Italian liqueur maker Illva Saronno announced today it has founded its own U.S. importer, Illva Saronno USA, to be based in the Somerset section of Franklin.

According to the announcement, Illva Saronno USA will be the reference point for the sales and marketing of Disaronno in the United States as of Jan. 1, following the natural expiration of the contractual relationship with current importer Bacardi U.S.A. Inc. in December. A company representative said Illva Saronno USA will use Wester Carriers, in North Bergen, as its distributor.