Anthony Longo has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. Longo's was founded in 1956 by brothers Gus, Joe, and Tommy Longo. Anthony is renowned in the grocery industry for his exceptional leadership skills and his commitment to lifelong learning. He has served on several boards, including charitable organizations such as ProAction Cops and Kids, and not-for-profit businesses like Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation. Additionally, he has held positions on industry-related boards, such as the Flanagan Foodservice Advisory Board and the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG). Anthony also served as the Board Chair at Humber College. Currently, he remains an active member of the board of the Grocery Foundation.

In recognition of his contribution to the industry, Anthony was awarded the Spirit of the Independent Award by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers in 2012, followed by the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the government of Canada in 2013. In 2017, he received the Retail Council of Canada's Canadian Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award. Most recently, in 2019, Anthony was named Canada’s Most Admired CEO in the Enterprise Category by Waterstone Human Capital.

Anthony Longo grew up in Toronto and graduated with a Business Administration Diploma from Humber College. He and his wife, Gay, have three children and five grandchildren whom he loves and cherishes. Anthony Longo's passion for the grocery industry and the community has led to his many achievements, earning him the respect of his peers as a dedicated CEO in Ontario.
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