ALL FOOD sources authentic Italian food from selected producers in Italy and exports it to importers, distributors and retailers across six markets. The sourcing is the same in every category. The formats, the shelf life and the import rules are not. This page shows what changes where, so you know whether a category is workable for your market before you spend a month on it.
What changes by category
| Category | Typical producers | Common formats | Import restrictions to check | What to plan for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese and Dairy | Parma, Bergamo and regional PDO dairies | Whole wheels, fixed weight wedges, grated and shaved | Australia and parts of Latin America may require import permits or heat treatment on fresh and soft cheeses | Ageing tier and format decide your minimum order more than the cheese does |
| Olive Oil | Extra virgin producer, bottled and bulk | Glass, tin, bulk, private label | None material across our markets | Specification and origin, not price, are where this category goes wrong |
| Pasta and Grains | Dry pasta and ambient grain producers | Retail packs and foodservice formats | None material across our markets | Ambient and easy to clear, which makes it a common first order |
| Pastry and Bakery | Tuscan biscotti and Sienese panforte producers | Retail packs, gift and seasonal formats | None material across our markets | Seasonal demand peaks mean production slots need booking ahead |
| Frozen Pastry and Gelato | Foodservice dessert producer | HORECA frozen formats | Cold chain capability at destination | Foodservice only, not a retail range |
| Savoury Snacks | Matera taralli and Mediterranean snack producer | Retail packs, multipacks, foodservice | None material across our markets | Producer already exports over ninety percent of production, so documentation is not a learning curve |
| Preserves and Regional Specialties | Verona conserviera and Calabrian specialty producers | Jars, tins, foodservice buckets | None material across our markets | Strong origin stories, clean into every market we serve |
| Seafood | Two Italian preserved and processed fish producers | Tins, jars, foodservice formats | Saudi Arabia accepts only SFDA approved establishments | Establishment approval is checked before we quote, not after |
| Cured Meats | Italian salumi producer | Whole, pre-sliced, foodservice | FSIS establishment eligibility for the USA, conditions in Canada, generally closed in Australia, halal in the Gulf | The most restricted category we handle. Confirm market access in week one |
The categories
Italian Cheese
Parmigiano Reggiano at extended ageing, Grana Padano, Gorgonzola and Taleggio from a family dairy running since 1865, pecorino and regional PDO cheeses, and buffalo milk specialties. Our deepest category and the one with the most active export programmes.
Italian Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil, including private label and bulk formats. The cleanest category we handle from a regulatory point of view, and the one where buyers are most often sold something other than what they think they are buying.
Italian Pasta
Dry pasta and the wider ambient grain range, including foodservice formats. Straightforward to ship and straightforward to clear, which makes it a common first order for a buyer testing whether a supplier relationship works.
Italian Pastry and Bakery
Biscotti and pastry from a Tuscan producer, plus panforte and traditional Sienese sweets from an artisanal bakery in Siena. Strong as premium gift and holiday programmes. A separate frozen range serves foodservice rather than retail.
Categories without a page yet
We also source savoury snacks, preserves and regional specialties, seafood, cured meats, and a broad foodservice range covering pasta, rice, sauces and packaged products for professional kitchens. These do not have their own pages yet, but the producer relationships and the export experience are in place. The comparison table above covers what changes for each of them. Ask us and we will send the relevant producer catalogues.
Not seeing your category?
We source against a brief rather than from stock. Where we already have a producer relationship the process is fast. Where we do not, we would be sourcing from scratch for you, and we will say so rather than implying a supply line that does not exist.
Ready to source Italian food for your range?
Tell us the categories you buy, the market you sell into and the format and volume you need, and we will come back with what is genuinely available and legally shippable to you, usually within 48 hours.