Americas First Taste of Italy

Product excellence at Pastene has never been compromised in our better than 125 years of existence. As a result, consumers have come to trust and associate the Pastene name with quality. This has been achieved by insisting on very strict product quality and developmental standards. We never sell any product or bring any new product to market until we are proud to put the Pastene name on it. In Italy, we maintain our own facility, with our own employees to support sourcing efforts, adhere to quality control standards, and facilitate freight forwarding. Our consumers know that when they buy a Pastene product, they're buying the best. We believe that for over 125 years we have a bond with our consumers to deliver the quality they've come to expect.

Pastene has a long history of selling to major and independent retailers. We understand retailing and what it takes to make our line succeed in our important segment of the food industry.

• Oldest branded Italian specialty company in North America
  
  
• First house to import olive oil into North America as well as longest continuous importer of olive oil
  
  
• Privately held company still owned by descendents of founding Pastenes
  
  
• Customer base is primarily retail and food service establishments
  
  
• Main marketing area is eastern US and Canada with New England and Quebec concentration
  
  
• Product line consists primarily of imported specialty Italian grocery items
  
  
• Market segment is premium, Italian ethnic