Food Service Distribution That Works for You
Lower minimums. Competitive pricing. Reliable delivery across the Southeast. Built for restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and institutions.
Why Choose Value Source?
We serve the businesses that big distributors overlook. Lower minimums, better service, and pricing that makes sense for your operation.
Competitive Pricing
Warehouse-direct pricing with minimums starting at $3,000—lower than broadline distributors.
Reliable Delivery
98%+ on-time delivery rate. Weekly route trucks and common carrier options across 15 states.
Flexible Minimums
Perfect for independent restaurants, food trucks, and caterers. No corporate hoops to jump through.
Custom Print Program
Brand your business with custom-printed cups, napkins, and packaging. We handle everything.
Today's Market Intelligence for Southeast Food Service
Real-time commodity prices, freight rates, and import costs that impact your bottom line. Updated daily from USDA, EIA, Freightos, and USITC sources.
Poultry
Source: USDA LMPR
Beef
Source: USDA LMPR
Cooking Oil
Source: USDA ERS
Sugar & Sweeteners
Source: Trading Economics / ICE Futures
📦 Freight & Logistics
Ocean Freight
Source: Freightos Baltic Index (FBX)
Diesel Fuel
Source: EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report
🏛️ Import Tariffs (Food Service Products)
| Product | Origin | AD/CVD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Foil (rolls) AD 48.64-106.09%, CVD 17.14-80.97% | China | 106.09% | 136.39% |
| Aluminum Foil Containers Same AD/CVD as foil rolls | China | 106.09% | 136.79% |
| Aluminum Foil Containers No AD/CVD or Section 301 | Turkey | — | N/A |
| Nitrile Gloves (seamless) Seamless rubber gloves | Malaysia | — | N/A |
| Vinyl Gloves (disposable) Seamless disposable plastic gloves | China | — | 25% |
| Plastic Food Containers | China | — | 28.4% |
| Plastic Straws | China | — | 28.1% |
| Paper Plates | China | — | 25% |
| Paper Napkins | China | — | 25% |
| Frozen Shrimp CVD order Dec 2024 + AD varies by exporter | Vietnam | ~6% | ~6% |
| Frozen Shrimp AD + CVD per Dec 2024 final determination | India | 9-11% | 9-11% |
| Honey (natural) Effectively banned - AD order since 2001 | China | 221.03% | ~247% |
| Garlic (fresh) Effectively prohibitive | China | 376.67% | ~402% |
Source: USITC HTS REST API / CBP AD-CVD Database | Effective: 2026-02-05
Last updated: 3 hours ago | Data sources: USDA LMPR, USDA ERS, EIA, Freightos Baltic Index, ATRI, USITC
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What We Supply
From everyday disposables to custom-printed packaging, we've got your food service operation covered.
Disposables & Paper Goods
- Napkins & tissues
- Plates & bowls
- Cutlery
- Foil pans
- To-go containers
Custom Print Program
- Custom cups
- Branded napkins
- Logo packaging
- To-go bags
- Artwork assistance
Proteins
- Beef
- Pork
- Poultry
- Seafood
- Opportunity buys
Eco-Friendly
- Compostable containers
- Paper straws
- Bagasse products
- Recyclable packaging
Serving 156 Cities Across 15 States
From our Atlanta hub, we deliver throughout the Southeast via weekly route trucks and common carrier freight.
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