A&R Wholesale Distributors

A&R Wholesale Distributors is a foodservice company specializing in providing nutritional solutions to educational institutions, ensuring quality food products reach students effectively and efficiently. A&R Wholesale Distributors, founded in Anaheim, US in 1986, focuses on distributing food products for school nutrition programs. The company was acquired by Gold Star Foods, a portfolio company of CHI Equity, in June 2017. The founder's prior experience in the food distribution sector supports the company's mission to enhance school meal offerings.

A&R Wholesale Distributors provides a wide range of food products tailored for school nutrition operations, including appetizers, bakery items, beverages, and canned chicken. These products serve millions of students across various educational institutions in the United States, focusing on personalized service and efficient supply chain solutions. A&R Wholesale Distributors generates revenue through business-to-business transactions with schools, supplying a variety of food products tailored to school meal programs. Pricing is negotiated based on monthly orders, which can range from USD 1,000 to over USD 50,000 depending on the needs of the school district.

A&R Wholesale Distributors aims to introduce new nutritional products designed for school meal programs by 2024, expanding its market presence in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the US. The most recent acquisition in June 2017 will be leveraged to enhance product offerings and streamline operations, ensuring the needs of educational clients are met effectively.