The process begins by first identifying which producer in a specific country is best suited for the product being sourced. Whether it is olive oil from Italy or peppers from Peru our goal is to find the best producers which will meet our criteria of first and foremost quality as well as value and supply. The SM Group has quickly become one of the largest Importers on the East Coast with warehouse locations in New Jersey, Woburn, Ma as well as our corporate location in Stoughton, Ma. The SM Group also utilizes cross dock locations in both Central and South Italy for the consolidating of smaller lots of specialty products.
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The yearly process of selecting peeled tomatoes from Italy begins with sampling several lots produced and canned for the season and selecting which lot numbers fit the flavor profile required. The process than moves to SM Group negotiating a price and booking required quantities needed for the year. SM Group has partnered with a single producer and unlike other importers that purchase from multiple producers this enables Primio brand to be consistent.
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Primio imported Italian pasta is quickly becoming a leading brand in the food service industry and now also available in select supermarkets throughout the East Coast. With a loyal partnership to the producer and several years of experimenting with different formulations geared towards the US market this process is quite simple and consistent. Primio brand pasta is made by 100% semolina milled by the manufacturer which allows consistent quality and value.
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| Imported Italian olive oil |
Specialty Marketing is a leading importer of Italian olive oil. There are several types of olive oil distributed in the United States and several of them are not pure. Specialty Marketing has partnered with a leading producer in the Lazio region of central Italy and imports 100% pure extra virgin olive oil under the Premio brand. All Premio olive oil is lot numbered and certified with certificate of origin documentation.
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| Balsamic vinegar from Modena |
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