Foodservice redistribution is a process by which food vendors sell their products to a redistributor, who then resells the products to food distributors. This can help food vendors in a number of ways, including: Reducing freight costs. By selling to a redistributor, food vendors can avoid the high cost of LTL (less than truckload) shipping. The redistributor can then ship the products to food distributors in bulk, which saves money. Simplifying the receivables process. When food vendors sell directly to food distributors, they often have to bill each distributor individually. This can be time-consuming and inefficient. By selling to a redistributor, food vendors can bill the redistributor once, which simplifies the process. Introducing new items. Food distributors are often hesitant to try new products, as they don't want to take on the risk of not being able to sell them. However, foodservice redistributors are more willing to take on this risk, as they have a wider range of customers. This can help food vendors get their new products into the market. Access to additional customers. Foodservice redistributors often have relationships with a wide range of food distributors, including small and midsize distributors. This can give food vendors access to new customers that they might not be able to reach on their own. Reduced credit risk. Foodservice redistributors are typically more creditworthy than individual food vendors. This can make it easier for food vendors to get paid, as the redistributor is less likely to default on a payment. Simplified logistics. Foodservice redistributors can help food vendors with the logistics of shipping their products. This can include things like warehousing, transportation, and delivery. Additional sales support. Foodservice redistributors often have their own sales team that can help promote food vendors' products to food distributors. This can free up food vendors' sales team to focus on other tasks. Outsourced management of small, high-cost-to-serve customer orders. Foodservice redistributors can help food vendors manage small, high-cost-to-serve customer orders. This can free up food vendors' time and resources to focus on other areas of their business. Leading foodservice redistributors operate as an extension of the packer. Foodservice redistributors can help food vendors get their products into the hands of more distributors and end users. They can also help food vendors negotiate better prices with distributors. If you are a food vendor, working with a foodservice redistributor can help you save money, reach new customers, and grow your business.