Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Born in Italy, Giovanni LiDestri came to Upstate NY as a teenager, working hard to become a successful entrepreneur, and fulfilling what many consider the classic American dream. Rooted in hard work and integrity, his history in the Rochester area runs deep, with family ties to businesses like Hickey Freeman and Ragu, that helped to build our region. Today, LiDestri Foods is a very successful company, providing an economic boost to the entire area.