Inheriting his parents' enterprising spirit and work ethic, Vlado
Dukcevich, Stefano and Carolina's youngest son, joined the company.
After years of studying the craft in Germany and Parma, Vlado was
destined for great things in the family firm. Except for one problem.
He was restless. Vlado wanted bigger challenges, and set his sights on new horizons. So in 1977 he moved his family to Pascoag, Rhode Island, to open an Italian specialty meats business in the United States.The early going was tough. Most Americans had never heard of the products Vlado was making. Some even thought prosciutto was pronounced "pros-ki-utto." Selling "pro-shoot-o" in America was harder than Vlado had ever thought. But he stuck to it. And thanks to his hard work, Americans were treated to a delicate, sumptuous slice of prosciutto they had never tasted before. Not to mention the mortadella, salame, sopressata, pancetta and all the rest of the items Daniele made!
Daniele now sells to some of the finest delis and supermarkets throughout the country, and even exports to Latin America and several countries in Asia. Vlado's two sons, Stefano and Davide, joined the company in recent years, ensuring that future generations will be treated to the family's delicious products.
To taste the tradition, please look for the Daniele castles next time you're in your local deli or supermarket. Not sure where to find our products? Click on where to find us.