History of Cedar Farms
From a small Philadelphia storefront in the 1920s to a leading regional distributor today, Cedar Farms has grown through family leadership, innovation, and a commitment to quality.
CEDAR FARMS THROUGH THE YEARS...
1920s
Founded by Bob Rauer & Stanley Bonner, Cedar Farms began as a butter, eggs, and cheese distributor on Water Street, Philadelphia.
1949
Gus Pahides started his own food distribution business, focusing on restaurants and diners, like Cedar Farms.
1970
Rauer & Bonner retired and connected Gus Pahides with Cedar Farms, which Gus soon after acquired. He began with 5 trucks, 12 products, and a 1,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
1976
Gus’s son, Pete, joined warehouse operations, and soon after assumed full responsibilities after Gus became ill.
1980
Cedar Farms moved to a larger 18,000 sq. ft. facility on York Street.
1986
Cedar Farms acquired Liberty Bell Steak Company.
1995
Cedar Farms joined the All Kitchens national buying group, a national association of foodservice distributors.
2001
Cedar Farms once again outgrew their space and relocated to a new 90,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia, expanding their product line into paper goods and non-foods.
2007
Sales surpassed $90 million, growing from the $50 million range after expansion.
