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At its annual end-of-year celebration, FAM Brands recognized the hard work and dedication of its employees with an awards ceremony, presented by president and CEO Frank Zarabi and the other members of the executive team.
 
First, employees were saluted for their longtime commitment to FAM, with mementos given to those with tenures of ten, fifteen, and even twenty-five years – the latter of which made even more meaningful with the company’s 25th anniversary. Peer-to-peer recognitions were next, applauding individuals for their positive attitude, great work ethic, and readiness to support their coworkers. Finally, winners of the executive leadership awards were announced, including the highly regarded CEO award, commending the outstanding, impactful contributions they made for the company in 2025.

FAM Brands’ annual end-of-year celebration was extra special this year, with more to toast than just its 2025 accomplishments. The company raised a glass to its legacy of 25 years as an industry leader and bid bon voyage to a retiring partner beginning a new chapter in her life.
 
Employees were also celebrated with some well-deserved fun, food, and fanfare, which included a bouquet-making station, caricature artists, and photobooths capturing the attendees in their holiday best. A giant gift wall hid dozens of prizes, from electronics and appliances to car detailing packages and tickets to Disneyland. At the end of the event, everyone walked away with something – and had something to look forward to next year.

This spring, FAM Brands continued its longstanding friendship with the Bell Gardens Boys & Girls Club, donating pom-poms for their cheerleading program and watering cans to help their community garden thrive. Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a national non-profit organization providing safe environments for kids and teens so they can learn, grow, and form positive relationships. Its goal is to help young people reach their full potential as good citizens and assure them that their success is within reach – which aligns perfectly with FAM’s own mission of community-focused philanthropy.

FAM Brands is committed to the fight against cancer and believes in prioritizing preventive care so it is accessible for all employees. As part of this initiative, they have partnered with City of Hope in recent years to bring their Mobile Prevention and Screening Clinic directly to the office.

These on-site events proved life-changing when a longtime employee was diagnosed with breast cancer following a mobile mammogram. Her journey was recently featured in a CBS News segment highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention. Today she is cancer-free because she had been proactive in protecting her health – and it made all the difference.

Click here to watch a recent feature on City of Hope's Mobile Prevention and Screening Clinic. 

Two of the world’s most popular upscale retail brands can now be found at America’s favorite warehouse stores Sam’s Club and Costco, with men’s and women’s styles and basics selling at a more affordable price point than ever before. Using their expertise in licensing, apparel design, production, manufacturing, and fulfillment, FAM Brands was entrusted with bringing the renowned heritage brands to these more accessible new markets, where they are sure to enter into the hearts and homes of new consumers all over the US and Canada.

Following a successful 3-month test run, FAM Brands has announced a partnership with TOOTRiS to provide employees with a convenient online platform for finding, reviewing, connecting with, and enrolling in high-quality but affordable child care programs. It is recommended for all employees with kids under age 12 who are using or needing childcare, with additional options for special needs children, multi-lingual caretakers, and overnight and last-minute requirements, plus a dedicated team of family support specialists.

For the second year in a row, FAM Brands has been awarded Giga-Guru status for its participation in Project Gigaton™. Wal-Mart began the initiative in 2017 with the hopes of reducing, avoiding, or sequestering one gigaton (one billion metric tons!) of C02e emissions by 2030. That objective has now been achieved – six years early! And FAM Brands has been recognized as one of its contributing suppliers, for setting and achieving specific, measurable, time-bound goals toward a more sustainable global supply chain.