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Top 25 Food importers and distributors worldwide

Name: Food importers and distributors worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Oct 13, 2026 13,232 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 13,232 company matches for food importers and distributors worldwide as of October 2026 and tracks 340,740 professional contacts across them, including 71,250 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and Dubai the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for food importers and distributors worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Country and city lists for food importers and distributors follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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13,232Companies

340,740Contacts tracked

71,250Verified emails

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The 25 largest food importers and distributors worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 13,232 company matches for food importers and distributors worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Oct 13, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	SYSCO	Exact match	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	10001+	27,309 contacts →
	Exact match “Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Gordon Food Service	Exact match	Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	10001+	9,644 contacts →
	Exact match “We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897-being passionately…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	UNFI	Exact match	Providence, RI, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	10001+	8,210 contacts →
	Exact match “At UNFI, we bring our retail customers a wide assortment of natural, organic, specialty, fresh and conventional products, along with tailored data, insights, and services, to help…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Performance Food Group	Exact match	Richmond, VA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	10001+	7,017 contacts →
	Exact match “Performance Food Group is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America with more than 150 locations in the U.S.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Metro France	Exact match	Nanterre, FranceHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	5,001-10,000	4,886 contacts →
	Exact match “Do you know METRO?” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Premier Foods	Exact match	St Albans, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,610 contacts →
	Exact match “As one of the UK's largest food producers, we’re passionate about food and believe each and every day we have the opportunity to enrich life for everyone.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	PANCO	Exact match	Sao Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,599 contacts →
	Exact match “Panco: uma história de sabor e qualidade!” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Pomona	Exact match	Antony, FranceHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	10001+	3,552 contacts →
	Exact match “Le Groupe Pomona est aujourd'hui le leader de la distribution livrée de produits alimentaires et non alimentaires aux professionnels de la restauration et des commerces…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Performance Foodservice	Exact match	Richmond, VA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,479 contacts →
	Exact match “Performance Foodservice delivers more than food, we deliver partnership.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	VIGOR	Exact match	São Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,162 contacts →
	Exact match “Estamos presentes na rotina de milhões de brasileiros com produtos que são sinônimo de momentos prazerosos, pois a nossa paixão é alimentar a sua vida.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	Bidfood UK	Exact match	Slough, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,475 contacts →
	Exact match “We are committed to serving up the recipe for your success.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Gist Limited	Exact match	Chineham, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,082 contacts →
	Exact match “Gist is part of M&S.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Makro España	Exact match	Madrid, SpainHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,847 contacts →
	Exact match “MAKRO is a leading wholesale distribution company.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Unidasul Distribuidora Alimentícia S A	Exact match	Esteio, BrazilHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,823 contacts →
	Exact match “A UnidaSul, fundada em 2006, é a quarta maior empresa do setor supermercadista do Rio Grande do Sul.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Allana Group	Exact match	Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,729 contacts →
	Exact match “Allanasons Pvt Ltd established in 1865, is India’s largest exporter of branded processed food products & agro commodities to over 85 countries.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Metro Türkiye	Exact match	İstanbul, TürkiyeHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,635 contacts →
	Exact match “As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Golden State Foods	Exact match	Irvine, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,585 contacts →
	Exact match “At Golden State Foods, we’re proud to be one of the largest diversified suppliers in the foodservice industry.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Seneca Foods Corporation	Exact match	Fairport, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,565 contacts →
	Exact match “Seneca Foods is one of North America’s leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	BEN E. Keith Foods	Exact match	Fort Worth, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,541 contacts →
	Exact match “Ben E.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Food Services Of America	Exact match	Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,481 contacts →
	Exact match “Food Services of America (FSA) is one of the nation's largest broadline foodservice distributors, serving customers throughout the mid-west, west and Alaska from our regional…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	The Chefs' Warehouse	Exact match	Ridgefield, CT, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,421 contacts →
	Exact match “The Chefs' Warehouse, North America's top specialty food distributor since 1985, offers over premium products to elite restaurants, hotels, and gourmet shops.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	The Sygma Network	Exact match	Dublin, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,324 contacts →
	Exact match “The SYGMA Network is dedicated to helping our customers succeed by exclusively offering our products and services to chain restaurants across the United States.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Selgros Cash&carry Romania	Exact match	Brasov, RomaniaHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,299 contacts →
	Exact match “Selgros Cash & Carry România este unul dintre cei mai importanți jucători de pe piața comerțului românesc, îndeplinindu-și cu seriozitate misiunea de a oferi, zilnic, o gamă…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Sysco Canada INC	Exact match	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,270 contacts →
	Exact match “Our Vision To be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Pacific Seafood	Exact match	Clackamas, OR, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 13, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,213 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1941 by the Dulcich Family, Pacific Seafood is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to providing the healthiest protein on the planet.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 13, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “food importers and distributors”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Food importers and distributors worldwide at a glance

As of Oct 13, 2026

20.9%Verified-email coverage

25.8Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

2.1%Largest-city concentration · Dubai

Oct 13, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

4,582

11-50

4,833

51-200

2,430

201-500

791

501-1,000

257

1,001-5,000

185

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for food importers and distributors are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “food importers and distributors” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 71,250 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on October 13, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Food importers and distributors by location

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Every Food importers and distributors list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “food importers and distributors”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many food importers and distributors are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 13,232 company matches for food importers and distributors worldwide as of October 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

SYSCO tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most food importers and distributors?

The United States leads with 1,692 companies, followed by Brazil (912) and Italy (889). Every food importers and distributors list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most food importers and distributors?

Dubai leads with 281 company records, followed by Sao Paulo (160) and London (127).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 71,250 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 13,232 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on October 13, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.