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List your specialty farm products on the US Foods Direct platform and reach chefs and foodservice operators across all 48 continental US states. Net-30 payment terms, FedEx fulfillment, and full setup support from Local Line.
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"US Foods serves professional kitchens from coast to coast. US Foods Direct gives local producers a seat at that table."
US Foods® Direct is the dropship marketplace used by US Foods customers nationwide. Chefs shopping US Foods Direct can browse and purchase products beyond the standard US Foods catalog, including local, specialty, and hard-to-find items sourced directly from producers like you.
US Foods is the second-largest foodservice distributor in the United States, serving customers across all 48 continental states. Through this partnership, your products become discoverable to a national base of professional buyers, without you building a single new sales relationship.
US Foods Direct is built for specialty, regional, and hard-to-find products. The more distinctive your offering, the stronger the fit. These are the items that give chefs a reason to source outside the standard catalog.
Dry & Shelf-Stable
Unique packaged goods that travel well and give chefs consistent access year-round.
Frozen Specialty
Premium frozen products with a provenance story chefs want on their menus.
Exotic & Specialty Meats
Uncommon proteins and rare breeds that differentiate a menu from the competition.
Foraged & Rare Produce
Seasonal, hard-to-source items with genuine culinary appeal and strong menu fit.
Eligibility: This program is open to US-based farms and specialty food producers. Preference is given to unique, hard-to-find, and differentiated products. The more distinctive your offering, the stronger the fit for the US Foods Direct platform. Alcohol products are not eligible. All applications are reviewed by the Local Line team before listing.
From application to your first chef order in approximately five weeks.
Apply & Get Approved
Submit your interest form. Our team reviews your application and responds within one week with an approval or next steps.
We Help You Set Up
Local Line works with you to build your US Foods Direct price list: products, pricing, photos, shipping info, packaging, and required business documents.
Your Products Go Live
Once approved, your listings go live on US Foods Direct in approximately four weeks, discoverable to US Foods customers across all 48 continental states.
Orders Come to You
Chef orders flow directly into your Local Line account. Accept within 24 hours, ship within 48 hours via FedEx. Print labels directly from Local Line.
Ship & Get Paid
Pack and ship direct to the chef using FedEx. Receive payment via ACH on net-30 terms, among the fastest payment timelines in distributor partnership programs.
Our pricing is designed to be as simple as the program itself.
One-Time Setup Fee
$250
Paid once to get started
Covers hands-on onboarding with our team to get your products configured, reviewed, and submitted to US Foods Direct.
Sales Fee
3%
Per order received through US Foods Direct
A small fee on orders generated through the channel. No monthly subscription required. You only pay when you sell.
US-based suppliers only · Alcohol not eligible · No Local Line plan upgrade required to participate
US Foods is the second-largest foodservice distributor in America, serving customers in all 48 continental states. Here's what the opportunity looks like for suppliers.
US Foods Direct operates across all 48 continental states. Your products become discoverable to a national base of professional chefs and operators who are already purchasing through US Foods and actively looking for specialty ingredients.
The more you promote your US Foods Direct listing through your social channels, newsletter, and existing buyers, the more visibility your products gain. Suppliers who actively market their listing see better results.
US Foods Direct works in parallel with your existing sales. Your CSA, farmers market, and wholesale relationships continue unchanged. Your independence is protected.
Orders through US Foods Direct are not guaranteed and will vary based on product type, category demand, and listing visibility. This program is best suited as a growth channel alongside your existing sales, not a replacement for them.
This program is open to US-based farms and specialty food producers. Preference is given to unique, differentiated, and hard-to-find products: foraged mushrooms, exotic meats, rare sauces, or specialty grains. The more distinctive your offering, the stronger the fit. Alcohol products are not eligible. All applications are reviewed by Local Line before listing.
No, you don't need an existing Local Line account to apply. If approved, you'll join Local Line on a Base plan with no upgrade required. Our team will walk you through the setup process from start to finish.
After submitting your interest form, our team follows up within 1–2 business days. Product applications are reviewed in approximately one week. From there, approved products go live on US Foods Direct in approximately four weeks, making the total timeline around five weeks from application to live listing.
FedEx is the required shipping carrier for US Foods Direct. You'll need a FedEx account to print labels and schedule shipments. Shipping labels can be printed directly from Local Line, and shipping costs are built into your product pricing using the FOB pricing model. You do not pay shipping separately.
You ship directly to the chef or foodservice operator. US Foods' warehouse is not involved. Products are listed at an all-in delivered price (FOB pricing), meaning your shipping costs are factored into the price you set for each item.
Our team works directly with you to configure your product listings, pricing, and photos, as well as your shipping details, packaging specifications, and required business documents such as food safety certificates and insurance. You're not on your own.
You'll receive payment via ACH directly from Local Line on net-30 terms. This is one of the faster payment timelines available across distributor partnership programs. No chasing invoices or dealing with individual buyers on payment.
All orders must be accepted within 24 hours of receipt and shipped within 48 hours of acceptance using FedEx. Orders appear directly in your Local Line account, with no new systems or processes to learn beyond having a FedEx account set up.
At this time, the US Foods Direct program is available to US-based suppliers only. We'll update this page if and when availability expands.
Submit your application and our team will follow up to walk you through everything. It takes about 10 minutes to get started.
