Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products

The Wholesale–Groceries & Related Products industry, classified under SIC 5140, encompasses distributors that source, aggregate, and deliver packaged foods, fresh produce, frozen items, beverages, and nonfood grocery staples to supermarkets, convenience stores, foodservice operators, institutional buyers, and e-commerce fulfillment channels. Wholesalers typically provide inventory management, private-label sourcing, temperature-controlled logistics, and vendor financing, acting as a critical bridge between global manufacturers and retail shelves. Key risks include margin pressure from retailer consolidation, food safety and labeling requirements, FSMA and USDA inspection standards, transportation regulation, and volatility in commodity and fuel prices. In 2024–2025, the sector is navigating continued post-pandemic demand normalization, rapid growth in omnichannel grocery, tighter ESG and traceability expectations, and accelerated adoption of automation, route optimization, and data-driven pricing. As grocers, investors, and lenders assess credit quality, working-capital intensity, and acquisition activity across SIC 5140, they can monitor real-time disclosures and risk factors by viewing live SEC filings and earnings updates on EarningsFeed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · 11/23/2025