AWARD-WINNING EVOOS
TRADESHOW SUCCESS
THAT FALL FEELING
NEW HOLIDAY GIFTS
JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
A NOTE FROM STEVE KAUFMAN
WELCOME
GETTING BACK IN SHAPE!
Last month we finished our first Fancy Food Show in NYC since July 2019, or about 6 to 7 months before COVID hit or three years ago! Like prime athletes, I expected us to be a little out of shape by jumping back into the specialty food show rink with only a short warm up in Las Vegas in February. Still, we came through relatively unscathed, and it was wonderful to interact with customers, new and old.
We were celebrating at the show with three Gold sofi awards this year. It is an unbelievable honor for us— Infused Lavender A L'Olivier from France, 776 Deluxe Mastic Honey from Greece, and the Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Melchiorri family in Italy.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS ISSUE OF OUR NEWSLETTER.
YOURS,
Steve Kaufman, Executive Vice President,
MENU INSPIRATIONS
What we are cooking
SUMMER IS HERE
A SPRITZ WITH A TWIST
MEET THE MAKER
UMBRIA, ITALY
Melchiorri
Founded in 1979, De Medici imported Badia a Coltibuono, the first Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil marketed nationally in the U.S.A.
IN ANTIQUITY THIS LAND WAS CULTIVATED BY THE ETRUSCANS. Located in Spoleto in the heart of Umbria, Melchiorri has been in the market now for more than 40 years. Harsh climatic conditions here are not good for large scale production but the yield is of high quality. The olives are hand harvested between October and December and milled the same day. They follow the traditions of the harvest and selection of the olives and conclude with the crushing and extraction by careful craftsmen in modern and sophisticated mills.
N Y I O O C
New York International Olive Oil Competition | 2022
"We're ecstatic about the outcome of this year's competition," commented Steve Kaufman, De Medici Executive Vice President, "We are deeply passionate about sourcing the finest quality extra virgin olive oils the world has to offer, and to be recognized for both our innovation and authenticity is a real boon to our mission."
AWARDS
CHEERS TO THOSE
AWARD-WINNERS
FROM SOFI' AND THE
NEW YORK
INTERNATIONAL
OLIVE OIL
COMPETITION!
THE sofi™ WINNERS
We are celebrating multiple first-place wins from The Specialty Food Association's prestigious sofi™ Awards this month. This is our 23rd sofi™ win since 1995!
LAVENDER INFUSED EVOO
The secret behind A L'Olivier infused oils lies in generous amounts of fresh and flavorsome plants used for the infusion. Lavender gives this olive oil an authentic, Provençal flavor.
MELCHIORRI L'INTENDITORE DOP EVOO
A true reflection of the extraordinary terroir of the hills extending from Spoleto to Assissi. Moraiolo olives are hand-harvested and milled the same day for an intense, fruity, and full-bodied taste with a pleasant bitterness and spice.
776 DELUXE HONEY with MASTIC
776 Deluxe Foods' beekeepers pride themselves on producing only the highest quality honey that is not heated or filtered, so all the goodness remains. This
is a unique combination of local raw honey with a dash of oil of Mastiha. Mastiha, the resin from the Mastic tree, adds a pleasant herbal pine aroma.
LUNCH TIME
A tin of "Old Style" Sardines, grilled bread, EVOO. Finish with
Lavender oil and smoked salt.
MAKE A PRETTY LOAF CAKE
Lavender-infused oil, Orange Blossom Honey and poppy seeds.
Discover Lavender Oil
A L' Olivier brings together sun-soaked olives and lavender, a flower synonymous with Provence, to create an aromatic olive oil bursting with flavor. The plants are directly infused into the oil using a secret technique that ensures all the aromatic compounds within a plant are extracted directly into the olive oil. Used as a component in a salad dressing, in a marinade, or to finish a dish, LAVENDER AROMATIC OLIVE OIL will add a new dimension to your dishes. Indispensable for confectioners and bakers.
MAKE A LAVENDER LATTE
Brew coffee and add milk and a dash of Lavender oil.
Rethink Your Grains & Rice
DE MEDICI IN THE KNOW
Awards, new products and our favorite recipes all for you...
A L’OLIVIER INFUSED EVOO FROM NICE, FRANCE
The secret behind the market's most sought-after range of infused oils lies in the gener-ous amounts of fresh and flavorsome plants used for the infusion. The exclusive extraction process captures the fragrances and flavors of the fields, forests, and terraces of the Mediterranean. These aromatic olive oils provide inspiration for the food lover's imagination.
For January, we put together a few recipes featuring Riseria Campanini from the Lombardy region of Italy.
Each package contains rice/grains from one crop, one harvest's flavor, and from one specific place. All Kosher certified. RISERVIA CAMPANINI
ARBORIO
CARNAROLI
FARRO
VIALONE NANO (sofi Gold 2021)
VENERE NERO BLACK RICE
QUICK COOKING POLENTA
RISOTTO MIX with PORCINI & MUSHROOMS RISOTTO MIX MILANESE
ORGANIC BROWN RICE
NEW PRODUCT
AMEDEI TOSCANA ADVENT CALENDAR
Have you ever wanted to treat your entire family to delicious Italian chocolate? How about now? With the Ame-dei Advent Calendar, each day in December is a special oc-casion. The 25 tiny boxes hide 2 servings of delicious treats per day. Decorated with festive, traditional
Christmas symbols like the nutcracker, the Christmas tree and a snowflake, this is the best gift for friends and family who love chocolate.
NEW
PRODUCT for
the HOLIDAYS
Food for Fashion Capsule Collection by Galateo + Friends & Carlo Volpi
Food for Fashion is the capsule collection created by the famous designer Carlo Volpi for Galateo & Friends. The collection includes a beautiful bottle of Taggiasca EVOO or four iconic products of the Brand: one extra virgin olive oil Taggiasca quality, one balsamic vinegar from Modena, an apple cider vinegar, and a red wine vinegar.
PRODUCT
UPDATES
CAMPANINI updates packaging.
DE MEDICI BALSAMIC updates packaging.
And coming soon...
- New Benedetto Cavalieri pasta boxes
- Amedei Toscana updated packaging and case packs
- Cavalli Tradizionale black cylinder to red box
Rethink Your Grains & Rice
COMING SOON
De Medici's Guide to
Balsamics
Learn the categories' differences and how to use Balsamics in applications like sauces, finishes, and cocktails. Launching late fall of 2022.
For January, we put together a few recipes featuring Riseria Campanini from the Lombardy region of Italy.
Each package contains rice/grains from one crop, one harvest's flavor, and from one specific place. All Kosher certified. RISERVIA CAMPANINI
ARBORIO
CARNAROLI
FARRO
VIALONE NANO (sofi Gold 2021)
VENERE NERO BLACK RICE
QUICK COOKING POLENTA
RISOTTO MIX with PORCINI & MUSHROOMS RISOTTO MIX MILANESE
ORGANIC BROWN RICE
DE MEDICI IN THE KNOW
Awards, new products and our favorite recipes all for you...
JUST LIKE GRANDMA’S GRAVY
1932 TOMATO SAUCE
Pasta sauce often means tomato sauce. We present four superior versions of traditional tomato sauces whose culinary use extend beyond tossing with pasta. Use these to braise chicken, lamb shanks, pork ribs or eggplant Parmesan. Made from selected tomatoes, cooked in small batches, in the tradition of the family kitchen. service applications.
BACK TO THE KITCHEN
MAKE A POT OF TUSCAN RAGU
CAMPANIA IS TOMATO COUNTRY, ESPECIALLY THE VALLE DEL SARNO.
The area of Sarnese Nocerino is the best agricultural plot in the region. It sits at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, has fertile volcanic soil, just the right climate and a pure aquifer for irrigation. In 1996 these San Marzano tomatoes were awarded a DOP.
Rega canned tomatoes are a sweeter and intensely flavored heirloom va-riety, less acid, has fewer seeds and more dense flesh than others. It is the perfect variety for sauce and paste. Whole and peeled.
TRUFFLE SEASON
Stock up on truffle oils and spreads for the fall.
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1-833-496-7281
demedici.com