Last updated on March 25th, 2021
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors LLC has renewed its supply agreement with Albertsons Cos. as its primary distribution partner for natural, organic and specialty products.
Speaking about the renewed partnership, Brandon Barnholt, president and CEO of KeHE Distributors, stated, “Albertsons is a premier U.S. food retailer. Their blue-chip portfolio of banners, emerging omnichannel capabilities and national scale position the company for growth and success. We are very excited and honored to continue to serve them.”
Shane Sampson, Albertsons Cos.’ chief marketing and merchandising officer, added, “KeHE has been a key partner to Albertsons Cos. as we focus on delivering the great natural, organic and specialty products customers want when and how they want them, both in our stores and online. We are very pleased to renew this partnership.”
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with both a strong local presence and national scale. Albertsons operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company operates under 20 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs, as well as meal kit company Plated based in New York City.
Albertsons Cos. is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood.
KeHE provides natural, organic, specialty, ethnic and fresh products to chain and independent grocery and natural food stores and other specialty product retailers throughout North America. KeHE is an employee-owned company with more than 5,000 employee-owners in the U.S. and Canada.
