From October 4th until October 8th the Italy – America Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with our long-standing member, Export USA is hosting the first buying trip of 5 US independent chains in Italy. Executive and category buyers of Bristol Farms (operating also under the additional brands of Lazy Acres Natural Market and New Leaf Market), Heinen’s,… Read more »
A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing a business and serves as a roadmap for how to structure, run, and grow your business. It can also help you get funding or bring on new business partners and is a tool you can use to convince people that working with you — or investing in your… Read more »
Last month, the IACC took part in the National Grocers Association’s DRE Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Executive Director Federico Tozzi and members Pomì, Garofalo, Ruffino Estates, Monini and Coop Italia presented to attendees, sharing research, industry insights and emerging trends in the Italian gourmet and specialty food products industry. Participants took advantage of a robust program… Read more »
Today, we express our sorrow and send our deepest condolences to longtime IACC member EssilorLuxottica on the loss of company Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio. A visionary and leading figure in Italian entrepreneurship, Del Vecchio founded Luxottica in 1961 and grew it from a small workshop that made frame parts to a global eyewear empire, producing… Read more »