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Distributors

 

Our place in the supply chain is between the supplier and distributor. We don't sell directly to the operator or end-user, but many people and businesses benefit through our relationship with you, the distributor.

 

Along with gaining access to thousands of suppliers and brands—available to peruse day or night on our ecommerce website—we can deliver in-stock items to your company in as little as two days.

 

Our partnership means you need less safety stock and warehouse space, but it also means so much more. Discover the benefits of working with us and the added services you can utilize when you become a Dot Foods customer.

Benefits for Distributors

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    Transactional Savings

    Your operational and administrative savings will quickly add up when you consolidate orders with us.

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    Supplier Support

    When you buy from us, you will have the same relationship with the supplier as if you bought direct.

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    Reduced Lead Times

    Get your order fast. We'll get your in-stock to you in two to four days.

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    Improved Service Level

    Being able to buy more products, more frequently should help you improve the service to your customers.

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    Online 24/7

    Find items and see detailed product information on our ecommerce site when it's convenient for you.

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    Increased Sales

    Create new sales even when an item isn't in your facility. See how you can do this with product integration.

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    More Choices

    We have 123,000 products to choose from, with 42,000 items in stock and ready to deliver.

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    Innovations

    Discover new products and trends while networking with industry peers at our trade show, Innovations.

Discover Dot

Redistribution 101

See how redistribution can positively impact your business and the lives of the individuals you serve.

Tour the HQ

Walk through the Dot headquarters in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, to see our almost 2 million square feet of warehouse space, USDA-Certified Clean Room, packaging and assembling area, parcel zone, and shipping dock. 

Our Food Safety Standards

  • The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a private organization that maintains the benchmark for food safety, has recognized our tenacious work in this area with a 99.24% average rating for our United States distribution centers in 2021. This score falls within the highest standard for food safety.

Our Offering

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    Featured Product Categories

    Shop the top-selling and trending categories that your customers need, and then purchase online or via EDI.

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    All Brands

    You want options. We have over 4,900 brands for you to choose from. Check out what you get access to when you become a Dot customer.

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    Global Imports

    Consumers crave global flavors; you want to deliver. But imports can be hard to source. That's not the case anymore with Savor. 

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    Natural and Specialty

    Our offering has grown to include over 11,000 natural and specialty items to meet the needs of grocery, c-store, and foodservice channels. 

Foodservice Distributors: How to Get Started

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Our Partnership

We have a unique spot in the supply chain. See if our business model is the right fit for you.

LEARN MORE
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Your Onboarding Checklist

Get a sneak peek at the steps you will take as you go through our customer onboarding journey.

SEE THE STEPS
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New Customer Form

Interested in becoming a Dot Foods customer? Fill out our short form today to get connected with our team.

GET STARTED

Dot Foods Canada

  • In 2016, we expanded into Canada to help make products more accessible and affordable to our friends up north. If you are a Canada-based distributor and want to learn more about how we can build your business, take a look at our Dot Foods Canada Distributor page.

  • Become a Customer

    Are you a distributor or food processor, ready to gain access to our products? Then it's time to become a Dot Foods customer.

  • Shop Online

    Current Dot distributors can view product details, place orders, and more on our website. Log in or register for an account.