Boston, MA – July 23, 2012 – Maristella’s Fine Foods announced today that they have become an approved purveyor of U.S. Foods. The approval will allow Maristella’s Fine Foods the ability to have its product lines of Classic Seafood Pot Pies and Authentic Sicilian Arborio Rice Arancini’s purchased by anyone of U.S. Foods 56 Distribution Centers across the United States.

“We are extremely excited to be recognized purveyor of U.S. Foods and have the opportunity to introduce them to our All Natural Classic Seafood Pot Pies and Arborio Rice Arancini’s, said Robby Brandano, president & CEO of Maristella’s Fine Foods.

Maristella’s Fine Foods line of Classic Seafood Pot Pies come in three delicious flavors; Wild Caught Atlantic Haddock with Sherry & Nutmeg, Wild Caught Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille & Madeira Wine and Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon with Horseradish & Chipotle.

During the 2012 International Boston Seafood Show, Maristella’s Fine Foods’ Classic Seafood Pot Pies were recognized as one of eight finalists in the Seafood Excellence Awards competition for best new product. Over 100 new products were entered into the new product showcase during the show.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Shrimp Pot Pies are made with Wild Caught Shrimp, farm fresh Yukon Gold Potatoes, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Onions, Carrots, Celery and Smokey Andouille Sausage accented with a traditional Madeira Wine topped with a flaky all butter shortcrust pastry for your dinning pleasure.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Haddock Pot Pies are made with Wild Caught Atlantic Haddock, farm fresh Yukon Gold Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Peas and Celery accented with Sherry and Nutmeg topped with a flaky all butter shortcrust pastry for your dinning pleasure.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Salmon Pot Pies are made with Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon, farm fresh Red Bliss Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Peas and Celery accented with Horseradish, Chipotle and Capers topped with a flaky all butter shortcrust pastry for your dinning pleasure.

In 2011, at the International Boston Seafood Show, Maristella’s Fine Foods’ introduced their authentic line of Sicilian Arborio Rice Arancini’s which were also recognized as a finalists in the Seafood Excellence Awards competition for best new product.

The Arancini’s are sized to fit multiple menu price points, which makes them ideal for menu applications like small plates and bar menus. With Maristella’s Fine Foods Arancini’s, operators have new options to reduce their cost and increase their profit margins with a high quality product.

Maristella’s Fine Foods Authentic Sicilian Arborio Rice Arancini’s are available in the five exciting seafood varieties that include; Wild Caught Blue Crab with Gorgonzola Cheese and Applewood Smoked Bacon, Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon with White Wine and Capers, Wild Caught Scallops with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Wild Caught North Atlantic Lobster with Sherry Cream Sauce and Wild Caught Shrimp with All Natural Pesto.

Three vegetarian flavors; Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese, Wild Mushroom Marsala, Hot Cherry Peppers and Gorgonzola Cheese and one chicken flavor, Smoked Chicken Chipotle

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Blue Crab Arancini’s are made with 100% wild caught Blue Crab, Arborio Rice, and three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, Peas, all natural herbs and uncured Nitrate and Nitrite free Bacon.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Smoked Salmon Arancini’s are made with wild caught Alaskan Smoked Salmon, Arborio Rice, and three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, Peas, all natural herbs.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Scallop Arancini’s are made with wild caught Scallops, Arborio Rice, and three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, Peas, all natural herbs and Nitrite free Bacon.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Lobster Arancini’s are made with wild caught North Atlantic Lobster, Arborio Rice, and three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, Peas, all natural herbs.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Shrimp Arancini’s are made with North Atlantic or North Pacific wild caught Shrimp, Arborio Rice, and three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, Peas, all natural herbs.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Smoked Chicken Arancini’s are made with a mix of hickory and mesquite smoked flavors, Arborio Rice, and three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, Red & Green Bell Peppers, all natural herbs.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Sundried Tomato Arancini’s are made with Tangy Sundried Tomatoes, Sherry Vinegar, Arborio Rice, and three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, all natural herbs.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Wild Mushroom Arancini’s are made with a blend of Portabella, Shitake and Oyster Mushrooms with a hint of Thyme and Marsala Wine, Arborio Rice, and three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, all natural herbs.

Maristella’s Fine Foods all natural, delicious Hot Cherry Pepper Arancini’s are made with Spicy Cherry Peppers, White Wine, Arborio Rice, and three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, all natural herbs.

“We know that Foodservice Operators are looking for new, exciting and innovated products for their customers. We believe that Maristella’s is ready to meet that challenge and deliver high quality, high profit margin products at a low cost to operators,” added Robby Brandano, president and CEO of Maristella’s Fine Foods.

Maristella’s Fine Foods is family owned and operated business located in Boston, Massachusetts. Maristella’s Fine Foods produces a variety of specialty retail branded food products that are superior in taste and made from the highest ingredients. Maristella’s Fine Foods product line consists of eight varieties of retail ready frozen authentic Sicilian Arborio Rice Arancini. Varieties include; Wild Caught Blue Crab with Gorgonzola Cheese and Applewood Smoked Bacon, Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon with White Wine and Capers, Wild Caught Scallops with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Wild Caught North Atlantic Lobster with Sherry Cream Sauce and Wild Caught Shrimp with All Natural Pesto, Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese, Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese, Wild Mushroom Marsala, Hot Cherry Peppers and Gorgonzola Cheese and Smoked Chicken Chipotle. Maristella’s Fine Foods also offers a line of three frozen Seafood Pot Pies that include; Wild Caught Atlantic Haddock with Sherry & Nutmeg, Wild Caught Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille & Madeira Wine and Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon with Horseradish & Chipotle. Maristella’s Fine Foods products are now available nationwide and will be offered to Chain Supermarkets, Independent Supermarkets, Gourmet Food Stores, Club Stores and Foodservice Operators. For more information about Maristella’s Fine Foods, contact Robby Brandano at 617-464-4545 or e-mail rbrandano@maristellasfinefoods.com.