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Jdf Food Specialist
Food brokerage connecting restaurants and retailers across Tampa Bay with specialty products and European brands since 1978.
About
Jdf Food Specialist is a family-owned food brokerage based in Temple Terrace that connects restaurants, grocery stores, and food retailers with specialty suppliers. Founded by Jimmy "D" DeFrancesco, the firm represents producers across the region and beyond, including Hellas Bakeries for Greek and European pastries like baklava and spanakopita, and a sausage manufacturer offering pepperoni, chorizo, Italian sausage, and smoked varieties. The company works with fine dining establishments, corporate chains, independent restaurants, and small operations, handling product sourcing, private label development, and food show representation. For over 45 years, Jdf Food Specialist has built relationships with more than 100 distributors nationwide, serving as a bridge between quality food producers and the businesses that need them.