About Cesare Della Santina
Cesare Della Santina is the owner, founder, and chief operator of Quebec’s CDS Foods. He began his career in the produce industry nearly two decades ago as an entry-level employee in a retail store. While serving in a variety of food service and wholesale positions, his interest in produce grew. Fourteen years ago, Cesare Della Santina decided that the time had come to form his own business, which he called CDS Brokers, a broker of fresh produce from Asia and Europe. His initial business focused on ginger, garlic, and shallots, but the unexpected popularity of the brand quickly led to an expanded product base.
After 13 years as CDS Brokers, Santina changed the company’s name to CDS Foods and introduced the new slogan, More Than Just Garlic. Under his guidance, CDS Foods now imports produce as diverse as dragon fruit and Asian pears sourced from Mexico, Argentina, China, Spain, and other Eurasian locales as well within the United States.
After 13 years as CDS Brokers, Santina changed the company’s name to CDS Foods and introduced the new slogan, More Than Just Garlic. Under his guidance, CDS Foods now imports produce as diverse as dragon fruit and Asian pears sourced from Mexico, Argentina, China, Spain, and other Eurasian locales as well within the United States.