Snack Food Distributors and Wholesalers

Find wholesale snack foods and distributors Well-known manufacturers distribute wholesale foods directly to retail outlets.

I recommend:  With over 30 different varieties, the giant of the snack chip industry is Frito Lay. Since its beginning in 1932, they have led the market. Nabisco takes the leads in cookies while Little Debbie is an industry leader in snack cakes and pastries.

Identify snack food distributors for chips In the shadow of Frito Lay are other chip distributors. Even though they do not have the large reputation or the immediately recognizable name, smaller snack chip companies are still quality choices.

I recommend:  Lance carries a wide assortment of chips, nuts, popcorn and crackers. Snyder's of Hanover provides consumers with uniquely flavored pretzels, chips, popcorn and organic selections.

Select a cake and cookie snack food distributor Cake and cookie snack distribution is led by the larger companies of Nabisco and Little Debbie. However, there are still many smaller companies that carry products that are worth examining.

I recommend:  Hostess has long been well known in the individually wrapped cake business. A smaller company David's Cookies has avoided the commercial aspect of snack food distributors and focuses more on the baked goods approach. Their Kosher certified products are made with top ingredients and nothing artificial.

Select candy snack distribution options Even though the leading candy distributors for snack food is still Hershey, there is still room for smaller distributors to market product.

I recommend:  SnakClub has over 200 different products that include a line of confections. They ship direct to the store and provide displays. Hershey's offers distribution in several forums including food service, concession, vending and fund raising.

Work with snack food wholesalers offering healthier alternatives Many consumer have turned to a healthier alternative when it comes to snack foods. The snack food distributors responded with selections that include fruit, natural and organic choices.

I recommend:  Kind Snacks makes a fruit and nut bar in 10 different varieties that are made from nuts, fruit and honey. Sunset Orchards offers over 50 kinds of seeds, nuts, dried fruit and trail mix. Neal Brothers manufactures organic cheese snacks, popcorn, pretzels, nachos and salsa.