Best Food Distributors Companies in California, United States
The 133 best Food Distributors companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: TradeCafe.
Ranked: Best Food Distributors companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TradeCafe Distributor of protein commodities | $34M | 63 mo ago | Series A | — | 2015 | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+21 | — |
| 2 | PRO*ACT Distributor of fruit and vegetables | $19M | 50 mo ago | Series B | Chip Walker President and CEO | 1991 | — | 1 partnership |
| 3 | DRINKS Provider of e-commerce enablement products for the alcohol industry | $15M | 93 mo ago | Series B | Zac Brandenberg Co-Founder & CEO | 2013 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+21 | 1 partnership |
| 4 | Scout Distribution Distributor of beer & wine | $5M | 27 mo ago | Seed | Anthony Levas Co-Founder & VP | 2012 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+19 | — |
| 5 | Winery Exchange Developer of wine brands for domestic and global markets | $5M | 224 mo ago | Series A | — | 1999 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+21 | — |
| 6 | Monterrey The Natural Choice Distributor of food & beverages products | $2M | 149 mo ago | Acquired | Luke Abbott CEO | 1972 | — | — |
| 7 | Harvest Food Distributing Distributor of beef, pork, poultry and seafood | $1M | 94 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1989 | — | — |
| 8 | Bespoke Collection Distributor of wine | $1M | 139 mo ago | Seed | — | 2003 | — | — |
| 9 | DNS Wines Distributor of wine | $800K | 152 mo ago | Seed | Nina Scherotter Co-Founder | 2013 | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | — |
| 10 | Andean Naturals Your partner creating foods found on every table through grain-based solutions | $570K | 190 mo ago | Acquired | Dan Dye CEO | 2004 | — | — |
| 11 | Nature's Peak Distributor of gourmet vegetable dips and sandwich spreads | $200K | 198 mo ago | Deadpooled | Paul Wilkinson CEO | 2004 | — | — |
Top 12 Food Distributors companies in California
#1
Seed · San Diego, California · founded 2012 · 77 employees$5.1Mraised▾
Distributor of beer & wine
- Mar 2024Seed$568K
- Mar 2021Seed$2.2M
- Aug 2019Seed$2.9M
#2
Series B · Monterey, California · founded 1991 · 73 employees$18.8Mraised▾
Distributor of fruit and vegetables
- Apr 2022Series B$18.8M
#3
Series A · San Jose, California · founded 2015 · 65 employees$34.2Mraised▾
Distributor of protein commodities
- Feb 2021Series A$8M
#4
Series B · Los Angeles, California · founded 2013 · 198 employees$15Mraised▾
Provider of e-commerce enablement products for the alcohol industry. It offers a suite of integrated services, including a platform for online alcohol sales, real-time tax and compliance solutions, and digital marketing agency services. These services assist businesses of all sizes in navigating the complexities of selling alcohol online, from managing compliance regulations to optimizing sales through data-driven insights and AI-powered tools. The platform facilitates direct-to-consumer sales and integrates with existing e-commerce platforms. It also provides support for customer success and product execution.
- Sep 2018Series B$15M
#5
Series A · Novato, California · founded 1999 · 163 employees$5Mraised▾
Developer of wine brands for domestic and global markets. It develops exclusive wine brands for retailers worldwide, sourcing products from various regions and selling them internationally. The company focuses on creating wines that appeal to a broad consumer base. Its portfolio includes a variety of wine styles, reflecting diverse tastes and preferences. The company's approach emphasizes quality and consistent product development.
- Oct 2007Series A$5M
#6
Acquired · San Diego, California · founded 1972 · 51 employees$2.5Mraised▾
Distributor of food & beverages products
#7
Funding Raised · National City, California · founded 1989 · 800 employees$1.5Mraised▾
Distributor of beef, pork, poultry and seafood
- Aug 2018Grant (prize money)$1.2M
- Dec 2016Grant (prize money)$225K
#8
Seed · Napa, California · founded 2003$1.2Mraised▾
Distributor of wine
- Oct 2014Seed$1.2M
#9
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2013$800Kraised▾
Distributor of wine
- Oct 2013Seed$800K
#10
Acquired · Yuba City, California · founded 2004$569.6Kraised▾
Your partner creating foods found on every table through grain-based solutions. We are North America's largest flour miller and grain-based ingredient provider, delivering supply chain solutions. We offer ingredient solutions, connecting you to growers and providing insights to drive your business forward. Our services include innovation centers, ingredient specialists, technical experts, and culinary creators. We are committed to creating delicious, grain-based solutions that improve consumer health and wellness. We offer a range of products including traditional wheat, alternative grains, and pulses. We provide services like food safety, supply assurance, and gluten-free capabilities. We cultivate relationships with growers, offering programs like Transitional Certification Assistance and Identity-Preserved Grains. We partner with universities for next-grain research and offer non-GMO products.
- Aug 2010Seed$569.6K
#11
Deadpooled · Santa Cruz, California · founded 2004$200Kraised▾
Distributor of gourmet vegetable dips and sandwich spreads
- Dec 2009Post IPO$200K
#12
Seed · San Diego, California · founded 2010 · 36 employees$90Kraised▾
Snake Oil Cocktail Company (www.snakeoilcocktail.com) is a San Diego based boutique cocktail design and consulting firm. We specialize in creating distinctive cocktails and custom mixology for luxury events, conferences, and weddings. In addition to cocktail design and menu consulting we offer premium onsite event bar consulting services. Our cocktails are made with all natural, seasonal, and fresh-pressed ingredients and our goal is to find the perfect blend of cocktail quality, ingredient integrity and taste.
- Jan 2014Seed$90K
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