Food Service Distribution That Works for You

Lower minimums. Competitive pricing. Reliable delivery across the Southeast. Built for restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and institutions.

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15+

Years in Business

500+

Customers Served

98%

On-Time Delivery

156

Cities Served

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

Whole Chicken

$1.32 /lb ↓ 1.5%

Wings

$2.45 /lb ↑ 2.8%

Breast

$2.98 /lb → 0.4%

Thighs

$1.58 /lb ↑ 0.6%

Source: USDA AMS Broiler Market News (estimated — live API pending)

Beef

Choice Cutout

$379.75 /cwt ↑ 3.9%

Select Cutout

$360.45 /cwt ↑ 2.0%

Source: USDA AMS Boxed Beef Cutout (LM_XB403)

Cooking Oil

Soybean Oil

$0.72 /lb → 0.5%

Canola Oil

$0.55 /lb → 0.4%

Corn Oil

$0.62 /lb → 0.2%

Source: CBOT Soybean Oil futures (ZL=F, 2026-09-02); canola + corn estimated

Sugar & Sweeteners

Raw Sugar (ICE #11)

$18.38 /cents/lb ↑ 3.2%

Refined Sugar (ICE #16)

$40.30 /cents/lb ↑ 1.4%

High Fructose Corn Syrup

$28.50 /cents/lb → 0.3%

Source: ICE Sugar futures (2026-09-01); HFCS estimated (no public futures contract)

📦 Freight & Logistics

Ocean Freight

Shanghai → Savannah

28 days

$2,850 ↓

Ho Chi Minh → Savannah

32 days

$3,120 ↑

Bangkok → Savannah

35 days

$3,450 →

Guayaquil → Miami

8 days

$1,850 ↓

Source: Freightos Baltic Index (estimated — live API pending)

Diesel Fuel

$5.28 /gal

↓ 1.4% vs last week

Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)

Source: EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report

🏛️ Import Tariffs (Food Service Products)

Product	HTS Code	Origin	General	Sec. 301	AD/CVD	Total
Aluminum Foil (rolls) AD 48.64-106.09%, CVD 17.14-80.97%	7607.11.60	China	N/A	25%	106.09%	136.39%
Aluminum Foil Containers Same AD/CVD as foil rolls	7612.90.10	China	N/A	25%	106.09%	136.79%
Aluminum Foil Containers No AD/CVD or Section 301	7612.90.10	Turkey	N/A	—	—	N/A
Nitrile Gloves (seamless) Seamless rubber gloves	4015.19.11	Malaysia	N/A	—	—	N/A
Vinyl Gloves (disposable) Seamless disposable plastic gloves	3926.20.10	China	N/A	25%	—	25%
Plastic Food Containers	3924.10.40	China	N/A	25%	—	28.4%
Plastic Straws	3917.32.00	China	3.1%	25%	—	28.1%
Paper Plates	4823.69.00	China	Free	25%	—	25%
Paper Napkins	4818.20.00	China	Free	25%	—	25%
Frozen Shrimp CVD order Dec 2024 + AD varies by exporter	0306.17.00	Vietnam	Free	—	~6%	~6%
Frozen Shrimp AD + CVD per Dec 2024 final determination	0306.17.00	India	Free	—	9-11%	9-11%
Honey (natural) Effectively banned - AD order since 2001	0409.00.00	China	1.9¢/kg	25%	221.03%	~247%
Garlic (fresh) Effectively prohibitive	0703.20.00	China	0.43¢/kg	25%	376.67%	~402%

Source: USITC HTS REST API / CBP AD-CVD Database | Effective: 2026-09-02

Last updated: 36 minutes ago | Data sources: USDA LMPR, USDA ERS, EIA, Freightos Baltic Index, ATRI, USITC

Ground Freight Calculator

Estimate trucking costs with dry van and refrigerated rates. Both FTL and LTL options.

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Active Food Recalls

Stay informed about food safety recalls that may affect your operation.

Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Walnut

Products: UPC 21163600000 Ready Meals SALAD WALDORF SS This is Albertson's store-made item and sold...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 12, 2026

Straus Family Creamery

Reason: Potential contamination with foreign objects (metal pieces).

Products: STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Cookie Dough ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE PINT (473mL) Produced and D...

Distribution: Domestic: CA, CO, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI. Fo...

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Class I - HIGH RISK Jul 18, 2026

M.G. Foods, Inc.

Reason: Undeclared Soy. The firm received complaints of sausage in the burritos. Upon review the firm discovered the sausage contains soy which is not listed...

Products: Spicy Breakfast Burrito sold under the following brand names: FRESH & READY FOODS Spicy Breakfast Bu...

Distribution: Product was shipped to the following states: AL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA & WV.

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Walnut

Products: UPC 21195200000 READY MEALS SALAD FRESH BERRY & CHICKEN SS COLD This is Albertson's store-made it...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class I - HIGH RISK May 6, 2026

The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc

Reason: Product contains dry milk powder ingredient recalled by the supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination

Products: Aramark Cheese Sauce New & Improved, 25 lb., packaged in a tied poly bag and packed 2 bags per case,...

Distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS,...

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 12, 2026

Straus Family Creamery

Reason: Potential contamination with foreign objects (metal pieces).

Products: STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Mint Chip ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE PINT (473mL) Produced and Dist...

Distribution: Domestic: CA, CO, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI. Fo...

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Pollock

Products: UPC 23285300000 IMITATION CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD This is Albertson...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Almond

Products: UPC 29433900000 Kitchen SALAD CHICKEN STRIP This is Albertson's store-made item and...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class II - MODERATE RISK Jul 13, 2026

PT Organics Limited

Reason: Possible foreign object (thin, soft plastic strands).

Products: Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry fruit puree, 4oz/113g pouch, UPC 815367010780...

Distribution: Distributed in AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, P...

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Cashew

Products: UPC 21425300000 READY MEALS SALAD KALE MANGO & COCONUT SS UPC 21042400000 SALAD KALE MANGO &...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Almond

Products: UPC 29787500000 KITCHEN SALAD SPRING LARGE This is Albertson's store-made item and so...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class I - HIGH RISK Apr 28, 2026

Utz Quality Foods, LLC

Reason: Potential presence of Salmonella.

Products: 2.0 oz Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.

Distribution: The recalled product was distributed to the following states. AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT...

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Almond

Products: UPC 27841000000 Ready Meals TRAY BRIE & BLEU CHEESE LARGE This is Albertson's store-ma...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 29, 2026

Champion Foods, LLC

Reason: potential salmonella contamination

Products: Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread Single retail pack; 22.43 oz. (1 lb. 6.4 oz.) 636g UPC 8 70375 0...

Distribution: Affected 5 Cheese Bread lots were distributed and sold nationwide at retailers i...

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Walnut

Products: UPC 29472300000 SALAD KALE BERRY FETA FS COLD UPC 29472100000 Ready Meals SALAD KALE BERR...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class I - HIGH RISK May 6, 2026

The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc

Reason: Product contains dry milk powder ingredient recalled by the supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination

Products: 1) Cheese Sauce Mix, 25.5 oz., packaged in a sealed poly bag and packed 12 bags per case, UPC 039954...

Distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS,...

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Almond

Products: UPC 24144500000 Ready Meals PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BAR With PRETZEL This...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Whiting

Products: UPC 27183100000 Ready Meals DUO SEAFOOD SALAD W/CRACKERS This is Albertson's store-made item and...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class II - MODERATE RISK May 6, 2026

Albertsons Companies LLC

Reason: Contains statement does not declare Pollock

Products: UPC 23285600000 IMITATION CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD SRIRACHA This is Alberts...

Distribution: Nationwide.

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Class I - HIGH RISK Apr 28, 2026

Utz Quality Foods, LLC

Reason: Potential presence of Salmonella.

Products: 2.0 oz Dirty Maui Onion Chip, Plastic Bag.

Distribution: The recalled product was distributed to the following states. AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT...

View Full FDA Notice

Sources: FDA.gov, USDA FSIS. Updated automatically.

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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Personal Service

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Built for Small Business

$3K-$5K minimums, not $10K+

Food Service Distribution That Works for You

Why Choose Value Source?

Competitive Pricing

Reliable Delivery

Flexible Minimums

Custom Print Program

Today's Market Intelligence for Southeast Food Service

Poultry

Beef

Cooking Oil

Sugar & Sweeteners

📦 Freight & Logistics

Ocean Freight

Diesel Fuel

🏛️ Import Tariffs (Food Service Products)

Ground Freight Calculator

Active Food Recalls

Albertsons Companies LLC

Straus Family Creamery

M.G. Foods, Inc.

Albertsons Companies LLC

The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc

Straus Family Creamery

Albertsons Companies LLC

Albertsons Companies LLC

PT Organics Limited

Albertsons Companies LLC

Albertsons Companies LLC

Utz Quality Foods, LLC

Albertsons Companies LLC

Champion Foods, LLC

Albertsons Companies LLC

The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc

Albertsons Companies LLC

Albertsons Companies LLC

Albertsons Companies LLC

Utz Quality Foods, LLC

What We Supply

Disposables & Paper Goods

Custom Print Program

Proteins

Eco-Friendly

Serving 156 Cities Across 15 States

Ready to Simplify Your Supply Chain?

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