What We Do
The most popular cuisine in America is rooted in Italy.
Sourcing
Regional Italian Specialties | Center Store | Specialty Deli | Gourmet Foods | Finest Italian Producers | Artisan Italian Foods | Frozen | Bulk
Red Oak Mgmt is the leading authority and supplier of artisan, genuine and natural Italian food products. Our portfolio is innovative and diverse with pantry staples, hard-to-find specialty items, and seasonal favorites - all responsibly sourced. We provide exceptional end-to-end sourcing, from discovery and recipe development, through managing logistics and delivery. We manage the supply chain from the source to the shelf, providing access to traditional and modern Italian specialty foods.
Sales & Business Development
Established Distributor & Retailer Relationships | Sales Tracking | Analytic Reporting | Regional & National Sales Strategies | Broker & Field Merchandising Management
Our team has long-standing, solid relationships with buyers across the United States. From national broadliners to regional independents, we have access to the distribution network to place products. We manage sales through distribution, through multi-point cross-dock, and direct to retailers (DSD). For our retail customers, we have built connections with suppliers, manufacturers, makers and producers over generations.
Importing & Trading
Currency exchange rate management | Regulatory Compliance | In-house Duty & Customs Expertise
Our mission is to streamline supply chain, freight, and distribution for producers and retailers. We have extensive experience and knowledge in transporting food and navigating it from producer to store shelves. Importing food products into the United States requires highly specialized knowledge and established professional, trustworthy relationships. Our team understands the regulations for export from Europe and entry into the USA (including FDA and CBP) and owns both the responsibility and risk.
Branch Management
Accounts Receivable / Payable | Budget Allocation & Monitoring | Sales & Marketing P&L | Pricing | Cost Analysis | Human Resources | Customer Service | Sales Support | Administrative Onboarding
Red Oak Management serves as brands’ satellite office in the USA. We focus on the operational management of Italian brand subsidiaries, facilitating the relationship and communication with brand headquarters in Italy. We provide turnkey support, managing administrative, financial, logistics, and legal operations throughout the North American market.
Logistics & Wareousing
Integrated Warehouse System | Global Shipping Network | Customized Consolidation Points at Origin | Inventory Management | Automated Replenishment System
Our expertise in managing inventory and shipments provides efficient transportation, including container consolidation and troubleshooting port strikes or delays. This means a reduction in loss and speed to market for you.
Strategic Consulting
Pricing | Market Analysis | Product Development | Competitive Research | Benchmarking | Customer Profiling
As your sourcing consultant, we guide accurate, integrated and complete services to bring your product to market, scale growth and secure market share. We run comparative analysis of products and analyze food trends, empowering you to define and adjust your product line for the US market.
“I underestimated how hard it would be to export my product to the USA. Red Oak Management
took out the guesswork and paved the road to success, securing placements in national supermarket chains.”
— Salvatore Bono, Partner Bonolio