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

Giorgio DeLuca

Dean & DeLuca
2015
Hall of Fame

Co-founder Giorgio DeLuca started a cheese shop in Soho in the 1970s. After teaming with Joel Dean and Jack Ceglic, his store inspired thousands of specialty food retailers and gave birth to a food brand that encompasses the globe. As the food adventurer, DeLuca introduced goat cheese, balsamic vinegar and baby vegetables to the U.S. market.