For almost six decades, George Gellert has been a force to be reckoned with in the food industry. From frozen food to specialty food, he has had a hand in multiple aspects of food importing and distribution. He currently serves as Chairman of the Gellert Global Group, and The Food Institute is honored to have interviewed him and the Gellert family during the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City!
Atalanta Corporation
Founded in 1945, Atalanta Corporation is the largest privately held food importer in the United States. Atalanta’s sales annually exceed $500 million to food service distributors, retailers and manufacturers. Atalanta is a global food importer specializing in meats, cheeses, groceries, and frozen seafood. Our product range has the versatility to meet the requirements of every market, from commodity to specialty. As a fraction of Gellert Global Group, Atalanta is proud to be one of the largest and most established food importers in the U.S. To learn more about Atalanta, click here.
Produced By: Susan Choi
