Sclafani Foods facts for kids
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| Industry | Wholesale (Food) |
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| Founder | Gus Sclafani |
| Products | Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pasta, San Marzano tomato, and Vinegar |
Sclafani Foods is a company that brings special Italian food products to the United States. They are known for their main products like extra virgin olive oil, pasta, San Marzano tomatoes, and vinegar. The company, called The Gus Sclafani Corporation, is based in Norwalk, Connecticut. They send their products all over the country, especially to the Northeast.
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The Story of Sclafani Foods
How Sclafani Foods Began
The Sclafani brand was started in 1911 by a person named Gus Sclafani. He introduced many different kinds of real Italian specialty foods. These were foods imported from Italy.
Sclafani's Food Awards
In December 2001, a magazine called Food & Wine did a special taste test. They tried 18 different brands of minestrone soup without knowing which was which. The minestrone from The Gus Sclafani Corporation was chosen as a favorite.
In October 2010, the tomatoes from The Gus Sclafani Corporation were also recognized. Food & Wine magazine picked them as a "Chef Pick." This meant chefs thought they were essential for Italian cooking.
Setting Standards for Olive Oil
In late 2008, The Gus Sclafani Corporation helped make rules for olive oil. On November 5, Connecticut became the first state to set standards. These rules helped make sure that olive oil sold in the state was of good quality.
Celebrating 100 Years
The Gus Sclafani Corporation celebrated a big birthday in 2011. They reached their 100th anniversary! This special event was even featured in a local newspaper, the Norwalk Hour.
A Leader in the Community
In 2013, the CEO and President of The Gus Sclafani Corporation, Luciano Sclafani Jr., was honored. He was chosen to be the grand marshal of the Columbus Day Parade. This is a special role in a community celebration.
See also
- List of companies based in Norwalk, Connecticut
