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Sustainability strategy
From seafood and meat to a wide selection of beer and cheeses , the business platforms traditional and organic produce . “ We also have a bakery in-store , and we deliver fresh ingredients daily ,” says John .
DeCicco & Sons relies on a sturdy network of vendors to successfully offer a variety of freshly harvested and ethically sourced ingredients . According to John , the business has worked hard to secure a chain of local , national , and international suppliers and farmers .
“ We have to be sure that our suppliers are well looked after ,” he adds . “ We have fantastic communication among our suppliers and farmers to make sure we ’ re always achieving our standards and specifications .”
With a supply chain this strong , it ’ s no surprise that the business was able to weather the Covid-19 storm . Despite the uncertainty many companies endured , John is pleased to share that his suppliers took great care of the company : “ Honestly , the pandemic only strengthened our relationships , which was our saving grace .”
Since then , the business has strived for improvement in every avenue of its operation . One way it has honed its focus is through social responsibility . Back in 2014 , the company turned to sustainability and became one of the first stores in New York to undertake natural refrigerants and filtration systems .
The business is also proud of its community support
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