KeHE & DPI Specialty Foods
WholesaleCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
DPI Specialty Foods operates as a wholesale distributor of specialty foods focused on the Western United States, with a West Coast emphasis and a network of geographic locations across the region. Based in Ontario, California, it relies on a knowledgeable team across buying, sales, and operations to serve customers locally and nationally. Its product portfolio spans gourmet, specialty, natural and organic, gluten-free, local, and ethnic foods, supporting grocery distribution, independent retail, and foodservice channels. The company maintains involvement with industry groups including the American Cheese Society, the Cheese Importers Association, and the Specialty Food Association. In 2023, KeHE Distributors announced an agreement to acquire DPI Specialty Foods from Arbor Investments, indicating a change in ownership while contemporaneous reports noted workforce adjustments in certain regions. Earlier that year, there was a layoff affecting a Prince George’s County operation.