Bellissimo Foods, the largest national network of Italian and Mediterranean Food Specialists, is pleased to announce that Greco and Sons and Youngstown Wholesale Grocery Company have joined as member distributors. Peter Thor, President of Bellissimo Foods, states “Both these companies are among the finest specialty distributors in the country, and will contribute significantly to our growth and success in delivering both quality and value to pizzeria and restaurant operators. Both companies have longstanding positions in the marketplace and have been successful in their own right. By joining Bellissimo they become part of our national network”.

Youngstown Wholesale Grocery’s distribution center is based in Youngstown, Ohio. Greco and Sons services a multi-state area from Bartlett, Illinois, and also has recently started a distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Greco and Sons and Youngstown Wholesale join Bellissimo Foods, which was founded in 1995 when nine Italian foodservice distributors partnered together to service the growing needs of their customers. Today, Bellissimo Foods has 40+ distribution centers and is a leading foodservice provider to pizzerias, Mediterranean, and Italian restaurants. Bellissimo Distributors sell national manufacturer brands as well as specially selected Bellissimo branded products, both imported and domestic. Our national Bellissimo brands include Bellissimo, Vantaggio, Vantaggio D’Oro, Tesoro, Spendida, and Tolibia. All of these specialty brands are dedicated to creating the world’s best authentic Italian and Mediterranean foods. Bellissimo sources for its members the world’s best ingredients, both domestic and international. In addition, the company provides marketing services including national advertising, newsletters, posters, and a variety of point-of-sale promotional materials for operators.