Established around 1927 by N.E. Gasparini in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Acting as a Food Broker and Direct Import Agent, he covered a territory east to Springfield, Massachusetts.
This began a family tradition for over 75 years and like today, our roots were in cheese and specialty imported products. This family tradition is now entering our fourth generation and our dedication to this market has not changed, although it has expanded into the food service and super market specialty-service areas.
Many of the brands that we carry today, were also represented by our Grandfather, such as Stella Cheese, Wispride, and Locatelli. Gasparini Sales also continues to service several accounts that were serviced three generations ago and we are proud of their growth as well!
Our Dad, Arthur Gasparini, expanded sales and distribution after the company relocated in Syracuse, New York in the 1940’s. Following his untimely passing in 1966, our Mom, Lola, took over the company while managing six young children at home.
Our distribution area now includes all of Upstate, New York and parts of Northern Pennsylvania.
Thank you for visiting with us on our web site and we look forward to growing with you on the quality brands that we have to offer; products that are “Family Approved” and served on our kitchen tables!
Member of:
- International Dairy, Deli and Bakery Association
- The American Cheese Society
- New York State Restaurant Association
- NYSNA, formerly “New York State School Food Service Association”
- New York State Cheese Makers Association
- New York State Agriculture Land Trust
- Syracuse GMR/Syracuse Food Brokers Association
- National Federation of Independent Business
- CEO Syracuse and Camillus Chambers of Commerce
Awards:
1986 – Stella Cheese Star Performer
1988 – Stella Cheese Merchandiser of the Year
1993 – Bays English Muffins; National Food Broker of the Year
1993 – Hudson Foods North East Broker of the Year
1993 – Hickory Farms North East Broker of the Year
1996 – Jordan’s Meats; North East Broker of the Year
1998 – Bel/Kaukauna; Award of Excellence
1999 – Willow Brook Foods North East Broker of the Year
2000 – Rondele ‘Rookie’ Broker of the Year
2001 – Kangaroo Breads Achievement Award
2003 – Kangaroo Breads Achievement Award
2005 – Kangaroo Breads Achievement Award
2007 – Kangaroo Breads Achievement Award
2008 – Lesaffre Yeast/Growth
2010 – Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Economic Champion
2011 – Centerstate CEO Economic Champion
2012 – Centerstate CEO Economic Champion
2013 – Centerstate CEO Economic Champion