Volpi Foods
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Founder | John Volpi |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri , United States |
Area served | United States, international markets |
Key people | Lorenza Pasetti (CEO) |
| Products | Dry-cured meats (around 130 varieties) |
Volpi is a salumeria of Italian-American heritage specializing in cured meats, located in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. This family-operated business has focused on crafting dry-cured meats for more than 120 years.
History
The enterprise was established in 1902 by John Volpi, an immigrant from Milan, Italy. Initially, the business produced cacciatore salami aimed at serving local coal miners. Since John and his wife Maria Pasetti had no offspring, they invited their relative Armando Pasetti from Italy in 1938 to help run and eventually manage the company. Following John Volpi’s passing in 1957, Armando Pasetti broadened the company’s reach across the United States.
Armando Pasetti married Evelina, and their daughter Lorenza Pasetti, who holds a business degree, assumed the role of CEO in 2002. Volpi offers approximately 130 varieties of dry-cured meats, available locally at establishments such as Gioia's Deli and grocery chains like Schnucks.
In 2017, the company renovated and enlarged its retail space, facilitating increased distribution of packaged products to national grocery retailers including Trader Joe's and Publix, along with convenience outlets like Circle K and 7-Eleven. Volpi also expanded its presence into international markets.
Volpi remains headquartered at its original location on The Hill in St. Louis and continues as a family-owned business spanning the third and fourth generations. In 2020, its Heritage Prosciutto received a Good Food Award.
Sponsorship
Volpi serves as a key sponsor for Jordan Anderson Racing, a team competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The initial sponsorship covered two races for driver/owner Jordan Anderson in 2024, with plans to extend support to five races in 2025, including backing for drivers Anderson, Austin Green, and Blaine Perkins.