What Julius Silvert, Inc does

Julius Silvert, Inc. is a Philadelphia-headquartered, fourth-generation, family-owned specialty food distributor that has operated continuously since 1915. The company sells a full-line catalog spanning seven product categories — protein (1,000+ fresh and frozen SKUs across beef, duck, poultry, pork, veal, and lamb), cheese, charcuterie, dairy, oil and vinegar, bakery and pastry, and produce — to restaurants, hotels, caterers, retailers, institutions, and redistributors. Distribution reaches eight East Coast states via a company-operated direct-delivery fleet, with continental-U.S. reach through common-carrier partnerships. Differentiated supplier relationships include a historic Lancaster County farmer network and featured premium poultry and duck partners (Crescent Duckling, Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Giannone, Nature's Sensation).

The proprietary technology layer is centered on a B2B online ordering platform (my.juliussilvert.com) that provides 24/7 catalog access, account-specific pricing, requisition lists, product comparison, and past-order reordering, supported by a state-of-the-art, USDA-compliant, temperature-controlled warehouse with technology-enabled shipping and receiving, proprietary inventory and delivery systems, and annual operational audits. Ordering is also supported through inside sales across phone, text, and email channels.

The revenue model is B2B distribution at account-specific pricing with ACH or check discounted rates; alternative payment methods carry a 3% premium and invoices over 30 days old accrue a 1.5% monthly service charge (18% annualized). The go-to-market is sales-led, with dedicated sales representatives serving as the primary customer point of contact, complemented by the online portal and direct-delivery logistics; a separate Gourmet Foods storefront (wearegourmetfoods.com) extends the same catalog to direct-to-consumer home delivery. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional ownership.

Name

Julius Silvert, Inc

Legal name

Julius Silvert, Inc

Website

https://juliussilvert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Julius Silvert is a fourth-generation, family-owned specialty food distributor based in Philadelphia, serving restaurants, hotels, caterers, retailers, institutions, and redistributors across eight East Coast states with protein, dairy, cheese, charcuterie, produce, bakery, and oils, supported by a proprietary B2B ordering platform and temperature-controlled logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Distribution

NAICS

Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447), Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers (424440)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Foods Wholesale (Packaged & Private Label) (AFAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Specialty food distribution
• B2B foodservice supply
• Temperature-controlled warehousing
• Wholesale protein distribution
• Online ordering platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Food Distribution: B2B distribution of specialty food products including dairy, protein, cheese, charcuterie, bakery & pastry, produce, and oil & vinegar. Products sold to foodservice establishments with pricing based on ACH or check discounted rates with 3% premium for other payment methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Julius Silvert is a specialty food distribution company that distributes premium, USDA-inspected food products across seven categories—protein, cheese, charcuterie, dairy, oil & vinegar, bakery & pastry, and produce—to foodservice establishments primarily. Orders are taken through a dedicated sales team and a proprietary 24/7 B2B online ordering portal, with next-day delivery supported by a temperature-controlled warehouse across eight East Coast states.

Product overview

Julius Silvert is a specialty food distribution company serving the foodservice industry with a full-line distribution model. The core offering consists of seven product categories: Protein (featuring over 1,000 fresh and frozen products including beef, pork, poultry, veal, and lamb), Cheese, Charcuterie, Dairy, Oil & Vinegar, Bakery & Pastry, and Produce. The company operates a proprietary B2B online ordering platform (my.juliussilvert.com) alongside their distribution service, enabling restaurants, hotels, caterers, retailers, institutions, and distributors to place orders 24/7 with custom account pricing. Temperature-controlled warehousing and delivery logistics support operations across eight states on the East Coast. Founded in 1915, the company is fourth-generation family-owned and operated by the Sorkin family.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Protein Distribution Distribution of over 1,000 fresh and frozen protein products—beef, duck, poultry, pork, veal, and lamb—for restaurants, hotels, caterers, and other foodservice customers, sourced and supplied at premium quality, USDA-inspected standards.
• Cheese Distribution Distribution of an extensive cheese catalog—including Brie, Swiss, Gruyère, international varieties, and local farmstead cheeses—sourced at peak maturity and seasonal quality for restaurant and foodservice customers.
• Charcuterie Distribution Distribution of Italian preparations, traditional salamis, and fine smoked hams, sourced from high-quality suppliers for restaurant and foodservice customers seeking premium charcuterie offerings.
• Dairy Distribution Distribution of local dairy products—including milk, butter, and eggs—sourced from nearby farms for maximum freshness, supplied to foodservice customers.
• Oil & Vinegar Distribution Distribution of imported and domestic oils and vinegars—including sherry, balsamic, and rice varieties—in bulk to artisan sizes for frying, finishing, and cooking applications in foodservice operations.
• Bakery & Pastry Distribution Distribution of high-quality baking ingredients—including sugars, flours, and purees—along with premade items such as cookies, danishes, and rolls, supplied from premium bakery producers for foodservice customers.
• Produce Distribution Distribution of hand-picked fruits and vegetables sourced from top local and regional suppliers, offered in peak-season, frozen, or ready-to-use formats for restaurant and foodservice customers.
• Wholesale Online Ordering Platform Proprietary B2B online ordering platform giving existing customers 24/7 access to Julius Silvert's full product catalog, with requisition lists, product comparison, wish lists, past order reordering, and account-specific custom pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders placed by 6 PM EST scheduled for next delivery day

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lancaster County FarmerscoreOthersHistoric supplier relationship with farmers from Lancaster County, dating back to the company's founding in 1915 when Julius Silvert sold eggs and butter sourced from Lancaster farmers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chef's Warehouse: Public specialty foodservice distributor serving restaurants, hotels, and country clubs with premium proteins, cheese, and specialty items. Most direct comparison given overlapping customer base, specialty focus, and protein-led catalog.
• Baldor Specialty Foods: Northeast-based specialty food distributor serving restaurants and foodservice with fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and specialty items. Comparable in customer mix, regional density, and specialty-product focus.
• Sid Wainer & Son: Fourth-generation, family-owned specialty foodservice distributor based in New England, supplying restaurants with produce, cheese, and specialty items. Closely comparable on family ownership, specialty positioning, and East Coast geographic focus.
• M. Tucker Company: Specialty foodservice distributor serving New York metro restaurants with proteins, cheese, and gourmet items. Comparable product mix and customer base in an overlapping East Coast market.
• Restaurant Depot (Jetro Holdings): Cash-and-carry foodservice warehouse club supplying independent restaurants and foodservice operators with broad-line and specialty items. Comparable foodservice customer base with different delivery model.
• Classic Culinary: Specialty foodservice distributor serving restaurants with proteins, seafood, and gourmet items in select U.S. markets. Comparable customer profile and specialty orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Sysco Corporation: Largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America. Competes with Julius Silvert for restaurant and institutional accounts but at national scale with a much broader, less specialty catalog.
• US Foods: Major broadline foodservice distributor with national reach. Overlaps with Julius Silvert on restaurant and hotel customers but offers full broadline catalog at scale rather than specialty focus.
• Gordon Food Service: Broadline foodservice distributor serving restaurants and institutions across North America. Comparable customer segments at greater scale and broader assortment.
• KeHE Distributors: Specialty/natural and organic food distributor serving retailers and foodservice. Comparable on specialty product focus but with a different channel mix (retail-heavy) and national footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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