Lead-Generation Researcher for Food Distribution

# Lead Generation – Specialty Food & DSD Distributors in the USA I am looking for an experienced lead-generation researcher to build a **high-quality list of food distribution companies throughout the United States** for our specialty cookie/bakery brand. ### What We Are Looking For We specifically want **small to mid-sized regional distributors**, specialty food distributors, and DSD (Direct Store Delivery) distributors that sell to: * Upscale and gourmet supermarkets * Independent grocery stores * Specialty food stores * Natural/gourmet markets * Bakery departments * Regional supermarket chains * Gourmet shops * Specialty retailers The distributors should ideally carry products in one or more of these categories: **Cookies • Bakery • Packaged Snacks • Specialty Foods • Gourmet Foods • Gluten-Free • Allergy-Friendly • Desserts • Confections** ### Examples of the Type of Distributors We Want Companies similar in profile to: * Peroni & Sons * Bozzuto's * GFI International * C&S Wholesale Grocers * Smaller regional DSD distributors * Specialty/gourmet food distributors These are examples of the **type of distribution relationships** we are looking for. We especially want to uncover smaller regional companies that may not be well known nationally. ### DO NOT Include Please do **not** fill the list with major national broadline distributors such as: **KeHE, UNFI, Sysco, US Foods, Performance Food Group, McLane, Core-Mark, etc.** We are looking for more specialized and regional opportunities. ### Geographic Coverage **Entire United States** I would like the list organized by: **State / Region** ### Information Required for Each Lead For every distributor, please provide: 1. Company Name 2. Website 3. Headquarters / City & State 4. States or Territory Serviced 5. Type of Distributor (DSD, Specialty, Bakery, Gourmet, Snack, etc.) 6. Types of Products They Distribute 7. Types of Retailers/Customers They Service 8. Contact Name – preferably Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Vendor Relations, Owner, President, or Business Development 9. Contact Title 10. Direct Email Address 11. Phone Number 12. LinkedIn Profile, if available 13. **Why this distributor is a good potential fit for our cookie brand** ### VERY IMPORTANT I am looking for **quality over quantity**. Do not simply scrape a generic database of food wholesalers. Each company should be individually researched to confirm that it actually distributes relevant food products and appears to work with retailers that could be a fit for a premium specialty cookie brand. I would rather receive **150 highly relevant distributors than 1,000 generic food wholesalers.** Please provide the final list in Excel or Google Sheets and remove duplicate companies.