Although situated just outside Newcastle in the northeast of England, Italica is a business with its roots firmly in Italy - as the company’s name suggests. It is from Italy that the company sources the wide range of authentic, quality products that it imports on behalf of its customer base, from pasta and cheeses to speciality meats, wines and liqueurs. In November 2021, the company’s operations were dramatically impacted when a fire ripped through the ground and first-floor of their office building.