“In the heart of Sicily,” stated Senator Adolfo Urso, “Dolfin truly embodies Italian identity and serves as a concrete example of what makes our Made in Italy unique: the ability to innovate, product excellence, and a commitment to quality. A brand that, rooted in its heritage, has conquered international markets, exporting to over 50 countries and establishing itself as a leader in the food sector, one of the three pillars – along with clothing and furniture – that have always represented our country’s calling card: three historical pillars of Made in Italy that continue to stand out globally.”
Welcomed by Dolfin’s President, Santi Finocchiaro, and siblings Gaetano and Rosaria, the minister toured the various production lines, with the most renowned being that of the Polaretti, fruit juice ice pops exported to over fifty countries. Minister Adolfo Urso took particular interest in the area dedicated to producing Easter eggs (2.6 million produced this year) and delicate hollow chocolate products: a production segment that has recently positioned Dolfin among the top five in the Kids segment, alongside substantial investments in digitalization and automation managed by highly skilled professionals, IT experts, and engineers.
Meanwhile, laboratory technicians in the Research & Development area showcased to the minister the process of creating organic, sugar-free fruit snacks, a venture that has garnered significant contracts with the Canadian multinational Debee’sche, distributing through major retail channels to both Canada and the United States, where the fruit snacks produced in Sicily are sold. This successful case of Made in Italy in the agri-food sector was particularly appreciated by Minister Urso, especially in light of the recent National Made in Italy Day celebration that highlighted the esteemed qualities of Italian products, which are in high demand abroad. For his part, Santi Finocchiaro, president of Dolfin and UnionFood-Confindustria, expressed deep concern regarding the “hatchet” of U.S. tariffs: “The U.S. is our company’s primary market – he said – and at the moment we are at only 10% of where we were last year. Just a few days ago, there were no tariffs. We are hopeful for intervention from our Prime Minister and for bilateral dialogue.”
