Lipari Foods, LLC

Name

Lipari Foods, LLC

Legal name

Lipari Foods, LLC

Website

https://liparifoods.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Food Distribution

NAICS

Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers (42449)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Private-Label / Own-Brand Broadline Distributors (AFAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shelf-Stable Packaged Foods Wholesale (Canned, Dry, Snacks) (AFAIABAB), Snack Bakery (Cookies, Crackers, Bars) Wholesale (AFAIAFAI), Wholesale / Commercial Bakeries (B2B Supply) (THAFAFAF)

Keywords

• Specialty food distribution
• Wholesale food distribution
• Perimeter-of-store distribution
• Exclusive brand portfolio
• Global specialty foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Warren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food Distribution & Wholesale: Lipari Foods operates as a leading independent distributor of perimeter foods (deli, bakery, frozen/dairy, specialty grocery, international specialty, meat/seafood, packaging, confections, foodservice/prepared foods, convenience). Revenue is generated through product sales to 11,000+ customers across 32 states via a network of 67 depots with consolidated one-truck delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lipari Foods operates as an independent wholesale distributor of perimeter-of-the-store foods, delivering 37,000+ SKUs across 10 product categories (Deli, Bakery, Specialty Grocery, Dairy, International Specialty, Prepared Foods, Confections, Frozen Retail, Meat & Seafood, Packaging) to 11,000+ customers in 32 states through a network of 67 depots. The company differentiates through 10 owned and exclusive brands (Troyer, Sabrina's, Dairy Fresh, Amish Wedding, Backroad Country, Sahtein, Kitchen Ready, Premo Fresh, Simple Solutions, Wholey) and a consolidated 'one truck' delivery model.

Product overview

Lipari Foods is a leading independent perimeter-of-the-store distributor specializing in global and specialty foods. The company operates a distribution platform serving 10 categories (Deli, Bakery, Specialty Grocery, Dairy, International Specialty, Prepared Foods, Confection, Frozen Retail, Meat & Seafood, and Packaging) with 37,000+ SKUs across 67 depots in 32 states. Their product portfolio centers on 10 owned and exclusive brands—Troyer, Sabrina's, Dairy Fresh, Amish Wedding, Backroad Country, Sahtein, Kitchen Ready, Premo Fresh, Simple Solutions, and Wholey—complemented by premium programs like Rastelli Meats, Chocolake, and Brioche Gourmet. The company differentiates through exclusive brand ownership, retail services including tailored insights and custom planograms, the Forkcast industry publication, and digital ordering tools (Compass, Lipari Direct Net). Recent technology investment includes an AI-enabled RELEX Solutions platform for supply chain planning across 23,000+ SKUs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Troyer: Deli meats, cheeses, and deli staples since 1959. National-brand caliber taste at a fair price, raised in Ohio countryside.
• Sabrina's
• Dairy Fresh
• Amish Wedding
• Backroad Country
• Sahtein
• Kitchen Ready
• Premo Fresh
• Simple Solutions
• Wholey

Products and services

• Troyer
• Sabrina's
• Dairy Fresh Refrigerated dairy brand with 90+ years of heritage, offering everyday staples including milk, butter, cheese, eggs, and cultured products. For grocery retailers.
• Amish Wedding Center store specialty brand featuring Amish-inspired recipes including preserves, fruit butters, relishes, pickled vegetables, sauces, and soups. For grocery retailers.
• Backroad Country Confection and snack brand offering classic sweets, salty snacks, candies, nuts, and grab-and-go favorites. For supermarkets and convenience stores.
• Sahtein International specialty brand bringing Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors including feta cheese, lentils, dates, olive oils, and condiments. For grocery retailers and international/ ethnic specialty stores.
• Kitchen Ready Center store brand offering everyday cooking essentials including broths, sauces, chicken nuggets, chickpeas, and olive oil. For grocery retailers.
• Premo Fresh Prepared foods brand offering handcrafted sandwiches including subs, classics, and croissant sandwiches across 37+ varieties. For grocery retailers, c-stores, and foodservice operators.
• Simple Solutions Prepared foods brand offering ready-to-heat-and-eat meals and sides including mac-and-cheese, soups, salads, and slider trays. For grocery retailers and foodservice operators.
• Wholey Seafood brand with over 100 years of excellence, offering premium shrimp, salmon, tuna, and seafood products. For grocery retailers.
• Rastelli Meats Premium Protein Program Premium meat brand offering case-ready proteins including Black Angus Beef Butcher Burgers, Caribbean Jerk Chicken Thighs, and Salmon Butcher Burgers with butcher-quality consistency. For grocery retailers.
• Chocolake Premium Middle Eastern chocolate brand offering Dubai-style bars, kunafa-filled confections, and frozen chocolate bites. ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and Halal certified. For grocery retailers.
• Brioche Gourmet Premium brioche brand offering sliced brioche loaves, everything buns, hot dog buns, and croissants built on time-honored French roots. For grocery retailers.
• Compass Digital Ordering Platform Customer-facing digital ordering platform providing access to full product catalogs, pricing, and ordering capabilities. For Lipari Foods customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 23,000 SKUs managed with improved inventory accuracy through AI-enabled RELEX platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• ChocolakemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 April 2026Chocolake (Amman, Jordan, founded 2016) brings premium Middle Eastern chocolate to Lipari's distribution. Products include Dubai-style kunafa pistachio bars, diamond twists, mango passion fruit bars, and upcoming frozen/chilled chocolate bites. ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and Halal certified.
• Rastelli MeatsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 March 2026Lipari Foods now distributing Rastelli Meats - premium protein program featuring Black Angus beef burgers, Caribbean jerk marinated chicken thighs, and Atlantic salmon butcher burgers. First major step into premium protein program. Products are hand-trimmed, processed, and packed in-house at USDA-inspected facilities.
• RELEX SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 11 February 2026RELEX Solutions provides AI-driven supply chain planning and inventory management platform for Lipari Foods. Implementation spans 23,000+ SKUs across multiple grocery categories, aiming to improve demand forecasting, inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and provide advanced diagnostics for spoilage and stockout risks. This overhaul supports supply chain operations for 23,000+ SKUs.
• Baroody Imports Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2023Baroody Imports Inc. (Clifton, NJ) combines forces with Lipari Foods to strengthen Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food distribution. Founded in 1987, Baroody services 1,500+ customers nationally with 1,300+ globally sourced items. Najy Baroody continues to lead operations. The partnership aims to make Lipari the dominant distributor of Middle Eastern foods in the United States.
• KLT GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLT Global partners with retailers to provide curated global assortment with integrated supply chain. Offers Halal, Kosher, plant-based, and international specialty products. Provides access to premier international trade shows (SIAL, Anuga, Gulfood, Thaifex, PLMA) and 'global treasure hunts' for trend identification. Kurt Burmeister serves as SVP of National Sales & Importing.
• RELEX SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-enabled inventory management partnership automating replenishment and providing advanced diagnostics for spoilage and stockouts across 23,000+ SKUs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A9 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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