Celebrating 50 Years of Impressive Growth!

 

Quaker Valley Foods was founded in 1975 by brothers–in–law Norman Fleekop and Gary Hudis. Both had extensive experience in the food business at the time. Norman had been an original owner of Kansas Beef Industries (KBI) and Gary had worked there as the plant manager. Originally named Gary’s Wholesale Meats, the company began with 10 customers, all located in North and West Philadelphia. In 1980, Norman’s son Ken joined the company and in 1984, Gary’s son Wayne did the same.

Years of sustained annual growth and business relocation followed. By 1995, in their fourth location at 100 Packer Avenue, the company acquired the assets of KBI and moved into their facility at 3101 South 3rd Street in Philadelphia. That same year, Pat Veasey joined Quaker Valley Foods. Following Norman’s retirement in 2000 and the sudden death of Gary in 2002, it was time for the two sons to take the reins and lead the company forward.

In 2005, the last relocation to the former RFDI facility on Red Lion Road in Northeast Philadelphia took place. It is there that QVF resides today, on 15 acres, with close to 250,000 square feet of dry, refrigerated and frozen warehouse space.

In 2013, Ken retired. The following year Pat Veasey and Wayne Hudis became partners and owners of the company. In 2016, Quaker Valley Foods acquired Moyer-Mitchell Company, a large protein distributor that sold primarily chicken products. With the Moyer-Mitchell acquisition, Quaker Valley Foods increased its sales and purchasing staff to over 35 men and women. We also increased our fleet of trucks, servicing the Mid-Atlantic States and beyond!

Our Mission Statement

We reliably deliver a broad range of high-quality, competitively priced food products while
upholding an exceptional customer experience, a strong culture of safety, sustainable
profitability, and a rewarding work environment for our employees.

 

Core Values

  • Customer Commitment
    We prioritize the customer experience at every level of the organization, ensuring
    consistent, reliable service that differentiates our brand.
  • People & Performance
    We invest in talent, foster a culture of respect and accountability, and empower employees
    to grow, innovate, and excel.
  • Growth & Profitability
    We pursue strategic expansion, continuous improvement, and disciplined cost
    management to drive sustainable financial performance.
  • Safety & Risk Management
    We prioritize a proactive safety culture that protects our employees, customers, and
    assets. We commit to rigorous safety standards, continuous training, and responsible risk
    management across all operations.
  • Operational Excellence
    We execute with rigor, consistency, and efficiency, leveraging data, systems, and best
    practices to achieve superior results.
  • Integrity & Responsibility
    We demonstrate the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and responsible decision making
    across the organization.
  • Innovation & Adaptability
    We embrace change, invest in smarter processes and technologies, and continually
    enhance our ability to serve evolving customer needs.
  • Legacy & Leadership
    We honor our heritage while positioning the organization for future growth, resilience, and
    industry leadership.