecreamtoppingsthesame wayagain!
Aswelooktothebackhalfoftheyear,wearepreparingholidayorders,gathering updatesonhowtheolivetreesarefaringandhopingforagoodharvestthisFall
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MariaRoemer DirectorofBusinessDevelopment mroemer@demedicicom
From Grove to Glory New York International Olive Oil Competition Announces 2024 Winners
The NYIOOC conducts an extensive yearly evaluation of extra virgin olive oil brands from various regions around the globe
The Gold Standard Our 2024 Sofi Winners
We showcase our 2024 Sofi Gold Winners not only that, but shareables are trending! We have created recipes so you can Sip & Share these honored products
IceCreamSocial
Explorenot-sotraditionalicecream, gelato&sorbettoppings! Sweetorsavory these toppingsaddaunique twisttoadessertfavorite
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Thisyear,theSpecialtyFoodAssociation celebratedourveryown,GeorgeGellert,withthe LifetimeAchievementAward2024 Georgehas dedicatednearlysixdecadestothespecialtyfoods world,creatingoneofitslargestandmostvaried companies;AtalantaCorporation George’sjourneybeganin1965,whenhejoinedthe familybusiness Astheyearsprogressed,hewas namedVicePresidentin1969andPresidentin1973, Mr Gellertenjoyedcontinuedsuccess,beingnamed ChairmanoftheBoardin1980
HisjourneywiththeSFAhasbeenremarkable aswell notonlyacceptingthisaward,hewas inductedintotheSFAHallofFamein2016.
Thisyear,DeMedicihasharnessedsynergywithTheWell,a professionalnetworkcommittedtoempoweringconsumerpackaged goodsandthewellnesscommunity.
OnMay16th DeMedicimadeanotableappearanceattheFood, Fashion&FinanceEvent,showcasingtheiconicCiprianiportfolioof productsattheHugoBossflagshipstoreinNYCDuringthisevent, JoshGellert,PresidentofCamericanInternational,contributedasa panelist
OnJune24th TheWellheldanEventatLegacyRecordsduring SummerFancyFoodShowtobenefitwellfareorgMariaRoemer, DirectorofBusinessDevelopmentofDeMediciImports,spoke alongsideTheGellertFamilyaboutrecognizingGeorge’s contributionsandindustryinsightsTheywereinthepresenceof othertrailblazers,includingWholeFoodsCEO,JasonBuechel Follow@demedici importsand@followthewellonInstagramformoreeventdates
Spotlight on Success:
George G. Gellert, Honored with
2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
In2015,DeMediciImportsproudlybecamea divisionofAtalantaCorporation,significantly broadeningourreachandintroducingourspecialty productstoawideraudience.Weextendour heartfeltthankstoGeorgeandthefamilyfortheir unwaveringsupportanddedicationthroughthe years!Theircommitmenthasbeeninstrumentalin ourcontinuedgrowthandsuccess.
Congratulations, George, on your well-deserved award!
WatchtheExclusive InterviewHere
From Grove to Glory:
NewYorkInternationalOliveOilCompetition2024Winners
TheNYIOOCconductsanextensiveyearlyevaluationofextravirginoliveoilbrandsfrom aroundtheglobe AwardwinnersattheWorldOliveOilCompetitionaredistinguishedasan elitegroup,representingthehighestqualitybrandsacross28countries.
Badia a Coltibuono Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscany,Italy
Badia a Coltibuono Albereto Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP Toscano Tuscany,Italy
Marqués de Griñón "Oleum Artis" Extra Virgin Olive Oil Toledo,Castile-LaMancha,Spain
Melchiorri L'Intenditore D.O.P. Umbria
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Umbria,Italy
Melchiorri Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil Umbria,Italy
Melchiorri Frutto Dell'Olivo
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Umbria,Italy
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The Gold Standard
Thankyoutoallofourfriends&producers!
Melchiorri
Sips & small plates
Peachy Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Black berry Balsamic mule
1cupblackberries(plusmoreforgarnish)
2tablespoonssimplesyrup
2tablespoonsVillaManodoriCherry
BalsamicVinegar
2tablespoonslimejuice
1cupvodka
2cupsgingerbeer
Ice Basil(forgarnish)
MuddletheblackberrieswiththeBalsamic Vinegar,simplesyrup,limejuiceandvodkaina shakerortallglass Shakeorstir
Addinthevodkaandgingerbeer
Addicetofourglasses,pourthedrinkoverthe ice,andgarnishwithbasil
MENUINSPIRATIONS
No-Bake Coffee bites
Rose iced coffee
2ouncesofbrewedandcooled
CaffèVergnanoWomeninCoffee ¾cupmilkofchoice
2tablespoonsrosesyrupIce
Addtherosesyruptoaglass
Filltheglasswithice
Pourthecooledcoffeeovertheiceand topwithmilk
Mixeverythingtogetherandenjoy
LearnmoreaboutCaffè Vergnano’s socialsustainability initiative
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Traditional toppings are taking a backseat! Here are sophisticated ways to dress your gelato using highquality products to make your ice cream experience more enjoyable than you have ever imagined.
SanIgnacioDulcedeLeche Authenticmilkcaramelfrom Argentinaaddsasmooth,sweetlayer offlavorthatcomplimentsthe creaminessofgelato.
TradizionaleBalsamicVinega Therich,syrupyreductionofbalsa vinegaroffersacomplextastepro balancingaciditywithasubtle sweetness
MiravalLavenderHoney Notonlydoesthishoneyaddanherbal flavor,butwhendrizzledoncoldice cream,thehoneyslightlyt addingacontrastintex
ExtraVirginOliveOil Notonlydothenuancedflavorsofthe EVOOshinethrough,italsoaddsa sophisticatedmouthfeelthatwillbe presentlysurprisingonthepalate.
ToschiAmarenaCherries Addingthesecherriesontop, intensifiestheoverallsensory experience,addingaburstofdeep cherryflavor
EspritduSelSeaSalt
Salty-sweetdessertshasbecome quitepopular!Sprinklingflakysea saltatopyourgelatoaddscrunch, biteandvisualappeal
GratedFrozenPeaches--the perfecttoppingforvanillagelato, addingafreshandicyelementto yourscoops!
