By-George food specialties, has grown from a one man operation operated out of the back of an Oldsmobile to the multi-million dollar business it is today.  In the early 1970's George began selling snack items to taverns and restaurants in the capital district area while also running nine successful bread routes for a major bakery. Not afraid of hard work, George would working fourteen to sixteen hours a day to maintain his bread routes and build his new business. In 1975, he sold his bread routes and moved his family to the capital district area to concentrate exclusively on what today is known as "By-George Food Specialties".

George's first warehouse was located in Scotia. Within a year he quickly outgrew his location. He then moved his location to Ballston Spa for the next twenty two years. After numerous additions, he out grew this location and in 1998 moved to our current location on route 50 in Ballston Lake.  So far, we have completed three additions and still use our old second warehouse location.

 Over the years By-George foods has went through many changes and transitions. We now sell and service hundreds of pizzerias, restaurants, delis, institutions and taverns all over the capital district area.  Over the years George was always quick to point out that he has had a lot of help from family members and loyal employees in helping him build his business. He also stressed the importance of "the customer". Never take them for granted, be honest with them and treat them like you would want to be treated.  By-George Food Specialties is one of the last truly small independent food distributors in the capital district area. We still believe in old fashion values. We would not be here without the loyalty and kindness of our customers. We strive and will continue to strive to have as George stated many times "fair prices and good service”. The big companies always use price to sell, but the smart independents know that is only as important as what is behind it."

Sadly in 2011 George passed away. The company continues to grow under the guidance of his wife Jean, his daughter Sue and his son Stephen. The philosophy of George lives on "I don't leave anyone without anything. If we make a mistake or somebody calls on Friday afternoon, out of something, we take care of them." -George Walsh

"FORGET THE REST, BUY THE BEST"