Food Service Distribution That Works for You
Lower minimums. Competitive pricing. Reliable delivery across the Southeast. Built for restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and institutions.
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
$372.31 /cwt ↓ 1.7%
Select Cutout
$353.05 /cwt → 0.4%
Source: USDA AMS Boxed Beef Cutout (LM_XB403)
Cooking Oil
Soybean Oil
$0.67 /lb → 0.0%
Canola Oil
$0.55 /lb → 0.4%
Corn Oil
$0.62 /lb → 0.2%
Source: CBOT Soybean Oil futures (ZL=F, 2026-10-16); canola + corn estimated
Sugar & Sweeteners
Raw Sugar (ICE #11)
$20.85 /cents/lb ↓ 1.3%
Refined Sugar (ICE #16)
$42.00 /cents/lb → 0.0%
High Fructose Corn Syrup
$28.50 /cents/lb → 0.3%
Source: ICE Sugar futures (2026-10-16); 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
$5.64 /gal
↓ 0.9% vs last week
Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)
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: 2026-10-18
Last updated: 3 hours ago | Data sources: USDA LMPR, USDA ERS, EIA, Freightos Baltic Index, ATRI, USITC
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Active Food Recalls
Stay informed about food safety recalls that may affect your operation.
Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Tomato Salsa Fresca. Ingredients: Tomatoes, Yellow Onion, Red Onion, Cilantro, Jalapeno Pepper, Garl...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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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 I - HIGH RISK Sep 11, 2026
TODD'S SEEDS LLC
Reason: Products contain alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier and may be contaminated with E. coli and/or Salmonella (downstream recall)
Products: Todd's Seeds Salad Sprouting Mixture - Broccoli, Mustard, Alfalfa and Cabbage, packaged in heat-seal...
Distribution: Nationwide; through Amazon or direct to consumer
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Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Pico De Gallo. Ingredients: Tomato, Onion, Jalapeno Pepper, Cilantro, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper. Ne...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Pineapple Mango Salsa Mild. Ingredients: Mango, Pineapple, Pasteurized Lime Juice, Pasteurized Lemon...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Jul 17, 2026
Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
Reason: Potential Cyclospora contamination.
Products: MARKON LETTUCE SALAD MIX 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SALAD WITH SEP BAG 4/5# Iceberg, Carrots, Red Cabbage p...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Jul 17, 2026
Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
Reason: Potential Cyclospora contamination.
Products: Jack in the Box 1/8" SHRED LETTUCE 4/5# Iceberg only products.
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH...
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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 I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Spicy Guacamole. Ingredients: Guacamole, Pico De Gallo. Spec Sheet: Guacamole (Avocado, Pico De Gall...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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Class II - MODERATE RISK Aug 18, 2026
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc.
Reason: Foreign object: products may contain glass pieces
Products: Outshine Fruit Bar Watermelon, 6-Count 2.5 ounce with UPC 041548413624, packaged in paper outer cart...
Distribution: The adulterated product was distributed to the following States: AL, AR, AZ, CA,...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Jul 17, 2026
Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
Reason: Potential Cyclospora contamination.
Products: SUBWAY SHRED LETTUCE 1/4" 4/5# Iceberg only products.
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Taco Dip. Ingredients: Refried Vegetarian Beans *** Guacamole (***Pico De Gallo [***Jalapeno Pepper]...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Pico De Gallo. Ingredients: Tomato, Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro. Net Wt: 16 oz. Keep Refrigerated. Di...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip. Ingredients: Sharp Cheddar Cheese *** Cream Cheese *** Piquillo Peppers **...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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Class II - MODERATE RISK Aug 17, 2026
Best Friends Bakery, LLC
Reason: Peanuts & Eggs. The firm list peanuts in the ingredient statement but omitted them from the contain statement. They also have eggs listed in the conta...
Products: PUMPKIN SPICE NO BAKE COOKIE NET WT 3.5 oz. INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, MILK, MARGARINE***WATER,...
Distribution: Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MI, OH, TN, VA...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: BH Bold Chef Salad Kit. Ingredients: Iceberg Lettuce, Pico De Gallo (***Jalapeno Pepper), Jalapeno R...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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Class II - MODERATE RISK Aug 18, 2026
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc.
Reason: Foreign object: products may contain glass pieces
Products: Outshine Fruit Bars Grape, 6-Count 2.5 ounce, with UPC 041548244044, packaged in paper outer cartons...
Distribution: The adulterated product was distributed to the following States: AL, AR, AZ, CA,...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Salsa Verde Mild. Ingredients: Whole Tomatillos (***), Roasted Poblano Chile, Jalapeno Pepper, Cilan...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Mild Pico De Gallo. Ingredients: Tomatoes, Red Onions, Lime Juice Concentrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Gar...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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Class I - HIGH RISK Aug 7, 2026
Taylor Fresh Foods Inc
Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: Hot Pico De Gallo. Ingredients: Tomatoes, Red Onions, Jalapeno Peppers, Lime Juice Concentrate, Serr...
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH...
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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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