Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, KeHE’s annual Holiday Show, previously scheduled for June 17-18 in Chicago, now will take place virtually on the distributor’s own digital ordering platform June 10-18. “Our organization looks forward to June annually, when we welcome our KeHE community to Chicago,” said Brandon Barnholt, KeHE’s president and CEO. “We would love […]
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KeHE Distributors, founded in 1953, stands as a major player in the distribution industry, catering to natural and organic, specialty, and fresh product categories. The company has a rich history, starting with a single truck distributing health foods, and has since evolved into a comprehensive distribution network.
With a robust presence across North America, KeHE Distributors operates multiple distribution centers strategically located to efficiently serve retailers nationwide. As of 2023, KeHE remains a vital link in the supply chain, providing a wide range of high-quality products to various retailers, including natural food stores, grocery chains, and independent specialty stores.
What sets KeHE apart is its commitment to sourcing innovative and high-quality products while championing sustainability and ethical business practices. The company’s dedication to delivering exceptional service and providing retailers with diverse and unique product selections has positioned KeHE as a trusted partner in the industry.
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KeHE Strengthens Natural Channel Service With New Indiana Warehouse
KeHE Distributors has opened a new Indiana distribution center, which will help better service the unique needs of natural retailers in the Midwest. The 376,512-square-foot facility, located in West Ellettsville in southern Indiana, will replace the company’s current distribution center in Bloomington, Indiana. KeHE’s network of 16 national distribution centers provides natural, organic, fresh and specialty […]
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KeHE Distributors Expand To Support Independent Retailers In Northeast
Naperville, Illinois-baed KeHE Distributors says it is opening a new Maryland distribution center which will help better service the unique needs of independent retailers in the northeast region. The 550,000-square-foot Maryland facility is located between Washington, D.C., and New York City, bringing KeHE’s network to 16 national distribution centers that provide natural, organic and specialty products […]
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KeHE Plans To Fight Food Scarcity Again At Expo West
Each year Natural Product Expo West brings together more than 3,600 companies to its annual Anaheim, California-based trade show. At the 2019 event, KeHE Distributors chose to make a greater impact outside the show floor and is scheduled to do the same this year. “When we learned that almost 1.7 million people in Los Angeles County are […]
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Conklin Joins KeHE Distributors’ Board Of Directors
Deb Conklin has joined the board of directors for KeHE, which is based in Naperville, Illinois. Conklin is the CEO of Reddy Ice, the nation’s largest packaged ice manufacturer and distributor. Prior to her current role, she was a managing director of Centerbridge Partners’ Portfolio Operations, most recently acting as interim CEO of Pei Wei […]
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KeHE Welcomes New Mission-Based CAREtrade Partners
CAREtrade, founded by a group of KeHE employees in 2017, identifies and promotes a set of brands that advance a higher purpose than commercial success, aligning with the natural organic, specialty and fresh distributor’s dedication to service. Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE has revealed its new class of 2020 CAREtrade partners. “These partners exemplify a passion for […]
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KeHE Forms Partnership With MOM’s Organic Market
KeHE Distributors has been awarded the primary distribution contract for MOM’s Organic Market, based in Rockville, Maryland. The multi-year agreement includes supplying all natural, organic and specialty products for MOM’s growing network of 19 organic grocery stores located in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. “MOM’s is one of a handful […]
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KeHE Distributors Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors LLC has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry partners that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency as goods move through the supply chain. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, KeHE demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility. […]