THE AWARDS JURY

The Italian Food Awards recognizes outstanding launches of Italian F&B in international markets.

Special jurors’ votes, combined with sales performance analysis, determine category winners.

We select our jurors among a large panel of professionals.
Jury for the seventh edition of the
Italian Food Awards USA 2025
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Tessa Brueckner | Specialty Grocery Category Manager European Imports

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Michele Casadei Massari | CEO, Founder, and Executive Chef Lucciola

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William Duran | VP of Operations/Managing Partner – Food Garden Market

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Harry Garafalo | Owner, Garafalo Markets LLC DBA Shoprite

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Vincent Grispino | COO/General Manager, Altomonte’s Italian Markets

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Amanda Kennedy | Senior Manager Brand & Marketing Strategist – Rouses Markets

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Dino Lettieri | Director of Sales and Marketing Lettieri & Co. Ltd

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Emilio Mignucci | Vice President Di Bruno Bros. Brand, Wakefern Food Corp

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Cathy Strange | Ambassador of Food Culture

Whole Foods Market

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Filippo Visconti di Modrone | Purchasing Director Casa Tua Cucina Miami