Strategic Partnerships KeHE is a large, employee-owned distributor focused on natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products with a nationwide distribution network and a growing roster of brand partners, presenting opportunities for co-marketing and exclusive product placements with retailers and D.C. networks.

Expansion & Events Active engagement in trade shows and events such as the Summer Show and Holiday Show, plus virtual access via KeHE CONNECT, signals opportunities to schedule executive briefings with retailers and suppliers, capture high-intent leads, and onboard new brands.

New Brand Velocity Recent launches and partnerships (Wild Oats relaunch, plant-based collaborations, ROC certified offerings) indicate strong appetite for innovative, sustainability-focused products across multi-channel (grocery, online, sprouts) with potential for exclusive distribution or co-branded campaigns.

Sustainability & Certification Certified B Corporation status and ROC certification highlight a sustainability-forward mandate, suggesting sales opportunities with like-minded retailers and brands seeking credible ESG partnerships and provenance-driven messaging.

Scale & Reach With over 8,000 employee-owners and a 19-distribution center network across North America, KeHE offers extensive geographic coverage and a proven B2B logistics capability, enabling cross-regional product launches and broad retailer onboarding for vetted suppliers.