The excellence of authentic Italian espresso continues to win over international markets. This was clearly demonstrated by the success achieved by Gambilongo Caffè at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, North America's leading trade exhibition dedicated to specialty food and premium beverages.

The historic coffee roastery from Montalto Uffugo, in the province of Cosenza, proudly represented the tradition of Italian espresso at the prestigious Italian Pavilion inside the Javits Center in Manhattan. The company took part in the regional collective exhibition promoted under the Calabria Straordinaria brand, showcasing the finest food and beverage products from Calabria.

Three Days of Meetings with International Buyers

Throughout the event, Gambilongo Caffè's stand attracted distributors, importers, restaurant owners, hospitality professionals and major buyers from across the United States and North America.

The 70th edition of the Summer Fancy Food Show confirmed the growing demand among American consumers and industry professionals for authentic, artisanal and premium-quality products. Visitors highly appreciated Gambilongo's coffee blends, recognizing the value of the company's traditional roasting expertise, developed over more than fifty years and enriched by a modern approach focused on innovation and professional training.

A Strategic Step Toward the North American Market

Participation in the Summer Fancy Food Show marked an important milestone in Gambilongo Caffè's international growth strategy. The numerous business meetings held during the exhibition generated valuable commercial contacts and opened the door to new distribution opportunities across the United States and Canada.

"Our experience in New York exceeded all expectations," said Andrea Gambilongo, CEO of the company. "The American market is looking for authenticity, quality and products with a genuine story behind them—values that have always been at the heart of our company. Being part of the Italian Pavilion, supported by the Calabria Straordinaria initiative, allowed us not only to promote our brand but also to showcase the strength of our region. We are returning home with great enthusiasm, strategic business relationships and the confidence that our espresso has every opportunity to establish a strong presence in international markets."

Calabria Straordinaria: Promoting Regional Excellence Worldwide

Gambilongo Caffè's successful participation in the Summer Fancy Food Show also highlights the effectiveness of the Calabria Straordinaria project in promoting the region's outstanding food and beverage producers on the global stage.

Presenting a united regional identity enables Calabria to strengthen its international reputation as a land of excellence, innovation and authentic Made in Italy products capable of competing in the world's most demanding markets.

For Gambilongo Caffè, the success achieved in New York is not an arrival point but the beginning of a new phase of international expansion, with the goal of bringing the authentic taste of Italian espresso to an ever-growing number of cafés, restaurants and consumers throughout North America.