Something that sets apart Italian cuisine from others is its inherent need for the freshest ingredients. Without it, the pastas, pizzas and classic dishes just don’t hold up and altogether lose the very essence that makes this style of cooking so unique.
When operating a restaurant that serves Italian fare, it requires one to find vendors and distributors who prioritize both your customer’s experience and delivers on its promise for the highest quality ingredients. With that, Ferraro Foods has worked diligently to be a premier distributor whose devotion to superior product and hospitality has distinguished them from their competitors.
Origin and Evolution of Ferraro Foods
Ferraro Foods is a specialty distributor that debuted in New Jersey before adding a location in Melville, NY. Established in 1975, Ferraro set out with the vision ‘to become the premier supplier to the Italian pizza trade, not only selling quality products, but also in delivering premium delivery service’. “Since the beginning we have stuck to our core mission of delivering outstanding product value and unmatched service to Metro NY pizzerias and restaurants,” said Dan Hill, CEO of Ferraro Foods. “From pastas and premium cheeses to everyday basics like pizza boxes and food containers, our customers know they are getting the industry’s leading value.”
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Over the last 40 years of operations, Ferraro has become one of the largest specialty distributors selling its products to customers across 26 states. “We focus on the key products that enable our 8,000 customers to stay ahead of the competition everyday,” explained Hill. Their commitment to high quality Italian foods, dependable delivery, and customer service has been the value that truly sets them apart and put them in the position for greater expansion in the market.
“Even after the COVID-19 outbreak, it has been amazing to see how resilient our customer relationships have been through unprecedented times,” Hill explained. “Now that they’re back these restaurateurs bring boundless enthusiasm and menu creativity to their consumers who can take full advantage of dine in and take out options.”
Strategic Expansion and Community Engagement
With Ferraro nearing the end of its current facility lease, they have announced plans for rapid and aggressive expansion. Positioning themselves near major highways and in the most populated area for Italian restaurants and pizzerias in the world, Ferraro has declared its plans to move to a new facility in Edgewood, NY. “We knew with our time coming to an end in Melville that we were going to need to start to look for a new home. So, in January we began looking at new sites and came across this wonderful new building that was only a couple of years old.” Hill said.
Ferraro’s new warehouse and distribution in Suffolk County boasts some 230,000 square feet. The Edgewood center is five times larger than the Melville space making room for new products and broader options for their customers. “This will give us a tremendous opportunity to add additional SKUs and products to our current offerings, which will add all kinds of new menu ideas for our restaurant and food service customer base,” Hill said.
Along with the new project, Ferraro has reestablished its devotion to their customer base in the NY metro area. When talking about their expansion to Long Island, the CEO explained, “Our roots in Long Island run deep. We carefully listen to the needs of our customers and spend time building our relationships. In some cases, these customer relationships go back 2 or 3 generations. It has been my delight to experience the warmth between our sales team and our Long Island operators, sometimes even having conversations in Italian!”
In addition, Hill believes this move will provide jobs and new opportunities to the community. “We anticipate in the beginning to have between 50-70 jobs or more to bring to the community. To my surprise, since the announcement my mailbox has been full of new applicants interested in joining our team in Edgewood and we are so happy to have them.”
Ferraro Foods has committed themselves to delivering on their promise made back in their inception; to provide quality foods and foodservice supplies, dependable delivery, and exceptional customer service. With new development, the company will continue to grow to new heights expanding their offerings and customer base while providing great service.
“We are doubling down on our belief in the resiliency and vision of the restaurant and pizzeria operating community,” the veteran executive concluded.
Operators who would like more info on to Ferraro Foods and what their portfolio of menu solutions has to offer, can contact them on their website, or email Dan Hill directly.
