A Heritage of Produce,
Innovating Healthy Solutions.

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

The business has grown to employ over 240 people and continues to be a leading provider of bulk and fresh-cut produce in sixteen states.

The DiNovo family story starts with humble beginnings, dating back to the early 1900s when Sam DiNovo, an immigrant from Italy, started selling produce in Central Ohio.

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Today, Sam's descendants have carried on his legacy. DNO Produce was founded in 1989 by Tony DiNovo, the fourth generation of the DiNovo family. The company is currently led by President Alex DiNovo, making the fifth generation.

As a father of seven, Alex's leadership has been marked by ensuring the company's strategic direction ensures children, regardless of income level or zip code have early exposure to fresh produce, impacting their health and well-being now and in the future.

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Our
Philosophy

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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Trusted Experience

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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!

CONTACT US

Our Vision for School Nutrition

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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