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Celebrity Chef Scott Conant and Kisses From Italy Begin to Initiate the Launch of Retail Branded Products
Celebrity Chef Scott Conant and Kisses From Italy Begin to Initiate the Launch of Retail Branded Products.
About this update from Kisses From Italy Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / June 29, 2023 / Kisses From Italy Inc. (OTCQB:KITL), a publicly listed U.S.-based company, restaurant chain operator, franchisor, and product distributor with locations in the United States, Canada, and Europe and business partner and celebrity Chef Scott Conant, have begun developing retail products to be launched under their recently launched new brand "The Ponte San'gwich Shoppe & Italian DeliSM"The team has begun working with various North American and European suppliers to focus on products that fit the group's recently launched new brand. Kisses From Italy's retail network in Canada has tested its products in nearly 70 stores and is mostly focused on the gluten-free space. More recently, the Company has also expanded its product offerings outside the gluten-free space and introduced traditional gnocchi to the Canadian market. The group aims to scale the supply chain for future franchises and targets the retail business for the U.S. market.Claudio Ferri, co-CEO, CIO, and co-founder of Kisses From Italy, stated, "With the amazing menu Scott and his team are putting together, it only makes sense that we begin the process and proceed with looking into the retail market space. With our experience in many stores in Quebec and Ontario, our products are starting to find a home in bigger box stores. The potential to become part of the product offerings in the larger and more lucrative U.S.-based retail stores is now a real possibility. With Scott's understanding of working with quality ingredients, the hunt is on for the right suppliers. Ferri added, "Across the board, the team has begun taking some interesting meetings with North American and European suppliers as we strategically look to shape the network for our brand-named product line for our future franchisees and continue to build on consumer-packaged goods supply chain."Scott Conant, two-time James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, and TV personality, commented, "While we gear up to launch The Ponte San'gwich Shoppe & Italian DeliSM in NYC, our team is in the kitchen researching and developing retail branded products specifically curated for The Ponte. Think freshly made sauces, a variety of pasta, spreads, and toppings that you can pick up quickly for a delicious home experience. Whether for weeknight ...