Our Roots

Chef Neil Fusco grew up on a small farm in southern Italy, where hard work was part of everyday life. Every morning, he and his family rose with the sun and followed their mother on the mile-long trek to the family's tomato fields. The earth and its fruit were their livelihood, so they cared for it with the same attention to which you might care for a dear family member. 

Eventually, the Fusco family immigrated to New York, where Chef Neil began working in the food industry, first as a restaurant owner and chef and then as the founder of Cucina Antica. In building Cucina Antica Foods, Corp., Chef Neil's goal has been to offer a quality product that families can feel good about sharing around the kitchen table. That's why, we value cooking and sharing a homemade meal with your family to make lifelong traditions and memories.   

"In my memories of early childhood, it was those moments of sharing around our worn, crowded table - often loud with my father's stories and my sisters' laughter. We learned to cherish the earth because we cherished those moments together, and ultimately because we cherished each other."  

Our Products

When you open a jar of Monte Bene® pasta sauce, you are opening a jar of wholesome ingredients taken straight from nature. Our sauces are Non GMO Project Verified, gluten free, contain no artificial ingredients, and no added sugar, water, or tomato paste.

 

Non-GMO Project

Monte Bene® is proud to be Non-GMO Project Verified. 

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Note: Monte Bene® Vodka Sauce is not Non-GMO Project Verified.

 

For more product information and allergens, visit our FAQ.