A.F. Blakemore and Son (AFB) is a leading wholesale grocery distributor that serves more than 700 SPAR convenience stores in England and Wales. It also operates more than 200 of the chain stores through its Tates subsidiary. In addition to its broadline grocery distribution business, AFB supplies foodservice operators through its Blakemore Food Service unit, and it operates about 10 cash & carry outlets through Blackmore Wholesale. The company's Blakemore Fresh Foods unit distributes meat products throughout Europe. The family-owned business was started by Arthur Blakemore in 1917.

Value Drug Company was formed in 1934 as a cooperative by 19 local Independent Pharmacists to consolidate their purchasing power. Rated as one of the top independent wholesale drug distributors in the United States, we have continually been able to meet our goal to offer our customers the very best value in products and services that can be obtained. The mission of Value Drug Company is to serve as a support system for all aspects of Independent Pharmacy. Our Board of Directors and Management are committed to this mission. Combining our strength with yours, we form a powerful distribution channel to help you service the Independent Pharmacy's customer needs.

GasTerra was formed in 2005 when Nederlandse Gasunie split off the gas trading arm from its main gas transport business. In 2009 GasTerra B.V. signed a long term gas supply (until 2030) with Distrigas ensuring the continous flow of low-calorific gas to Belgium. The Dutch government owns half of GasTerra (10% directly and 40% indirectly through state-owned gas and mineral producer Energie Beheer Nederland), while Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell each indirectly hold 25% of the company. Psst! Wanna buy some natural gas? GasTerra (formerly Gasunie Trade & Supply) can hook you up. GasTerra B.V. buys wholesale natural gas, primarily from Dutch fields, then wholesales it throughout Western Europe.

Founded by chairman John Shalam in 1960, Audiovox went public in 1987. Audiovox answers the call for electronics. The company sells primarily consumer electronics for communications, mobile, and home use and acts as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for car makers. Products include automotive security devices, digital picture frames, HD TV antennae, stereo and speaker systems, portable DVD players, two-way radios, and universal remotes. Its goods are marketed under such brand names as Acoustic Research, Advent, Audiovox, Code-Alarm, Energizer, Invision, Jensen, Mac Audio, Schwaiger, and Terk. Audiovox's distribution network is composed of major retailers, distributors, car dealers, and other OEMs.

GSC Enterprises, Inc.,doing business as Grocery Supply Company (not to be confused with Grocers Supply Co.), the wholesale distributor supplies more than 4,500 independent convenience stores, grocers, discounters, and other retailers and wholesalers with some 12,000 items. It distributes such goods as beverages, dry goods, and prepared foods to customers in about 15 states, mostly in the South and Southeast. In addition, GSC's Fidelity Express division supplies equipment and services that allow smaller retailers to process money orders and bill payments. Ken McKenzie, Curtis McKenzie, and Woodrow Brittain started the family-owned business in 1947.

Farma International was founded in 1966 and is engaged in the supply and sourcing of bulk pharmaceutical chemicals, laboratory equipment for pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as precise instrumentation. We are a full scale service organization offering not only products, but also technology and consultation services. Farma International has been family owned and operated ever since George Medina founded the company in 1966. Three generations of family involved in handling the daily operations at FARMA INTERNATIONALFarma is a Hispanic 500 company. In 1998, it was the seventh fastest growing Hispanic company in the United States. In 1983 Farma International, was honored with the Presidents "E" award for EXCELLENCE IN EXPORT and the "E" star award in 1998 for continued excellence in export. This is the highest accolade given in the United States by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Farma International believes that each nation has a unique culture and is accustomed to a certain way of service and treatment. Our experience allows us to not only provide a product, but also to become a cultural cushion in A fast paced world of technological advances. Farma International will continue our commitment to export in emerging markets as our company looks ahead towards the future.

Blitz Ventures, Inc., which does business as BottomLine Foods, procures and sells a variety of closeout food and grocery products to institutions, manufacturers, brokers, hunger relief organizations, government agencies, and others. BottomLine products include frozen and fresh foods, dry goods, health and beauty products, and general merchandise.

Associated Grocers is a leading grocery wholesale cooperative that distributes broadline grocery products to more than 215 independent retailers in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. In addition to supplying its member stores with food and non-food items, it also offers such services as advertising, marketing, and merchandising, as well as back office accounting services and technology support. The wholesaler is also a retailer with some 35 company-owned stores in Louisiana. Associated Grocers was founded in 1950 by 17 member stores.

White Rose Food is a grocery distributor supplying more than 1,800 supermarkets, independent retailers, and cooperatives in New Jersey, Maryland, and the New York City metropolitan area with an assortment of foods, from dairy to frozen vegetables. In addition to its own White Rose label, the company distributes third-party and national brands. Other services include store planning and financing, group property insurance for businesses, and point-of-sale marketing. The company is a unit of food wholesaler Di Giorgio, which was acquired by food distribution co-op Associated Wholesalers in 2006.

Sherwood Food Distributors,a large independent food wholesale distributor, the company ships more than 16 million pounds of food a week to grocery retailers and wholesalers and foodservice operators in the Midwest and southeastern US. It carries beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry, and seafood, along with dairy, bakery, deli, cleaning products and more. Sherwood boasts 5,000 customers and five distribution centers in Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, and Walton, Kentucky. It operates a fleet of some 250 trucks. Sherwood Food Distributors was formed in 1987 through the merger of the food distribution operations of Orleans International and Regal Packaging.

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