FOODMatch

What FOODMatch does

FOODMatch, Inc. is a privately held Mediterranean specialty food producer and importer founded in 1996 and headquartered in New York, operating as FOODMatch + DIVINA. The company sources, produces, and distributes olives, antipasti, spreads, sauces, condiments, and specialty ingredients across three product categories: Olive & Antipasti Bar (bulk display items), Grocery & Deli Cups (retail-ready packaging), and Ingredients (foodservice and industrial formats). Its product portfolio is anchored by the Divina brand, supplemented by LaMedina (North African and Middle Eastern specialties) and Barnier (French and European specialties), with sourcing from Greece, Italy, Spain, France, India, and the United States (e.g., Pennsylvania mushrooms). The company differentiates through authentic Mediterranean varietals, traditional curing methods, and sustainability initiatives including regenerative agriculture and plastic recovery.

FOODMatch generates revenue through one-time product sales across four primary customer segments: retail grocery (primary segment, including olive bars, deli sections, and center-store placement), foodservice and ingredients (bulk supply to restaurants, caterers, and institutional food service), specialty retail and deli operators, and private label/custom manufacturing clients. The go-to-market combines a direct B2B sales force for enterprise foodservice and retail accounts with channel partners including distribution networks, food manufacturers, meal assemblers, fresh food solutions providers, restaurants, and online retail/gifting platforms for SMB and consumer reach. Packaging spans bulk foodservice formats (tins, pouches, bags) and retail packaging (glass jars, deli cups, portion packs).

The company has no disclosed funding history, operates as an independent private corporation incorporated in New York with no parent company or controlling institutional investor identified, and maintains an active e-commerce website with product catalog, recipe database, virtual food show, and newsletter. Phil Meldrum is identified as founder. Notable partnership activity includes a co-branded product with Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Philly-tini Olives), and the company has formal programs in sustainability (regenerative agriculture, plastic recovery) that support brand positioning.

Name

FOODMatch

Legal name

FOODMatch, Inc.

Website

https://foodmatch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FOODMatch is a privately held Mediterranean specialty food producer and importer founded in 1996, operating the Divina, LaMedina, and Barnier brands. It supplies olives, antipasti, spreads, and ingredients to retail grocery, foodservice, specialty retail, and private label customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mediterranean Specialty Foods

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Foods for Special Dietary Needs Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, Low-FODMAP, Low-Sodium) (AFAKAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Freshly Made Grab-and-Go (Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads) (CRAHAKAA), Disposables & Single-Use Foodservice Products Wholesale (AFAIALAC)

Keywords

• Mediterranean specialty foods
• Olives and antipasti
• Private label foods
• Foodservice ingredients
• Specialty grocery products

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: FOODMatch generates revenue through the sale of Mediterranean specialty foods including olives, antipasti, spreads, sauces, condiments and ingredients. Products are sold in various formats including bulk foodservice packs, retail packaging, and deli cups.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FOODMatch is a Mediterranean specialty food producer and importer that supplies olives, antipasti, spreads, sauces, condiments and ingredients to foodservice operators, retail grocery chains, specialty retailers/delis, and private label/custom manufacturing customers under the Divina, LaMedina and Barnier brands. Products are sold in multiple formats — bulk foodservice packs (bags, pouches, tins), retail-ready grocery packaging (glass jars, shelf-stable packs), and grab-and-go deli cups — with custom formulations available for retail and foodservice brands.

Product overview

FOODMatch + DIVINA is a Mediterranean specialty foods producer and importer operating as a portfolio of brands. The company offers a unified platform of olives, antipasti, ingredients, and specialty foods through three main product categories: Olive & Antipasti Bar (bulk display items), Grocery & Deli Cups (retail-ready packaging), and Ingredients (foodservice/industrial formats). The portfolio includes the primary Divina brand for mainstream Mediterranean products, LaMedina for North African and Middle Eastern specialties, and Barnier for French and European specialties. Products span olives (Kalamata, Castelvetrano, Greek Ripe Black, Niçoise, Beldi, Sicilian herbs), antipasti (dolmas, artichokes, roasted peppers, mushrooms, onions, cornichons), spreads (olive tapenade, fig spread), condiments (mustards, bruschetta toppings), and specialty ingredients (chickpeas, gigandes beans, beets). Packaging formats include bags, pouches, glass jars, and tins for retail and foodservice channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Divina: Primary product brand for Mediterranean specialty foods including olives, antipasti, spreads, sauces, and condiments.

Products and services

• Divina Brand Olives and Mediterranean Foods Primary product brand offering olives (whole, pitted, sliced, wedged, stuffed, marinated mixes) and complementary Mediterranean specialties for retail grocery, foodservice, and specialty retail channels.
• LaMedina Brand (North African & Middle Eastern Specialties) Sub-brand focused on North African and Middle Eastern Mediterranean specialties, including Beldi olives and other regional products targeted at retail and foodservice customers seeking regional Mediterranean variety.
• Barnier Brand (French & European Specialties) Sub-brand featuring French and European specialty Mediterranean products for retail, foodservice, and specialty retail customers seeking French-inspired olives, capers, and specialty condiments.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philadelphia Cream CheesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDivina (FOODMatch brand) partnered with Philadelphia Cream Cheese to launch Philly-tini Olives, a new product combining cream cheese with Divina olives for cocktail garnishes and appetizers.
• Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of distribution partners in New York area and potentially broader regions for Mediterranean food distribution.
• Food ManufacturersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale food manufacturers who distribute Mediterranean specialty foods through their channels.
• Online Retail & Gifting PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE-commerce platforms and gifting services that offer FOODMatch products to consumers online.
• RestaurantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partners who source Mediterranean ingredients from FOODMatch for their menu offerings.
• Retail & Specialty PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMediterranean olive bar and antipasti retail specialty stores that carry FOODMatch products.
• Assemblers & Fresh Food SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeal solution providers and fresh food assemblers who incorporate FOODMatch ingredients into their prepared food offerings.
• Private Brands & Custom Manufacturing PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail brands and companies that partner with FOODMatch for private label Mediterranean food manufacturing.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Krinos Foods: North American importer and distributor of Greek and Mediterranean specialty foods including olives, feta, olive oil, and antipasti. Directly comparable to FOODMatch as a multi-category Mediterranean specialty importer serving retail grocery and foodservice.
• Roland Foods: US-based specialty food importer offering olives, antipasti, condiments, oils, vinegars, and Mediterranean staples to retail and foodservice. Highly comparable portfolio, channels, and B2B specialty positioning to FOODMatch.
• Mezzetta: Family-owned specialty foods company best known for Italian/Mediterranean peppers, olives, pasta sauces, and pickled vegetables. Comparable as a branded specialty food producer with retail and foodservice distribution.
• Musco Family Olive Co. US table olive packer supplying private-label and branded olive products to grocery, foodservice, and ingredient buyers. Closely comparable to FOODMatch's olive-centric portfolio and private-label manufacturing capability.
• Bell-Carter Foods: Largest US table olive supplier, offering canned and packaged olive products across retail, foodservice, and ingredient channels. Comparable core category (olives) and broad packaging format coverage to FOODMatch.
• Star Fine Foods: Mediterranean-inspired specialty foods company offering olives, sauces, vinegars, and condiments under branded and private-label programs to retail and foodservice. Directly overlaps with FOODMatch's Mediterranean specialty portfolio.
• Lindsay Olives: California-based olive grower and packer supplying canned ripe olives and specialty olive SKUs to US grocery retailers. Comparable olive-focused product line and retail grocery channel strategy.
• Pastene: Italian-American specialty food company importing and distributing olives, olive oils, tomatoes, pasta, and condiments. Comparable Italian/Mediterranean specialty import and distribution model.

Emerging players

• Gaea: Greek olive oil and table olive producer with growing US distribution and premium Mediterranean positioning. Partial overlap with FOODMatch's olive portfolio, primarily on the sourcing side.
• California Olive Ranch: US-domestic extra virgin olive oil producer with branded retail presence and foodservice supply. Adjacent comparison to FOODMatch's EVOO offering (Renieris Estate) and retail grocery channel strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/foodmatch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foodmatch

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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