“A strategic decision and an important signal for the entire food industry”. Said Alberto Auricchio, commenting on the acquisition by the global leader in the production of Provolone cheese of the American firm The Ambriola Company, one of the largest importers and distributors of Italian cheeses and Parma ham in United States.
The Ambriola Company, very well known both in retail and in large-scale distribution, has been importing Italian cheeses since 1921 and is the exclusive importer of the Locatelli brand – with Pecorino Romano other sheep’s milk cheeses – the number one brand of Italian cheeses exported to the USA.
The company, which is based in New Jersey, has for over twenty years been importing and distributing Auricchio (Provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano), Giovanni Colombo (Gorgonzola, Taleggio, Mascarpone), F.lli Pinna (Pecorino Romano) and Luppi (Prosciutto di Parma) branded products. It also imports and distributes under the “Ambriola” brand Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Grana Padano. In the last financial year it had a turnover of 52 million dollars, with an increase of 10% over the previous year.
“The American market – added Auricchio – is for us the number one in terms of export share; moreover, more than 50% of the turnover of Ambriola already came from our Auricchio, Locatelli and Giovanni Colombo brands.Also, in the near future, we will be able to expand the range of Italian products to other food sectors”.
In 2014, the Auricchio Group had turnover in excess of 200 million euros, with growth of 2% in Italy and 8% in exports.
