DUDA, VIERA’S PARENT COMPANY, CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

April 20, 2026 – Viera is proud to congratulate our parent company, DUDA, as they were recognized by FLORIDA CENTURY PIONEER FAMILY FARM for thriving for 100 years as a family-owned operation. Only 0.02% of family-run enterprises in America reach the 100-year mark and recently THE PACKER magazine featured a comprehensive story on the company and its history. Here are a few highlights, but we encourage you to read the complete story here.

DUDA marks 100 years as a family-owned operation, recognized as a Florida Century Pioneer Family Farm.

“For our family, this milestone is about more than longevity; it’s about purpose,” says Tracy Duda Chapman, chief legal and administrative officer. “Giving back has always been central to who we are, and we remain deeply committed to supporting the communities where we live and work.”

“The designation itself is based on 100 years of continuous family ownership, but in practice, longevity like that only happens with a deep commitment to stewardship,” DUDA CEO Sammy Duda says. “For us, that’s meant consistently investing in soil health, water management and responsible land use to ensure our operations remain productive and sustainable over time. Reaching a century isn’t about a single benchmark; it’s about maintaining a mindset of continual improvement and taking a long-term view of the land so it can support future generations.”

The company began in the early 1900s with Andrew Duda and expanded from small-scale farming into a major, diversified operation.

Innovation has been central to its success, including advances in agricultural practices, mechanization, and crop genetics.

Today, DUDA balances large-scale agriculture with responsible real estate development, notably the master planned Viera community, emphasizing stewardship and sustainability.

Leadership emphasizes honoring the past while investing in technology, environmental care, and long term community value for the next century.

Source: THE PACKER