What a & s int'l does

A & S International Commodities, LLC is a privately-held LLC headquartered in Burbank, California that operates as a boutique importer and nationwide distributor of premium specialty foods and beverages. Its catalog includes Spanish extra virgin olive oil, virgin sesame and coriander seed oils, pomegranate seed oil, premium saffron, Iberian ham, and a curated range of French and Spanish wines and spirits. The company serves US nationwide retailers through wholesale account-based pricing and sells direct to consumers via e-commerce under the Annie's Organic Choice brand.

The firm also provides export management services for US manufacturers — particularly micro- and craft distilleries — seeking entry into European markets. Through its European subsidiary A & S International Europe Wines and Spirits S.L. in Seville, an in-country branch in Italy, and partner networks in Sweden and Germany, the company handles compliance, labeling, bottling, logistics, warehousing, excise tax, and in-country distribution. It additionally acts as FDA US Agent for foreign food facility registration.

The business model blends wholesale distribution margins on imported specialty goods, fee-based export management services for US producers entering the EU, and DTC e-commerce revenue. Operating certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and HACCP. There is no proprietary technology platform described; operations are trade-and-logistics-driven with no disclosed AI, software, or data products.

Name

a & s int'l

Legal name

A & S International Commodities, LLC

Website

https://asincusa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

A & S International Commodities, LLC is a Burbank-based boutique importer, distributor, and export management firm specializing in premium specialty foods, wines, and spirits for US retailers and EU markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Distribution

NAICS

Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (4245), Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (424590)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Import/Export & Cross-Border Food Commodity Trading (AFAIAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Imported Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAH), Spices, Herbs & Seasonings Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAE), Ethnic & International Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAJ)

Keywords

• Specialty food distribution
• Export management services
• Premium olive oil import
• Bulk spirits export
• Wholesale gourmet foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Product Sales: Sale of specialty gourmet products (oils, saffron, wines, spirits, Iberian ham) to wholesale buyers including brick-and-mortar retailers, retail chains, and e-commerce businesses nationwide.
2. Export Management Services: Comprehensive export management services for US manufacturers including logistics, compliance, bottling, labeling, warehousing, and distribution in European markets. They streamline operations for micro-distilleries entering EU markets.
3. Food & Beverage Distribution: Distribution of exclusive food and beverage products sourced globally, including specialty oils, saffron, Iberian ham, and grape products, along with wines and spirits from France and Spain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A & S International Commodities, LLC is a boutique importer and nationwide US distributor of premium specialty foods and beverages — including specialty edible oils, premium saffron, Spanish Iberian ham, rare wines, and bulk American spirits. The company also provides export management and logistics services, acting as a turnkey EU-market entry partner for US manufacturers and micro-distilleries by handling compliance, bottling, labeling, warehousing, excise tax, and distribution through its own European subsidiary and affiliate networks.

Product overview

A & S International Commodities, LLC is a boutique importer and nationwide distributor specializing in premium specialty foods and beverages with an emphasis on Non-GMO, organic, and unique products. The product portfolio centers on Specialty Edible Oils (Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Virgin Sesame/Coriander Seed Oil, Pomegranate Seed Oil), Premium Saffron (Negin, Sargol, Pushal grades), Spanish Iberian Ham, and a curated collection of rare French and Spanish wines including Almijar Del Temple. The company also offers Spirits with export solutions for US craft distilleries entering European markets. Complementary service offerings include Export Management, Logistics Services, FDA Foreign Food Facility Registration, and Wholesale Distribution to retailers nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Edible Oils Boutique line of premium Non-GMO cooking oils including Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Virgin Sesame/Coriander Seed Oil, and Pomegranate Seed Oil, sold to wholesale accounts and direct consumers.
• Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Premium extra virgin olive oil from Andalusian Hojiblanca, Manzanilla, and Lechín varieties, handpicked between late October and early November, with maximum 0.3% acidity.
• Virgin Sesame/Coriander Seed Oil Cold-pressed blend of Non-GMO coriander seed oil and unbleached raw sesame seed oil, marketed for health benefits including pain relief, digestive aid, and antibacterial properties.
• Pomegranate Seed Oil Cold-pressed, unbleached, and unfiltered Non-GMO pomegranate seed oil marketed as 'fruit of heaven' oil.
• Premium Saffron Three grades of saffron (Negin, Sargol, Pushal) sourced from optimal cultivation regions and manufactured to ISO standards, used in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and perfumery.
• Spanish Iberian Ham Premium Iberian ham from black pigs cured for 12 months to 4 years, with acorn-fed flavor from oak pastures of the Iberian Peninsula.
• Wines Collection Boutique import portfolio of rare Spanish and French wines focused on quality, luxury, and innovate products from family-oriented vineyards.
• Almijar Del Temple Rare tempranillo wine from northern Spain, vintage 1970, aged over 40 years in French oak barrels and stored in underground wine caves; exclusive boutique wine.
• Spirits Bulk American spirits exported to European markets with bottling services at EU-compliant facilities for micro and small craft distilleries entering EU markets.
• Spirits Export Solutions Comprehensive export management for US craft distilleries including EU compliance, labeling, bottling, excise tax handling, and distribution network in Europe via subsidiary A & S International Europe Wines and Spirits S.L.
• Export Management International trade services covering export planning, import compliance consultancy, labeling, bulk shipments, bottling, logistics, consolidation, warehousing, brand positioning, and joint marketing for US products entering European markets.
• Logistics Services Supply chain services covering procurement, production, distribution, after-sales, and disposal logistics, with expertise in materials management, channel management, and distribution.
• FDA Foreign Food Facility Registration U.S. Agent service for FDA foreign food facility registration, acting as official correspondent between foreign food facilities and the FDA.
• Wholesale Distribution Wholesale program supplying specialty foods and beverages to brick-and-mortar retailers, retail chains, and e-commerce businesses nationwide, with price point strategies and quality control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% marketing cost refund for EU market entry

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• A & S International Europe Wines and Spirits S.L.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean branch entity based in Spain serving as the primary EU operations hub. Handles bottling, labeling, warehousing, EU excise tax, and import duties. Sub-contractors for bottles, labels, closures, and bottling services in Spain. Provides centralized EU distribution hub for US products.
• Swedish Domestic CompaniessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLongstanding partnership with domestic companies in Sweden for distribution and market access in Scandinavian markets.
• German Domestic CompaniessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLongstanding partnership with domestic companies in Germany for distribution and market access in German markets.
• Operation GratitudeOthersCharitable organization supported by the company through product and fund donations. Supports troops and their families through various programs.
• Adopt PlatoonminorOthersCharitable organization supported by the company through product and fund donations. Supports servicemen and women through troop support programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sid Wainer & Son: Family-owned specialty food importer and distributor focused on premium, artisanal, and hard-to-source items across produce, cheese, and gourmet goods. Highly comparable to A&S as a boutique, multi-category specialty importer selling to US retail and foodservice customers.
• Atalanta Corporation: US-based specialty food importer with a broad portfolio of cheeses, meats, oils, and Mediterranean staples distributed nationally to retail and foodservice. Direct peer on the import + wholesale distribution model, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Krinos Foods: Importer and distributor of Greek and Mediterranean specialty foods, oils, olives, and cheeses with US-wide wholesale coverage. Comparable to A&S in cross-border specialty sourcing and ethnic/international food wholesale positioning.
• Lotito Foods: Specialty Mediterranean and Italian food importer/distributor serving US retail and foodservice with oils, cheeses, cured meats, and pantry staples. Highly comparable product mix and customer base to A&S, particularly around Spanish/Italian sourcing.
• Mediterranean Food Products: US specialty Mediterranean food importer/distributor focused on olive oils, olives, cheeses, and related categories. Comparable to A&S on import, wholesale distribution, and specialty positioning.
• European Imports: Specialty European food importer/distributor focused on cheeses, meats, oils, and pantry items from Italy, France, Spain, and Greece. Closely comparable to A&S on cross-border European sourcing and US wholesale specialty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Goya Foods: Largest US Hispanic/international food brand and distributor with broad ethnic portfolio across categories including oils, rice, beans, and beverages. Overlaps with A&S on imported/specialty food wholesale but at vastly larger scale and with own-brand manufacturing.
• KeHE Distributors: Large US specialty and natural food distributor supplying independent grocers, chains, and e-commerce. Competes with A&S at the wholesale layer into specialty retailers but with a much broader category footprint and national infrastructure.
• The Chefs' Warehouse: US specialty foodservice distributor focused on premium and hard-to-source ingredients for restaurants. Comparable customer overlap (premium food buyers) with A&S, though foodservice-anchored and at public-company scale.

Regional players

• Balducci's Food Lover's Market: Specialty/gourmet food retailer with curated premium assortment including imported oils, cheeses, and pantry items. Comparable on premium imported assortment philosophy; differs in being retailer-led rather than wholesaler-led, and in regional vs. national distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asincusa

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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