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The Rogers Collection imports and distributes luxury foods of distinctive quality created by authentic, traditional producers. Our discoveries unite the legends of these unique treasures with the American table.
Dick Rogers began to import specialty products in 1990, seeking out growers and producers with a true passion for quality and commitment to crafting the finest products from the bounty of the soil. He began with olive oils, hand crafted in small batches in Spain and Italy. The trust of his customers and their appreciation for "slow food" led Rogers to seek out other high-quality products for the discriminating palate. Slowly and carefully, The Rogers Collection found exceptional products - specially aged Parmigiano Reggiano, unique artisanal chesses, Tuscan hams, vinegars and Tunisian condiments – all crafted for quality rather than quantity and made by farmers who work the land and know the soil. Today, other "new" farmers are eager to show us their special products in hopes of becoming part of The Rogers Collection.
Like the producers with whom we work, we are also a family business. May 2003 marks the transition of The Rogers Collection from founder Dick Rogers to his late nephew Taylor Griffin and business partner Ken Crerar. Together, we will continue the work of The Rogers Collection, importing the Mediterranean's finest family-crafted foods to serve this country's most discriminating palates.