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Food Service Distribution in Frankfort, Kentucky

Scheduled route service to your area. The selection of a national distributor with the service of a local partner.

15+ Years in Business
500+ Customers Served
98% On-Time Delivery
Delivery
Route Truck Delivery
Frequency
Bi-Weekly Scheduled Routes
Lead Time
Order by Wednesday
Minimum
$3,000
Fuel Surcharge
100.6% ($5.02/gal)

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We work primarily with distributors and wholesalers.

Distribution & Wholesale

Restaurant, Food Truck, or other end-user?

We primarily serve distributors, but we can connect you with one of our distribution partners in your area.

Why Choose Value Source in Frankfort?

We serve the businesses that big distributors overlook—with better service and pricing that makes sense for your operation.

Competitive Pricing

Atlanta warehouse pricing delivered to your door. Competitive with broadline distributors, with better service.

Reliable Service

Consistent bi-weekly service you can build your operations around. No wondering when the truck will show up.

Flexible Minimums

$5,000 minimum—competitive with broadline options. Mix full cases across categories to meet minimums easily.

Custom Print Program

Brand your business with custom-printed cups, napkins, to-go containers, and packaging. We handle artwork, production, and delivery—one source for stock and custom disposables.

What We Supply to Frankfort

From everyday disposables to custom-printed packaging—everything your food service operation needs.

Disposables & Paper Goods

  • Napkins & tissues
  • Plates & bowls
  • Cutlery & utensils
  • 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
  • Closeouts

Eco-Friendly

  • Compostable containers
  • Paper straws
  • Bagasse products
  • Recyclable packaging

Today's Market Intelligence for Frankfort 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
$387.45 /cwt ↓ 1.2%
Select Cutout
$372.10 /cwt → 0.4%
Ground Beef 81%
$305.20 /cwt → 0.5%

Source: USDA AMS Boxed Beef Cutout (estimated fallback — live API normally fills)

Cooking Oil

Soybean Oil
$0.79 /lb ↑ 1.0%
Canola Oil
$0.55 /lb → 0.4%
Corn Oil
$0.62 /lb → 0.2%

Source: CBOT Soybean Oil futures (ZL=F, 2026-06-03); canola + corn estimated

Sugar & Sweeteners

Raw Sugar (ICE #11)
$14.38 /cents/lb → 0.5%
Refined Sugar (ICE #16)
$36.00 /cents/lb → 0.0%
High Fructose Corn Syrup
$28.50 /cents/lb → 0.3%

Source: ICE Sugar futures (2026-06-02); 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

$5.02 /gal
↓ 3.6% 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: 2026-06-03

Last updated: 1 hour 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.

Atlanta, GA

Frankfort, KY

Atlanta, GAFrankfort, KY

370 miles

Dry Van

Linehaul$836
Fuel surcharge (43.2%)$361
Total$1,197

$2.26/mile

Refrigerated

+25%
Linehaul$1,045
Fuel surcharge (43.2%)$452
Total$1,497

$2.82/mile

About Fuel Surcharge

Current fuel surcharge of 43.2% is based on DOE diesel index at $5.02/gal. Surcharges adjust weekly with fuel prices.

Estimates based on industry averages. Distances are approximate road miles. Actual rates vary based on capacity, seasonality, and lane-specific factors.

Rates based on ATRI national averages. Fuel surcharge calculated from DOE/EIA diesel index.

Active Food Recalls

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

Class I - HIGH RISK Apr 22, 2026

PS Seasoning & Spices, Inc.

Reason: Product was made with milk powder recalled by the supplier due to Salmonella contamination.
Products: Ellsworth Sour Cream + Onion Seasoning, Part #: 180000113. Net Wt 25.00 lbs (11.3kg). PS Seasonin...
Distribution: Nationwide
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Class II - MODERATE RISK Apr 4, 2026

Dakota Honey Company

Reason: Foreign object (stainless steel dust/flakes or shreds of plastic)
Products: Dakota Honey Company Spreadable Spun Honey, Salted Caramel. Stir before use. Produced in Winner,...
Distribution: Retail locations in FL, GA, and SD Internet sales Nationwide
View Full FDA Notice
Class II - MODERATE RISK Mar 3, 2026

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.

Reason: Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.
Products: Item 6430093 Ajinomoto Green Gyoza Vegetable & Edamame Dumplings 12ct. Retail bag UPC: None. Produc...
Distribution: Distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, M...
View Full FDA Notice
Class I - HIGH RISK May 5, 2026

JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SONS INC

Reason: potential presence of Salmonella
Products: Fisher Tex Mex Trail Mix 30 oz plastic jar UPC 070690275941, 6 jars per case
Distribution: Nationwide
View Full FDA Notice
Class II - MODERATE RISK Apr 4, 2026

Dakota Honey Company

Reason: Foreign object (stainless steel dust/flakes or shreds of plastic)
Products: Dakota Honey Company Spreadable Spun Honey, Jalapeno. Stir before use. Produced in Winner, SD. P...
Distribution: Retail locations in FL, GA, and SD Internet sales Nationwide
View Full FDA Notice
Class II - MODERATE RISK Mar 3, 2026

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.

Reason: Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.
Products: Item 81097 Ajinomoto Ling Ling Restaurant Style Fried Rice Savory Vegetable - A Chinese Style Fried...
Distribution: Distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, M...
View Full FDA Notice
Class II - MODERATE RISK Mar 3, 2026

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.

Reason: Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.
Products: Item 6430143 Ajinomoto Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings 12ct. Net wt. 8.92oz. per package. Retail package U...
Distribution: Distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, M...
View Full FDA Notice
Class I - HIGH RISK Apr 26, 2026

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX FROZEN HOT COCOA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients:...
Distribution: U.S. Distribution Pattern: AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, ME, MN, NC, N...
View Full FDA Notice
Class II - MODERATE RISK Mar 3, 2026

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.

Reason: Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.
Products: Item 81146 Ajinomoto Tai Pei Shrimp Fried Rice - Shrimp, vegetables & fried rice with oyster flavore...
Distribution: Distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, M...
View Full FDA Notice
Class II - MODERATE RISK Apr 4, 2026

Dakota Honey Company

Reason: Foreign object (stainless steel dust/flakes or shreds of plastic)
Products: Dakota Honey Company the Honey Flight. 4 Flavors of Spreadable Spun Honey Original - Salted Caramel...
Distribution: Retail locations in FL, GA, and SD Internet sales Nationwide
View Full FDA Notice
Class II - MODERATE RISK Mar 3, 2026

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.

Reason: Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.
Products: Item 5650233 Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice, net wt. 1lb per bag. Retail bag UPC 00521482. Produ...
Distribution: Distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, M...
View Full FDA Notice
Class II - MODERATE RISK Mar 5, 2026

JFE FRANCHISING INC

Reason: Foreign Object (Glass)
Products: " Dumpling Vegetable 4.5 oz 011110658067 "...
Distribution: AK, AR, AZ, CA, OR, CO, CT, DC, DE, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT,...
View Full FDA Notice
Class I - HIGH RISK Apr 26, 2026

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

Reason: Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Products: GHIRARDELLI PERFECTLY PREMIUM FRAPPE MIX WHITE MOCHA NET WT 50oz (3lbs 2oz) 1.42kg Ingredients: ***...
Distribution: U.S. Distribution Pattern: AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, ME, MN, NC, N...
View Full FDA Notice

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

Serving Frankfort & Surrounding Areas

Distance from Atlanta Hub
370 miles / 5.5 hours
Major Corridors
I-64, US-127, US-60
Delivery Schedule
Weekly Scheduled Routes. Order by Thursday.

Major Institutions in the Frankfort Area

Higher Education
Kentucky State University
Healthcare
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Tourism & Hospitality
State Capitol, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Kentucky History Center
"We switched from Sysco two years ago and haven't looked back. The pricing is better, the service is more personal, and when we have an emergency need, they actually answer the phone. For an independent restaurant, that matters."
Marcus T. — Restaurant Owner
Independent Restaurant | Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about food service distribution in Frankfort

What is the minimum order for Frankfort, Kentucky?
The minimum order for Frankfort is $3,000. This minimum applies per delivery and helps us keep freight costs manageable while offering competitive pricing on disposables, proteins, and other food service supplies.
How long does delivery take to Frankfort?
Delivery to Frankfort typically takes 1-3 business days on scheduled routes. Bi-Weekly Scheduled Routes. We maintain a 98%+ on-time delivery rate across our service area.
What products does Value Source supply?
We supply a full range of food service products including disposables (napkins, plates, cutlery, to-go containers), proteins (beef, pork, poultry, seafood), custom-printed products (cups, napkins, bags with your logo), and eco-friendly alternatives. We focus on warehouse-direct pricing to help independent restaurants, caterers, and food trucks compete with larger operations.
What's the difference between hub, route, and freight delivery?
Hub delivery is available for businesses near our Atlanta distribution center with same-day or next-day service and lower minimums ($3,000). Route delivery serves cities on our weekly truck routes with $3,500-$4,000 minimums. Freight delivery via common carrier reaches more distant locations with $5,000 minimums and 3-5 day delivery times.
Do you offer custom printing on disposables?
Yes! Our custom print program lets you brand your business with custom cups, napkins, to-go bags, and packaging. We handle artwork, setup, and production. Custom print orders typically have higher minimums but we offer competitive pricing on repeat orders.
How do I get started with Value Source?
Getting started is simple: fill out our quote request form with your business type, product interests, and estimated monthly spend. We'll respond within 24 hours (usually same day) with pricing tailored to your Frankfort location. There's no obligation and no corporate hoops to jump through.
What makes Value Source different from broadline distributors?
Unlike major broadline distributors like Sysco or US Foods, we specialize in serving smaller independent operators. Our minimums start at $3,000 (vs. $10,000+), we offer dedicated personal service, and our warehouse-direct model means competitive pricing without corporate bureaucracy.

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