A Heritage of Produce,
Innovating Healthy Solutions.

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A Family Company's Mission to
Provide Fresh, Healthy Food for All.

Early 1900s •‍ Planting Roots

Our story began when Sam DiNovo immigrated from Italy and started selling produce from a cart in central Ohio. His work planted the seeds for a family connection to the produce industry that would carry on for generations.

2017 •‍ The Next Generation Leads

In 2017, Alex DiNovo took the helm, bringing the family’s fifth generation into company leadership. With a respect for DNO’s roots and a vision for its future, Alex continued to guide the company’s growth and commitment to the communities it serves.

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2022 •‍ Our Industry Advocacy

Our commitment to the produce industry was recognized with the International Fresh Produce Association’s Industry Advocate of the Year Award in 2022. The honor marked a proud moment in our ongoing work to champion fresh produce and the people it reaches.

1989 •‍ Creation of DNO Produce

Tony DiNovo, a fourth-generation member of the family’s produce legacy, founded DNO & FRESHEALTH in 1989. Building on the generations before him, Tony began a new chapter in serving fresh produce to central Ohio and beyond.

2022 •‍ Making Room to Grow

DNO expanded its facility in 2022, adding another set of docks and a 12,000-square-foot addition to our processing center. The expansion created more room to prepare fresh produce and support the growing needs of our customers.

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2023 •‍ Introducing SnackTime Explorers

In 2023, DNO partnered with Pilot Light to create SnackTime Explorers, connecting fresh produce tastings with engaging classroom lessons. Through the program, students explore where food comes from, discover new fruits and vegetables, and build connections between their snacks and the world around them.

Still growing. Still rooted in our purpose.

We make healthy easy for our partners by providing ongoing produce expertise, impeccable product quality, proactive problem-solving and support, customer collaboration, and a spirit of enthusiasm with every interaction.

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Our
Philosophy

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Trusted Experience

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Trusted Experience

At DNO Produce, we pride ourselves on our ability to serve as a trusted partner for school districts across sixteen states, as well as a federal contractor for the USDA DoD Fresh Program.

Our team is highly experienced and knowledgeable in a variety of USDA nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program, National School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Seamless Summer Option.

Give us a call or send us an email and we’d love to chat!

Our Vision for School Nutrition

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Our Vision for School Nutrition

We aim to transform how children consume fresh produce in the cafeteria, the classroom, and in their communities.

We offer a over 90 fresh, quality produce offerings in approachable, creative, kid-friendly cuts paired with engaging educational materials to make for a memorable produce experience.

SCHOOL SOLUTIONS