Halperns'
Halperns' is a U.S. specialty protein distributor serving restaurants, hotels, and food service operators across the East Coast, Midwest, and 40+ export countries via nine temperature-controlled distribution hubs and a chef-led consultative sales force.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1966
- HeadquartersAtlanta, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Halperns' does
Halperns' Steak and Seafood is a U.S. specialty protein distributor serving restaurants, country clubs, hotels, steakhouses, fine-dining operators, and institutional food service accounts across the East Coast and Midwest, with an export division reaching over 40 countries. The company was founded by Howard Halpern in Atlanta in 1966 as a perishable food distribution business and pivoted in 1983 to meat and seafood distribution starting with five butchers; it remains family-controlled and now operates as a division of Gordon Food Service. The product portfolio spans USDA Prime and Choice beef (including the proprietary Black Diamond and 1855 Black Angus programs, a Wagyu lineup, and a Portion Control Program producing hundreds of thousands of pounds weekly), fresh and frozen seafood, lamb, veal, pork, poultry, game, provisions and deli items, and more than 2,000 specialty SKUs including 200+ cheese varieties.
Distribution is asset-heavy and cold-chain-centric: nine temperature-controlled distribution hubs spanning Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Texas, Kentucky, and Michigan, totaling over 250,000 sq ft, support direct-truck next-day delivery for most customers. Differentiated technical capabilities include proprietary 10K OTR oxygen-permeable vacuum packaging for fresh seafood, ozonated water sanitation, in-house aging coolers supporting 45+ day wet and dry aging, and a barcoding traceability system covering the full process from dock receipt to end user. The go-to-market is a consultative field-sales motion staffed primarily by former chefs, restaurant owners, and operators, complemented by an e-commerce channel (Haute Grub storefront) for home consumers and an export division handling USDA/USDC/FDA compliance and international logistics for cruise lines, resorts, distributors, and retailers.
Halperns' firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Halperns'
- Legal name
- Halperns'
- Website
- https://halperns.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1966
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Halperns' is a U.S. specialty protein distributor serving restaurants, hotels, and food service operators across the East Coast, Midwest, and 40+ export countries via nine temperature-controlled distribution hubs and a chef-led consultative sales force.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Halperns' industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Foodservice Protein Distribution
- NAICS
- Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117)
- SIC
- Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seafood Specialty & Premium Cuts (Loins, Steaks, Portions for Foodservice) (AFANALAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Ethnic Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAIAC)
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Where Halperns' is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Atlanta
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices10 records
Markets served
Halperns' business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Protein and Specialty Product Sales to Food Service Operators: Halperns' generates revenue through the sale of premium meat, seafood, and specialty products to restaurant and commercial kitchen food service operations across the U.S. Products include hand-cut steaks, beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry, game, seafood, and over 2,000 specialty items. Sales are direct via account sales and through their Haute Grub e-commerce platform for home consumers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B wholesale account pricing — direct sales to food service operators |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Halperns' product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Halperns' is a wholesale distributor of premium hand-cut meat, seafood, and specialty protein products for restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and commercial kitchens. Products include aged beef, Wagyu, Black Angus, fresh and frozen seafood, poultry, game, lamb, veal, pork, and over 2,000 specialty provisions, processed in-house at nine U.S. distribution hubs and delivered via a company-owned truck fleet with next-day service across the East Coast and Midwest.
Product overview
Halperns' is a premium meat and seafood supplier for food service operations, offering a comprehensive portfolio of center-of-the-plate proteins. The product lineup centers on core beef offerings (1855 Black Angus Beef, Halperns' Wagyu, Halperns' Black Diamond premium steaks), complemented by fresh/frozen seafood, specialty poultry, game meats, pork, veal, and lamb. Additional offerings include Provisions & Deli items, Specialty Items (200+ cheeses, caviar, oils, vinegars), Natural & Sustainable Offerings, and an international Export service. The company operates Box Beef and Portion Control Programs for wholesale customers requiring custom-cut or bulk protein solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 1855 Black Angus Beef Premium Black Angus Beef program sourced from Grand Island, Nebraska at the heart of the corn belt. Only 10% of superior cattle meet the standards to become USDA Certified. Beef is meticulously aged for a minimum of 21 days.
- Halperns' Black Diamond Steak and Chops Program Premium USDA Prime steak and chops program featuring perfectly aged, precision cut meats for discerning food service customers.
- Halperns' Wagyu Beef Program Wagyu beef offerings including W. Black Australian Wagyu, Imperial Wagyu (American Wagyu), Wagyu-X (Tajima crossed with Angus), and True Grit 100% Full-blood Wagyu.
- Halperns' Box Beef Program Wholesale bulk beef program featuring plant-specific procurement, aging capabilities up to 45+ days, and hand selection for demanding primal specifications.
- Halperns' Portion Control Program Custom-cut steaks and portioned proteins program producing hundreds of thousands of pounds weekly. Includes mid-western corn-fed beef aged up to 40+ days with master butcher portion control.
- Fresh and Frozen Seafood Fresh seafood sourced daily from local fishermen with custom cutting in-house. Includes oysters, mussels, clams, live lobsters, and Florida stone crab claws. Offers MSC and ASC certified species.
- Specialty Poultry Premium poultry including traditional, all-natural, and organic selections from chicken, turkey, duck, and specialty gamebirds.
- Game Meats Wild game including bison, venison, elk, quail, rabbit, squab, ostrich, and wild boar from boutique farmers.
- Provisions and Deli Provisions including Old World sausages, cured meats, and deli items from brands like Vienna Beef, Nueske, Patak, Hobbs, and Niman Ranch.
- Specialty Items Artisan specialty items including cheeses (200+ varieties), caviar, oils, vinegars, salts, spices, truffles, pâtés, and specialty produce for charcuterie boards.
- Natural and Sustainable Offerings All-natural and sustainable protein offerings from vetted suppliers including Niman Ranch, Harris Ranch, Durham Ranch, and imported Australian lamb.
- Halperns' Exports Service International export services shipping to over 40 countries including Mexico, Caribbean, Central/South America, EU, and Hong Kong. Handles documentation, USDA/USDC/FDA compliance, and logistics.
Quantifiable outcome
- Next-day delivery for most customers via nine distribution hubs
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Halperns'
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Halperns' technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature4 records
Halperns' partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
33 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship / parent company and minor.
- La Bodega (Dominican Republic)coreLa Bodega is a purveyor of fine wines, spirits, meats, and cheeses in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Founded by M.G. Cuesta and part of the CCN group. They carry Halperns' premium beef including Black Diamond cuts and have expanded to include a wine bar, delicatessen, private kitchen, and tasting rooms.
- Gordon Food Serviceflagship / parent companyGordon Food Service is the parent company of Halperns'. Halperns' operates as a division of Gordon Food Service and leverages its national distribution infrastructure. Customers can connect with Gordon Food Service reps for Halperns' products.
- Atlantic Aqua FarmscoreAtlantic Aqua Farms is one of North America's largest sources of high-quality mussels, branded oysters, and fresh clams. They operate 4 vertically integrated oyster farms and carry 50+ additional oyster brands. Halperns' is a key distribution partner providing premium shellfish to food service operators.
- W. Black Australian Wagyu BeefcoreW. Black Australian Wagyu Beef is produced by Australia's leading Wagyu breeders and genetics. Halperns' distributes this premium Wagyu beef as part of their Wagyu program.
- Imperial Wagyu (American Wagyu)coreImperial Wagyu is American Wagyu done the right way with a promise for 'Excellence, Elevated' featuring unmatched marbling, flavor, and tenderness sought after by connoisseurs. Halperns' distributes this product as part of their premium Wagyu lineup.
- Wagyu-XcoreWagyu-X features full blood Japanese Tajima black bulls crossed with high-grade Angus to produce premium Wagyu beef with mouth-watering flavor, fine marbling, and tender texture. Distributed by Halperns' as part of their Wagyu portfolio.
- True Grit 100% Full-Blood Wagyu (True Grit Cattle Company)coreTrue Grit Cattle Company is a fifth-generation family farm operating for 100 years with the goal of raising the very best full-blood Wagyu cattle. Halperns' distributes their True Grit 100% Wagyu product.
- Mountain River Natural Tender VenisoncoreMountain River Venison is a New Zealand-based deer farming and venison processing company founded by the Hood family in 1994. They operate two farms, a processing facility, and partner with 120 multi-generational family farms. Their operation includes Cervena-certified venison meeting strict Pasture to Plate quality standards. Halperns' is their U.S. distribution partner for gourmet venison cuts.
- Niman RanchcoreNiman Ranch is a chef-trusted brand known for raising animals humanely and sustainably on U.S. family farms. Livestock are raised outdoors, fed 100% vegetarian diet, never given added hormones or antibiotics. Halperns' distributes their beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and specialty provisions.
- Thomas Foods InternationalcoreThomas Foods International (TFI) is Australia's largest 100% family-owned meat processor, generating annual turnover in excess of $2 billion with over 3,000 employees globally. Halperns' distributes their Australian chilled beef and lamb as the continent's largest importer of these products.
- JBS (1855 Black Angus Beef Program)coreJBS USA is a leading processor of beef and pork in the U.S. and a leading beef processor in Canada. Halperns' sources 1855 Black Angus Beef exclusively from JBS, with only one in eight cattle meeting the 1855 USDA Certified brand standards.
- The Grove Meat CompanycoreGrove Meat Company supplies most of Halperns' domestic lamb. Established in 1980, Grove processes and distributes the finest USDA Choice and Prime American Lamb, with quality control and hand-selection to meet Halperns' specifications.
- Harris Ranch Beef CompanycoreHarris Ranch Beef Company is one of the last truly vertically integrated beef companies in the U.S., producing USDA Certified Natural Black Angus Beef. They control animals' diets of Midwestern corn and locally grown feeds. Halperns' distributes their natural beef program.
- Joyce FarmscoreJoyce Farms is a third-generation, family-owned poultry, beef, and game producer based in North Carolina. They raise animals naturally on small family farms using traditional Old World methods free of antibiotics, steroids, hormones, and animal by-products. Halperns' distributes their POULET ROUGE heritage poultry, Naked Bird, and grass-fed beef.
- Durham RanchcoreDurham Ranch is one of the nation's premier brands of fresh, all-natural, grain-fed, USDA bison. Bison are wild animals raised naturally without hormones and non-allergenic. Halperns' distributes their bison as part of the game and sustainable offerings category.
- Manchester FarmscoreManchester Farms is a second-generation, family quail farm located in Columbia, South Carolina, raising heritage breed quail naturally without antibiotics. They are known for their hand deboned semi-boneless European Style quail with signature V-pin. Halperns' distributes their quail products.
- Gourmet KitchenminorGourmet Kitchen was founded in 1985 and evolved from a small catering company to the leading purveyor of specialty hors d'oeuvres in the country. Halperns' features their wide selection including vegetarian and gluten-friendly items, breakfast and center of plate options.
- TMI Trading Corp.minorTMI Trading Corp. is one of the largest U.S. suppliers of high-end Asian style appetizers, producing over 100 varieties of dumplings, spring and egg rolls, dim sum, and noodles/wrappers. Brands include Chef One and Twin Marquis. Halperns' distributes their products through the appetizers category.
- Stuffed FoodsminorStuffed Foods develops unique stuffed ravioli and food products including protein-based and vegetarian options. Halperns' distributes their products as part of the appetizers, dim sum, and pasta category.
- True North SalmoncoreTrue North Salmon is a true partner in environmental advocacy with strong grassroots connection to the marine environment and commitment to sustainable farming practices. Halperns' distributes their MSC-certified salmon products as part of the sustainable seafood offerings.
- Sixty South SalmoncoreSixty South Salmon is an Antarctic salmon brand with 100% ASC-certified farm sites, producing 12 million smolts annually in a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hatchery. Halperns' distributes their premium sustainable salmon.
- Benton's BaconminorBenton's Bacon is a renowned brand featured in Halperns' specialty provisions and cured meats selection for charcuterie boards and gourmet menus.
- CreminelliminorCreminelli is a premium charcuterie brand included in Halperns' specialty provisions selection for charcuterie boards and gourmet offerings.
- Fermin IbericominorFermin Iberico is a premium Spanish charcuterie brand featured in Halperns' specialty provisions for charcuterie and gourmet menus.
- Chatel FarmscoreChatel Farms oversees every step of production from calving to finishing, ensuring exceptional animal welfare and uncompromising quality. Their genetically pure Angus and Wagyu cattle are humanely raised without growth-promoting drugs or added hormones. Halperns' distributes their sustainable premium beef.
- Vienna MeatsminorVienna Meats produces premium beef hot dogs and franks. Halperns' features their Legendary Premium Beef Skinless Franks (8/1, 6/1, and 4/1 sizes) and the Monster Sized Premium Spicy Beef 'Coach Ditka' 3/1 Sausage.
- BLiS Gourmet (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup)minorBLiS Gourmet produces small-batch maple syrup aged in 18-year-old Kentucky bourbon barrels, featured in Halperns' specialty products for fall and winter menu inspiration.
- Joe Jurgielewicz & SonminorJoe Jurgielewicz & Son is a fourth-generation premium Pekin duck producer, raising ducks in free-roaming, low-stress environments with natural grain diets. Halperns' distributes their duck products as part of specialty poultry offerings.
- Maple Leaf FarmsminorMaple Leaf Farms has provided premium quality duck products to foodservice professionals for over half a century. Halperns' distributes their whole ducks, duck breast, and value-added duck products.
- Caviar StarminorCaviar Star is a premium caviar importer and supplier. Halperns' distributes their caviar products including sturgeon, beluga, Ossetra, and farmed caviar alternatives.
- Great Atlantic TradingminorGreat Atlantic Trading is a specialty foods importer and distributor featured in Halperns' specialty items partner program.
- Preferred Fine FoodsminorPreferred Fine Foods was founded in 2005 with a passion for high-quality hand-made products. They provide handcrafted hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, dim sum, and specialty items to Halperns' customers.
- Southeast Family FarmscoreSoutheast Family Farms is a farm-to-table program partnering with local farmers in Alabama and Tennessee raising natural Duroc and Berkshire heritage breeds. Animals are humanely raised outdoors without antibiotics or hormones. Halperns' distributes their pork products.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Halperns' competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Buckhead Beef: Atlanta-based premium meat distributor to foodservice operators; very close geographic and product overlap with Halperns' (also headquartered in Atlanta) and similar focus on premium beef programs to fine-dining and steakhouse customers.
- Fortune Fish & Gourmet: Premium seafood and gourmet specialty foods distributor serving restaurants and foodservice operators; directly comparable specialty distribution model with similar product breadth and customer profile.
- Allen Brothers: Chicago-based premium steak and specialty meat purveyor serving fine-dining restaurants; closely mirrors Halperns' premium beef and custom-cut portion control programs and chef-driven customer base.
- Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors: Premium meat purveyor serving top-tier restaurants and chefs with custom dry-aged and specialty cuts; directly comparable premium positioning and chef-driven sales model to Halperns'.
- Stock Yards: Long-established premium meat supplier to foodservice operators with a multi-decade reputation; directly comparable business model as a premium protein specialist serving restaurants and institutions.
- Baldor Specialty Foods: Specialty foods distributor serving restaurants and foodservice with premium produce, proteins, and specialty items; highly comparable specialty distribution model and customer base to Halperns'.
Broad incumbents
- Sysco: Largest U.S. broadline foodservice distributor; competes with Halperns' for restaurant protein spend but offers broader (non-specialty) portfolio and national footprint that Halperns' currently lacks.
- US Foods: Major broadline foodservice distributor with national footprint; competes for the same restaurant customers as Halperns' but operates a much broader, less specialty-focused product mix.
- Gordon Food Service: Large broadline foodservice distributor; per some sources is the parent/strategic partner of Halperns', providing national distribution infrastructure that could either be a tailwind or a channel for cannibalization.
Regional players
- Cheney Brothers: Southeast-U.S.-focused broadline foodservice distributor; competes with Halperns' for restaurant customers in overlapping geographies but does not directly serve Halperns' West Coast or international markets.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Halperns'
What does Halperns' do?
Halperns' is a wholesale distributor of premium hand-cut meat, seafood, and specialty protein products for restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and commercial kitchens. Products include aged beef, Wagyu, Black Angus, fresh and frozen seafood, poultry, game, lamb, veal, pork, and over 2,000 specialty provisions, processed in-house at nine U.S. distribution hubs and delivered via a company-owned truck fleet with next-day service across the East Coast and Midwest.
Is Halperns' a public or private company?
Halperns' is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Halperns' founded?
Halperns' was founded in 1966. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Halperns' based?
Halperns' is headquartered in Atlanta, United States, in the North America region.
How does Halperns' make money?
One revenue line is on record: protein and Specialty Product Sales to Food Service Operators.
Who are Halperns''s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Buckhead Beef, Fortune Fish & Gourmet, Allen Brothers, Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors, Stock Yards and Baldor Specialty Foods. Broad incumbents are Sysco, US Foods and Gordon Food Service. Cheney Brothers is listed as a regional player.
Does Halperns' have an API?
No public API is recorded for Halperns'.
What industry is Halperns' in?
Halperns''s product category is Foodservice Protein Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFANALAL, Seafood Specialty & Premium Cuts (Loins, Steaks, Portions for Foodservice), with a secondary code of AFAIAIAC, Ethnic Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale. Its NAICS code is 42447 and its SIC code is 2092.