From a Sicilian bakery tradition begun in Brooklyn in 1968, Monreale Bread Co. has grown into a Lindenhurst wholesale bakery making fresh Italian bread daily. Founded by Matteo DiFiore and expanded by his son Joseph after opening a Long Island retail bakery in 1996, the company combines hand-baking techniques with a modern stone-hearth facility. Its breads are made from scratch without mixes, preservatives, or freezing, while the bakery’s brick oven uses steam-tube technology to support its wholesale production.
Sal & Jerry's BakerySal & Jerry’s Bakery began in January 1983, when cousins Sebastiano “Sal” Buzzetta and Rosolino “Jerry” Cracchiolo joined forces to bring Italian baking traditions to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. More than 40 years later, the West Babylon bakery continues that tradition with handmade specialties made from fresh ingredients, serving both retail customers and wholesale buyers. Its prosciutto bread remains a signature favorite.BROOKLYN, NY
Terranova BakeryBorn in the Bronx’s Little Italy in 1967, Terranova Bakery makes the Italian-style bread that became known locally as “Terranova Bread,” along with small-batch artisan pizza dough for wholesale customers. Founded by Sicilian immigrant Pietro “Peter” Terranova and later joined by his brother Gandolfo, the bakery remains a family business, with both founders’ sons joining in 2000. Its wholesale operation now serves customers across the New York region while its retail bakery remains on Arthur Avenue.BRONX, NY
Cellone's Italian Bread CoSince two Italian immigrants built a basement brick oven in Pittsburgh, Cellone’s Italian Bread Co. has grown into a family-owned wholesale bakery making fresh breads and rolls for regional restaurants, grocery stores, and national thaw-and-serve distribution. Founded in 1911 and now in its fourth generation, the company still draws on Torino family recipes while operating from a 110,000-square-foot Crafton facility. Cellone’s is also credited with inventing and producing the Egg Bun, now a familiar American bakery staple.PITTSBURGH, PA
Brooklyn Bread CompanyWith more than 30 years on Brooklyn’s Kings Highway, Brooklyn Bread Company bakes hand-rolled Italian breads and pastries fresh each day. Its Calabria-rooted tradition reaches back to Guiseppe Crupi’s family baking locations in the 1940s, and the bakery is known for its signature lard bread as well as old-world cookies. The company is a certified Brooklyn Made bakery and ships its specialties nationwide.BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, NY