ICCO Unico Primo Pentola d’Oro Awards gala: A celebration of Italian cuisine
On Friday, November 17, the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada) presented its 11th annual Pentola d’Oro Awards, alongside the title sponsors Unico Inc. and Primo Foods.

The event space at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
This year’s ICCO Unico Primo Pentola d’Oro Awards gala celebrated the excellence of Italian cuisine, recognizing its centuries-old traditions of rich flavours, regional diversity, and fresh, high-quality ingredients. The event is a celebration of Ontario’s food and beverage industry, recognizing the lasting impact of exceptional leaders who have dedicated their lives to creating remarkable businesses, contributing to the growth and success of the industry.
The ceremony, which took place at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto’s Liberty Village, honoured the industry leaders and business owners who have promoted and contributed to the Italian lifestyle in Canada.
Corrado Paina, ICCO Canada’s executive director shared, “Over the years, Unico Inc. and Primo Foods have supported the Pentola d’Oro Awards celebrating the growth of the food and beverage industry, its entrepreneurship, creativity, and social commitment in Canada and Italy.”
“ICCO Unico Primo Pentola d’Oro celebrates the heart and soul of Italian cuisine, honouring tradition and innovation within Ontario’s vibrant food and beverage landscape. We are privileged and honoured to be part of this event as it is a testament to the passion, dedication, and innovation that shape our industry,” said John Porco, COO Unico Primo Foods.
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(L-R) Dino Bianco, winner of the 2023 Pentola D’Oro Award and Domenic Primucci

(L-R) Alex Barrotti, founder of Touch Bistro and his mother

Massimo Zitti, co-owner of Mother Cocktail Bar

Roberto Fracchioni serving Pecorino Toscano, Prosciutto Toscano, Finocchiona and Tuscan Olive Oil

Tre Amici Imports at the Pentola D’Oro Ceremony

Guests at the Pentola D’Oro Ceremony

(L-R) Guest and Gianpiero Pugliese

(L-R) Tony Altomare, Antonella Raviele, Michael Raviele, Pat Pelliccione

(L-R) Camille Arcese and John Porco

(L-R) Marissa Kokkoros and Marco Zambon