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Distributors and Wholesalers to Foodservice

Distributors and wholesalers to the restaurant and foodservice industries.

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N
Nugget Distributors, Inc.
Nationwide foodservice distributor with product lines Nugget Nutri-Gold and Oro Fino.
www.nugget.com
P
Pantry Shelf Food Corporation
Distributor of non-perishable food products sold predominantly under its' own brand name with a smaller cross section of private label customers.
www.pantryshelf.com
R
River City Produce
Ships and distributes domestic and imported fresh fruits and vegetables throughout Texas to wholesalers, retailers, chain stores, food service companies, repackers, and processors.
www.rivercityproduce.com
Roma Food Enterprises Inc.
New Jersey based, food distribution company servicing Italian restaurants, pizza and sub shops, as well as other food establishments throughout the US.
www.romafood.com
S
Shamrock Foods Company
Family owned distributor servicing the grocery and restaurant industries in the United States.
www.shamrockfoods.com
S.M. Korth Co. Ltd. Food Brokers
Represents US producers of processed and fresh foods to US retail and food service distributors.
www.smkorth.com
Superior Foods
Marketer and private label distributor of frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables.
www.superiorfd.com
Sysco
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, company is a marketer and distributor of foodservice products in North America. Operating from 105 distribution facilities, the company provides products and services to nearly 325,000 restaurants.
www.sysco.com
T
The Produce Exchange
Wholesaler of fresh produce nationwide, providing a wide range of services.
www.tpeonline.com
U
UniPro Foodservice, Inc.
Cooperative distributor serving 350,000 operators including the restaurant, educational, healthcare, recreational, and lodging industries.
www.uniprofoodservice.com
W
W.S. Lee & Sons, Inc.
Distributes food and non-food products primarily to schools, restaurants, delis, hospitals and other institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
www.wslee.com
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Guide to Distributors and Wholesalers to Foodservice


Find a good foodservice distributor to deliver fresh produce to your restaurant


Dealing with distributors and wholesalers to food service can be difficult. It's not hard to find foodservice distributors and wholesalers because they are everywhere. The issue is identifying foodservice distributors and foodservice wholesalers you can count on to deliver the best quality produce at the lowest price. And, you must constantly re-evaluate your choice of foodservice distributors and wholesalers based on the changing market.

It is tempting to stick with one food distributor and just order what is available, but if you do this, you will pay the price. Your food distributor will suddenly offer you prices that are less competitive. Also, your customers may notice a drop in quality, which could be devastating in a competitive market such as food service.

Keep these things in mind when buying fresh produce for a restaurant :

1. How far did the produce have to travel from the field to the foodservice distributor to your restaurant?
2. Are the foodservice wholesalers knowledgeable about this particular product?
3. How reliable has the restaurant distributor been in the past?

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get the skinny on foodservice distributors There are so many distributors and wholesalers to foodservice, it is hard to know where to start. Every industry has a standard, and wholesale food is no exception. You can rely on information from those who set the standard for the industry.

I recommend:  The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) is the authority on restaurant wholesale. Take the time to contact the IFDA to get some information about any restaurant distributors you consider dealing with.

Keep an eye on the wholesale foodservice industry When foodservice distributors and foodservice wholesalers buy perishable products, they take a gamble on how much they can sell before the produce expires. It's important to know what's happening in the foodservice distribution industry. When you understand and follow the trends in this business, you'll make smarter buying choices.

I recommend:  Foodservice Distribution Online Magazine is a source of news in the industry and corporate profile information on various food service supply companies.

Monitor the commodity market When it comes to fresh meat and produce, the market changes with the seasons. Restaurant wholesale is based on that fluctuating market. Supply, demand, weather and natural disasters can all have an effect on the price of food.

I recommend:  Check the weekly market reports on Foodservice.com to keep up with current price trends.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • When your produce arrives, take notes on its quality and freshness, and record which foodservice distributor it came from. Since the market in fresh produce changes daily, use those notes for the next day's order. Don't sacrifice quality to be a loyal customer because the benefits will never outweigh the price.
  • Learn to negotiate with your restaurant distributors. Food distribution is extremely competitive. The longer the distributor has to hold fresh produce, the less it's worth. When you deal with restaurant distributors, remember they are holding the 'hot potato.'

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By Christine Reeves
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Find a good foodservice distributor to deliver fresh produce to your restaurant.
Dealing with distributors and wholesalers to food service can be difficult. It's not hard to find foodservice distributors and wholesalers because they are everywhere. The issue is identifying foodservice distributors and foodservice wholesalers you can count on to deliver the best quality produce at the lowest price. And, you must constantly re-evaluate your choice of foodservice distributors and wholesalers based on the ... Read more

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