We are a multinational Group based on several companies, together we create the most efficient network of production, importation and distribution of tropical fruits and vegetables from Central and South America.
Currently we have more than 40 years of operation distributing fresh produce in the East Coast as well as developing foreign farms and packing houses to our standards and needs in partnership with our suppliers.
The quality and safety of our products is guaranteed, as our commitment to achieve and surpass market requirements is part of our company policy. Exp Group LLC is SQF code for Storage and Distribution v9.0 certified, having implemented a robust food safety program from domestic and foreign farms up to our warehouse in NJ.
In 1964, Pedro Llaneza immigrated from Cuba to the United States with a robust passion for the exportation of fruits and vegetables. Knowing such exportation was not possible with the temperate climates in the U.S, he took his entrepreneurial skills to Santiago, Dominican Republic and founded Llaneza and Company.
As the exportation of Dominican commodities were on, he wanted a packaging label to carry notoriety, thus naming his product line after his high school sweetheart, Rosita. In 1967, the Rosita Brand was officially created as he would link up with Exp Group’s future founder, Emil Serafino.
At age 17, Emil Serafino was ambitious and had an entrepreneurial fervor founding his first company, V&E Fruits in Brooklyn, New York. The firebrand Sicilian, would then move on from V&E Fruits and took his talents to the Brooklyn Terminal Market in 1982, establishing his second business, Global Tropical. In the 1980s and 90s, Serafino and Llaneza would continue expanding the Rosita Brand label taking the brand to new heights expanding its distribution across the eastern coastline of the U.S.
Serafino continued to push the envelope at the start of the millennium, buying out Pedro Llaneza from his successful exportation business in the Dominican Republic. As a result, Exportadora Serafino was born with youthful and vibrant leadership. The business would be taken to new heights which would supplement the growth of the company we now see today, Exp. Group.
Our exportation company located in Santiago, Dominican Republic exclusively exports our tropical produce line to our parent company in North Bergen, NJ. These products include: Aloe Vera, Yautia, Malanga, Avocados, Sweet Lemons, Sour Oranges, Asito, Hot Peppers, Dry Coconuts and so much more! Please look for our Rosita/Serafino brand which is the official label of Exp. Serafino Inc.
Located in North Bergen, NJ, our banana ripening company uses the finest equipment and technology from Thermal Technologies Inc. Currently we have 35 ripening rooms on-site which give us the capability to ripen 35 rooms and 35,000 bananas per cycle. Using our Bonita, Selvática and Rosita brands; plus Dole and Chiquita labels, we provide our customers with perfectly ripened produce to satisfy their needs.
Our logistics company supports and assists our multistate operation across the Northeast providing the most convenient and reliable service to our customers. With our state-of-the-art Volvo, International and Freightliner trucks we pride ourselves on having the best equipment in the logistics industry.
Our 35 acre, 293,000 square foot facility located on 2500 83rd Street North Bergen, NJ is the home of Exp. Group. LLC, Exp. Logistics LLC and Exp. Banana LLC. Also, it is the home of 23 other tenants providing them with exclusive access to New York City and the rest of the Northeast corridor.
Exp Group LLC s commitment to food safety and quality is what allows us to carry out a successful operation when sourcing, storing and delivering all commodities to all of our customers. The following have been implemented in compliance with industry and government requirements:
Exp Group is certified under SQF Edition 9 for Food Storage and Distribution facilities. Our company is audited once a year by our certification body, be it announced or unannounced, we are always ready.
Records and specific food safety information is available to any entity interested in doing business with us. We are devoted to succeed in the industry providing the highest quality and safe foods.
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