HAYWARD, Calif. — Columbus Foods, maker of specialty meats for 95 years, has developed a new relationship with AJ’s Fine Foods, Arizona’s leading gourmet and specialty store. The Bistros in AJ’s 13 specialty store locations will now exclusively feature Columbus brand meats and cheeses.
“Strengthening our relationship with AJ’s Fine Foods – one of the most respected specialty food retailers in the country – is a significant step toward expanding our footprint in the Southwest”
.“Strengthening our relationship with AJ’s Fine Foods – one of the most respected specialty food retailers in the country – is a significant step toward expanding our footprint in the Southwest,” said Columbus Foods CEO Tim Fallon. “This partnership allows us to showcase our full range of premium meats and cheeses to AJ’s discerning customers.”
The AJ’s team chose to carry Columbus products after carefully reviewing the brand’s quality ingredients and hand-crafted methods.
“Featuring Columbus brand meats and cheeses reinforces AJ’s reputation as a trusted source for fresh, high-quality foods,” said AJ’s Fine Foods Specialist Gabe Flores. “We’re thrilled to be the only specialty food store in Arizona to carry the Columbus brand, because we believe that their meats and cheeses have a superior flavor.”
About Columbus Foods
Founded by Italian immigrants in 1917, Columbus Foods is a venerable San Francisco Bay Area institution bringing its passion for food and commitment to authentic Italian culinary traditions to life. Old World family recipes inspire the most extensive hand-crafted collection of Italian-style dry-cured salame and a rich assortment of premium deli meats that are marketed under the Columbus brand. Its products are available at specialty food stores and supermarkets nationwide. For more information, visit www.columbussalame.com.
About AJ’s Fine Foods
Created in 1985 in an effort to bring an upscale gourmet market experience to Arizona, AJ’s Fine Foods provides an unparalleled shopping experience that delights the senses. More than 25 years later, the markets have grown to include 12 locations in the metropolitan Phoenix area and one location in Tucson. As a leading gourmet and specialty store that caters to discriminating tastes, AJ’s offers the highest level of customer service and attention to detail. From chef-prepared entrees and custom cuts of meat to fresh, homemade desserts and a farmers market, AJ’s offers a wide selection of high-quality, hard-to-find items. For more information, visit www.ajsfinefoods.com.
Source: Columbus Foods