Colavita USA, a premium Italian specialty food products firm, has acquired Vitelli Foods, the owner of the historic Luigi Vitelli brand.
Known for its pasta and tomatoes, this acquisition diversifies Colavita’s product offerings and strengthens its position as the third-largest importer of Italian pasta in the United States. Furthermore, it bolsters Colavita’s presence in the tomato market, a strategic move to enhance its competitive stance in both categories.
Established in 1885, Luigi Vitelli is the first Italian food brand ever registered in America.
“Luigi Vitelli is an iconic brand that we want to preserve and introduce to the next generations, continuing the great work done by Claudia Vitelli and Roy Taormina,” said Giovanni Colavita, CEO of Colavita USA.
“I’ve known Claudia for years and have always respected and admired what she has built, preserving the great family tradition that we share. The Vitelli brand’s importance to the history of Italian food in this country is truly unmatched,” Colavita continued.
“In fact, this year marks the 125th anniversary of Vitelli’s membership in the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the U.S., an organization that includes Amerigo Vitelli among its founders.”