
Frank Germack Sr. originally came to America through New York City's Ellis Island when he was just a boy. While growing up in the United States, he longed for a taste of his homeland, in particular, the pistachio nut that had long been a staple in Greece, Turkey and throughout the Middle East. So, in an attempt to fill this noticeable void, Frank Germack Sr. moved to Detroit and started Germack Pistachio Company in 1924.