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Bozzuto's hosts The Big Expo at Mohegan Sun

By
Ryan G. Beckman

Bozzuto's hosted this year's The Big Expo March 4-5 in Uncasville, CT. For the fourth year the event was held at Mohegan Sun. Produce vendors from all over the country were on hand to display their latest products at the two-day event, which provides a venue for those in the industry to network, learn about the latest trends and take advantage of on-site show exclusive deals.

Bozzuto's, headquartered in Cheshire, CT, is a total service wholesale distributor of food and household products to retailers in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Andy Ryan (center) of Geissler’s Supermarket flanked by Mike Giannelli and Greg Veneziano of Bozzuto's.
Andy Ryan (center) of Geissler’s Supermarket flanked by Mike Giannelli and Greg Veneziano of Bozzuto's.
Jeremy Bunker of Bozzuto’s and Emily Naples of JOH.
Jeremy Bunker of Bozzuto’s and Emily Naples of JOH.
Paula White and Rich Rappa of Wonderful Companies.
Paula White and Rich Rappa of Wonderful Companies.
Marybeth March and Nicholas Leonard of Giorgio Fresh Mushrooms.
Marybeth March and Nicholas Leonard of Giorgio Fresh Mushrooms.
Callie Capstick and Vincent Gambardella of Bozzuto’s with Luke Ashford of Arisco, Dan McAllister of Bozzuto’s, Willie Dellacamera of Cecarelli Farm and Michael Arisco of Michael's Greenhouses.
Callie Capstick and Vincent Gambardella of Bozzuto’s with Luke Ashford of Arisco, Dan McAllister of Bozzuto’s, Willie Dellacamera of Cecarelli Farm and Michael Arisco of Michael's Greenhouses.
Jon Day of Dole Fresh Vegetables.
Jon Day of Dole Fresh Vegetables.
John Farese of Spice World.
John Farese of Spice World.
Jim Brennan of DiSilva Fruit.
Jim Brennan of DiSilva Fruit.
Paul Coffman of LGS Specialty Sales.
Paul Coffman of LGS Specialty Sales.
Brian Gannon of Pero Family Farms.
Brian Gannon of Pero Family Farms.
Kevin Keough and Kevin Barry of State Garden/Olivia’s.
Kevin Keough and Kevin Barry of State Garden/Olivia’s.
Derrick Bender of Fowler Packing and Randy Levine of Bozzuto’s.
Derrick Bender of Fowler Packing and Randy Levine of Bozzuto’s.
Anthony D’Ottavio of M. D’Ottavio Produce.
Anthony D’Ottavio of M. D’Ottavio Produce.
Trey LaPorta of Northeast Produce and Nancy Bryner of Potandon Produce.
Trey LaPorta of Northeast Produce and Nancy Bryner of Potandon Produce.
Dallas Lynch, Bob McGowan and Jon Beaulieu of Affinity Group.
Dallas Lynch, Bob McGowan and Jon Beaulieu of Affinity Group.
Bruce Klein of Maurice Auerbach and Mike Melninkiatis of Northeast Produce Inc.
Bruce Klein of Maurice Auerbach and Mike Melninkiatis of Northeast Produce Inc.
Gordon Hayes and Kurt Scheralis of Generous Brands.
Gordon Hayes and Kurt Scheralis of Generous Brands.
Billy Mascari of Cedro Banana Wholesale.
Billy Mascari of Cedro Banana Wholesale.
Jim Bates of Goodness Gardens.
Jim Bates of Goodness Gardens.
John Bartlett of organicgirl.
John Bartlett of organicgirl.
Scott Fraser of Mission Produce Co.
Scott Fraser of Mission Produce Co.
Paul Chekal, Michael O’Connor and Justin Cabrera of R2 Fresh Solutions.
Paul Chekal, Michael O’Connor and Justin Cabrera of R2 Fresh Solutions.
Tim Johnson of F&S Produce and Sue Elton of Hampton Farms.
Tim Johnson of F&S Produce and Sue Elton of Hampton Farms.
Joseph Moavro of Nature Fresh Farms.
Joseph Moavro of Nature Fresh Farms.
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