# Sardilli Produce & Dairy Co. > Family-owned wholesale produce and dairy distributor based in Hartford, Connecticut, serving culinary establishments across New England since 1976. Now in its third generation, brothers Devin and Jason Sardilli continue the tradition started by their father, Don Sardilli, delivering farm-fresh produce, dairy, cheese, and specialty food products with a focus on quality, local sourcing, and customer service. Company details: - Address: 212 Locust St, Hartford, CT 06114 - Phone: 860-525-3237 | Fax: 860-293-0226 - Delivery area: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Westchester County NY, plus Southern Vermont and New Hampshire - Online ordering: https://app.cutanddry.com/catalog/sardilli - Customer segments: restaurants, catering, corporate dining, country clubs, entertainment venues, healthcare, hospitality, and academic institutions --- ## Home URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/ Sardilli Produce & Dairy delivers the freshest produce, dairy, and specialty items straight from the source, with a dedicated fleet and professional drivers making early-morning deliveries day in and day out. Since 1976, the company has been dedicated to delivering farm-fresh produce and dairy to kitchens across New England with an unwavering commitment to customer service. Family owned with pride: now in its third generation, brothers Devin and Jason Sardilli continue the family tradition created by their father, Don Sardilli — combining excellent service and superior quality at a competitive price. The homepage features rotating seasonal highlights (e.g., wild mushrooms, chanterelles, blood oranges, asparagus, Irish cheddar, blackberries, strawberries) with direct ordering through the Cut+Dry online catalog. Customers can browse the full catalog, view the Locally Grown items list, and sign up for the weekly Local List email. Product categories in the online catalog: - Local (Locally Grown Items for Today) - Produce - Dairy - Cheese Shop - Grocery / Dry Goods --- ## About Us — The Sardilli Difference URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/about/ 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. ### Company Timeline - 1955: Guido Sardilli opens a fruit stand on Queen Street in Southington, CT, offering fresh local produce, flowers, plants, and Christmas trees. - 1976: Guido and son Don Sardilli launch Sardilli Fruit and Produce, a wholesale operation delivering fruit and vegetables to restaurants and foodservice establishments across the region. - 1980: The company transitions to a broader wholesale model and relocates to the Hartford Regional Market. - 1989: Rebrands as Sardilli Produce & Dairy and moves into its current home at 212 Locust Street, Hartford, CT. - 1990: Service area expands to cover Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, Southern Rhode Island, and Westchester County, NY. - 1998: Jason Sardilli joins the company, two years after his brother Devin, becoming the third generation of Sardillis in the family business. - 2006: Major facility renovation; launch of the in-house value-added processing facility and the Smartcuts brand of precut fruit and produce. - 2017: Substantial growth expands the delivery radius into Southern Vermont and New Hampshire. - 2025: Launch of a new online ordering system and website. ### Certifications & Food Safety Sardilli Produce & Dairy prioritizes food safety at every level, maintaining rigorous certifications (PrimusGFS) and undergoing extensive HACCP and GMP training in manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. Products are sourced directly from trusted local farmers, then carefully stored and packaged at a state-of-the-art facility. Certificate: https://sardilliproduce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Primus-Cert.pdf ### Sustainability Sustainability is built into daily operations — from supporting local farmers to efficient logistics and a state-of-the-art processing facility. The company diverts food waste from landfills to be processed into renewable energy. 2025 results: - 875,000 pounds of food waste diverted - 4 million pounds of local produce purchased - 1,100,000+ kWh of energy produced --- ## Products & Services URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/products-services/ At Sardilli, quality is a promise. Top-tier produce, dairy, and specialty items are sourced from trusted farms and suppliers, carefully inspected, stored in a state-of-the-art facility, and transported in temperature-controlled trucks to maintain peak freshness and safety. Deep relationships with farmers, makers, and suppliers ensure consistency, traceability, and quality. ### Product Categories - Produce - Dairy - Cheese Shop - Dry Goods / Grocery ### Delivery Sardilli prioritizes reliable, on-time deliveries across CT, MA, RI, and Westchester County, NY. Certified drivers and a refrigerated fleet ensure every order arrives fresh, safe, and on schedule — including emergency drop-offs when the unexpected happens. ### Smartcuts Smartcuts is Sardilli's custom pre-cut produce service, operated within its state-of-the-art processing facility. From essentials like diced carrots, onions, and celery to chef-specific blends, every order is prepped fresh daily and tailored to each customer's needs — saving time, reducing waste, and delivering consistent quality. --- ## Local Program URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/local/ Sourcing local is a core part of how Sardilli does business. The Locally Grown Program connects the company with hundreds of farmers and producers across the region. Each week, the team stays in close communication with farm partners to track harvest updates, crop availability, and growing conditions. ### By the Numbers - 150+ local farms in the Northeast US - 300+ growers in network - 50+ years in business - 25+ educational programs with schools and farms - 25,000+ lbs of produce delivered to children (Sept–Nov) through dedicated crop programs with schools and farms - Seed catalog selection programs with farmers ### Featured Partner Farms - Deercrest Farm — Glastonbury, CT - Burnham Farms — East Hartford, CT - Blue Hills Orchard — Wallingford, CT - The Farm — Woodbury, CT - Bussa Orchards — South Glastonbury, CT Printable local farms map: https://sardilliproduce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/25-SARD-0477-COLLATERAL-LOCAL_FARMS_MAP_RND2.pdf ### Locally Purchased Program Helps schools bring fresh, local food to the table while supporting the regional economy, meeting sourcing goals, and complying with local purchasing initiatives. - 20M pounds of locally grown cases shipped in the last 10 years - $350M+ spent back to local agriculture since 2015 ### The Local List URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/local-list/ Updated regularly in-season with the best locally grown and produced items available — from peak vegetables to regional dairy and specialty goods. A weekly Local List email is available by signup. --- ## Market Update URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/market-update/ Regularly updated produce market commentary covering crop conditions, supply, and pricing. Recent updates have covered California growing regions (e.g., Salinas Valley weather impacts on leaf items, broccoli, cauliflower, baby kale, carrots, and citrus), with guidance on availability, prorates, and substitutions. The Sardilli team stays in constant contact with growers and shippers to secure the best available quality. --- ## Our Customers Sardilli serves foodservice operations of all types, with daily deliveries, flexible ordering, and responsive customer service tailored to each segment. ### Restaurants URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/our-customers/restaurants/ Works with restaurants of all sizes — from fine dining establishments to fast-casual kitchens — delivering fresh produce, premium dairy, and specialty items. Daily deliveries, flexible ordering, seasonal sourcing, and last-minute fulfillment keep kitchens stocked and service running smoothly. ### Catering URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/our-customers/catering/ Supplies catering operations with fresh produce, dairy, and specialty products scaled to event needs and schedules. ### Corporate URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/our-customers/corporate/ Serves corporate dining and workplace foodservice programs with reliable delivery and a broad product selection. ### Country Clubs URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/our-customers/country-clubs/ Supplies club kitchens and event dining with premium produce, dairy, and specialty items. ### Entertainment URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/our-customers/entertainment/ Serves entertainment venues and arenas with high-volume, dependable foodservice distribution. ### Healthcare URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/our-customers/healthcare/ Supplies hospitals, senior living communities, and healthcare facility dining programs with fresh, food-safe products. ### Hospitality URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/our-customers/hospitality/ Serves hotels and hospitality groups with consistent quality and reliable delivery. ### Academic URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/our-customers/academic/ Supplies schools, colleges, and university dining programs, including farm-to-school initiatives through the Locally Purchased Program. --- ## Contact Us URL: https://sardilliproduce.com/contact-us/ - Phone: 860-525-3237 - Fax: 860-293-0226 - Address: 212 Locust Street, Hartford, CT 06114 The contact page includes a general inquiry form (general questions, support requests, sales inquiries) and a Become a Customer form (business types: hospitality, wholesale distributor, foodservice manufacturer, consumer). ### Becoming a Customer 1. Download and complete the credit application: https://sardilliproduce.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sardilli-Credit-Application.pdf 2. Upload the completed application via the contact page. --- ## Ordering & Account Links - Online catalog (Cut+Dry): https://app.cutanddry.com/catalog/sardilli - Place an order: https://app.cutanddry.com/catalog/sardilli?verifiedVendorId=369151799&categoryId=1&page=1 - Become a customer: https://sardilliproduce.com/contact-us/#become-customer ## Social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sardilliproduce/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sardilliproduce