Apr. 21 – Giuseppe Garofalo, one of the most successful Italian entrepreneurs in Australia, received the insignia of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy from the hands of the Italian Consul General in Melbourne, Marco Maria Cerbo. “The company he heads, Bruno Distributors – explains a press release issued by the Consulate – ranks among the first Italian food products imported, and contributes significantly to the knowledge and dissemination of our gastronomic traditions. Giuseppe Garofalo is originally from the province of Syracuse, Sicily, and has worked in the food distribution sector since 1988: since then, he has always been generously committed to numerous Australian charitable organizations active in helping children and many others.” The honor is among the very first decided by the new president, Sergio Mattarella, also Sicilian. The reasons for the award of the prestigious award, include that “in line with the traditions of his family, Garofalo stood out in his commitment to and within the Italian community. His regularly and generously guaranteed contribution to community activities, as well as the constant participation in the main gatherings, have meant that his figure is generally respected and esteemed. Garofalo is also strongly attachment to institutions and has always guaranteed support for initiatives organized by the Consulate General and the Italian Institute of Culture in Melbourne. ” (Red)
