2022 G.I. Symposium & Meet The Maker *********************************** This past week we hosted a multi-day event with some of our most beloved craftspeople. The time spent with these folks was some of the most rewarding & enlightening of my career. It reminded me of why we will always choose great over big. Sunday kicked off with a Symposium focused on the biggest threats facing these amazing products/producers as well as a framework to begin addressing those threats. We made a renewed commitment to be better & more involved partners and to invest more time & resources on multiple fronts; to help them to not only survive, but ultimately to thrive. A huge thank you to our partners @nealsyarddairy @acetaiasangiacomo @smokinggoosemeatery @briarrosecheese @jandbcheese @capriolegoatcheese @essexstcheese @tuliptreecreamery @springbrookfarmcheese for trekking out from all parts of the country (and globe) as well as to all those who attended (especially those who came from out to state). Thank you to all those who believe that #ingredientsmatter and of course to our hosting locations @littlebeastrestaurant @venissimo for opening your doors to us. Last and certainly not least, a huge thank you to my entire staff at Gourmet Imports for all their hard work in pulling this off and for believing in me and the mission that we serve. Finally, for the many producers that were not included in this initial event, know that we will share & apply what we have learned to our relationship with you, and include as many of you as is feasible on the next one in 2023. . . . . . #lessingredientsbetterproduct #craftnotkraft #cheeselife #cheese #cheesemonger #realfoodmatters #peoplepassionproduct #supplyingthebestwiththebest