In 1960, Alex “Pappy” Papulias started Pappy Meat Company in Fresno, California as a wholesale meat company for the San Joaquin Valley. In 1981 Pappy passed away, leaving his wife Marie, four sons and a daughter to run the increasingly competitive meat business. Pappy and Marie’s youngest son, Edward, while attending college, decided the company should change direction focusing on specialty seasonings and sauces. With little capital to start off, Edward began manufacturing its first product as Pappy’s Choice Seasoning in 1985 and distributing to a few supermarkets under the new name Pappy’s Fine Foods, Inc. Since then, the company has flourished, now with over 25 different products being manufactured in a new state-of-the-art packaging plant.

The steady growth of Pappy’s Fine Foods has not changed everything, however, as Pappy’s is still owned and operated by Edward Papulias. He is the CEO of Pappy's Fine Foods and works with grocery store chains as well as distributors and food service to bring his seasoning products to all markets. Edward has developed all of the seasoning and sauce blends and has applied his knowledge of food and spices to help other companies launch seasoning lines and products including Harris Ranch Beef Company. Pappy's Fine Foods is known for having delicious, made to order seasoning and sauce products that through Edward's expertise are developed without many of the additives and preservatives that are a mainstay of so many products on grocery store shelves.

 

Our Mission

 

We will always strive to create unique and delicious products to complement amazing meals everyday… from kitchen to our beloved community to kitchens all around the world. We thank our community, customers, and affiliates for supporting us in our journey!

 
 
 

4 Generations Strong

Eddie Papulias describes how his father's business, Pappy's Meat Company, has turned into Pappy's Fine Foods. Four generations of family members who understand meat and the best seasonings have been a great advantage for the business.

 

Our Awards

  • Women Minority 2002

  • California Family Business Award 2002

  • Harold Zinkin Entrepreneur of the Year 2008

  • St. Agnes Medical Center Outstanding Benefactor 2010

  • St. Agnes Medical Center Bronze Award 2000

  • St. Agnes Medical Center Sponsor Award 2004

  • St. Agnes Medical Center Silver Award 2005

  • St. Agnes Medical Center Diamond Award 2006

  • Pappy's Fine Foods Highlights Partnerships at Fresno Food Expo, Credits Customer Loyalty for Success / delimarketnews.com

  • Edward Papoulias of Pappy's Fine Foods on the Central Valley Buzz / Central Valley Buzz

  • FCC — the Foundation for Pappy’s Fine Foods / The Rampage

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