Food Distributors

12 of the best sites from or about food distributors. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Franchise Opportunities, Supply Chain Management, Credit Card Merchant Account)

1. Sysco - Official site of this large distributor of food and related products to restaurants, hospitals, schools and hotels. Customers can review the large selection of products available, place orders and track orders online. (www.sysco.com)

2. C&S Wholesale Grocers - Food distributor says it is the “second-largest food wholesaler” and “serves about 4600 stores from more than 50 locations in 11 states” including “Stop & Shop, Giant of Carlisle, Giant of Landover, Shaw’s, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P), Ralphs, Safeway and Target.”

3. U.S. Foodservice - Large food distribution company with delivery facilities throughout the United States. See the site for information on available products and services. (www.usfoodservice.com)

4. Unified Grocers - Food distributor offers information on products supplied as well as how to buy from Unified or, if you are a vendor, how to have your products offered by the company. (www.unifiedgrocers.com)

5. Nash Finch Company - Minnesota-based company claims to be “the second largest publicly traded wholesale food distributor in the United States.” Offers its own generic / private label brands (Our Family & Value Choice) as well as other brands to independent retailers and military commissaries in 36 states. (www.nashfinch.com)

6. Dutch Valley Foods - Wholesale food distributor specializing in bulk foods for bulk food stores, restaurants, farmers markets, supermarkets, etc. Products include bulk candy, organic products, snack mixes, specialty products and more. The site includes guidelines for selling organic products at retail and the various services provided to its customers. You can review an online product catalog and a list of vendors, and contact the company for more information. (www.dutchvalleyfoods.com)

7. Food Distributors at GreenPeople.org - Locate wholesale vegan food, raw food and vegetarian food from this extensive listing of organic and health food distributors from around the world. You’ll find certified organic foods, hemp foods, gluten-free products, and other specialty natural products along with company descriptions and contact information. (www.greenpeople.org)

8. White Rose Food - Claims to be the “largest independent food wholesaler and distributor in the New York City metropolitan area,” offering generic private label products as well as brand names. (www.whiterose.com)

9. Food Distributors at Hoovers.com - Long list of wholesale food distributors including company profiles and industry competitors viewed on a U.S. map. Find company executives, locations, industry videos, financials and competition. Some info is free, but you’ll need to purchase a membership to access more in-depth information. (www.hoovers.com)

10. Guide to Finding Wholesale Beverage and Food Distributors - How-to guide designed to help restaurants get the best wholesale food suppliers. This primer covers the different types of food and beverage distributors available, food distributor alternatives, how to make the most of purchased wholesale foods, and advice for getting the best prices. The author includes his recommendations ranging from large suppliers like Sysco to specialty suppliers like Smart and Final. (www.work.com)

11. Foodservice Distribution: Connecting the Foodservice Industry - April 2009 article looks at the food distribution network — what it is and what it does, and its history from the mid-1800s through the formation of Sysco in 1970, which changed the industry forever, to the present day. You’ll also find info on industry sales, profits, types of distributors, share of sales, customer segments, more. (www.ifdaonline.org)

12. Food Distributors at Business.com - Directory of food and beverage distribution companies and wholesalers, including general distributors, specialty and gourmet food distributors, snack food distributors and wholesalers, bulk coffee wholesalers, more. Some of this information is quite dated and not currently correct, but it’s a starting point for further research. (www.business.com)

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