Foodlinx

What Foodlinx does

Foodlinx, Inc. is a California-based food exporter specializing in temperature-controlled shipments of branded and private-label protein, dairy, frozen foods, deli and bakery, pantry staples, and grocery items. The company sources from a broad supplier portfolio that includes exclusive brands such as Hacienda del Valle and Hoffy Halal, alongside distributor relationships with established names including Raley's, Blue Bunny, Darigold, Crystal Cremery, Gold Rush Cremery, Hiland Ice Cream, Magnolia Ice Cream, Sunnyside Farms, and Joseph Farms. Its primary customer base consists of large retailers, chain operators, wholesalers, and foodservice buyers across Pacific-region markets — Asia, Hawaii, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and Southeast Asia — with deep expertise in the South Pacific/Oceania corridor.

The company operates an enterprise field-sales go-to-market, with export sales representatives managing accounts and developing new business across independently owned stores through large chain operators and wholesalers. Pricing is custom-quotation-based and structured around multi-year contracts; customers are billed per shipped order. Foodlinx's distribution model combines direct export sales with container consolidation services at two US West Coast ports (Port of Oakland and Port of Long Beach), supported by temperature-controlled warehousing, video-monitored loading, in-house documentation expertise, and a full in-house logistics department that handles the order-to-delivery process from procurement through final destination. The firm is privately held, operates three California offices (corporate headquarters in Palos Verdes Peninsula, sales/finance in Brentwood, and logistics in Rancho Palos Verdes), and uses email, Facebook, LinkedIn, and content marketing as its primary commercial channels.

Name

Foodlinx

Legal name

Foodlinx, Inc.

Website

https://foodlinx.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foodlinx is a California-based food exporter supplying temperature-controlled branded and private-label protein, dairy, frozen, and grocery products to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice buyers across the Pacific region via consolidated exports from US West Coast ports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Export and Distribution Services

NAICS

Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (42442), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Temperature-Controlled Import/Export & Cross-Border Wholesale (AFAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAHAF), Frozen Prepared Meals & Entrées Wholesale (AFAIAHAG), Temperature-Controlled Foodservice/Institutional Supply Wholesale (AFAIAHAK)

Keywords

• Food export services
• Temperature-controlled logistics
• Branded grocery distribution
• Pacific region trading
• Cold chain supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Palos Verdes Peninsula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Export Sales: Foodlinx generates revenue through exporting temperature-controlled food products including meat, dairy, frozen foods, and groceries to Pacific region markets. The company offers exclusive brands and works directly with retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Foodlinx exports temperature-controlled food products including meat, dairy, frozen foods, deli and bakery items, grocery and pantry staples, and foodservice packaging to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice operators across the Pacific region (Asia, Hawaii, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Southeast Asia). The company offers exclusive brands and distributes partner brands, with in-house logistics managing the entire order and delivery process from procurement to port to final destination.

Product overview

Foodlinx is a California-based food exporter offering the widest range of temperature controlled food products, dry ingredients, and groceries globally. The company operates across multiple product categories including Grocery & Pantry, Protein, Dairy, Deli & Bakery, Frozen Foods, and Foodservice. Foodlinx offers exclusive brands (Hacienda del Valle, Hoffy Halal Franks) and distributes popular partner brands across the Pacific region to Asia, Hawaii, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and Southeast Asia. The company also provides logistics services including contract ocean freight rates, container consolidation, warehousing, and transloading.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grocery & Pantry Wide range of groceries, dry ingredients, canned goods, pantry items including paper towels, plastic cups, tomato paste, and cereal for retailers, local markets, and restaurants.
• Protein Poultry, pork, and beef products. Safe, wholesome, and quality meat products for retail, wholesale, catering, or further processing businesses.
• Dairy Cheese, butter, milk, and ice cream. Wide range of flavors, styles, and sizes for retail and service shops.
• Deli & Bakery Luncheon meats, franks, sausage, bacon, flour, bread, and more. Available in both retail and foodservice packaging. Bakery partners produce to order and deliver prior to loading.
• Frozen Foods Frozen entrees, desserts, potatoes, juice, and more. Seven frozen line categories including retail, distribution, and food service placements.
• Foodservice Foodservice packaged ingredients and food containers for retail or take-out. From back warehouse to front counter accommodations.
• Logistics Services Contract ocean freight rates (pre-paid or collect), port drayage, cross-docking, and transloading services. In-house logistics department manages the entire order and delivery process with constant contact with ship lines and agents to ensure fluid communication through to final destination.
• Hacienda del Valle

Quantifiable outcome

• Additional 10-15 days transit time for East Coast routes via Cape of Good Hope due to Middle East transit suspensions (as of March 2026)

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• US Meat Export FederationminorOthersIndustry association providing support for US meat exports. Listed as an association Foodlinx is pleased to be associated with.
• USA Poultry Export CouncilminorOthersIndustry association supporting US poultry exports. Listed as an association Foodlinx is pleased to be associated with.
• Port of OaklandcoreOthersOne of two ports used for consolidation services. Cold storage facilities are in close proximity. Part of the core logistics infrastructure for Pacific exports.
• Port of Long BeachcoreOthersOne of two ports used for consolidation services. Part of the core logistics infrastructure for Pacific exports.
• National Poultry and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA)minorOthersIndustry trade association. Listed as an association Foodlinx is pleased to be associated with.
• USDAminorOthersUSDA export inspection available for conforming to country of origin import requirements. Listed as an association Foodlinx is pleased to be associated with.
• Hacienda del VallecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of cut-up beef, chicken, and pork parts. Added to Foodlinx portfolio in March 2026. Reduces prep work for customers with their line of processed meat products.
• Hoffy HalalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalal-certified franks supplier. Added to Foodlinx portfolio in March 2026. Expands product offerings for customers requiring halal meat products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Dot Foods: Largest food industry redistributor in North America with broad temperature-controlled assortment and national logistics; comparable in cold-chain multi-category redistribution model.
• McLane Company: Large-scale wholesale distributor to grocery, convenience, and foodservice channels with broad temperature-controlled product range; comparable as a multi-category wholesale distributor with national logistics.
• Cheney Brothers: Large regional broadline foodservice distributor on the US East Coast serving restaurants and hospitality; comparable as a multi-category foodservice wholesaler with broad product range.
• KeHE Distributors: Specialty and natural food distributor serving retail and foodservice across North America; comparable as a multi-category wholesale distributor focused on differentiated product assortment.
• US Foods Holding: National broadline foodservice distributor with extensive private-label and branded assortment; comparable as a multi-category foodservice wholesaler serving retail and foodservice operators in the US.
• Sysco Corporation: Largest US foodservice distributor with broad product portfolio and national cold-chain network; comparable as a foodservice wholesale operator but vastly larger, US-domestic-focused, and not specialized in Pacific export.

Regional players

• Pacific Seafood Group: Vertically integrated seafood company on the US West Coast with harvesting, processing, and distribution; comparable as a Pacific-region food supplier with cold-chain logistics, though focused on seafood.

Direct peers

• JFC International: Major Asian food importer and wholesale distributor in North America with broad product portfolio and national logistics; comparable as a multi-category food importer-distributor to Asian and Pacific markets.
• Wismettac Asian Foods: Japanese-founded importer and distributor of Asian foods and beverages into North America with logistics and wholesale operations; comparable as a specialty food importer-distributor serving Asia/Pacific demand, though larger and US-domiciled.
• Mutual Trading Company: US-based importer and distributor of Japanese and Asian food products serving foodservice and retail; comparable in cold-chain import and distribution of branded Asian/Pacific food categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Foodlinx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foodlinx

Revenue estimate

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Foodlinx