Silver Palate Kitchen makes a wide variety of products including salad dressings, dessert toppings and pasta sauces. And it is the pasta sauce we are most interested in for this interview. And who better to answer our questions than the president and CEO of Silver Palate Kitchen, Mr. Robert Harris. Q – Mr. Harris, what happened to the original founders of this company, Julie Rosso and Sheila Lukins? A – The two ladies sold out in 1988 and my son Peter who worked for me as a sales manager for…
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Joseph Rienzi Interview Vice President of Rienzi Foods
Rienzi Foods has been around since 1967. Initially they made and sold mozzarella and flour to pizzerias and bakeries throughout New York City. Over the years they expanded their product line and their sales market. We wanted to focus on the growing business of pasta sauces and took our questions to Joseph Rienzi, Vice President of Rienzi Foods. Q – As you see it, what separates your pasta sauce from all the other pasta sauces? A – Rienzi pasta sauces are actually 100% imported Italian. The product is actually made…
Read MoreBernadette Rella Interview Ma Ma Rellas
Imagine with your entire mind, believe with all your soul, and unlock your dreams of true happiness. Success is your key. Bernadette Rella said that and she should know! She’s well on her way to making her pasta sauce Ma Ma Rellas a household name. Q – Somebody just got through making an appearance at the New York State Fair. A – Yes that’s correct. Q – How did you like being at the Fair? A – Oh, I loved it. It was a lot of good marketing. We did…
Read MoreEmily Buckley Interview La Pasta Inc.
La Pasta Inc. has been producing pasta and sauces for more than 30 years. In the ever growing gourmet pasta sauce business that’s certainly a plus. Emily Buckley is La Pasta Inc. marketing and sales director. She was gracious enough to give us some insight into the company. Q – Why did the company decide to enter the pasta sauce business? A – The business itself was started to cater to restaurants in the area (the Washington, D.C. area). Basically, the owner’s cousin owned a catering company and she had…
Read MoreBeatrice Namm Interview Bea’s Gourmet Sauces
She started out in Brooklyn, New York. Now her pasta sauces can be found in major retail chains as well as Sam’s Club and Walmart. We are talking about Bea’s Gourmet Sauces and their founder Beatrice Namm. Q – Is it true that organic pasta sauces are now very popular? A – You know, it’s really big on the West Coast in California. It’s huge. I’ve been asked to go organic and cater to some customers however; I am the real deal Brooklyn gravy, okay? So, in my block in…
Read MoreHarvey Grossman Interview Viva Italia Sauce
It started in a small restaurant in southern Italy and now it’s on grocery store shelves in the U.S.A.. We are talking about Viva Italia Sauce, as distributed by the UGO Foods Corporation. To talk with us about Viva Italia Sauce is company spokesman Harvey Grossman. Q – Mr. Grossman, what is your position with the company? A – I actually work for a company called I-Trade. I’m the account manager on the UGO Foods Company. The company headquarters is in Italy. Were the U.S. representatives for them. I am…
Read MoreBetsy Ashman Interview
Sorrisos Gourmet Pasta Sauce is a high quality product that is handmade with all-natural ingredients in a family-owned and operated business in Firth, Nebraska the recipe has been a family favorite for decades at home and in the family restaurant Poppa D’s Pizzeria. Betsy Ashman spoke with us about the family business of Sorrisos Gourmet Pasta Sauce. Q – Betsy, where’d you come up with the name for your company? A – Sorriso without the S is actually the Italian name for smile. The actual brand name is Sorrisos so…
Read MoreJeannette Adelman Interview Alessi Italian Foods
While Alessi Italian foods started in Tampa, Florida they are now known the world over. With six pasta sauces on the market, Alessi Italian foods is a force to be reckoned with! We spoke with Alessi spokeswoman Jeannette Adelman. Q – Jeannette, what is your position with the company? A – I worked at the agency for Alessi. I don’t work direct for Alessi. We’re the agency that represents Alessi. Q – The person that started this company or their relatives, are they still around? A – Yes. Tony and…
Read MoreCarl Petitto Interview Cataldo’s Pasta Sauce
Carl Patitto is the owner of Greg’s restaurant and Gouverneur New York. His family has been involved in the restaurant business for five, count them five generations. Now Carl has entered a new business venture. He has gone public with his pasta sauce, Cataldo’s. Carl talked with us about this venture. Q – Carl, I believe this is the first year (2013) that you’ve had your pasta sauce on display for sale at the Pride of New York building at the New York State fair. A – It is. Q…
Read MoreMia Sebastiani Interview Mia’s Kitchen
There’s a new player in the ever-growing product line of pasta sauce. Her name is Mia Sebastiani , who sells her pasta sauce under the name Mia’s kitchen. Q – Mia, I became aware of your sauce when I saw it on the shelf of Price Chopper supermarket. Have you heard of that supermarket chain? A – Yes I’ve heard much about Price Chopper. Q – Your sauce was selling for $7.99 a bottle making it the most expensive pasta sauce in the store. That’s more than Ragu and Patsy’s,…
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