Our Origin
Damir Drezga, the founder of Epicure Foods, immigrated from Croatia to Germany after World War II in search of new opportunities. Upon learning about the vast potential in America, Damir left Germany to cross the Atlantic and pursue the American Dream.
After working various small jobs, Damir began working for diverse importers across Manhattan. As he learned the ins and outs of the trade, he started to recognize his potential to expand into the importing industry.
With a small loan of $500, Damir was able to purchase his first pallet of Gouda cheese from the Netherlands, marking the beginning of Epicure Foods.
Since the 2000's
Since then, the Drezga family has successfully built the import and distribution business it is today. After Damir’s passing, his children, Stephen and Jennifer Drezga, took the reins of the company and continued their father’s legacy. Shortly thereafter, in October 2012, Hurricane Sandy devastated the company, resulting in the destruction of the warehouse and offices.
Determined to not let their father’s hard labor go to waste, Stephen, Jennifer and the rest of the Epicure team were able to successfully rebuild the company and resume business, despite the challenges they faced along the way.
In March 2019, after nearly 36 years in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Epicure expanded to a new and updated facility in Flanders, New Jersey.
Today
Today, Epicure Foods has grown from importing their first pallet of Gouda cheese from the Netherlands to importing quality cheese, charcuterie, and various gourmet products from across the globe!