Merchants Market Group

Merchants Market Group is an importer located in the US. The company was founded in 1967 by Isabel Amengual. Since 2013, it has been owned by Clare Holding. Merchants Market Group has set up branches in 4 locations including the Caribbean Islands.

Merchants Market Group has launched a subsidiary, Merchants Export which handles the export business in the Caribbean Islands.

Merchants Market Group offers over 10000 references. While its main business is food items, the company also offers a range of cleaning and packaging supplies. 

Merchants Market Group’s clients include restaurants, hotels and resorts.  

Merchants Market Group employs 140 people. 

The company offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, spices, grains, sauces, nuts, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned food, chocolate, dried fruits, etc.

• Dairy: milk and a wide variety of cheeses, including specialty cheeses

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, etc.

• Frozen Food: vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, desserts, ready-meals, etc.

• Personal Care: soap, sanitiser, wipes, etc.

Merchants Market Group distributes brands such as Mission Food Service, Hormel Foods, Vie de France, President, Chef-Mate, Open Pit, Stratas Foods, etc. Merchants market Group works with 500 suppliers. 

Merchants Market Group has its own procurement team that looks for the best products suitable for its clientele.

Merchants Market Group operates its own facilities that all feature warehousing space. The 4 storage facilities of the company have different temperature zones allowing the company to store different types of products in the appropriate conditions. 

Furthermore, Merchants Market Group has its own temperature-controlled trucks that take care of the delivery. The business also relies on third party logistics providers for the exports. Products are stored in cold storage containers in that case.