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Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Founded in 2007 in Turin, Eataly shares “made in Italy” on a global scale through high-quality, authentic products and the stories of their local producers. Eataly’s goal is to make our guests incisive and informed about how to select high-quality and healthy foods. Our marketplace, interspersed with restaurants and counters, is a learning center. At Eataly, you can enjoy a meal in a restaurant, purchase the ingredients, and learn more through classes, tastings and encounters with producers. We believe that quality can be accessible to everyone, and we are dedicated to offering high-quality products at sustainable prices for both consumers and producers. The values and philosophy of Eataly are focused on sustainability, sharing and responsiblity. Over the years, we have expanded across the globe. Today, you can find us in 16 Italian cities and in countries including: Japan, the United States, Brazil, Germany, Turkey and many others. Eat Better, Live Better!

The Chefs' Warehouse, North America's top specialty food distributor since 1985, offers over 88,000 premium products to elite restaurants, hotels, and gourmet shops. Proudly Great Place to Work®-Certified™ OUR VALUES: C. Curious & Creative - We foster creativity and curiosity to drive innovation and enhance efficiency for customers, vendors, and employees. H. Hungry for food and results - We have an unmatched drive to deliver industry-leading results. Success is measured by both the outcome and the path to achieving our vision and goals. E. Entrepreneurial - We approach work with a success-oriented mindset, bringing determination, grit, and resourcefulness to adapt to the ever-changing needs of customers, vendors, and employees. F. Forward-Thinking & Flexible - We strive to stay ahead of our competitors with a flexible approach that delivers exceptional experiences and value, influences market trends, and provides agile, customized solutions. S. Supportive (Of Peers and Chefs) -Through teamwork and skillful collaboration, we foster a supportive, honest, and fair environment for our customers, vendors, and employees, always open to challenging our ideas and embracing the best solutions.

We began a long time ago, in 1878 in fact, with Silviano Venchi, a 20-year-old from Turin who loved chocolate so much he spent all his savings on two bronze cauldrons and began to experiment, first in his apartment, then in a small place on Via degli Artisti in Borgo Vaniglia, Turin. These experiments were so successful that after some years came Nougatine, a sweet with Piedmont hazelnuts, chopped, caramelised and coated in extra-dark chocolate (we recommend rereading this history while sampling some) and Venchi Spa, “the most elegant chocolate shop in Piedmont” named among other things “Purveyor to the Royal Household”. Today, there is no longer the royal coat of arms on the packaging, but the passion, meticulous care and courage to experiment remain. And so it was that all of our imaginatively named chocolates were created: our Chocaviar, Truffles, Gianduiotti, Cremini, bars, Suprema spread, Gelato and Gourmet eggs. All delicious, healthy, natural, made with the best ingredients and the best intentions: to look on the bright side and to live a long happy life that, if nothing else, is a little bit sweeter. With 140 years of history, today we have international recognition: with more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavours, we’re found in more than 70 countries in key cities like London, Hong Kong, Dubai and New York with the biggest chocolate waterfall of all time. On this journey towards international expansion, in 2019 we reached 100 million euros of turnover and we landed in Berlin, Shanghai and Tokyo in the name of beauty, joy and conviviality, transforming “Made in Italy” into “Experienced like in Italy” and exceeding 120 shops worldwide!