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New Store. Local Brand. Bronx Legacy. FoodFest Depot celebrated its Grand Opening and ribbon cutting last month. For almost two decades FoodFest Depot has been dedicated to servicing the small business in the food industry.
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ommitted to the community and small business owners FoodFest Depot now has a facility of 98,000 sq. ft. with over 10,000 items. Mr. Michael Tyras, CEO of Victory Food Service welcomed the guests in attendance and thanked them for their participation. Mr. Gus Tyras, President of FoodFest stated
“Today is a very special day in our family. It is the day of St. George. In honor of our father, George Tyras, who passed away and in his legacy we dedicate and open our doors to the many in our community whom have with their presence made our business so successful.” FoodFest Depot and its financial city, state,
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federal and private partners, all present at the event were able to assist FoodFest Depot in making their move into this new facility. FoodFest had to make several relocations. They made them and stayed in the Bronx. The first move was from their space at the Bronx Terminal Market due to the construc-
The Tyras family cuy the ribbon to open the new 98k square foot FoodFest Depot in the Bronx last month
tion of the Gateway Mall Project. The second move was due to eminent domain and the construction of the
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