The inaugural U.S. edition of the Italian Food Awards will be presented by Gruppo Food's Italianfood.net in collaboration with Universal Marketing and the Specialty Food Association at the upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show, on June 25, in New York City.

The awards program, which has taken place twice previously in Europe, is open to products that are made in Italy, have been on the market for at least 24 months, and are exhibiting at the show. The award ceremony will take place Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Italian Pavilion at booth 2704.