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The Italian company specializing in table olives and appetizers won the Italian Food Award USA 2024 in the Aperitif category during the Summer Fancy Food ShowFicacci Olive, an Italian food company specializing in table olives and appetizers, won the Italian Food Award USA 2024 in the Aperitif category during the Summer Fancy Food Show with its mixed appetizers in a paperboard tray. “It took 10 years to be recognized by the USA market, however, now Ficacci’s products can be found in all the major retail lines,” Export manager David Dottorini told Italianfood.net.
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The Rome-based company, renowned for its expertise in table olives and appetizer manufacturing, marks its 60th year of operations with a surge in turnover, boasting a 50% increase in 2023 over 2020 figures. The U.S. stands as its primary export destinationThe surge of table olives as a global culinary phenomenon, with production tripling in the last thirty years, places Italy among the top seven contenders in the sector. At the forefront of this narrative stands Ficacci, nestled in Castel Madama, just outside Rome. Renowned for its leadership in table olive production, the Italian stalwart marks its 60th anniversary with a resounding testament to its growth, with turnover in 2023 hitting €34 million—an impressive 50% surge from 2020 and 15% from 2022.
The company, traditionally known for producing olives, is targeting US market with new products responding consumer demand of convenience, healthy and sustainabilityFicacci launches range of Gourmet Jarred Antipasti and Olive Paper Tray line. The new range of jarred antipasti includes nine SKUS: three bruschetta spreads (Spicy Bomb, Black Olive Spread, and Garlic Spread), four grilled veggies (Peppers, Mushrooms, Borettane Onions, and Artichokes), and two Italian specialties (Sundried Tomatoes, and Grandma’s Asparagus). Each glass jar is available in 10.2 oz. Ficacci says the product range has no preservatives and can be served as a starter or a side dish.FICACCI: “RETAILERS ARE ON BOARD”Ficacci’s new Paper Tray Line of Olives and the Mediterranean Olive Platter are innovative products completely free of preservatives, allowing for the olives always to taste fresh. The company is also working to commit to sustainable practices by not using plastic to hold the olives. Instead, the products are packaged in 100% recyclable paper packaging, which makes them eco-friendly. The range of olives available in environmentally friendly packaging includes the famous Gaeta, Cerignola, Castelvetrano pitted and unpitted, Bella Italia pitted mix, and the latest addition – Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives. Paper Tray Line and the new Mediterranean Olive Platter can be found at Rouses Markets, Harris Teeter, Mariano’s, Eataly, Dierbergs Markets, Associated Grocers, and Costco. For Costco members, Ficacci has designed the custom-made Paper Board. In Mexico, Ficacci products are available at H-E-B.
At the Summer Fancy Food Show the company won the Italian Food Award USA 2023 in the snack & aperitivo category June 28, 2023 Betting on sustainable packaging is the choice of the Italian company Ficacci, which is specializing in the production of pickled olives. In the USA the company launched its new paper trays, and during the latest edition of the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, it won the Italian Food Award USA 2023 in the snack & aperitivo category.
Italian supplier`s revenues rise 30 percent in 2021, driven by a brilliant +33 percent increase in exports.July 21, 2022 The Italian table olive market is experiencing a very positive season. According to the latest Nielsen data, the sector recorded a +4.3 percent growth in volume in 2021. This is well known by Ficacci, the Italian company based near Rome, in Castel Madama, which operates in the table olives and fresh lupins sector and is driving the industry, both in Italy and abroad. In 2021, the company achieved a +30 percent increase in turnover, equal to 28.5 million euros, with exports jumping +33 percent over 2020.
Italian olives company presented its new products at Anuga 2019 trade show. Interview with co-owner Giuseppe FicacciOctober 8, 2019 Clean label, naturalness, high quality and perfect raw materials are the cornerstones of Rome based Italian olives and antipasti company Ficacci. At the sidelines of Anuga 2019 fair, Italianfood.net interviewed co-owner Giuseppe Ficacci to know more about the company’s latest products ranges.
David Dottorini Ficacci Summer Fancy Food June 2019Ficacci is now distributed by Gourmet Foods International nationwide in the USA.
The company is looking for a nationwide distributor. June 13, 2018 Italian olive maker Ficacci is launching “Take Eat”, a new pack of chilled fresh olives ready to be eaten for a snack as it seeks to expand its distribution in North America. Speaking on the sidelines of the IDDBA show in New Orleans, export manager David Dottorini presented its new offer for the US market, where educating buyers to the color and taste of authentic olives is an ongoing challenge.