General Info

The Merchants Company is a foodservice distributor that operates Merchants Foodservice. With a location in Clanton, Ala., the subsidiary serves over five U.S. states and operates warehouse facilities and a foodservice distribution center. It was founded in 1904 as Fain Grocery Company, a wholesale grocery distributor. Merchants Foodservice has marketing partnerships with ConAgra Foods, Frosty Acres Brands, Kellogg's, Pictsweet, Pierre Foods and Ventura Foods. The subsidiary offers products under several brand names, including General Mills, Pioneer, Morrison, Shawnee, Gel Spice, Rich's and Ken s Foods. It provides a range of bakery products, such as biscuits, waffles, cakes, cookies, pies, rolls and cheesecakes.