Bell Foods - Since 1985

Co-Owner & Director of Operations John Bellini III and Shane Nicaud grew up together – their fathers have been friends since attending De La Salle – so when Bellini approached Nicaud at a family party, they seemed like the perfect fit. Bell Foods is the result. Growing and gaining recognition in the last few months, they continue their successful venture into the post-Katrina Gulf Coast region. A merger and a growth of their fathers’ companies, this full line protein vendor – they sell most types of meat and seafood – attributes its success to the family oriented traditions taught by their fathers. “Last year was about survival in the beginning, and then rebuilding … we have a very dedicated and loyal group of people that work alongside us everyday and we have always worked to maintain a family atmosphere at our company,” says Bellini, chief of operations. “If we can grow our company to the next level within the next five years,” adds director of Sales and Marketing, Nicaud, “then I feel that John and I would be successful in honoring our fathers by building something that leaves a lasting legacy for both of our families to look at and be proud to call our own.” – M.P. New Orleans Magazine People to Watch 2000 Read More ...

Co-Owner & Director of  Sales Shane Nicaud ran his father’s seafood company’s daily operations and sales for over 10 years. With over 15 years of foodservice experience Shane is uniquely prepared to understand customer’s needs and how to enhance the customers buying experience in this highly demanding field of business. Shane’s ability to understand market trends and how to penetrate new sales markets has played a pivotal role in the active growth of Bell Foods. Shane has fully implemented a new sales training program and product training guide to advance the salesman’s knowledge to be more effective in new business development. As the current Sales & Marketing Director for Bell Foods Shane plays an active role in the solicitation of new business and a creative role in the development of new marketing that has attributed to the success of Bell Foods. Shane is a happily married father of three children and has resides on the North Shore of the Lake. Read More ...