Joe and Mike Procacci founded Procacci Brothers in 1948 on the guiding principles of providing customers with quality produce and premium service. Over the last 70 years much has changed in the world, but Procacci Brothers’ commitment to those core values has never wavered.
“My father taught me those principles from a very early age. He also taught me to align our businesses with partners and stakeholders who share that mindset,” said Procacci CEO J.M. Procacci. Procacci continued, “As we mark the 70th anniversary of Dad and Uncle Mike opening the doors to Procacci Brothers, it’s very important that we acknowledge and celebrate our greatest assets – the customers, suppliers and employees that have been so fundamental to our success. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
The past year has been a time of sadness and celebration for the Procacci family and their businesses. “We lost my Uncle Mike and Dad within a week of each other in November 2017, but not before Dad got to meet his great-granddaughter,” said Procacci. “Within our business operations my son Joseph III is taking on more responsibility every day in our farming operations, while my daughter Gabby has established herself as a Community Outreach leader for the company. She is the Executive Director of our charity golf tournament, which takes place on October 1st. The future of this company is in great hands with Joseph III and Gabby.”
As they launch their careers, Joseph III and Gabby have great timing. Business is booming at Procacci, with the company showing especially strong growth from their Floral Department, Organics Category, GS Direct Store Distribution operation, and their FELIZ ® brand of ethnic and tropical items. Additionally, the ever changing dynamics of 21st century business are sure to create many new opportunities for these young leaders who possess both a vision for the future and the core Procacci values that have earned the company its reputation as the “Leader in the Field”.
About Procacci Brothers:
From our humble beginning in the Procacci Family basement back in 1948, to our current position as the Leader in the Field within the North American Produce Industry, Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation has excelled in growing and strengthening the businesses of our customers. Through our robust network of organic and conventional growers, we provide our customers with comprehensive sourcing solutions for premium fruits, vegetables, tropical & specialty produce and floral items. Whatever your need – from private labeling to local produce items to direct-store-delivery (DSD) – Procacci Brothers is equipped to provide customers of all types and sizes with the freshest, safest and best tasting produce. For more information on our wholesale produce/distribution operations please visit www.procaccibrothers.com
Seated: (Left to Right)
- Mike Maxwell, President
- Rick Feighery, Vice President of Sales
- George Binck, Chief Operations Officer
- JM Procacci, Chief Executive Officer
- John Hagan, Chief Financial Officer
- Sid Richardson, Vice President of Wholesale Market Store Operations
Standing: (Left to Right)
- Lou Struble, Corporate Director of Communications & Social Responsibility
- Rita Procacci Neczypor, Marketing & Packaging Design Coordinator
- Joseph Procacci III, Director of Procacci Holdings Co. LLC
- Gabrielle Procacci, Director of Community Outreach, Executive Director of Charity Golf Tournament
Source: Procacci Brothers
