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Founded in 1925, NATCO (read story in ID Report) is a third-generation family owned company headquartered in Reserve, Louisiana. The company operates a USDA processing facility dedicated to serving COP white tablecloth restaurants throughout Louisiana. NATCO offers a variety of quality meat products including beef, lamb, veal, pork, poultry, wild game and exotic meats. In addition to its white tablecloth clientele, the company's broad customer base includes offshore catering, Italian eateries, pizzerias, and Eastern Mediterranean establishments.

"As a customer-centered company focused on growth, we are very excited to have found a purchasing cooperative that shares our values and is flexible enough to meet the ever changing needs of the foodservice industry. We are confident that the resources F.A.B., Inc. provides its Members and the company's unwavering commitment to growth will assist us in developing a mutually profitable relationship," stated John Lalla, ceo of NATCO Food Service.

"NATCO brings almost a century of foodservice experience and expertise to F.A.B., Inc. As a company they have successfully maintained a high level of quality and customer satisfaction throughout those years, making them an excellent addition to our organization. We are delighted to have them on board," observed George Watson, president & ceo of the cooperative.

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