Market Expansion DPI Specialty Foods operates as a premier Western United States distributor with a wide geographic footprint. This presents a sales opportunity to cross-sell into KeHE’s broader national network and leverage DPI’s West Coast strengths to expand into newer markets where KeHE has presence.

Acquisition Upsell KeHE Distributors acquired DPI in 2023, creating a path for integrated products, joint promotions, and bundled offerings. Focus on aligning DPI’s specialty, natural, organic, gluten-free, local and ethnic product mix with KeHE’s distribution channels to maximize combined portfolio value.

Product Synergy DPI emphasizes gourmet, specialty, natural, organic and ethnic foods with strong ties to cheese and dairy associations. A sales angle includes premium cheese, dairy, and specialty food programs, leveraging DPI’s sponsorships to bolster co-branded campaigns and events.

Technology & Data DPI’s tech stack includes SQL, Oracle ERP and related tools, suggesting opportunities for data-driven merchandising, reporting, and inventory optimization. Propose integrated ordering, analytics sharing, and scalable ERP-enabled solutions to improve efficiencies across combined operations.

Security & Continuity Past data breach inquiries indicate a focus on security. This creates a chance to position enhanced security-aware supply chain solutions, compliant data handling, and risk management services as value-added offerings to reassure customers and protect transactions.