DiCarlo Foods, headquartered in Holtsville, Long Island, New York, has been serving our customers proudly since 1963. As one of the largest food distributors in the New York metropolitan area and a family-owned business, our philosophy is to provide our customers with the highest quality food at the most competitive prices.
DiCarlo’s legacy extends far beyond our core business. We take pride in supporting our local community and helping to make our world a better place. We are committed to supporting local non-profits, and to keeping our business green.
Our customers – from restaurants to pizzerias to hotels, national chains and institutions – are treated like family by our over 260 employees. Ordering from our national brand and gourmet product line of over 10,000 SKUs is easy, and deliveries are made on time and as promised by our over 60 climate-controlled trucks. Order online or visit our Marketplace store in Holtsville.
1927-1941: Michelina and Vincent DiCarlo buy a truck to deliver cheese to Brooklyn and Queens, New York City Area.
1941-1943: They open DiCarlo’s Dairy, a Latticini Store, in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.
1947-1952: The opening of DiCarlo’s Dairy, Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. DiCarlo’s dairy did so well in the first couple years that they expended to double the size.
1950-1955: DiCarlo’s Dairy opens 3024 Avenue U, Brooklyn, New York.
1954-1960: DiCarlo’s Dairy opens in Mastic Beach, Long Island, NY.
1963: DiCarlo Distributors Inc., Mastic Beach, L.I., New York is founded and starts delivering Polly-o dairy products throughout Suffolk County.
1968: DiCarlo Distributors built its first warehouse in Shirley, L.I., New York.
1968-1986: After many expansions DiCarlo decided to move.
Trucks in Shirley.
1986- DiCarlo built its current location in Holtsville, New York.
2006- DiCarlo expands doubling in size.
2013-DiCarlo installed a 902.77kw solar panel system with 3058, 295-watt solar panels exemplifying our commitment to environmental health and sustainability.
The summer of 2013, DiCarlo Food Service installed a 902.77kw solar panel system, consisting of 3058, 295-watt solar panels on the roof of our facility, exemplifying our commitment to environmental...
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Ask your DSR how you can enroll in a ServSafe class. This training course will certify you in the requirements set by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for the...
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Island Harvest was created in 1992 by one woman with a cooler, a station wagon, and a strong desire to help people in need. Linda Breitstone, the founder, was infuriated...
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On October 25, 2018, Merieux NutriSciences, a third party food safety management company conducted a food safety and sanitation inspection of our facility. We earned a 99.1% grade which is a Superior...
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DiCarlo is featured in Newsday - March 4, 2015 If DiCarlo only sold canned tomatoes, it would still be worth a trip to Exit 63 on the Long Island Expressway....
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DiCarlo Foods, headquartered in Holtsville, Long Island, New York, has been serving our customers proudly since 1963. As one of the largest food distributors in the New York metropolitan area and a family-owned business, our philosophy is to provide our customers with the highest quality food at the most competitive prices.
DiCarlo’s legacy extends far beyond our core business. We take pride in supporting our local community and helping to make our world a better place. We are committed to supporting local non-profits, and to keeping our business green.
