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August
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Fontanini Sliced Pepperoni
A true kitchen workhorse, perfect for pizza, calzones, stromboli—or anything that needs that classic, rich pepperoni flavor with consistent slices.
Zeia Gluten‑Free Pizza Crusts
Brought in response to demand for better gluten-free options. Crispy, flavorful, and perfect for pizzerias, deli grab‑n‑go’s, or health-conscious customers.
Super Dolce PIzza Sauce
Thick, smooth tomato sauce that delivers bold flavor and reliability—no thinning needed. Ideal for high-volume operations aiming for consistent quality.
Where do we stand with Artificial Intelligence?
Colony's Joey Barbagallo had the opportunity to join a panel of interviewies for Choco AI. He discusses the decision to adapt to systems using AI and what that means for Colony Foods as a company.
Watch the full panel interview here
Read what Joey had to say about it
"Joey didn’t come to Choco looking for AI. He was just trying to find a good eCommerce solution. But once he saw the AI capabilities built into the platform, everything changed.
In a market dominated by corporate giants, Joey knew his family-run business needed a digital edge to stay competitive. Joey sees Choco as more than a platform. It’s a chance to run his business like the big players, without losing the human touch.
“For my family business to keep going, we have to adapt.”
Choco AI OrderAgent handles unstructured voice, photo, text, and email orders, so reps don’t have to.
SalesHub tracks lead pipelines, customer engagement, and at-risk accounts, helping reps focus where it counts. The result? More time for selling, less time wasted on typing in SKUs.
“They’re not in their cars punching in orders anymore. Choco’s doing the work for them.”
“We’re not paying reps to enter orders. We pay them to build relationships.”
“AI isn’t replacing people. It’s replacing the bad decisions.”
The impact is clear: more efficient reps, stronger relationships, and better margins.
When asked what might’ve happened if they’d adopted sooner, Joey didn’t hesitate:
“We’d be growing like crazy if we had this three years ago.” "
Read the full article here: https://choco.com/us/stories/case-studies/dot-innovations-2025