John Condakes News Today

It was way back in 1900 when Peter J. Condakes came over from Greece and settled down in Boston. Selling fruits and vegetables from a cart, he quickly established a regular location on the city’s old Commercial Street. Fast forward 50 years, he and his self-named company were a major player on Boston’s produce scene as Condakes’ descendants continued his proud tradition. Peter John Condakes, president and co-owner of Peter Condakes Co. today, feels the business has done “pretty well” i...

Boston is a city that is clearly committed to promoting quality fresh produce — for the benefit of growers and for the city’s residents.

Peter Condakes Co. Inc., a full-line distributor of produce specializing in tomatoes, has been a mainstay in the New England Produce Center since 1974. Peter John Condakes, president and co-owner of the Chelsea, MA-based company, goes into every day with an optimistic view of business.