In 1965, when Miami was a small town, Don Greene established Don Greene Provisions, Inc. as a provisions delivery operation serving local restaurants. Mr. Greene owned a small truck, bought provisions from local distributors and packers, and delivered these provisions to the restaurants. When the business began to grow, the company rented refrigerated storage space and began to maintain an inventory of the faster selling items.The 80's ...In 1966, the company purchased a facility. Utilizing this facility to increase inventory and expand its marketing base, the company accelerated its growth trend. Fresh poultry was now the main product of the company. As the demand for poultry increased and the company added new products, once again it outgrew its facility.
During the 1970's, as fresh and frozen poultry were the dominant products in the company's sales, the name was changed to Don Greene Poultry, Inc. Expansion continued in the frozen food product category as the company operated from a cold storage facility.
In 1983, the company built a new facility to its specifications in Opa-Locka, Florida. The 45000-sq. ft. facility enabled the company to continue its growth in both fresh and frozen poultry and refrigerated and frozen foods. In 1985, the company began servicing the cruise line industry and continued the expansion of frozen food sales.Improving for a new millenium...In 1987, the company elected to restrict its restaurant sales to poultry products in order to become a "redistributor" of frozen and refrigerated products selling primarily to distributors in South Florida and the Caribbean Basin.In 1988, a 25000-sq. ft. addition to its facility enabled the expansion of redistribution into Central and North Florida. In 1989, the company leased dry warehouse space and began to market dry goods for redistribution.
Stephen M. Greene, Don's son, is now the sole owner of Don Greene Poultry, Inc. The company's current customer base consists of retail markets, fast food poultry restaurants, domestic distributors, export distributors and overseas distributors.
As the company grew, several associated and subsidiary businesses developed. In 1981, Chick'N Portions was founded. This company produces natural and marinated boneless chicken breasts, both random and portion control. Chick'N Portions operates as a production company while Don Greene Poultry, Inc. markets, inventories, and delivers the product. In 1991, Easy Chick, Inc. was formed to assist in developing retail business.In 1996, Don Greene Poultry, Inc. introduced its new logo symbolic of the company representing much more than just poultry products. As DGP Foods the company added distribution of beef, pork, lamb, and other protein items.
Don Greene Poultry, Inc. is proud of its relationship with such internationally well known companies as Tyson Foods, Sara Lee Corporation, Rich Products Corporation, and Conagra Foods. We look forward to servicing your food product needs.