The SFA Hall of Fame
Honoring long-serving members of the specialty food community for their achievements and impact 
2015 Hall of Fame award winner

Dennis Deshaine

Al Dente Pasta Company
2015
Hall of Fame

As co-founder of Al Dente Pasta Company with his wife Monique in 1981, Dennis Deschaine has used his many skills to achieve national prominence for this specialty pasta manufacturer. A member of SFA since 1983, Dennis served on the Board for 16 years and helped launch the rebranding from NASFT to SFA as Board Chair. Currently, he is honored to serve on the Board of the Specialty Food Foundation.