Left, Dino Bianco, Kruger CEO and Pentola d’Oro award recipient. Right: Paul Spagnuoo, Fortinos/Loblaw GM for Pane Freso and the meat production facility
The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada) recognized individuals in the Italian business community for their efforts in promoting Italian culture and cuisine at the ICCO Unico Primo Pentola d’Oro Awards, held November 17 at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex. Grocery Business was there to capture the moments.
Pilar and Dino Bianco, Kruger Products CEO and recipient of the Pentola d’Oro award.
Adriana and Paul Spagnuolo, general manager of Pane Fresco and the meat production facility for Fortinos/Loblaw Companies, who received the Lifetime Achievement award.
Tony Mongillo, Food Basics, with wife Franca
Peter Weicker, Fortinos with the Pane Fresco team
Andrea Chiaramello, Lavazza; Sal Galle, Food Basics with wife Paula
Longo’s team from left: Jenny Longo and Rob Passafiume, Frank Maiurro and Rosanne Longo, Joe and Sabrina Fusco, Marie Iuglio
Dan Magliocco, Danone Canada with wife Leima
Pietro John Rollo, Metro with Andrea Chiaramello, Lavazza
Ben Santangelo, Advantage Solutions; Larry Bonikowsky, Grocery Business; Aleks Djurdjevic
Paul Bravi, Food Basics (left) and Pat Pelliccione, Jan K Overweel
Ralph Younes, Unico (left) and Errol Cerit, Food Health and Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP)
Jan K Overweel team from left: Danny Didomizio, David Mancini, Brent Zuliani and Frank Mastrogiacomo
Robert and Victoria Borgo, Quality Cheese
Francesca Noaro and Antonio Rodà, OPAS Co-op
Longo’s team serving up traditional Sicilian cannoli
Errol Cerit (left), Food Health and Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP), with wife Safina; Paula Galle; Pietro John Rollo, Metro; Andrea Chiaramello, Lavazza; and Sal Galle, Food Basics