MEET OUR GROWERS

Between May and October, our tomato growers manage the entire tomato growing process; transplanting selected
seedlings, cultivating the plants, and finally harvesting fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes!  See the care our growers and employees put into each step to ensure your family enjoys delicious, locally-grown tomatoes year-round. 

Simply, locally grown tomatoes mean shorter trips, fresher flavor, and better-tasting products. Supporting local farms is not only good business, but an act of stewardship, honoring generations of farming traditions and helping our community stay strong.

For over 100 years, our family has built personal relationships with our local growers, after all we are growers ourselves!  These multi-generational family farms in Ohio and Michigan treat their fields as part of their family. Their dedication to sustainable farming practices, maintaining soil health through extensive crop rotation, and meticulous crop monitoring ensures each tomato is grown responsibly resulting in incredible, natural flavor.

From seed to shelf, our growers are where it all begins.

Meet the families, traditions, and values that make Dei Fratelli a name you can trust.

Across the Midwest, we partner with multi-generational family farms who treat their fields like part of the family. Their commitment to sustainable practices, soil health, and hand-tended crops ensures every tomato is grown with integrity.  From seed to shelf, our growers are the heart of what we do. Meet the families, traditions, and values that make Dei Fratelli a name you can trust.

Gutschalk Family – Burgoon, OH

The Gutschalk Family, proud growers of Dei Fratelli tomatoes, have dedicated generations to cultivating high-quality produce with care and tradition. As a family farm, they value their partnership with Dei Fratelli, a company that understands the unique challenges and rewards of farming. 

“We are a family farm, and Dei Fratelli is a family. They understand the ups and downs of a family operation, which makes Dei Fratelli perfect to work with.”

Haselman/Schroeder Family – Lepsic, OH

Lucas Haselman and his family’s farm, Haselman/Schroeder LLC, take great pride in growing top-quality tomatoes for Dei Fratelli, a partnership built on trust, dedication, and shared values. As a grower, Lucas appreciates being part of a unique community of dedicated farmers who support and learn from one another.

“From a farmer’s standpoint, I believe I am in an elite group of great guys. Growing a specialty crop takes a lot of time, patience, and knowledge. In a world where farming seems to be a cutthroat business, everyone I’ve talked to has been more than willing to share their knowledge with me. It is truly amazing when you have a group of farmers working together rather than against each other. Growing for the Hirzel family has been nothing short of fantastic in my 10 years. They care about the growers and understand when things don’t always go as planned. It’s no wonder how they have thrived in this business for so long when you have a family that cares about the product, the consumer, and the grower.”

Luckey Family – Elmore, OH

Luckey Homestead Farm, a family-run operation for over 200 years and one of Ohio’s historic family farms, has been proudly growing tomatoes for Dei Fratelli for more than 30 years. With a deep-rooted passion for farming, they take pride in producing high-quality tomatoes that contribute to the exceptional flavor of Dei Fratelli products. 

“Raising tomatoes has been a part of the farm for many years. Dei Fratelli demands a quality product, and we try our hardest to deliver that. The quality comes through in the taste of each of their products.”

Rothart Family

Just ten minutes down the road from one of our plants, you will find Rothert Farms, Inc.  The Rotherts are a fourth-generation farming family that shares the commitment to Dei Fratelli’s freshness and quality.  When the warm summer sun has fully ripened the Rotherts’ tomato fields, the tomatoes need not endure a lengthy, bruising ride because of the close proximity to our facility.  It’s attention to details at every step along the Field to Package journey that makes Dei Fratelli products taste like you picked them straight from your own backyard. 

Schulte Family – Pandora, OH

Family.  Quality.  Hard working.  Meet the Schulte family farming operation in the rich farmlanf in Horthwest Ohio.  Since 1966, Schulte Product Farms has been working to produce the freshesdt, vine-ripened tomatoes for the Hirzel family and Dei Fratelli.   

We like working with the Hirzel family beacsue you feel as through you are a part of the family and they have a true concern for their growers.  You’re not just a number, you’re part of their success and they are a part of ours.” – Mike Schulte

Wischmeyer Family – Ottawa, OH

The Wischmeyer Family takes great pride in growing tomatoes for Dei Fratelli, embracing the adventure that comes with each season. Their favorite product, Dei Fratelli Pizza Sauce, is a staple in their home, bringing the family together to make delicious homemade spaghetti and pizza. For them, farming isn’t just a job—it’s a way of life enriched by their partnership with Dei Fratelli.

“We love growing tomatoes because it is always an adventure. Being a part of the Dei Fratelli family is always rewarding, and they are a great family to work with.”