Sam A. Lupo & Sons, Inc. is a family-owned Endicott food business known for Spiedies and the original Lupo’s marinade, first crafted at the family meat market. John and Sam A. Lupo opened that market in 1951; the business later expanded to family restaurants, a USDA meat plant, a bottling facility, and wholesale distribution. It remains run by Sam A. Lupo, Sr.’s sons Sam Jr. and Steve, with a third generation involved.
Grassia’s Italian Market Spice CoFamily-owned Grassia’s Italian Market Spice Co. has been carrying its spice-making tradition forward since 1932, across two family lines. The company is known for preparing most of its blends in-house, including no-salt recipes, and continues serving customers online and at farmers markets after closing its South Philadelphia storefront.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Stanganelli's Italian FoodsSince 1961, family-owned and operated Stanganelli’s Italian Foods has made Erie’s signature pepperoni balls along with other Italian foods for the surrounding area. Its retail shop pairs those handmade specialties with prepared meals and Italian pantry goods, while the company’s fundraising program has served local schools, churches, teams and clubs for more than 20 years.ERIE, PA
Dietz & WatsonSince 1939, four generations of the Dietz family have made deli meats and cheeses in Philadelphia, beginning with Gottlieb Dietz’s original German bratwurst recipe. The family-owned company still hand-spices its meats and slow-roasts them without artificial flavors, fillers, colors or MSG, carrying old-fashioned care into a broad range of deli foods and snacks.PHILADELPHIA, PA