demedici Imports

What demedici Imports does

DeMedici Imports is a specialty food importer founded in 1979 that introduces artisan and gourmet products from Italy, Spain, France, and Argentina into the United States market. The firm curates a portfolio spanning extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegars, cheese, charcuterie, frozen desserts, and other shelf-stable specialty items sourced from more than 25 artisan producers. DeMedici has historically positioned itself as a category pioneer, including being the first to introduce Tuscan extra virgin olive oil to U.S. retail, and has accumulated third-party validation including six NYIOOC awards at the 2025 competition.

The company operates a B2B wholesale distribution model serving foodservice operators and American retailers, supplemented by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront. Pricing on premium SKUs reaches approximately $434.30 per case, reflecting a focus on high-margin specialty imports rather than commodity volumes. Since 2007, DeMedici has operated as part of Gellert Global Group, and since 2015 it has been a subsidiary of Atalanta Corporation, giving it access to national specialty-food distribution infrastructure, warehouse capacity, and retail-rep coverage that independent importers of comparable scale typically lack.

Revenue mechanics combine case-volume sales through established broker/rep channels, retailer DSD where applicable, and incremental DTC margin through the online storefront. The strategic posture emphasizes producer-relationship curation, content-led brand storytelling, and category leadership in olive oil, with a 2025 extension into regenerative-organic SKUs via Big Picture Foods. Executive VP Steve Kaufman's announced retirement in 2025 represents a notable leadership transition in a relationship-driven importer business.

Name

demedici Imports

Legal name

De Medici Imports

Website

https://demedici.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DeMedici Imports is a U.S. specialty food importer, founded 1979, sourcing Italian, Spanish, French, and Argentine artisan products — including olive oil, balsamic, cheese, and charcuterie — for foodservice operators, retailers, and direct-to-consumer customers through its B2B and e-commerce channels within the Atalanta/Gellert Global Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Imports & Distribution

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & International Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Specialty Ingredients & Import Markets (CRAHAFAL), Ethnic Groceries & Shelf-Stable Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAA), International & Ethnic Packaged Foods (CRADAAAG)

Keywords

• Specialty food imports
• Gourmet food distribution
• Olive oil import
• Balsamic vinegar
• Artisan pasta

Headquarters

HQ city

New Jersey

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - B2B Wholesale: DeMedici generates revenue through wholesale distribution of specialty foods to foodservice operators and retailers via dealer cases and direct wholesale accounts.
2. Product Sales - E-commerce Retail: Direct-to-consumer sales through the company's e-commerce website, offering individual product purchases and case quantities to end consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DeMedici Imports imports and distributes a curated portfolio of premium specialty foods — extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, artisan pastas, sauces, condiments, canned seafood, coffee, and chocolates — sourced from artisan producers in Italy, France, Spain, and Argentina. The company sells these products through wholesale dealer cases to foodservice operators and American retailers, and through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

DeMedici Imports is a specialty food import company offering a curated portfolio of gourmet Italian and Mediterranean products. The company was founded in 1979 and operates as part of the Gellert Global Group. Their product offering centers on eight core categories: Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Flavored Oils (featuring brands like A L'Olivier, L'Estornell, Villa Manodori, Marqués de Griñón, and Badia a Coltibuono); Balsamic Vinegars including Tradizionale DOP aged varieties (Cavalli, Villa Manodori, Del Cristo); Wine, Fruit, and specialty vinegars; Artisan Pasta from Cipriani Food and Benedetto Cavalieri; Sauces, Condiments, and Truffle products (Melchiorri); Premium Seafood (Ortiz, Portomar); Coffee and Beverages; and Chocolate & Confections (Amedei Toscana, Lazzaroni). The company also serves the Foodservice industry with wholesale case products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extra Virgin Olive Oils Premium extra virgin olive oils sourced from Mediterranean regions including Italy, France, and Spain, featuring monovarietal oils such as Arbequina, Taggiasca, Moraiolo, and Picual with varying fruitiness levels from delicate to robust. Sold to retailers, foodservice operators, and consumers.
• Flavored Oils
• Balsamic Vinegars
• Fruit Vinegars
• Wine & Cider Vinegars
• Pasta, Rice & Grains
• Sauces & Condiments
• Accompaniments & Spices
• Seafood
• Beverages & Coffee
• Chocolate & Confections
• Avocado & Nut Oils
• Foodservice Wholesale Dealer Cases

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AtalantacoreOthers · 1 January 2015In 2015, De Medici officially became a part of Atalanta. Through growth and change, De Medici has remained committed to its core mission - to honor a rich legacy of traditional high quality artisan food production.
• Gellert Global GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2007DeMedici is a corporate brand of Gellert Global Group. In 2007, De Medici joined the Gellert Global Group to find a wider audience for their specialty products.
• A L'OlivierminorOthersFrench producer of fine oils and vinegars, crafted the French way since 1822. One of the artisan producers in DeMedici's portfolio.
• VEA / L'estornellminorOthersItalian producer from Catalonia, four generations of family craftsmanship producing world-class EVOO and vinegars since 1913.
• Amedei ToscanaminorOthersMade-in-Tuscany craftsmanship producing chocolate recognizable worldwide.
• Caffè VergnanominorOthersItalian coffee producer faithful to best traditions while being dynamic and avant-garde since 1882.
• Edmond FallotminorOthersFrench producer stone-grinding mustard in Beaune, Burgundy since 1840.
• Benedetto CavalieriminorOthersItalian pasta producer founded in 1918, dedicated to first choice artisan pasta.
• Conservas OrtizminorOthersSpanish producer practicing respectful fishing methods for five generations since 1891.
• Big Picture FoodsminorOthersSpecializes in Regenerative Organic Certified foods and partnering with small farmers committed to regenerative agriculture.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• D'Artagnan: Specialty gourmet food importer and DTC retailer focused on artisanal French and Mediterranean products including charcuterie, foie gras, mushrooms, and truffles. Comparable to DeMedici as a curated, story-driven importer selling premium imported foods to chefs, retailers, and home gourmets via wholesale and direct channels.
• Colavita USA: US subsidiary of Italian Colavita, importing and distributing extra-virgin olive oil, pasta, vinegars, and other Mediterranean staples. Directly comparable to DeMedici in product mix (olive oils, vinegars, pasta) and as an Italian-focused premium importer selling into US retail and foodservice.
• Baldor Specialty Foods: Northeast-US specialty foods distributor carrying imported and domestic gourmet items (oils, cheeses, charcuterie, produce) into restaurants and retailers. Comparable to DeMedici in serving foodservice operators with premium specialty assortments, though at a broader product scope.
• Sclafani Foods: NY-based specialty food importer and distributor of Italian and Mediterranean products (olive oils, pastas, sauces, pantry items) into retail and foodservice channels. Comparable to DeMedici in assortment, customer mix, and reliance on curated producer relationships.

Broad incumbents

• KeHE Distributors: One of the largest US specialty food distributors, supplying natural, organic, and gourmet products to grocery, convenience, and foodservice channels. Comparable to DeMedici's wholesale motion but at vastly greater scale, with overlapping retail customers in the specialty/gourmet category.
• Sysco: Largest US foodservice distributor carrying a broad assortment including imported oils, vinegars, pastas, and specialty items. Overlaps with DeMedici's foodservice motion into restaurants, hotels, and caterers, though Sysco competes primarily on breadth and logistics scale rather than artisan curation.
• United Natural Foods (UNFI): Major US wholesaler of natural, organic, and specialty foods supplying retailers nationwide including premium and gourmet assortments. Comparable to DeMedici as a channel for premium imported foods reaching US retailers, though UNFI operates at national scale across many categories.
• Atalanta: DeMedici's parent company and the broader specialty food importer/distributor under Gellert Global Group. Operates a multi-brand portfolio spanning Italian, Mediterranean, and gourmet categories with national US distribution; directly comparable in business model and customer base, though at materially larger scale and broader category scope.

Emerging players

• Gustiamo: Direct-to-consumer importer of premium Italian pantry staples (olive oils, tomatoes, anchovies, sea salts) sourced from small artisan producers. Comparable to DeMedici in curation philosophy and artisan-producer storytelling, but operates predominantly DTC rather than through B2B wholesale.

Regional players

• Source Food Group: Specialty food distributor focused on Mediterranean and gourmet categories with a regional US footprint into retail and foodservice. Comparable to DeMedici in product mix and channel approach, though smaller in scale and more geographically concentrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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