Gaetano De Luca, a native of Scafati, Salerno, already a well-known entrepreneur in the agribusiness sector, made the big leap to the United States in 2012 to continue what was to become one of the most prominent agribusinesses in North America:
Old Farmhouse USA LLC. Ten years later, in 2022, his family joined him, consolidating a presence that has been instrumental in making Italian products appreciated in the American market. Antico Casale USA LLC, with headquarters and offices in New York, Miami and Toronto, together with the Italian brand Humanutrita Ltd. is recognized for the production and innovation of high-quality agri-food products.
Founded in 2012, the company distinguished itself as one of the first companies in Italy to produce peeled tomatoes and the famous San Marzano PDO under private label, leading these products of Italian excellence to conquer the North American market. Antico Casale also imports and sells to distributors in the United States and Canada under the brand name Vinicio House. Major distributors in the USA include SYSCO, Restaurant Depot Jetro, PFG/Roma, Ferraro Food, and Orlando Imports. In Canada, the main distributors are Martelli, Aurora Import and Monastery.
Today, Antico Casale USA LLC's production organization is among the top four players in the market, with production equivalent to about 500 containers per year. The company's product range includes tomatoes and legumes, pizza flour, organic pasta, and Italian and European extra virgin olive oil.
Gaetano De Luca's company has also consolidated its presence in the coffee sector with Karoma USA LLC, marketed on platforms such as Amazon and eBay. A very successful recent project for Antico Casale USA LLC is Navera Pizza, an innovative line of Neapolitan frozen pizzas.
This range represents the first to be produced entirely in Naples, using only ingredients from Campania, to ensure an authentic made-in-Italy flavor. The pizzas, baked while still frozen, preserve the quality and taste of a freshly baked pizza in a pizzeria. This attention to detail and tradition makes Navera Pizza a real gem of a company, destined to enjoy great success in the United States, bringing the best of Neapolitan tradition directly to overseas tables.
Gaetano De Luca, as Owner Principal, leads the Product Division Italy. The company's organizational structure covers the entire North American territory with 30 sales and office staff, while in Italy it has more than 300 workers in the production, logistics and technical areas. Due to the quality of its products and ability to innovate,
Antico Casale USA, together with Humanutrita Srl, continues to grow and strengthen its position in the international agribusiness market. With its wide range of products, the company is set to maintain its leading role in the industry.
Entrepreneur De Luca has been able to combine his deep connection to his Italian roots with an international entrepreneurial vision. Through his company, he has brought Italian excellence and tradition to the heart of the United States, conquering a demanding and competitive market.
His dedication to maintaining the authenticity of Italian products, coupled with his ability to innovate, has resulted in Italian style being known and appreciated overseas. De Luca's success is a testament to how traditions can thrive in new contexts, creating an enriching cultural bridge.
