Fresca Italia – Profile

Owner
Michele Lanza
Michele moved to the U.S. in 1998. He saw an opportunity in the Bay Area market for the cheeses he had grown up with in Italy. Fresca Italia is currently a four person company who all have a passion for great cheese. Michele goes back to Italy a few times a year to find new products and foster already established connections.
Future plans
To work with small-scale producers who keep tradition alive and provide unusual, excellent products. And to continue to find more products representative of Italian culture and make them available in the bay area while retaining a commitment to personal service.
Length of relationship with Oliveto
Since 2002
Location
Brisbane, San Francisco County
Products
Imported cheese. Secondary products: import olives, vinegar, olive oils, pastas, truffles, cured meats, and pastry
Distribution
Restaurants and specialty food stores