Southern California Family-owned Firm Joins F.A.B.



Viele & Sons, founded in 1958 by Tony Viele, Sr., is now managed by his five sons: Tony Jr., Jim, Joe, Paul and Viele. The distributorship services Southern California and is considered as a leader for delivering exceptional quality products and services in the foodservice distribution business, F.A.B. said.

"Our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations by ensuring quality and excellence in every aspect of our business and F.A.B. delivers on that same vision. We are excited about partnering with a progressive and honest company that is committed to the growth of its members," said Joe Viele.

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