A. Duda & Sons, Inc.

We're proud to support our local community in such a meaningful way, and are grateful to the Y for the important work they're doing to make adaptive swim lessons accessible to families across Central Florida. At DUDA, we always say our strength is our people. That's why we're committed to helping build strong communities where we operate through our philanthropic giving efforts. We thank the Y for the opportunity to partner with them for a cause that will positively impact so many. #DUDA100YearsStrong

Congratulations to the Duda Farm Fresh Foods team on this exciting accomplishment!

With only 0.02% of family-run enterprises reaching the century mark, the centennial achievement is something to celebrate. This month, we closed out our employee #DUDA100 celebrations with an event for our South Florida employees in Wellington, LaBelle, Moore Haven, and Belle Glade, where the event was hosted. At DUDA, we always say our strength is our people, and that's partly why we chose the campaign slogan #DUDA100YearsStrong. Without the collective efforts of current and past employees, we would not be here today celebrating 100 years of strength, innovation, and faith. We thank everyone who played a role in making these events possible. We look forward to continuing to honor the 100th anniversary throughout the year.

Our #DUDA100 campaign continues with celebrations in Salinas, Oxnard, and Viera for Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Duda Sod- Melbourne, The Viera Company, Viera Builders, and Duran Golf Club employees. Each event included a walking timeline of the company's history, interactive games, historical artifacts (with some dating back all the way to 1926), special Centennial Awards, and fellowship. We even had a few surprise guests at the Brevard Zoo, including Oscar the skunk and Shelley the porcupine! #DUDA100YearsStrong

We've been busy here at DUDA! As part of our 100th anniversary celebration, and our ongoing commitment to land and resource stewardship and community partnerships, we donated two pallets of Duda Farm Fresh Foods romaine lettuce to SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando last week to help feed their rescue manatees. Totaling approximately 1,750 lbs, the donation went to SeaWorld's nearly 30 resident manatees, who consume around 60 cases of lettuce each day. It was a rewarding way to celebrate our milestone anniversary, and served as an educational opportunity to learn more about the great work being done by SeaWorld's Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Program.

Last week, we kicked off our #DUDA100 campaign at our new corporate headquarters building in Oviedo, Florida, with food, fellowship, awards, prizes, and special guests. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson was in attendance to present us with the Century Pioneer Family Farms certification, and State Representative Rachel Plakon presented us with a state proclamation honoring our centennial year. Only 0.02% of family-run enterprises reach the century mark - placing DUDA among a rare group nationwide. Reaching the 100-year mark is a testament to the discipline, innovation, and long-term thinking that's guided DUDA's approach across generations. We're excited to keep the celebration going at several other locations this spring with employees at our Duda Farm Fresh Foods, The Viera Company, Viera Builders, Duran Golf Club and Duda Sod- Melbourne operations. Stay tuned for more!

In case you missed it, DUDA made the front page of last week's Orlando Business Journal. It was an exciting way to honor our 100-year legacy. You can read the full article in the link below. Thank you to Kate Quinones with Linda Costa Communications Group for helping us bring this story to life!

We are excited to announce that DUDA and G's Group, one of Europe's leading family-owned, fully integrated fresh produce companies, have formed a new joint venture to acquire Tozer Seeds Ltd, one of the UK's most respected independent vegetable seed companies. This opportunity aligns with DUDA's vision of strengthening its Food and Agriculture Business into a more compelling, long-term strategic business. We aim to accelerate innovation and deliver the next generation of celery products and specialty crops that enhance flavor, quality, and category growth. Under the new ownership, Tozer Seeds will continue to operate as an independent seed business, retaining its name, leadership team, and long-standing commitment to excellence. The company will remain focused on breeding, multiplication, and global sales of specialty horticultural crops such as celery, parsnip, kale, coriander, rocket, squash, legumes, and leeks. The transaction includes Tozer’s operations in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, and the United States. What this means for our partners and customers: ✔️ Continuity and Stability: Tozer will maintain its independence and continue serving existing customers without disruption. 💡 Enhanced Innovation: The collaboration strengthens research and development capabilities, ensuring access to cutting-edge varieties. 🌱 Commitment to Growers: Our goal is to support the success of growers and customers by delivering superior genetics and seed quality. Read more about the acquisition here: https://lnkd.in/ejStZeMz Duda Farm Fresh Foods Tozer Seeds G's Group