North American Importers & Distributors of Fine Food Since 1947, National Importers has been importing fine food products from virtually every corner of the world and introducing these exotic new tastes to the North American marketplace "Meeting the demands of our global customers is simple: outstanding service translates in any language." Jim Jordan Manager, Purchasing

North American Distributor of Fine Food


We are a North American food distribution company, representing brands to our customers through a buy & sell or brokerage arrangement.


We provide comprehensive coverage for key distribution channels including:
- Club
- Drug
- Grocery
- Mass merchandise
- Specialty stores

Food Management Services Overview


Specialty products are taking an ever-increasing share of the food market. National Importers has all the requisite expertise to provide top quality turnkey services to specialty food manufacturers and retailers who want to stay at the leading edge of changing market trends. Our services include product development, marketing, sales and merchandising, logistics, brokerage, technology and production.


More about our food management services:

SALES - KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT


At the corporate level, National Importers Key Account Managers have built strong relations with Buyers and are often called upon to act as Category Managers. The execution of the brand plans is carried out by our Sales Representatives and Merchandising Specialists.

SALES - FIELD SALES


National Importers provides Direct-to-Store sales representation and merchandising at all grocery stores across Canada. Read more..

MARKETING - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT


The company sources new products from all over the world and then works closely with Vendors to maximize the impact the brands will have in the appropriate channels. New brands are supervised by this department for two years to ensure their development.

MARKETING - BRAND DEVELOPMENT


Each brand is assigned a Brand Manager to help the brand meet the strategies of the Vendor and the retail chains throughout North America. Read more..

LOGISTICS - DISTRIBUTION NETWORK


Distribution Centers are strategically positioned to provide the most efficient and economical solutions to the variety of distribution scenarios that exist with today's market.

LOGISTICS - PURCHASING


Our buyers are adept at managing the logistical requirements of product purchase and transportation on a global scale, providing extensive custom broker and freight forwarding expertise.

LOGISTICS - TECHNOLOGY


National Importers leads in the use of technology to support its' Food Management Services. Read more..