The Opici Group Celebrates 90th Anniversary Setting a New Guinness World Records Title: Largest Online Video Chain of People Pouring and Passing a Drink
Glen Rock, NJ, November 20, 2024 – In celebration of its 90th anniversary, The Opici Group has set a new Guinness World Records title for “the largest online video chain of people pouring and passing a drink.” Opici achieved this record with participation from 499 colleagues across the organization.
Each person was individually video recorded as they filled their glass with LaLuca Prosecco and passed along the wine bottle as a gesture of togetherness, sharing, and joy.
The Opici Group was founded in 1934 following Prohibition when Joseph Opici applied for a wholesale distribution license in Paterson, New Jersey. Ninety years later, Opici Family Distributing operates as a wholesaler in New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., and in New York through a joint venture with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC). Nationally, Opici Wines & Spirits imports, produces, and markets fine wine and spirits from around the world.
"Setting a world record was a great way to engage all employees in honor of our 90th anniversary,” said Dina Opici, fourth-generation owner and president of Opici Family Distributing. “As we visited our six distribution markets for celebrations, I was proud to see how everyone came together and collaborated to achieve this goal.”
“This chain of videos, with each colleague passing Laluca Prosecco to the next, exemplifies the teamwork and community spirit that are core to our company culture,” said Don Opici, fourth-generation owner and CEO of Opici Wines & Spirits. “It's a toast to the present and the future, reminding us how wine and spirits bring people together for special moments and lasting memories."
To set this new record, The Opici Group surpassed the required number of 250 videos as specified by the Guinness World Records. The record-setting video chain can be viewed here.
About Opici Family Distributing
Opici Family Distributing, a fourth-generation, family-owned wholesaler, was named one of the "Top 10 U.S. Wine Distributors" by Wines & Vines in 2023. Celebrating 90 years in business, Opici is dedicated to importing and distributing quality wines and spirits across New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Delaware, and Opici partners with RNDC in the New York market.
About Opici Wines & Spirits
Opici Wines & Spirits is a fourth-generation importer and producer with family roots in the wine business dating back to 1913. Led by Don Opici as CEO, the company features a growing portfolio of over 50 brands from around the world. The philosophy behind the Opici name remains the same today as it was over 100 years ago: a commitment to excellence, quality, and building meaningful relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. For more information, please visit opiciwinesandspirits.com.
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