OVIEDO, Fla. (December 22, 2020) – Dan Duda, CEO and former president of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, will retire after 40 years from the six-generation family owned company effective December 31, 2020. Dan’s brother and fourth-generation family member, Sammy Duda, will continue to lead Duda Farm Fresh Foods as president.
OVIEDO, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2020) – For the fifth year in a row, Dandy® Celery announces the return of its largest annual promotion, ‘Dip It 2 Win It’. Running now through January 18, Dandy encourages healthier snacking while offering fans a chance to win prizes to celebrate the Big Game in February, and bring families together as they look to stay entertained and connected at home.
OVIEDO, Fla. (August 6, 2020) – Dandy® Celery launches a new ‘Dog Days of Summer’ promotion to offer both dogs and their humans the chance to win the ultimate summer prize pack! Now through August 31st, participants can enter HERE to win over $1,000 worth of prizes that both dogs and consumers can enjoy. Bonus entries can also be placed on Instagram.
OVIEDO, Fla. (March 31, 2020) – For the month of March, Duda Farm Fresh Foods shared its National Celery Month promotion with consumers to elevate the versatility of celery and position it as the “It-gredient.” Despite the shift in tone throughout the industry as well as the world, Duda Farm Fresh Foods continued to engage with shoppers in an effort to inspire and educate.
OVIEDO, Fla. (October 14, 2019) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a leading grower of fresh vegetables and citrus, is proud to announce the expansion of its Oxnard cooling and fresh-cut facility to better meet the increased demand for celery from foodservice, retailers and consumers. Celery stick demand has increased 18 percent in the past year*.
OVIEDO, Fla. (July 30, 2019) – After concluding a successful citrus season in the United States, Duda Farm Fresh Foods launched its import citrus program for the 17th consecutive summer. Beginning mid-May through October, Duda imports citrus to the U.S. from the southern hemisphere for optimal quality, flavor and volume for U.S. consumers.
DALLAS, TEXAS (JULY 9, 2019) – Good Foods™ and Duda Farm Fresh Foods, growers of consumer brand Dandy®, have partnered to give one lucky winner of their Good & Dandy Sweepstakes a Weber Spirit® E-330TM Gas Grill and an assortment of fresh dips and vegetables across both brands. Runners-up from each brand’s social media pages will score backyard barbecue accessories to host the hottest summer get-togethers.
Oviedo, Fla. (February 28, 2019) – Back for its second year, leading fresh celery grower Duda Farm Fresh Foods is inviting everyone to ‘celery-brate’ National Celery Month for the entire month of March with a promotion to inspire healthy recipes and snacking tips from Dandy®.
Oviedo, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2018) – Back for its third year, Dandy® Celery, grown by Duda Farm Fresh Foods, is proud to announce the return of its ‘Dip It 2 Win It’ Sweepstakes running through January 23, which encourages healthier snacking and drives in-store sales during peak football season – the third highest celery consumption time of the year next to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Oviedo, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2018) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods is encouraging Fresh Summit attendees to join them in celebrating over ninety years of business and six generations of legacy-building. By sharing personal legacy stories and goals in their booth, attendees will support school nutrition and also have the chance to win Apple AirPods®.
Oviedo, Fla. (June 13, 2018) – Continuing a well-established program, Duda Farm Fresh Foods is entering its 16th summer of bringing imported citrus into the United States. New this year, Cara Caras join the citrus line-up of easy peelers – to include clementines and mandarins – navels and lemons sold under the Dandy® label available now through late October.
Oviedo, Fla. (May 2, 2018) – Chef Todd Fisher, culinary ambassador for Duda Farm Fresh Foods, achieved his 26-year-old dream of cooking at the James Beard House this past March and had the chance to recreate this culinary adventure earlier this month. Following the New York event’s success, Chef Todd and his team recreated the James Beard House experience on the Monterey Peninsula with The James Beard Foundation Experience – Carmel by Land & Sea held at Seventh & Dolores Steakhouse.
Oviedo, Fla. (Mar. 12, 2018) – Building upon a foundation of innovation, unmatched celery leader Duda Farm Fresh Foods invests in research to add six more patents to its celery varietals. As one of the world’s largest growers and shippers, supplying 33 percent of the celery consumed in the U.S., Duda welcomes three new breeders for a total of five to support the success of these new varieties.
Oviedo, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2018) – As innovators in the convenient snacking and meal solution category, Duda Farm Fresh Foods is proud to debut its newly designed Super Sweet Corn product line at the annual Southeastern Produce Council – Southern Exposure in Tampa, Fla. Transforming the well-established corn program, Duda is introducing the first 100 percent recyclable packaging with its new fiber board tray packs.
Oviedo, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2017) – Consumers seeking recipe inspiration and information about their favorite fruits and vegetables have a new resource thanks to Duda Farm Fresh Foods. The brand is proud to announce its user-friendly and fully redesigned website, updated with a fresh look and feel.
Oviedo, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2017) – Consumers seeking recipe inspiration and information about their favorite fruits and vegetables have a new resource thanks to Duda Farm Fresh Foods. The brand is proud to announce its user-friendly and fully redesigned website, updated with a fresh look and feel.
Oviedo, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2017) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods completed its 12-week consumer promotion, The Snack League, and is awarding sponsorships to five youth baseball and softball teams around the country. The family-centric company worked in tandem with The Produce Mom to create content for a grand-slam sweepstakes focused on generating excitement around healthy eating during the busy spring ball practice season.
Oviedo, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2017) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods completed its 12-week consumer promotion, The Snack League, and is awarding sponsorships to five youth baseball and softball teams around the country. The family-centric company worked in tandem with The Produce Mom to create content for a grand-slam sweepstakes focused on generating excitement around healthy eating during the busy spring ball practice season.
Oviedo, Fla. (June 15, 2017) - Duda Farm Fresh Foods is committed to giving back and giving access to America’s youth so they can enjoy fresh food that is nutritious and fun to eat. Through an established partnership with The Produce Mom, the 90-year-old company is planning to host a 12-week consumer promotion, The Snack League, which will bring the company to sponsor youth baseball and softball teams around the country.
Oviedo, Fla. (June 13, 2017) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods is committed to giving back and giving access to America’s youth so they can enjoy fresh food that is nutritious and fun to eat. Through an established partnership with The Produce Mom, the 90-year-old company is planning to host a 12-week consumer promotion, The Snack League, which will bring the company to sponsor youth baseball and softball teams around the country.
Oviedo, Fla. (Apr. 10, 2017) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods has long believed in the power of giving back, and the 90-year-old company makes no exception this year. Through a partnership with The Produce Mom, Duda Farm Fresh Foods continues its dedication to making a long-lasting impact with schools across the country, with the hopes of giving more than 31 million students the opportunity to choose fresh produce every day.
Oviedo, Fla. (Apr. 10, 2017) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods has long believed in the power of giving back, and the 90-year-old company makes no exception this year. Through a partnership with The Produce Mom, Duda Farm Fresh Foods continues its dedication to making a long-lasting impact with schools across the country, with the hopes of giving more than 31 million students the opportunity to choose fresh produce every day.
Oviedo, Fla. (November 29, 2016) - Duda Farm Fresh Foods has launched its consumer promotion, Dip It 2 Win It!, which will give foodies and football fans across the U.S. the opportunity to win weekly prizes, including tickets to Football’s Biggest Game in February 2018.
Oviedo, Fla. (Nov. 28, 2016) – As the holiday season gears up, two things are certain – people will eat, and people will watch football. That’s why Duda Farm Fresh Foods is announcing the launch of its consumer promotion, Dip It 2 Win It!, which will give foodies and football fans across the U.S. the opportunity to win weekly prizes, including tickets to Football’s Biggest Game in February 2018.
Oviedo, Fla. (October 19, 2016) - Duda Farm Fresh Foods, based in Oviedo, FL, is debuting a new limited edition Dandy Celery Snack Cup flavor at the PMA Fresh Summit that speaks to football lovers everywhere.
Oviedo, Fla. (Oct. 10, 2016) – Florida-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods is debuting a new limited edition Dandy® Celery Snack Cup flavor at Fresh Summit that speaks to football lovers everywhere. Their Celery and Blue Cheese Snack Cup, in partnership with Litehouse® Foods, appeals to millennials who want convenient, healthier alternatives to their favorite flavors at this year’s tailgating and football parties.
