NAPERVILLE, Ill. — KeHE Distributors (KeHE) has been selected by Albertsons Companies, Inc. as the primary distribution partner for natural & organic, specialty and fresh products to its nationwide network of over 2,200 grocery stores in thirty-three states and the District of Columbia. The award significantly expands KeHE's existing business with the Company, particularly in the western United States.
Mike Leone, KeHE's Chief Commercial Officer said, "Our account team has delivered superior operational results and helped Albertsons Companies grow its business. This decision is an affirmation of that."
With KeHE's new distribution center in northern California and planned upgrades this year to its distribution centers in Portland (OR) and Flower Mound (TX), KeHE has the infrastructure and capacity to successfully manage the Company's distribution requirements. The expanded partnership will have a positive impact on KeHE's other customers as well. As a result of the increased business volume, service levels will be enhanced across the entire U.S. distribution network, further solidifying KeHE as a major national distribution company.
About KeHE
KeHE Distributors, LLC (KeHE) provides Natural & Organic, Specialty, and Fresh products to natural food stores, chain grocery stores, independent grocery stores and other specialty product retailers throughout North America. KeHE is an employee-owned company with over 4,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. For more about KeHE, visit www.KeHE.com
Source: KeHE Distributors, LLC
