Food company Salval Foods takes over Pastore's Italian Wholesale Distributor in a recent acquisition deal.
Saval Foods Acquires Pastore's Italian Wholesale Distributor
Saval Foods LLC, a family-owned business established in 1932, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Pastore's Italian Wholesale Distributor. This move is set to strengthen Saval's offerings of Italian food products, particularly for foodservice customers.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Pastore's was founded in 1898 and has been supplying premium Italian products to retail customers and local delis. In 1982, they launched the Sun of Italy specialty brand, which is now set to grow under Saval's umbrella.
The acquisition aims to provide restaurant operators greater access to Italian specialty products. Mike Pastore Jr., son of the company's founder, Mike Pastore Sr., has joined Saval Foodservice as the business development director for Sun of Italy. His role will be instrumental in growing the Sun of Italy brand within Saval's existing customer base.
Paul Saval, president of Saval Foodservice, expressed his admiration for the Sun of Italy brand, praising its time-tested quality, community connection, and commitment to tradition. He believes this acquisition will be a significant step forward for both companies, as they continue to grow the Sun of Italy legacy together.
Saval Foodservice delivers quality ingredients, culinary solutions, and personalized service to restaurants, hospitality groups, and institutional kitchens across a wide region. The addition of experienced Pastore staff and leaders at Saval will ensure a smooth transition.
The acquisition also includes Saval's manufacturing division, Deli Brands of America, which produces premium deli meats and proteins sold nationwide, and 1932 Specialty Produce & Meat, which provides fresh produce and fresh-cut meat solutions to restaurants and institutions.
Brian Saval, president of 1932 Specialty Produce & Meat and EVP of Saval Foodservice, expressed his pride in carrying on the Pastore family's 127-year legacy. He believes this acquisition will position Sun of Italy for meaningful growth in product variety and market reach.
The Sun of Italy brand will be introduced to Saval's customers, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for both companies. This move is expected to benefit restaurants and foodservice providers in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania by providing greater access to authentic Italian products with potentially better logistical support and pricing.
While the specific details of this acquisition's strategic, operational, or market impact are yet to be fully understood, it is clear that this move will strengthen Saval's position in the foodservice industry and enhance the availability of quality Italian products for foodservice providers.
- The acquisition of Pastore's Italian Wholesale Distributor by Saval Foods LLC will enable business expansion, as it allows restaurant operators to have greater access to Italian specialty products, thereby strengthening Saval's position in the foodservice industry.
- This strategic move in the supply chain also includes the addition of Pastore staff and leaders, and the acquisition of Saval's manufacturing division, Deli Brands of America, which supplies premium deli meats and proteins nationwide, ensuring a seamless transition and enhancing Saval's offerings.
