Friends enjoying La Fe coconut water at a Latin grocery store, showcasing quality Latin foods and tropical flavors.

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"At La Fe, we are committed to building a winning culture that fosters inclusivity in the workplace by listening to, learning from, and understanding one another in every interaction."
MR. DERRICK RECKORD
CEO
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La Fe Frijol Rojo de Seda ready to be cooked, a nutritious choice for authentic Latin meals and flavors.

ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

GraceKennedy Foods (USA) LLC – DBA La Fe is a full service distributor of a range of over 1,400 products in the categories of grocery, frozen, dairy and beverages. We represent some of the top brands of food products from the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Europe. With operations located in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey; Miami, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia serving the Eastern United States, our solid network of sub-distributors and wholesalers augment our direct to retail operation, allowing coverage to the mid-western states and the West Coast.

La Fe Conserva Pacaya served with rice and lime on a plate, showcasing quality Latin food for authentic meals.

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WHAT MAKES US LA FE?

The La Fe brand enjoys excellent recall in the grocery trade. Included in the range of products under the La Fe brand are the finest quality frozen vegetables, tropical fruit pulps, frozen entrees, and frozen root crops. Our teams of marketing and sales professionals have extensive knowledge of the general food market and in particular the ethnic specialty food segment. In order to successfully build a market for our brands, consumers must be informed and made aware of the key attributes of our products.

La Fe Sweet Plantain Chips package showcasing authentic Latin flavors and high-quality Latin food snacks.

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HOW WE STRIVE FOR SUCCESS

In order to successfully build a market for our brands, consumers must be informed and made aware of the key attributes of our products. We strongly believe that the appropriate support is critical to motivating consumers to look for our products in the grocery stores after placement is achieved. As a full service distributor we ensure that sufficient stocks are available at all times to fill orders for our customers.

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Our Team

Derrick Reckord
CEO

Derrick Reckord

Oswald Lyn
CFO

Oswald Lyn

Ricardo Bryan
Senior Vice President of Sales & Distribution

Ricardo Bryan

Marsha Evans
Senior Vice President of Operations

Marsha Evans

Josefa Estrada
VP Human Resources

Josefa Estrada

Andrea Reynolds
Senior Global Marketing/Category Manager

Andrea Reynolds

Desiree Sorensen
Senior National Accounts Manager

Desiree Sorensen

Sarah Carr
National Chains Sales Manager

Sarah Carr

Andres Falquez
Global Marketing/Category Manager

Andres Falquez

Alberto Young
General Sales Manager Northeast

Alberto Young

Gabriel Areas
General Sales Manager Southeast

Gabriel Areas

Steven Chen
National Accounts Manager

Steven Chen

Jesica D'Urso
Senior Key Accounts Manager

Jesica D'Urso

Christina
Key Accounts Manager

Christina HALL

Patricia Sanchez
Key Account Manager

Patricia Sanchez

Joel Hiraldo
Key Account Field Sales Specialist

Joel Hiraldo

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