Our Story
Family Legacy.
Sicilian Soul.
Three decades of serving Michigan with the finest Italian foods — built on family tradition, powered by direct relationships with Sicilian artisans.
From a Father's Bakery to Michigan's Trusted Importer
It started with bread. In 1992, the Marotta family founded the Sumerian Bread Company in Michigan — a small bakery rooted in Italian tradition and a deep love for authentic food.
Decades later, Rosario Marotta built on that legacy by launching Marotta IEWD — a company dedicated to importing the finest Sicilian foods and distributing them across the Midwest. No middlemen. No compromises. Just direct relationships with artisans who've been perfecting their craft for generations.
Today, we serve over 70 wholesale clients — from independent specialty shops to major regional supermarkets — with products you won't find anywhere else. Every item we carry is exclusive to our distribution network, FDA-registered, and backed by a 100% quality guarantee.
We don't just deliver food. We bring a piece of Sicily to every shelf we stock.
Our Journey
Sumerian Bread Company founded by the Marotta family in Michigan
Rosario Marotta builds 20+ years of food industry experience across Michigan
Marotta IEWD launches as a dedicated Sicilian food import & distribution company
70+ wholesale clients, 8 trucks, 2 warehouses — serving Detroit & nationwide
Our Partners in Sicily & Italy
Direct From the Source
We work directly with artisan producers across Sicily and Italy. No middlemen — just authentic products from people who care.
Pastificio Lenato
Caltagirone, Sicily
Bronze-drawn artisan pasta in 13+ shapes
A family-run pastificio using ancient Sicilian wheat and traditional bronze dies. Every shape is slow-dried for perfect texture and sauce adherence.
Parthenia
Sicily
Premium extra virgin olive oil
Cold-pressed Sicilian olive oil, available filtered and unfiltered. Rich, authentic flavor from centuries-old groves — perfect for finishing, dressings, and cooking.
La Pasta di Camerino
Camerino, Italy
Traditional Italian egg pasta
Antica ricetta egg pasta — Pappardelle, Fettuccine, Tagliatelle, Reginelle, Tonnarelli & more. 100% bronze-drawn, 500g packs. Sapori da Ricordare.
Agrestis
Sicily
Hand-selected native olive varieties
Naturally cured olives — hot & sweet, green & black — harvested from centuries-old groves. No preservatives, no shortcuts.
Golfera
Italy
Premium low-fat salumi
Cotton-cased salami with 65% less fat and 60% less sodium than average. Proof that healthy and delicious aren't mutually exclusive.
Mulino Angelica
Sicily
Stone-ground Sicilian durum wheat flour
Oro di Sicilia — premium farina di grano duro, stone-ground from washed Sicilian grain. Ideal for pasta, bread, and pizza. No preservatives or additives.
Mare Da Mare
Sicily
Ready-to-cook Mediterranean frozen seafood
Swordfish burgers, breaded sea bream, shrimp skewers, swordfish involtini, and more. Premium frozen products sourced from Sicilian waters.
Fimardolci
Sicily
Artisan cookies & Sicilian sweets since the 1960s
Baci di Dama, biscotti, and traditional pastries made with recipes passed down through generations of Sicilian bakers.
Prandi Il Caffè
Italy
Miscela Napoli espresso blend
Premium whole bean coffee roasted in Italy. A rich, full-bodied espresso blend crafted for restaurants and cafés.
What We Stand For
Authenticity
Every product traces back to a real artisan, a real recipe, a real tradition. We never compromise on origin or quality.
Exclusivity
Our products aren't available through any other distributor. When you stock Marotta, you offer something your competitors can't.
Partnership
We don't just drop off boxes. We provide demos, merchandising, and ongoing support to help your products sell through.
Want to Learn More?
Whether you're a retailer, restaurant, or distributor — we'd love to tell you more about what we do.
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