DiMario Foods is a brand as unprecedented as their product offerings, which include pork and chicken snack sticks—two previously unlikely options in the meat snack industry. Their unique flavors are inspired by the family’s traditional Italian recipes. “Our recipes derive from our family’s traditions, which have been a century in the making”—something that co-owner Nick DeBartolo says differentiates their brand from the others. With their robust flavor profiles such as Rosemary Herb, the small family-owned company has found a niche and established themselves as trend setters in this market.
Building on the momentum of an eventful past year for the brand, the company has taken a step out of the Windy City and entered new territories. “We’ve spent a lot of time building our foundation in Chicago and the surrounding areas, and are now being sold from coast to coast,” explains DiMario co-founder Laura DeBartolo. This year marks a major milestone for the brand, as they have gained national distribution and picked up their first national chain, with others lined up for later this year. They continue to grow on Amazon and Peapod online as well.
Nick and Laura are two of the five founders of DiMario Foods, and they’re pretty comfortable with their co-workers. The company is owned and operated by the DeBartolo family—Chicago natives and long-time handcrafters of an Italian dried sausage known as sopressata. Each family member plays a vital role in the business—from marketing to sales. Staying true to their artisanal background, and with the help of a professional manufacturer, the DeBartolo family converted their humble family custom into a more efficient process and brought their new alternatives to market. They haven’t looked back since.
DiMario Snack Sticks are crafted with premium cuts of pork or chicken and using the highest quality ingredients. With up to 60 calories and 7g of protein, these all-natural and gluten free sticks are a healthy snack alternative that attract both men and women alike. At a time when people care now more than ever about what they are eating, DiMario Foods is here to listen. “We pride ourselves on using absolutely no fillers and single-grinding our meat, so that you can truly know and see what you are eating,” says Nick. “Our brand is an extension of our family, so we want to treat our customers like they’re one of us—with respect and transparency.” After making several appearances at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago and the Summer and Winter Fancy Food Shows on either coast, the brand is excited for what lies ahead and is ready to hit the ground running.
Follow on social media @dimariofoods
