Davidson Specialty Foods
Food and Beverage ServicesConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
Davidson Specialty Foods is a regional distributor of specialty foods that serves food service companies with a broad catalog that includes thousands of items, including kosher and ethnic offerings. Originating in a 3,000-square-foot converted gas station in the New Haven area, the business was acquired in 1974 by David and Eva Rowe, who emphasized building relationships and delivering high-quality service. Today, the company positions itself as the largest specialty foods distributor in New England, with a distribution reach that extends across New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, and Delaware. In 2016, Davidson Specialty Foods became a wholly owned subsidiary of C&S Wholesale Grocers, while continuing to operate independently and leveraging the parent company's resources for growth. Based in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the company employs a mid-sized workforce.