Diversified Foods

Diversified Foods, Inc. (DFI) is a fourth-generation, family-owned food company headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana, serving both domestic and international markets. Founded in 1948 by H.A. Tabary as a rice trading and export business, the company evolved under successive family leadership—first Marcel J. Damiens, then his children Tab and Michelle Damiens, and now CEO Thomas d’Hemecourt—into a diversified food manufacturer and distributor.

DFI is best known for its Pantry Fresh™ shelf-stable milk, a real dairy product that stays fresh without refrigeration for up to 12 months, making it a staple for schools, cruise lines, sports organizations, non-profits, and families nationwide.

With over 70 years of industry experience, DFI has grown into a trusted partner for retailers and foodservice providers across the U.S., supported by a robust nationwide sales and distribution network.

The company’s mission emphasizes quality, integrity, and partnership, aiming to provide nutritious, convenient products while fostering long-term relationships with customers, vendors, and employees through professionalism and transparency.