Carmela Foods

Exciting news! Congratulations to the @Licari's Pizza Kitchen team on the successful opening of their new Grand Rapids location at 3123 Leonard St NE. We had the privilege of attending their first day and experiencing authentic Sicilian cuisine, expertly crafted and served right in the heart of Michigan. Wishing the entire Licari’s team continued success as they bring a taste of Sicily to the Grand Rapids community. Congratulazioni e buona fortuna!

Celebrating a milestone of partnership! 🙌 Idealease recognized Anthony Tocco and Shaun Machalak for their 20+ year partnership, a relationship that has been instrumental in our growth and success. In this special video, Tony shares the story of Carmela Foods, from its humble beginnings delivering pallets around Southeast Michigan, to becoming a thriving business with a fully serviced leased fleet through Idealease. Tony’s passion for the food industry, rooted in his Italian heritage, has been the driving force behind Carmela’s success. As Tony says, 'There’s an old Italian saying: Let the shoemakers make the shoes.' Sticking to what we do best and trusting in strong partnerships like Ideallease has allowed us to focus on what we love – delivering the finest food products. Thank you, Idealease, for your continued support. Here’s to many more years of partnership and growth! Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/efpsU2jH #CarmelaFoods #Ideallease #Partnership #ItalianHeritage #FoodIndustry #BusinessGrowth #CustomerAppreciation #20YearsStrong"

We’re proud to spotlight Dei Fratelli, a valued partner of Carmela Foods for decades. 🍅 For generations, Dei Fratelli has been committed to delivering the freshest, highest-quality tomato products, sauces, and salsas. Their dedication to quality and tradition perfectly aligns with our mission to provide the very best to our customers. "Dei Fratelli and Hirzel Canning, a 5th generation family-owned business, are integral to the foundation of Carmela Foods. Our partnership is a natural fit, as both of our family-owned businesses prioritize quality ingredients and a steadfast commitment to excellence. We are proud to support Midwest farmers by delivering high-quality products from the heart of Ohio to kitchens everywhere." Together, we continue to deliver excellence with every can, jar, and bottle. Here’s to a partnership built on quality, family values, and a shared passion for great food! Discover more about Dei Fratelli and their commitment to Midwest growers: https://lnkd.in/ezpKMWgd #LegacyBrand #DeiFratelli #CarmelaFoods #TomatoLovers #FamilyOwned #QualityFirst #FoodService #PartnershipsThatLast

🍷 Experience a Tuscan Wine Journey at VUE: Sommelier Pop-Up and Wine Tasting Event 🍷 Join us for an exclusive wine-tasting event featuring Filippo Frulini from Bindi Sergardi wines, in town from Florence, Italy. This special event will take place at VUE Charlevoix on Monday, September 16th, from 4-6 PM. Indulge in a curated tasting of four exceptional wines: 1 Bianco and 3 Chianti, carefully selected to showcase the rich and diverse flavors of Tuscany. This is a unique opportunity to engage with a seasoned sommelier and gain insights into the art of Italian winemaking. Ticket Price: $28 Limited spots are available. Reserve your place today and elevate your wine knowledge with us! Follow us on LinkedIn for more events and updates. #WineTasting #SommelierExperience #TuscanWines #VUECharlevoix #BindiSergardi #ProfessionalNetworking

Our foodshow is next week! See you there

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We are honored to announce that Carmela is now the distributor for the food products from Blake Farms Orchards and Cider Mill! That means the Jams, BBQ Sauces, mustards, Salsas, lemonades, and YES... of course, their incredible cider are ALL part of the Carmela portfolio. This ALSO means that Blake's will now be available from #CarmelaFoods reps throughout #michigan and #ohio, so you #Detroit-area expats will be able to get that childhood staple wherever you are. It's hard to express how excited we are about this new partnership, so talk to your reps for details, and let's have some fun! #cidermill #cider #applecider #michiganfood #detroitfood #michiganfoodie #detroitfoodie #madeinmichigan #michiganmade

We're excited to announce that we've acquired Northern Michigan food distributor Great House Foods! All Great House employees have been retained as part of the acquisition, and effective immediately all Great House customers can order through their Carmela Foods rep. "This acquisition is a special one for us because, in conjunction with our recent acquisitions of Broglin, Sunrise, and the brands formerly held by Cherry Capital, it means Carmela Foods is now the preeminent distribution source for the finest Great Lakes food brands. We’re thrilled to add the Great House portfolio to our Michigan-made lineup, which now includes over 250 brands from farmers, winemakers, and producers all over the state. We’re also excited to bring our rapidly expanding Michigan portfolio to stores, restaurants, and chains that were previously served by Great House." #michiganfood #michiganfoodie #michiganbrands #madeinmichigan #michiganmade #michiganrestaurants #ohiofood #ohiofoodie #ohiobrands #madeinohio #ohioproud #greatlakes #greatlakesfood

Next Wednesday, April 24th, we'll be in #Lansing at Michigan State University's 'Making it in Michigan' Conference and Trade Show! The whole event is focused on #MichiganMade foods, vendors, and buyers. Carmela will have a booth at the trade show, and our own CEO Paul Buscemi will be part of the conference panel that will help #Michigan brands succeed in the world of foodservice and retail distribution! It's going to be a great event, and we'll have a lot more to say about it. For now, we hope to see you there! For more info, hit the link! https://lnkd.in/g59VSGmc #makingitinmichigan #madeinmichigan

It's almost Draft Week in Detroit, and Carmela is here to help!   It feels like the whole city is buzzing with anticipation as shops, restaurants, clubs, and venues gear up for the 2024 NFL Draft. In fact, an estimated 500,000 people are expected to visit Detroit from April 25th-27th. We know a crowd of that size can put a strain on our retail, foodservice, and wine customers, so we're doing everything we can to ramp up our efforts and help make sure everyone has a great draft week. To that end, we'll be offering: • Enhanced delivery schedules • Flexibility in the ordering process • Expanded service hours Please reach out to your Carmela Foods representatives for more details, and let us know how we can be of service. We've got your back, so here's to a successful, and exciting, draft!