Food Chain - Issue 214 - September 2026 | Page 70

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A PIZZA THE ACTION

How DeIorio Foods is evolving a century of dough-making heritage into a custom manufacturing model

In a market full of commodity dough suppliers, DeIorio Foods( DeIorio) has built its business on being something else entirely: a partner, not just a producer. Based in Utica, New York, the company specializes in manufacturing frozen pizza dough products and has spent over a century perfecting dough formulations. Positioning itself as a complete solution for commercial applications, DeIorio serves multiple market sectors including pizzerias, restaurants, bakeries and cafes, schools and healthcare institutions, convenience stores, fast-casual eateries, and recreational establishments such as stadiums and theme parks.

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