01About Stagionello® USA
The Cuomo Method®, now in North America.
Stagionello® USA brings the patented Stagionello® curing and dry-aging devices to North America. Stagionello is led by inventor Alessandro Cuomo, whose team of Italian food experts develops cabinets, devices and methods for pH-controlled maturation and preservation of meat, fish and traditional Italian salumi.
We see tradition in your future.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
02Meet our Director of Operations
Michael Combs
Michael Combs leads Stagionello® USA and oversees the brand across North America. He is a Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Administrator with the American Culinary Federation, holds an MBA, and is a certified Master of Traditional Italian Charcuterie specializing in the maturation of meat and fish.
Michael has taught at Metropolitan Community College's Institute for the Culinary Arts in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2023 he completed the International Masterclass for Traditional Salami at the Stagionello® Academy in Calabria, Italy, training directly in the Cuomo Method®, and is building the Academy's program for North American chefs, butchers and producers.
“Seeing the technology of today linked to the history of 2,000 years ago, in one week, I think it would change anyone's life.”
Michael Combs · Stagionello® Academy, Calabria
03The Stagionello® Academy
Trained at the source, in Italy.
Through ongoing research with 15 universities and culinary schools worldwide, Stagionello has developed and delivered about 4,000 pH-controlled devices for safe maturation, preservation and long-term storage of food. Our goal is to make this technology accessible to every restaurant, supermarket chain and salumist.
STAGIONELLO® ACADEMY · ITALY
04Made in Italy, shipped to you
Built to order in Italy. Supported in North America.
Questions about a device or a delivery estimate? Email our sales team. Technical support for Stagionello® owners is handled by ticket, with a response within 24 hours.