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in particular?
of more than $230,000.
Its success attests to the
widespread and growing
interest in Italian culture in
New Mexico.
Absolutely, there is room
and interest in Made in
Italy products here, and
they are greatly appreciated. I’m aware of some local initiatives currently underway to bring an array
of Made in Italy products
to New Mexico and other
states via the Internet.
Traditionally, I would say
that food products have
been the most popular –
things like imported pasta and cheeses. Recently,
high quality Italian olive
oil has moved to the top
of the list; and Italian wines are rapidly gaining in
popularity. Imported Italian coffee has long been
a favorite all over New
Mexico. Gelato shops
are popping up here and
there. There are specialty shops in Albuquerque
and Santa Fe that carry Italian ceramics and kitchen
items and glassware. Imported Italian moka coffee-makers are big-sellers
everywhere, as are Italian
Is there room for Made espresso machines.
in Italy products in New
Mexico? Are our products
appreciated? Which ones
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