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VEGA SOTUÉLAMOS WINS 13 AWARDS AT ICDA 2026!

Artisan cheesemaker Vega Sotuélamos outdid itself this year at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards, one of the most prestigious competitions in the dairy sector worldwide. In addition to winning the John Webb Trophy for the best cheese made with…

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AMORE E POMODORO

We’re proud to announce that we’re now the exclusive New Zealand distributor of the Don Antonio range of pasta sauces from Casina…

IN PRAISE OF BERTAGNI

We’re all stocked up again with the magnificent Bertagni filled pasta. We’ve been bringing in this range for so long that sometimes…

Price rise alert

You may already have received similar messages from other suppliers in recent weeks, but in the interest of transparency I want to…

Matilde Vicenzi strawberry savoiardi

Our latest Matilde Vicenzi shipment brought in a great new product—a very special strawberry version of Vicenzi’s famous ladyfingers, that indispensable element…

Alcurnia peaches bring the sunshine

Our Alcurnia peaches are back! These sun-ripened Murcian peaches, carefully selected and packed at peak ripeness, are huge, firm, juicy, and just…

¡Feliz Navidad!

As promised, our Spanish Christmas container has arrived. Well, one of them. Gourmet hamper treats from La Chinata and Don Gastronom are…

Buon Natale!

Our Italian Christmas container has arrived, packed with beautiful products from Amaretti Virginia, Deseo, Rossella, La Fabrica, and of course Antica Torroneria…

Matilde Vicenzi: Italian pastry pioneer

Behind those elegant white-and-gold packages of authentic Italian pastries lies the remarkable story of Matilde Vicenzi—a passionate baker whose legacy continues more…

Price rise

We work hard to absorb price increases from our overseas suppliers, but with no sign of pressures easing, we have been forced…

The Great Xmas Container

Our Christmas container is finally here!! A little late, as containers all seem to be these days, but the contents are exciting…

Tomarchio Soda: Deliziosa & Autentica

Delicious and authentic—the reason for Tomarchio’s success is embodied in the name it gave to this range of classic Sicilian sodas, which…

Rummo pasta fully stocked

It’s always a good day when our Rummo is fully stocked again. We’re fully stocked again with all your favourite classic and…

High in Rioja Alavesa

One of our favourite export partners is Araex Grands, which supplies our best-selling Tres Reyes, Lar de Paula and Villa Conchi lines,…

Summer gelato

Our gelato is fully stocked again, joined by four new gourmet flavours for 2024. Raspberry Cheesecake, Speculoos (caramel & cinnamon cookie), Cookie…

Award-Winning EVOO Range Lorenzo

The premium EVOO range Lorenzo has been recognized in multiple prestigious international competitions, including the BioFach Olive Oil Competition, the Guida Gambero…

The Paella Kid

If paella is the dish synonymous with Spain, Valencia is synonymous with paella. Rice has been part of Valencia’s history since the…

CHEESE REMINDER

Cheese reminder—the incredibly popular 3kg julienned mozzarella “Lisa” from La Bovarina is finally back in stock, along with the 1kg mozzarella logs.…

WHERE ARE MY CONTAINERS?

Well it’s been an incredibly frustrating period for us, even more so than struggling through COVID. So many factors have combined to…

THE BRIDGE: ORGANIC PLANT-BASED DRINKS

The Bridge is back! We're huge fans of these organic plant-based drinks from La Famiglia Organic in northern Italy.

NEW SHIPMENT

Rummo, Santangelo and Matilde Vicenzi all in stock

RUMMO BACK IN STOCK

Our latest Rummo shipment has arrived.

Artichokes have landed but…

The situation in Europe continues to force up prices.

SPONGE FINGERS BACK BUT RUMMO DELAYED

Amidst ongoing battles with shipment delays, we're pleased to have Matilde Vicenzi sponge fingers back in stock, but Rummo is now due…

SPANISH SAFFRON, PAPRIKA AND PAELLA SEASONING BACK IN STOCK

Saffron, paprika and paella seasoning from Spanish spice specialist Triselecta

And the winner is … Castelanotti Arbequina!

Castelanotti recognized in Spanish EVOO awards

Magnificent Bertagni

Delicious authentic Italian filled pasta from Bertagni, the world's oldest filled pasta maker

Add some elegance

Add elegance to your restaurant tables with this premium Italian sparkling mineral water

Read our November newsletter

Check out our November newsletter for all the news on our latest shipments. You can’t miss our elegant and delectable Villa Conchi…

Paella, paella

Paella is an art form--here's how not to make a bad one

The hidden treasure of Spanish cheese

If you like chasing hidden treasure, you’ll love Spanish cheese. After the Spanish Civil War, Franco’s dictatorship banned the production of artisan…

Fresh from Spain

This week we’ve been dipping into an exciting new shipment fresh from Spain. Our exquisite new sheep, goat and milk cheeses include…

New in De Nigris

Our latest De Nigris vinegar shipment has a couple of exciting new products! The vibrant colour of the Mango Fruttati is matched…

Rummo has landed

Our latest Rummo container was unpacked today—better late than never! We are now fully stocked again with what is arguably Italy’s best…

Mario Fongo Artisan Crackers

A great passion and the use of excellent ingredients are the simple secrets behind the deliciousness of Mario Fongo’s crispy artisan treats.…

Our La Fiammante tomatoes have arrived

Our La Fiammante tomatoes have arrived—including plain and basil passata and the La Reale tomato paste, which will be great news to…

Summer drinks?

Looking for lighter-weight summer drinks? Our low-alcohol Rojito spritzer is always a standout, and we also have a whole range of non-alcohol…