Macchi Distribution Inc.
A tradition of Italian excellence

OUR HISTORY AND PASSION FOR ITALIAN GASTRONOMY

The Macchi story began in 1952, when Mr. Macchi Sr. arrived in Canada, bringing with him his passion for authentic Italian gastronomy. He became friends with the founders of the Roma brand of cold cuts and became their first distributor in 1953, laying the foundations for a family tradition of food excellence.

Over the years, the distribution business continued to grow, and Mr. Macchi Sr. was approached by the prestigious Italian company Citterio to represent their products in Canada. In 1979, he became the exclusive distributor for Citterio, making this renowned brand of prosciutto finally available to Quebec consumers.

On January 1, 2000, Paolo Macchi officially founded Distributions Macchi Inc. to continue the family legacy. In his early days, Paolo took on several roles simultaneously: president, salesman, driver and warehouse manager. His involvement in the family business goes back to his earliest years. On the very day he obtained his driver’s license, he made his first delivery, marking the start of a dedicated career. After CEGEP, he joined the company full-time, while continuing his studies at HEC Montréal overnight. At just 24, Paolo joined the company’s management team.

Domenico Macchi (1953)

CONTINUOUS GROWTH

Macchi Inc. was built on Paolo’s love and passion for Italian gastronomy, particularly “Salumi” charcuterie. Since our inception, we have rapidly expanded our offering to include a wide range of refined Italian food products, carrying on the legacy of the second generation Macchi.

The COVID-19 period, despite its challenges, was a catalyst for the company’s expansion into Western Canadian markets and the development of our distribution network. This growth required more space, leading in 2023 to a move to a warehouse four times larger. Today, this strategic transition enables Macchi Distribution Inc. to directly import 95% of its products, guaranteeing optimal control of quality and authenticity.

Paolo Macchi

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Paolo’s demand for high-quality food, combined with his desire to satisfy every customer, has set a benchmark for excellence in customer service. He has always taken, and continues to take, great pride in the products he offers, categorically refusing to market any item that does not meet his high standards.

Today, we serve our customers with a carefully chosen selection of CITTERIO products, imported Italian cheeses, saffron, bottarga, fresh and canned truffles, and a variety of other truffle products.

OUR vision

We’re a young company with an ancient heritage. This duality always offers us room to grow, not necessarily in size, but in knowledge and excellence. Our customers are the reason for our current success, thanks to their ongoing support and, most importantly, their invaluable advice.

Paolo’s greatest source of pride: knowing that the products he personally selects in Europe and imports to Canada are on the tables of Canadian families, bringing satisfaction and pleasure. Feeding is a powerful, humble and indispensable activity.

As Craig Claiborne so aptly put it, “Man was born to eat”, and it’s with pleasure that we contribute to this fundamental experience. Food has been bringing people together for centuries, creating unprejudiced moments where shared pleasure is the only thing that counts.

We love good food and look forward to meeting you!

Buon appetito!

Domenico and Paolo Macchi (1999)