For sixty years, Affiliated Category Managers, and Buyers, have been tasked with procuring, promoting and having in-stock the best product selection at the best price. Center Store products are the majority of our business.

Center Store buying is responsible for 25,000 plus items including a wide selection of goods in Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, and Ethnic specialty lines. Order fill rates are maintained at a rate of 98.4% well above the national average. The grocery buying staff relies on experience, established buying procedures and vendor support to maintain variety, in-stocks and competitive pricing.

Affiliated Foods has two seasonal trade shows where retail members have a chance to purchase vendor promoted product to help the independent store owner compete.