Two thousand nine marks the 20th anniversary of Colony Foods, Incorporated, and with heartfelt gratitude we say THANK YOU! Nearly 70 years ago, our patriarch, Joseph Barbagallo, began by delivering quality products to family-owned pizzerias. His entrepreneurial spirit and legacy lives on through his sons and grandsons today at Colony. We want to share, celebrate and commemorate this milestone with those responsible for our good fortune and success... our valued and loyal customers. Please mark your Colony Calendar because in conjunction with our supplier partners, Colony Foods is hosting our first Items and Ideas Food Show on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.

As an independent family-owned and operated business, our dedicated employees truly understand you have choices when selecting a supplier partner. We share your challenges of maintaining and growing a business in these days of increased competition. Colony has nurtured its reputation as a distributor of quality products and exceptional service, delivered at competitive prices. This is only the beginning... we now strive to differentiate your business by supplying Fresh Ideas and New Items which increase margins and mutually grow profitable business.

On September 24, pizzeria industry gurus Big Dave Ostrander, Pete Lachapelle and Kamron Karrington, along with the support of Colony Foods, Progressive Group Alliance and Pizza Today Magazine, hosted a seminar for the benefit of our independent pizzerias. Over 250 attendees representing 107 independent operators from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine attended. The ideas and suggestions offered by industry experts and attendees served to increase the value of our customer relationship and provide opportunities for increased sales.

In closing, thank you for the trust and opportunity to grow with you. We look forward to you celebrating our 20th birthday on February 24, 2009, at the Radission in Manchester. We promise to offer Fresh Ideas and New Items to increase your profits and grow your business.

The Colony Foods Family