About Willowfield Enterprises

Over two decades of building lasting relationships in the protein industry.

Who We Are

Willowfield Enterprises is a full-service meat brokerage and commodity trading firm headquartered in South Florida. For over 25 years, we have served as a trusted intermediary between producers, packers, distributors, and retailers across the United States. Our team brings deep expertise in beef, pork, poultry, and lamb markets. We combine decades of industry relationships with cutting-edge trading technology to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Every day, we facilitate millions of dollars in protein transactions — negotiating fair prices, managing logistics, and ensuring that both buyers and sellers achieve their business objectives. At Willowfield, we believe that the best business relationships are built on transparency, reliability, and a genuine commitment to mutual success. Our tagline — Growing Together — reflects our philosophy that when our clients succeed, we all succeed.

Our Journey

1970s

The Beginning

Don Read pioneers international meat trade, flying the first 747 of Australian Lamb to California.

1980s-2000s

Building a Legacy

Willowfield grows from a modest operation into a trusted name in meat imports through Don's commitment to quality.

2018

New Leadership

Tony Wright joins as equity partner and President, bringing fresh energy and modern business strategy.

2018-Present

Tripling Revenue

Under Tony's leadership, Willowfield triples revenue through technology innovation and relationship building.

Our Mission

Our Mission

To be the most trusted and innovative brokerage partner in the protein industry — empowering our clients with the relationships, market intelligence, and technology they need to thrive in a dynamic marketplace. We are guided by four core values: **Integrity** — We conduct every transaction with honesty and transparency. Our word is our bond. **Expertise** — Our team lives and breathes the meat markets. We provide informed, actionable guidance on every trade. **Innovation** — We invest in technology that gives our clients a competitive edge, from real-time data to AI-powered forecasting. **Partnership** — We measure our success by the success of our clients. When you grow, we grow together.

Our Leadership Team

Experienced professionals dedicated to your success

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Tony Wright

President

Tony joined Willowfield as an equity partner in 2018, bringing modern business acumen and a vision for growth. Under his leadership, Willowfield has tripled its revenue through a blend of innovative technology and relationship-driven sales.

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Don Read Sr.

Founder

Don's journey in the meat industry began in Canada's butcher shops. A true pioneer, he flew the first 747 full of Australian Lamb from Australia to California in the 1970s, establishing Willowfield's legacy of quality and innovation.

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Emmariel Marquez

Operations Manager

Emmariel ensures the daily operations of Willowfield run smoothly, coordinating logistics, client communications, and administrative functions with precision.

Want to Learn More?

We'd love to tell you more about how Willowfield can help your business. Reach out to our team today.