Italian manufacturers flocked to PLMA 2019, the US private label event of the year taking place in Chicago, to showcase quality, innovation and expertise in serving an industry that virtually accounts for half of all growth in retail stores in 2018.

With a total of 62 exhibitors in the official Italian pavilions, Italy confirms itself as the largest foreign country at the trade show (November 17-19) organized by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). Among the Italian products on display are appetizers, balsamic vinegar, beverages, desserts, frozen foods, gelato, nut and olive oils, pasta, pesto, ready-made meals, sauces, and supplements.