Honor Foods

What Honor Foods does

Honor Foods is a B2B foodservice redistributor and wholly-owned subsidiary of fifth-generation family-owned Burris Logistics, founded in 1949 in Philadelphia and serving regional foodservice distributors across 39 US states plus export markets in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Central/South America. The company consolidates products from 800+ brand-name suppliers and 7,000+ in-stock SKUs into mixed-SKU pallet orders, enabling distributor customers servicing restaurants, educational institutions, and government facilities to access diverse inventory without managing hundreds of manufacturer minimum-order relationships directly. Operations span four major multi-temperature (frozen, refrigerated, dry) distribution nodes: Philadelphia headquarters (250,000+ sq ft, 41 dock doors, opened January 2021), Orlando/Kissimmee FL (156,000 sq ft, 32 dock doors, opened 2025), Fort Lauderdale FL, and Los Angeles CA via the acquired R.W. Zant entity.

Revenue is generated primarily through product margin on the buy-sell spread (transaction economics on redistribution), supplemented by managed-services revenue from company-owned temperature-controlled freight/logistics and, as of 2026, third-party warehouse storage in Orlando. The technology platform integrates Trimble Appian dynamic routing, voice-directed picking and put-away, lot and date tracking, real-time fleet tracking, and warehouse management systems. The go-to-market combines dedicated field and inside sales teams covering defined US territories with channel partnerships through major foodservice buying groups (UniPro, Frosty Acres, GPA, Golbon, IFDA, IFPA). The portfolio includes four exclusive private labels (Sommer Maid, Sunny Morning Foods, Colony Lane, Valley Fresh) plus protein brands R-Dub and Commodity Sales under R.W. Zant, supported by USDA Certified processing facilities.

Name

Honor Foods

Legal name

Honor Foods

Website

https://honorfoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Honor Foods is a B2B foodservice redistributor and subsidiary of Burris Logistics, consolidating 800+ brand-name suppliers and 7,000+ SKUs into mixed-temperature pallet orders for regional foodservice distributors across 39 US states. Operations span four multi-temperature distribution centers in Philadelphia, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Los Angeles, plus export to the Caribbean and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Redistribution

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Foodservice redistribution
• Cold chain logistics
• Multi-temperature warehousing
• Frozen foods distribution
• Foodservice supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foodservice Redistribution: Honor Foods buys volume from food manufacturers and provides a single point of billing to distributors. The company sells mixed-SKU pallet orders to foodservice distributors, allowing them to replenish diverse inventory without placing minimum orders directly with dozens of individual manufacturers. Revenue is generated through product margins on the buy-sell spread.
2. Warehouse Storage Services: Multi-temp warehouse space available for short-term and long-term storage in Orlando, FL. Temperature-controlled storage includes dry, refrigerated, and frozen zones.
3. Freight and Logistics Services: Company-owned and operated fleet with modern sleeper trucks and trailers equipped with temperature-controlled zones. Provides delivery services to distributor partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Honor Foods is a B2B foodservice redistributor that buys volume from 800+ brand-name food manufacturers and resells mixed-SKU pallet orders to foodservice distributors across 39 states, providing single-point billing, consolidated multi-temperature delivery (frozen/refrigerated/dry), and no manufacturer minimums. The company also operates multi-temp warehouse storage services (Orlando) and a company-owned temperature-controlled delivery fleet. Private label brands include Sommer Maid, Sunny Morning Foods, Colony Lane, Valley Fresh, R-Dub, and Commodity Sales.

Product overview

Honor Foods is a foodservice redistribution company (subsidiary of Burris Logistics) offering a unified platform of redistribution services, private label brands, and multi-temp warehouse operations. The core offering is foodservice redistribution — consolidating products from 800+ brand-name suppliers into mixed-SKU pallet orders for foodservice distributors. The product portfolio is organized around: (1) Core redistribution services across four geographic nodes — Philadelphia headquarters (250,000+ sq ft, 41 docks), Orlando/Kissimmee FL (156,000 sq ft, 32 docks), Fort Lauderdale FL, and Los Angeles CA via R.W. Zant; (2) Four exclusive private label brands — Sommer Maid (butter/cheese/dairy, founded early 1900s), Sunny Morning Foods (dairy/butter/cheese/eggs), Colony Lane (frozen vegetables/fruits/appetizers), and Valley Fresh (frozen vegetables/fruits); (3) Acquired company brands — R.W. Zant (protein/redistribution, West Coast, founded 1950, USDA Certified, custom-cut beef/poultry/pork) and Sunny Morning (dairy/redistribution, Southeast); and (4) Customer-facing digital portals including the Vendor Dashboard, Distributor Dashboard, and Burris Supply Chain Portal (BSCP) for order management and receiving appointments. The company carries 7,000+ in-stock items across frozen, refrigerated, dry, dairy, and protein categories and recently expanded into multi-temp warehouse space leasing in Orlando.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sommer Maid: Private label butter, cheese, cultured dairy, and blended products founded in the early 1900s, known for finest quality and highest standards of service.
• Sunny Morning Foods
• Colony Lane
• Valley Fresh
• R-Dub
• Commodity Sales

Products and services

• Foodservice Redistribution Service Core redistributor service: purchases volume from 800+ brand-name food manufacturers and resells mixed-SKU pallet orders (frozen, refrigerated, dry, dairy, protein) to foodservice distributors with single-point billing, one order/one delivery/one invoice, and no manufacturer minimums.
• Multi-Temperature Warehouse Storage (Orlando, FL) Temperature-controlled warehouse storage service at the Kissimmee/Orlando FL facility with dry, frozen, and refrigerated zones, available for short-term and long-term rental to external brand partners.
• Sommer Maid Creamery (Private Label) Private label brand offering butter, cheese, cultured dairy, and blended products for foodservice distributors, with a multi-decade reputation for quality and service.
• Sunny Morning Foods (Private Label) Private label brand offering butter, cheese, eggs, and dairy products for foodservice distributors, particularly in the Southeast and for export markets.
• Colony Lane (Private Label) Private label brand offering appetizers, frozen vegetables and fruits, french fries, seafood, and beef patties for foodservice distributors.
• Valley Fresh (Private Label) Private label brand providing quality fresh-frozen vegetables, vegetable blends, and fruits for foodservice distributors.
• R-Dub (R.W. Zant Private Label) Private label brand offering hand-crafted premium steaks with select cuts and custom portion control for foodservice distributors.
• Commodity Sales (R.W. Zant Private Label) Private label brand offering hand-carved select cuts of premium poultry products from a USDA Inspected Facility for foodservice distributors.
• Company-Owned Temperature-Controlled Freight Delivery Company-owned delivery fleet providing temperature-controlled (frozen, refrigerated, dry zones) transportation services to foodservice distributors, with set route schedules including next-day, weekly, and biweekly delivery options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20%+ reduction in routing time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrimblecoreTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2026Trimble Appian Daily Planner software implemented for dynamic routing and scheduling across Honor Foods fleet. Technology reduced routing time by more than 20% and enables dispatchers to focus on compliance and driver support. Solution being expanded from Philadelphia HQ to Florida and California distribution centers.
• Burris LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing cold chain infrastructure, freight brokerage via Trinity Logistics, and shared services. Burris Logistics is a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1925 with 15+ locations and 950+ team members.
• R.W. ZantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally recognized foodservice redistributor acquired June 21, 2022. Specializes in protein and dairy redistribution on the West Coast. Founded in 1950, USDA Certified facility. Complements Honor Foods' product portfolio and provides West Coast coverage.
• Sunny Morning FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading provider of eggs, dairy products, customized ingredients, and specialty foods. Acquired in 2023. Provides Southeast coverage with distribution centers in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Over 900 items stocked. Exports to Caribbean, Latin America, and Central America.
• Trinity LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBurris Logistics sister company offering freight brokerage and managed transportation services. Provides Honor Foods customers with convenient logistics options.
• UniPro FoodservicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor buying group approved Honor Foods as redistributor. Honor Foods participates in UniPro Spring and Fall conferences for customer engagement and partnership development.
• Frosty AcrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved redistributor through buying group. Members access Honor Foods' product portfolio and pricing.
• IFDA (International Foodservice Distributors Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry association membership providing networking and industry advocacy.
• IFPA (International Fresh Produce Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry association membership for foodservice distribution industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ben E. Keith Foods: Privately held broadline foodservice distributor of food and beverage products with multi-region distribution centers. Competes for the same foodservice distributor customer base and protein/dairy portfolios that Honor Foods redistributes, with comparable mid-market scale.
• Reinhart Foodservice: Mid-market broadline foodservice distributor now part of Performance Food Group. Comparable heritage and exposure to the same buying group and distributor customers that Honor Foods supplies; serves similar protein, dairy, frozen, and grocery categories.
• Gordon Food Service: Privately held broadline foodservice distributor with a redistribution and specialty ingredients practice. Comparable customer-base overlap with Honor Foods (independent distributors, restaurants, schools, government foodservice) and similar product depth across protein, dairy, and frozen categories.
• Shamrock Foods Company: Family-owned broadline foodservice distributor with integrated manufacturing (dairy, spices) and multi-state distribution footprint comparable to Honor Foods' 39-state coverage. Shares the family-ownership structure and similar product breadth in protein, dairy, frozen, and dry categories.
• Nicholas & Company: Family-owned broadline foodservice distributor serving the Intermountain West with comparable product breadth (frozen, refrigerated, dry, protein, dairy) to Honor Foods' redistribution portfolio. Privately held, mid-sized, similar customer segment mix.
• Merchants Foodservice: Privately held broadline foodservice distributor serving the Southeast from multiple distribution centers, with a comparable multi-temperature product mix and end-customer focus on schools, government, and restaurants that overlaps with Honor Foods' Sunny Morning / Florida footprint.
• DOT Foods: Largest US foodservice redistributor headquartered in Mt. Sterling, IL. Like Honor Foods, DOT Foods buys palletized inventory from hundreds of manufacturers and re-sells mixed-SKU loads to thousands of distributors — the closest direct analog to Honor Foods' 'Distributors' Distributor' model, with broader geographic reach and similar product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Performance Food Group: Major US foodservice distribution platform (>$60B revenue) including broadline foodservice (via Reinhart and Vistar) and convenience segments. Competes broadly for redistribution-relevant manufacturer volumes and could enter or expand redistribution directly with PFG Customized.
• US Foods: Second-largest US broadline foodservice distributor. Similar product breadth and end-customer overlap with Honor Foods, but operates at dramatically larger scale and bypasses redistributors; an upper-bound competitive threat in any category where Honor Foods redistributes.
• Sysco Corporation: Largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America (>$80B revenue). Broad product and customer overlap with Honor Foods but primarily sells direct to operators, making it a customer-of-customers (large distributors) rather than a head-to-head competitor; relevant as the dominant potential channel-bypass threat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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