Bozza Pasta, a manufacturer of authentic homemade pastas and Italian specialties, outgrew their 4,000 square feet Hilton location, and recently relocated to the Elm Ridge Center in Greece. Their new facility is quadruple the size of the former location, with 8,000 square feet dedicated solely to the production of gluten free products, as well as a freezer that is seven times the size of their previous location.
Bozza Pasta is owned by Michael and Marisa Bozza of Hilton. In 2019 they added a partner, Jake Fabry, who is responsible for the commercial sales division.
In 2013, the Bozzas began making pasta for farm markets and smaller restaurants. Michael is originally from Gragnano, Italy, and is the third generation of pasta makers in his family. In 2016, they moved their operation to Hilton to keep up with the demand of the wholesale accounts that they serve. “In 2018, people began knocking at our door asking to buy our pasta products for their homes,” Marisa said. This led Bozza Pasta to create a retail line of pastas to offer to the public. As both wholesale and retail demand surpassed their capabilities in Hilton, they knew it was time to grow. They closed the doors to their Hilton location at the end of July 2023, and will be opening their brand-new facility to the public on August 26, 2023.
The new Greece location of Bozza Pasta, 462 Elm Ridge Center, will hold an official Grand Opening for the retail pasta shop on Saturday, August 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The retail pasta shop will carry 70 varieties of Italian specialty foods, 15 varieties of ravioli, a large line of gluten free pastas, sauces, desserts, olive oils, glazes, and breads. During the Grand Opening, the first 100 visitors will receive a free pound of pasta. There will be live music, giveaways, and tours of the new production facility.
Later in September, Bozza Pasta plans to open their newest division at the Elm Ridge location, called “Fast Casual.” Customers can stop in and pick their pasta, protein, sauce, and toppings for either dine-in or “to-go” bowls.
For more information on Bozza Pasta and a coupon, see their ad in this edition or visit their website at http://www.bozzapasta.com
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A new division, “Fast Casual,” will be opening in September, allowing customers to dine-in or get “to-go” bowls.
