Food and beverage manufacturers and suppliers
Verified US ocean import records
6,567 food and beverage manufacturers on US ocean import records, across 123 countries, with 29,671 shipments between them. Find a food and beverage supplier by what it actually shipped.
Latest shipment: Aug 24, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodology — latest shipment shown
This page shows where the 6,567 food and beverage manufacturers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.
Key facts
As of the Sep 10, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.
What the data shows
- 6,567 food and beverage manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 29,671 US ocean import shipments between them.
- China and Spain account for the two largest groups: 448 (7%) and 352 (5%) of 6,567 suppliers across 123 countries.
- The largest sub-industry by supplier count is bottled wine (409 suppliers, 6%); 43 sub-industries are classified in total.
- The most active supplier in the analysed window, Diageo Scotland Ltd, shipped 350 times to 49 US buyers.
- The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 24, 2026.
Suppliers by country
What the data shows: China and Spain account for the two largest groups: 448 (7%) and 352 (5%) of 6,567 suppliers across 123 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.
Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 123 countries.
Suppliers by product and sub-industry
What the data shows: bottled wine and green coffee beans account for the two largest groups: 409 (6%) and 406 (6%) of 6,567 suppliers across 43 sub-industries.
As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 43.
Most active food and beverage suppliers by US ocean shipments
The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.
| Supplier | Shipments | Buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Diageo Scotland LtdUnited Kingdom | 350 | 49 |
| Ornua Co Operative LtdIreland | 326 | 6 |
| Teys Australia Pty LtdAustralia | 310 | 29 |
| Jbs Australia Pty LtdAustralia | 263 | 17 |
| Heineken Nederland SupplyNetherlands | 243 | 3 |
| Jbs SaBrazil | 241 | 11 |
| Greenham Australia Pty LtdAustralia | 228 | 4 |
| Silver Fern Farms LimitedNew Zealand | 225 | 39 |
| Diageo IrelandIreland | 215 | 3 |
| MhcsFrance | 195 | 10 |
| Thomas Foods International Murray BAustralia | 177 | 10 |
| Diageo Great Britain LtdGermany | 175 | 5 |
| August Storck KgGermany | 164 | 3 |
| Sa Des Eaux Minerales D EvianBelgium | 144 | 6 |
| Anzco Foods LimitedNew Zealand | 128 | 28 |
| Shoalhaven Starches Pty LtdAustralia | 128 | 2 |
| Seara Alimentos LtdaBrazil | 110 | 46 |
| Wismettac Foods IncJapan | 107 | 7 |
| Nolet DistilleryNetherlands | 104 | 10 |
| Affco New Zealand LimitedNew Zealand | 103 | 28 |
US distributors and importers in this industry
US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import food and beverage — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.
| Company | Shipments | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Vlm Foods Usa LtdDistributor · frozen vegetables and fries importer | 706 | 61 |
| Wild Bull Services IncDistributor · imported frozen beef, butter, meat trading | 544 | 34 |
| House Of Spices India IncDistributor · Indian groceries, rice, flour, spices | 505 | 80 |
| Walong Marketing IncDistributor · Asian groceries, noodles, canned foods | 463 | 116 |
| Fayman Food Group LlcDistributor · imported frozen/chilled beef and meat | 403 | 26 |
| Thomas Foods International UsaDistributor · beef, lamb and goat meat | 386 | 34 |
| Teys Usa IncDistributor · imported Australian beef | 350 | 22 |
| Olam Americas LlcDistributor · green coffee and cocoa ingredients | 196 | 41 |
| Wild Bull ServicesDistributor · imported beef, lamb and frozen protein | 192 | 19 |
| Neumann Gruppe Usa IncDistributor · green coffee bean trading | 176 | 87 |
| Sysco Merchandising And Supply ChaiDistributor · frozen vegetables and foodservice groceries | 170 | 25 |
| Barry Callebaut Usa LlcComponent & materials supplier · cocoa and chocolate processing | 161 | 32 |
| Wj DeutschDistributor · imported wine and spirits | 159 | 72 |
| Manildra Milling CorpComponent & materials supplier · wheat gluten, starch, flour milling | 138 | 3 |
| Gurrentz International CorpDistributor · imported frozen boneless beef | 137 | 34 |
| Vivi International IncDistributor · Asian instant noodles, beverages, rice | 117 | 28 |
| Wismettac Asian Foods IncDistributor · Asian food and beverage wholesale | 110 | 30 |
| Southern Glazers Wine And Spirits ODistributor · wine and spirits wholesale | 108 | 13 |
| Louis Dreyfus Company Coffee Na LlcDistributor · green coffee trading | 97 | 36 |
| Ocm Globe IncDistributor · Asian food and beverage importer | 95 | 8 |
How to evaluate a food and beverage supplier
What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.
- Product form in the descriptions — frozen, dried, canned, bulk ingredient, packaged retail.
- Temperature and storage clues (reefer containers, ‘frozen’, ‘chilled’) where the filing carries them.
- Origin country, and seasonality in the shipment cadence.
- Recurring US buyers, and whether volumes repeat across the window.
- Relevant HS codes (chapters 2–4, 7–12, 15–22) for the exact product.
Methodology and limitations
Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How many food and beverage manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?
6,567 food and beverage manufacturers and exporters, across 123 countries, with 29,671 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Sep 10, 2026 data update.
Which countries have the most visible food and beverage suppliers?
By supplier count: China (448), Spain (352), France (345). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.
What products do these suppliers ship?
The largest sub-industries by supplier count are bottled wine, green coffee beans, food ingredients and flavourings. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.
How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?
A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.
Does shipment activity prove product quality?
No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.
Can I find US distributors instead of importing?
Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.