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About True Grade

Building a Legacy of Integrity, Quality, and Sustainability

At True Grade, we’re more than a food distributor—we’re a partner in your sustainable journey. By providing ethically sourced and fully traceable food products, we help you achieve your sustainability goals while ensuring quality and integrity. With partnerships spanning multiple continents, we work with farmers, processors, and distributors who share our values, allowing us to deliver the best to our customers.

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Our Values

Integrity
We are committed to doing the right thing, always. Our business is built on transparency and honesty with our customers, partners, and team members. Integrity means we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring trust and reliability in everything we do.

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Empowering Success through People and Passion

TrueGrade’s success is built on the expertise and dedication of our team. Every member plays a critical role in delivering the exceptional service and quality that our clients expect. Notable leaders include:

ANTONIO MALAVE
Co-Founder, Partner & CEO:

Antonio Malave is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, specializing in seafood, logistics, and foreign trade zone operations. He holds a B.S. in Food Science from the University of Florida and has been instrumental in TrueGrade’s expansion into new markets and product categories. Under his leadership, TrueGrade has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Antonio's strategic vision and expertise in seafood sourcing, efficient supply chain management, and leveraging foreign trade zones have driven the company to achieve significant milestones. His personal accolades include being named on ASI's Top 30 Under 30 and twice being nominated for EY Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year. Antonio’s commitment to technology and sustainability has positioned TrueGrade as a trusted partner for leading cruise lines, food service providers, and retail brands.

GENE KLIGER
Partner & President:

Gene Kliger, a U.S. Army veteran and industry leader, brings over four decades of expertise in protein procurement, production, and sales. He has been instrumental in bringing hundreds of different brands onto cruise ships, establishing himself as a trusted expert in the industry. Gene’s vast experience includes pioneering cost-saving innovations in protein sourcing and delivery for onboard cruise ship operations, ensuring efficiency without compromising quality.

Starting his career as a butcher at Iowa Beef Processing in 1974, Gene worked his way up to become a leading expert in protein procurement. Since joining TrueGrade in 2020, Gene has leveraged his extensive knowledge and industry connections to give the company a strategic advantage in food distribution.

Why True Grade

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Facilitiy SpacesOur state-of-the-art Foreign Trade Zone facility spans over 270,000 square feet, with room for expansion.

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Shipped AnnuallyTrue Grade has successfully shipped more than 200 million pounds of high-quality products every year to destinations worldwide.

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Tons of CO2 Emissions ReducedBy optimizing our logistics and supply chain operations, we have significantly reduced carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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On-Time Delivery Rate Our commitment to logistical excellence ensures reliable, timely deliveries for our clients across all ports.

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