Sclafani Foods
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food import |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Founder | Gus Sclafani |
| Headquarters | Norwalk, Connecticut , United States |
Area served | Northeastern United States |
Key people | Luciano Sclafani Jr. (CEO and President) |
| Products | Italian gourmet products, including extra virgin olive oil, pasta, San Marzano tomatoes, vinegar |
Sclafani Foods specializes in importing Italian gourmet products, featuring key items such as extra virgin olive oil, pasta, San Marzano tomatoes, and vinegar. The Gus Sclafani Corporation, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, primarily serves the Northeast market.
Company history
Established in 1911 by Gus Sclafani, the company introduced a diverse selection of genuine Italian specialty foods.
In December 2001, editors from Food & Wine conducted a blind tasting involving 18 different brands, where The Gus Sclafani Corporation's minestrone was recognized as a top choice.
The firm was instrumental in late 2008 when Connecticut became the first state to implement regulations defining olive oil standards, helping to set product identity criteria.
In October 2010, The Gus Sclafani Corporation's tomatoes earned recognition as a Chef Pick for Essential Italian Ingredients in Food & Wine, praised for their firm texture and subtly sweet taste.
Marking its 100th year in 2011, the corporation was highlighted in the Norwalk Hour newspaper.
Luciano Sclafani Jr., serving as CEO and President, was honored as grand marshal of the Columbus Day Parade in 2013.