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Food Distribution Product Catalog Template

Use this food distribution product catalog template to present the full range: it opens with 10 products from Harvest Lane Foods, a fictional brand, arranged in 6 sections (dry goods, dairy, proteins and produce and more), with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4 x 3 L and Kraft Takeout Box #8 among the featured pieces. Products sit in a clean grid with a photo, name, short description and price that works in print and on a phone. Add your own photos and products, then download a PDF or publish an online catalog with search and categories.

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Sample data

What's in this food distribution product catalog

10 products across 6 sections (dry goods, dairy, proteins, produce and frozen and more), with 2 flagged as bestseller and new to guide a first order. Add your own photos and descriptions, or import products from a spreadsheet.
Sample products included in this template
SKUProductCategoryPrice
HL-DG050All-Purpose Flour, 50 lbDry goods$28.50
HL-DG301Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4 x 3 LDry goods$98.00
HL-DG410Arborio Rice, 10 lbDry goods$24.00
HL-DG510Crushed Tomatoes, 6 x #10 CanDry goods$42.00
HL-DY036Unsalted Butter, 36 x 1 lbDairy$168.00
HL-DY420Low-Moisture Mozzarella, Shredded, 4 x 5 lbDairy$74.00
HL-PR410Boneless Chicken Thighs, 4 x 10 lbProteins$118.00
HL-PD050Yellow Onions, 50 lbProduce$32.00
HL-FZ605French Fries 3/8 in, 6 x 5 lbFrozen$46.00
HL-DS008Kraft Takeout Box #8Disposables$38.00

Tips

How to make a great food distribution product catalog

Sections and layout for a food distribution catalog

A food distribution catalog is a product guide for chefs: organize by category, give pack size, brand, storage temperature and yield where relevant, and highlight local or specialty products. A page on ordering, delivery routes and cutoffs helps new accounts get started.

Photographing food distribution products

Images are optional for staples; most chefs order by code and pack. Use photos for specialty items and new products, shot simply on white, and show the case or bag as delivered so receiving staff can match it at the back door.

What food distribution buyers look for

Independent restaurants order from distributors several times a week, usually from an order guide: the list of items they buy regularly with pack size, brand and current price. Make your list easy to scan by category and pack, flag items with volatile prices (proteins, dairy, produce) and state your substitution policy.

FAQ

Food Distribution product catalog questions

What should a food distribution catalog include?

Product name, brand, pack size, storage temperature, item code and any specialty or local notes, plus ordering and delivery information.

What is an order guide in food distribution?

A customer-specific list of the items a restaurant buys regularly, with codes, pack sizes and current prices. Chefs reorder from it, so keep it short, current and grouped by category.

Should I send my catalog as a PDF or a link?

Both. A PDF is best for email attachments, printing and trade shows; an online catalog link is better on phones and WhatsApp because it always shows your latest products and prices, and buyers can send an order from it. CatalogKite gives you both from the same document.

Make your food distribution product catalog now

Open this catalog with the sample products, add your photos, then download a PDF or publish an online catalog.