Manufacturing Today Issue - 251 August 2026 | Page 164

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CRUST THE PROCESS

Palermo’ s innovative bakery combines traditional fermentation with modern flexibility to elevate frozen pizza and artisan breads

Palermo Villa, Inc.( Palermo’ s) is a privately held, familyowned Milwaukee-based company with a rich Italian heritage and more than 60 years of experience creating highquality frozen pizzas. Founded in 1964 by Gaspare and Providenza Fallucca, the company has grown from its humble beginnings as a local Italian bakery and pizzeria into one of the leading frozen pizza manufacturers in the United States. Known for its innovation, craftsmanship and commitment to delivering an authentic pizza experience, Palermo’ s is a leader in the private-label, co-manufacturing and foodservice space in addition to its branded portfolio.

Through its diverse family of brands, Palermo’ s offers products designed to appeal to a wide range of pizza lovers, including the classic and premium offerings of Palermo’ s Pizza, the bold and indulgent creations of Screamin’ Sicilian, the elevated artisan-style pizzas from Urban Pie Pizza Co., and the traditional flavors of Connie’ s Pizza.
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