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The Sardilli Difference

For three generations, the Sardilli family has been dedicated to delivering the finest local produce and specialty food products—starting with neighborhood families and growing to serve the region’s most respected chefs.

Today, Sardilli Produce & Dairy supplies restaurants, schools, country clubs, senior living communities, and institutional kitchens across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Westchester County, New York.

Discover the Sardilli difference—where freshness, quality, and family values come together.

The Sardilli Story

1955

The family business begins with Guido Sardilli opening up a fruit stand on Queen Street, in Southington, CT offering fresh local produce, flowers, plants and Christmas trees to the surrounding communities.

1976

Guido and son, Don Sardilli, launch Sardilli Fruit and Produce, a wholesale operation out of the back of the original fruit stand, delivering fruit and vegetables to restaurants and foodservice establishments across the region.

1980

Sardilli Fruit and Produce transitions to a broader wholesale model and relocates to the Hartford Regional Market, allowing for larger capacity and adding more product lines.

1989

With continued success and a growing customer base, the company rebrands as Sardilli Produce & Dairy, emphasizing more than just produce, and moves into its current home at 212 Locust Street in Hartford, Connecticut.

1990

The company’s service area expands to cover Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, Southern Rhode Island and Westchester County NY.

1998

Jason Sardilli joins the company 2 years after his brother Devin Sardilli, to become the third generation of Sardilli’s to work in the family business. They will eventually help lead the organization into the following decades and remain committed to preserving the family’s legacy of quality, service, and reliability.

2006

Sardilli Produce & Dairy embarks on a major renovation to its facility and begin an in-house value added processing facility and launch the Smartcuts brand of precut fruit and produce items.

2017

Substantial growth results in the expansion of their delivery radius into Southern Vermont and New Hampshire.

2025

Launching of a new online ordering system and website to enhance the customer experience and promote expanded product lines.

Where We Deliver

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Certifications

To consumers, few things matter more than serving safe, high-quality food to their families. That’s why Sardilli Produce & Dairy prioritizes food safety at every level, maintaining rigorous certifications and undergoing extensive HACCP and GMP training in manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. These certifications reflect our commitment to exceeding industry standards and protecting the integrity of every product we deliver. We take pride that our products are not only fresh and local—but also consistently food safe.

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Sustainability

As the region’s leading produce and dairy distributor, we understand that sustainability isn’t just a value, it’s part of how we operate every day. From supporting local farmers to investing in efficient logistics and a state-of-the-art processing facility, every step in our supply chain is designed with purpose.

Through our facility operations, we actively divert food waste from landfills and send it to be processed into renewable energy, turning byproducts into a resource that supports cleaner energy solutions.

We also focus on reducing waste and extending product life, helping kitchens receive fresh, high-quality ingredients reducing waste and extending product life.

Sustainability at Sardilli is an ongoing effort, with continued investments in responsible sourcing, recycling, and operational improvements.

In 2025, our efforts resulted in:

875,000

pounds of food waste diverted

4 Million

pounds of local produce purchased

1,100,000+

kWh of energy produced

As the region’s leading produce and dairy distributor, Sardilli understands that sustainability isn’t just a value – it’s the foundation of the business. From championing local farmers who are true stewards of the land to maintaining an energy-efficient fleet and state-of-the-art processing facility, every step in the Sardilli supply chain is designed to minimize waste, preserve freshness, and protect resources. It’s a commitment that ensures exceptional quality today – and a healthier food system for tomorrow.

Our Commitment to Food Safety

Sardilli Produce & Dairy maintains the highest standards in food safety to ensure every product meets the expectations of its customers. From sourcing directly from trusted local farmers to carefully storing and packaging products at its state-of-the-art facility, every step of the process is handled with precision.
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