KeHE Distributors

KeHE Distributors, LLC is a leading national wholesale food distributor headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, United States. Established in 1952 by Art Kehe, the company specializes in distributing fresh, natural, organic, and specialty food products across North America. As an employee-owned business with over 6,800 employee-owners, KeHE operates 19 strategically located distribution centers across the United States and Canada, serving more than 31,000 retail locations including natural food stores, chain and independent grocery stores, and e-commerce retailers.

KeHE’s portfolio includes more than 4,100 suppliers and approximately 8,500 brands, with flagship brands such as CADIA and MADE•WITH. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, exemplified by its status as a Certified B Corporation, a recognition that affirms their mission to leverage business success for social and environmental good.

KeHE focuses on delivering an extensive assortment of organic, natural, fresh, and specialty products to supermarkets, natural retailers, and online vendors through a streamlined supply chain and one-truck delivery service. Their customer base benefits from value-added sales and marketing services and optimized distribution solutions designed to elevate brands and meet dynamic consumer demands.

With a turnover estimated around $2.6 billion USD (converted to euros, situating KeHE within the "1 to 10 billion" euro turnover range as of 2024) and a workforce of approximately 7,900 employees in the United States, KeHE holds a significant position in the wholesale food distribution sector. The company operates numerous distribution centers and warehouses but does not directly operate physical retail stores. Therefore, the number of selling points corresponds to their logistical and distribution facilities rather than retail outlets.

KeHE’s infrastructure includes large-scale warehouses and distribution centers located in key U.S. locations such as Naperville, Illinois; Aurora, Colorado; Breinigsville, Pennsylvania; Romeoville, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; and others. These centers support efficient distribution and inventory management throughout North America.

The company’s mission statement emphasizes serving customers, suppliers, employees, and communities by making lives better through sustainable business practices and industry leadership. KeHE also runs the KeHE Cares® Foundation, underlining its commitment to philanthropy and community support.