America Buys Italian 2026

The IACC is pleased to announce the fifth edition of “America Buys Italian,” a premier B2B summit combined with an immersive exploratory experience in Italy, designed to connect Italian food and beverage producers with leading buyers and purchasing managers from major U.S. independent grocery chains.

Previous editions have brought together leaders from well-established U.S. grocery retailers—such as Garafalo Markets dba ShopRite, Gelson’s, Lowes Foods, Niemanns, and Sendik’s,—reflecting the program’s relevance across multiple U.S. regions.

Through a curated program that blends structured one-on-one meetings with company visits and on-site exploration, buyers and purchasing directors will have the opportunity to discover innovative, high-quality Italian products while gaining a deeper understanding of the producers behind them. In addition to fostering direct business relationships, the program offers valuable exposure to current market trends, regional production dynamics, supply chain models, consumer positioning, and the cultural context that defines the Italian food ecosystem.

This unique hands-on experience provides retailers with meaningful insights to support informed sourcing decisions and long-term partnerships, while highlighting the quality, authenticity, and competitive value of Italian specialties.

Interested in learning more about ABI? Click here for details or contact Italian Office Manager Giulia Mocchetti at mocchetti@italchamber.org.