Additional units give Ryeco room to grow
Additional units give Ryeco room to grow
Philadelphia wholesaler Ryeco LLC has acquired two additional units on the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, expanding its product line and ability to service customers.
"We acquired two units previously owned by the Lipman Company and operating under Colace," John DiFeliciantonio, a partner with Ryeco, said in a press release.
The acquisition, which closed July 1, has facilitated the expansion of Ryeco's product line, which now has a substantial selection of high-quality imported and domestic hot-
Sean Storey, Kevin Sanger and Rich Mastero at the Ryeco facility on the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market.house products, especially tomatoes and colored peppers, as well as increased local produce offerings.
"We now have significant volume in cluster, beefsteak, plum, Campari and other vine tomatoes, as well as colored peppers," Mr. DiFeliciantonio said in the press release. "We have the privilege to work with such renowned growers as Village Farms, Intergrow and Eurofresh. This product is really well received by customers who appreciate the quality these shippers provide."
Along with the additional units, Ryeco added experienced talent with the purchase in Richard Mastero, Sean Storey, and Ken Sanger and Kevin Sanger.
"Richard Mastero is now our main salesperson for the hothouse products and he has over 20 years experience with hot house growers," Mr. DiFeliciantonio added in the press release. "Sean Storey, another 20-plus year veteran, is dedicated to our local farms and affords us a larger representation of local produce. Two other 20-year-experienced managers, Ken Sanger and Kevin Sanger, are a valuable addition to our team. Across the board, the new personnel are fantastic and will add a lot to our business."
Ryeco intends to use the acquisition to spur additional growth in the future. "This is a huge step for us and will help make our business more successful," Mr. DiFeliciantonio said in the press release. "This is a big shot in the arm volume-wise, and we intend to capitalize on the opportunity to provide even more comprehensive programs to our customers."
