KeHE Distributors acquires Nature’s Best
US-based KeHE Distributors has acquired natural food products distributor Nature’s Best for an undis…US-based KeHE Distributors has acquired natural food products distributor Nature’s Best for an undisclosed amount.
The move is in line with the company's strategy to become the preferred supply chain partner in the natural, specialty, and fresh products marketplace in North America.
Through this transaction, KeHE will have expanded national distribution capabilities and it will now employ over 4000 employees, operate 14 warehouses, distribute to over 35,000 store doors weekly and export to 32 countries.
KeHE Distributors president and CEO Brandon Barnholt said: "Our industry is rapidly evolving and this transaction allows us to serve our customers with more efficiency and innovation, while delivering on our strategic promise of being the best supply partner to retailers ranging from the smallest independent grocer or natural food store to the largest regional or national chain."
Nature's Best offers a wide range of certified organic, natural, and specialty products to retail stores throughout the Central, Southern, and Western United States, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and Asia. Its product categories include grocery, refrigerated, frozen, bulk, supplements, personal care, herbs, medicinal, and pet products.
