MEET THE FOUNDERS

From Noci, Italy to Hamden, CT.

Liuzzi Cheese is rooted in five generations of cheesemaking excellence, tracing back to 1826 in the town of Noci, nestled in Puglia, Italy. Founded in the United States in 1981 by brothers Pasquale "Lino" and Nicola Liuzzi, our story began with a dream to share the rich traditions of their heritage with a new audience

"We wanted to produce premium-quality foods reminiscent of those made by our family for five generations."

Lino's journey to America over forty-five years ago marked the start of something extraordinary. From humble beginnings in North Haven, Connecticut, the Liuzzi family built what started as a small storefront — now known as Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market — into a thriving, family-run business known for its premium-quality cheeses and Italian specialty foods.

Today, our products are still crafted with the same passion and care — using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients and upholding the highest standards of quality. As the fifth generation joins the business, the family remains committed to the values instilled by its founders: authenticity, integrity, and a deep respect for tradition.

Pasquale & Nicola Liuzzi from Liuzzi Cheese making Fresh Mozzarella at their manufacturing plant in Hamden, Connecticut.

our jounrey

A Legacy Built Over Generations

1886

roots in puglia italy

The Liuzzi family begins its cheesemaking tradition in Noci, a small town in the Puglia region of southern Italy.

1962

america begins

Pasquale "Lino" Liuzzi arrives in the United States with a dream and work ethic. He spends the next two decades working, and making fresh mozzarella out of his garage in New Haven, Connecticut.

1981

The original Store front

Lino & his brother Nicola, open up Liuzzi Cheese in North Haven, CT. A modest store front that would turn into a legacy.

Today

fifth generation

The fifth generation of the Liuzzi continues carrying forward the same passion, the same methods, and the same commitment to quality that Lino and Nicola brought from Italy over 45 years ago.

what we stand for

The Values That Guide Everything We Make

01

authenticity

Every cheese we make follows the same traditional Italian methods passed down through five generations. No shortcuts. No compromises. The same way it has always been done.

02

integrity

We use only fresh, locally sourced whole milk and the finest ingredients. What you taste in every bite of Liuzzi cheese is exactly what it says it is — nothing more, nothing less.

03

tradition

Our roots go back to 1826 in Puglia, Italy. That heritage shapes everything — from how we pull our mozzarella by hand to the way we treat every customer like family.

through the years