Daniele, Inc.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food manufacturing |
| Founded | January 1, 1976 in Pascoag, Rhode Island, United States |
| Founder | Vlado Dukcevich |
| Headquarters | Pascoag , United States |
| Products | Italian-style cured meats (prosciutto, salame, pancetta, capocollo, sopressata) |
| Owner | Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (since 2019) |
Daniele, Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in Italian-style cured meats such as prosciutto, salame, pancetta, capocollo, and sopressata. Established in 1976 in Pascoag, Rhode Island, by Italian immigrant Vlado Dukcevich, the company has become a notable player in the premium cured meat industry.
History
Stefano Dukcevich and his wife Carolina moved from Croatia following World War II, settling in Trieste, Italy, in 1945. There, they honed their expertise in charcuterie curing and started their own enterprise. By the 1950s, their salumeria was among the larger operations in northeastern Italy. In 1976, they transitioned to Rhode Island and launched Daniele Inc., broadening their production of cured meats within the American market.
In September 2019, ownership of Daniele shifted when Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, acquired the company to drive further growth and expand market reach.
The company encountered operational difficulties in April 2020 when 80 workers at its Burrillville, Rhode Island plant tested positive for COVID-19, affecting labor availability.
Milestones
- 1977 – Introduction of Daniele’s first prosciutto sale.
- 1986 – Launch of a second production facility in Pascoag, Rhode Island.
- 2004 – Establishment of a third manufacturing site in Mapleville, Rhode Island.
- 2012 – Commencement of construction for a fourth plant in Mapleville.