Qualitalia
History
Qualitalia started in 1996. Fabio created the first transport lines between Italy and the Netherlands. As the director of one of the first Italian wholesalers of the Netherlands he traveled all over Italy to select the very best products from small authentic family businesses. After selecting and creating these lines Qualitalia B.V. was founded in 2008 and presents itself as an Italian food consultancy company that supports entrepreneurs in the food industry and companies who want to work with the Italian gastronomy. Qualitalia is a small-scale company with a very personal touch. Qualitalia focuses on creating an original Italian experience in any business.
About
Fabio
Fabio Cappellano grew up in an entrepreneurial family in Siracusa, Sicily. As a child, he spent much of his time with his grandmother, Nonna Maria, from whom he inherited his passion for authentic Italian cuisine and the traditions behind it. She introduced him to the craft, laying the foundation for what would later become his life’s work.
After completing high school, Fabio chose to continue his studies in the Netherlands. At the age of 18, he moved to Delft to study civil engineering at TU Delft. Although he followed this path for several years, his true passion ultimately prevailed. In his late twenties, he became director of one of the first Italian wholesalers in the Netherlands. During this period, he travelled extensively throughout Italy, personally selecting exceptional products from small, genuine family-run businesses.
These years of close collaboration with Italian artisans shaped the vision behind his future brand. In November 2000, Fabio opened his first Qualitalia Emporio in Delft, named Il Tartufo. This marked the beginning of a new chapter: one defined by quality, authenticity, and the warm hospitality of true Italian gastronomy.
Through the years Fabio assisted the growth of many business though Qualitalia, both in The Netherlands and abroad; a great example is ‘Mercato’, an Italian eatery opened by Fabio in Dubai, 2014.
Today, Qualitalia is divided in three main business streams: its own concepts, called ‘Emporios’, affiliated concepts, ‘Bottega’ and the advisory side, Qualitalia Food Consultancy
Cappellano group
Famiglia
Qualitalia has several official Qualitalia Emporio. These concepts are a great example of our Qualitalia quality where we show the real authentic Italian gastronomy where Qualitalia stands for.
Cappellano group
Amici
Qualitalia has several affiliated companies. All companies are obliged to meet a series of criteria that guarantee a certain quality. Qualitalia supports the Bottega’s with product selection, placement and advisory.
Qualitalia
Consultancy
Qualitalia sells its expertise to businesses and entrepreneurs who seek advice and guidance for their Italian themed business. This can be within already existing businesses who would like to grow, but this can also be an entrepreneur who needs advice on how to start an Italian store, restaurant or bar
Our
Mission
Qualitalia’s mission is to create and cultivate truly authentic Italian experiences. Such experiences do not rely on Italian flags, themed music, or recipes that ‘sound Italian’. They are built on genuine, high-quality Italian products, professionalism, and the unmistakable warmth of Italian hospitality driven by passion. Every product we offer is personally selected from small, authentic, family-run businesses in Italy. This is the foundation of our strength.