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 8th edition of the
Italian Food Awards USA 2026
Courtney Anders | Retail Category Manager
The Fresh Market
Scott Goldshine | General Manager – ZABAR’S
Jeff Jones | General Manager – Altamira Food
Amanda Kennedy | Senior Manager, Brand & Marketing Strategy – Rouses Markets
Grant Meisner | Director of Grocery – Zupan’s Markets
Emilio Mignucci | Vice President Di Bruno Bros. Brand
Fred Mortati | Owner – Orlando Foods
Ivo Petroff | Retail Consultant – IP Retail Consult
Grace Singleton | Managing Partner – Zingerman’s Delicatessen
Cathy Strange | Ambassador of Food Culture
Whole Foods Market
Justin Teten | Director, Category Management – KeHE Distributors, LLC