Specialty Food Distributor · Est. 1967

Bringing the world's best specialty foods to your business.

GFI supplies the world’s best specialty food to restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, and retailers of all sizes, nationwide. With 13 distribution centers, thousands of items, and direct relationships with producers here and abroad, GFI works with customers at every scale.

GFI supplies specialty and gourmet products to foodservice operators and retail buyers nationwide. 13 distribution centers, thousands of items, and direct relationships with producers here and abroad.

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THE GFI DIFFERENCE

Trusted by Chefs. Chosen by Food Leaders

Quality products, competitive pricing, and expert support

Nationwide Delivery

Wherever You Are, We're There

13 distribution centers. Coast to coast coverage.

ACS 2026 COMPETITION

Shop Award-Winning Cheeses

Celebrate the best in American cheese.

GFI Exclusive

New Flavored Bries

Creamy and bold Peppercorn and Garlic & Herb Brie

The GFI Difference

Specialty Expertise Since 1967

Six decades of specialty food expertise means you get a partner who knows every product, producer, and trend inside out.

Products That Set You Apart

A curated portfolio of artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and gourmet goods that helps your shelves stand out from the competition.

Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care

Get the reliability and reach of a national distributor with the personal attention of a family business that knows you by name.

A Partner, Not a Call Center

Your dedicated account team knows your business, picks up the phone, and works with you to grow every category you carry.

We Don't Just Sell It, We Teach It

Through Institut Du Fromage, your team gets the training and merchandising guidance to sell more, not just stock more.

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One-Stop Solution

Cheeses, meats, condiments, pastries and more: consolidate your entire specialty program into one order, one truck, one invoice.

The GFI Difference

Family-Owned Since 1967

Six decades of specialty food expertise means you get a partner who knows every product, producer, and trend inside out.

Products That Set You Apart

We always have the best sellers in a category, but layer on local, GFI-exclusives and items we import direct and you’re guaranteed a selection customized to you, and different from your competitors.

Products That Set You Apart

A curated portfolio of artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and gourmet goods that helps your shelves stand out from the competition.

Nationwide Tri-Temperature Delivery

With 13 distribution centers across the country and our tri-temperature fleet, GFI is in every market, every day. Our trucks deliver frozen, refrigerated, and ambient products, and you can track your delivery in real time. Click below to view our full coverage map.

Nationwide Tri-Temperature Delivery

From frozen and refrigerated to ambient products, our nationwide distribution network delivers everything you need through one trusted partner.

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A Partner, Not a Call Center

Your dedicated account team knows your market and your business, picks up the phone, and works with you to grow sales and increase profitability, every day.

A Partner, Not a Call Center

Your dedicated account team knows your business, picks up the phone, and works with you to grow every category you carry.

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Cheese Expertise You Can Share

Buy from GFI and your team learns to sell it too — free training in cheese knowledge, cutting, merchandising, pairing, and more, for retailers and restaurants alike.

Cheese Expertise You Can Share

Through Institut Du Fromage, we provide cheese education, product knowledge, and merchandising guidance to help your team serve customers with confidence.

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Direct Importer Advantage

As a direct importer, we leverage global sourcing, supply chain efficiencies, and economies of scale to deliver exceptional specialty foods at competitive prices.