Our article on Salvage, distressed and surplus food discount reselling proved to be very popular. Hundreds of search engine inquires are flooding in with many questions from entrepreneurs who want to get a piece of the pie (Pardon the pun). It is my impression that due to rising gas prices consumers are not only paying more at the pump, but also more at their neighborhood grocery store. When fuel costs go up a wave can be experienced as trucking companies must increase pricing for shipments which in turn increases distributors costs and results in higher prices on your local grocers shelves.
Discount food outlets are booming with customers as the average American family is finally being forced to lives within tight budget. When dollars are thin smart consumers know deals can be found at discount and salvage grocery stores. This is where you the entrepreneur comes in. If you are looking for a great business to open…this just might be the direction you should head into.
I would suggest you do some market research in your own hometown to see what kinds of discount food sellers are already open for business. if there are stores currently in your market it would be best to pay them a visit and see how they merchandise, what they sell and ascertain whether or not you could compete with them for a client base.
If there are presently no salvage food or discount food stores in your city or town, you might be able to corner the market. I would suggest organizing a business plan and getting started as soon as possible. While there are several salvage food distributors across the country selling mixed banana boxes filled with dented canned goods, near date packaged food and closeout health and beauty aids it would be prudent to also secure some suppliers of deeply discounted wholesale and closeout foods as well.
Food is defined as “Salvage” for several reasons including defects in packaging or being close to or past a products expiration date. Closeout food will typically fall into the category of excess or unsold stock which is liquidated to recoup cash flow. A store filled with salvage food will prove to be very profitable for anyone looking to operate a successful business. Add a few aisles of general merchandise closeouts and watch your business grow!
Resources for discount salvage grocery stores:
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By mike dipilla on Apr 24, 2008 | Reply
I WOULD LOVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SALVAGE GROCERY STORES IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN OFFER SOME FREE ADVIVE IT WOULD BE GREAT THERE ARE NO SALVAGE STORES IN MY AREA
THANKS
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By Charlotte Priddy on Apr 28, 2008 | Reply
I have a salvage store in Kentucky, and we are always looking for new suppliers. If you can help me in anyway to buy my product from a direct supplier. Thanks
By Robert Cyr on Apr 28, 2008 | Reply
Hi Charlotte - What do you pay on average for you salvage groceries? Per Box / Pallet?
How then do you mark up your products for resell?
Do you use a formula for a retail markup?
By Hello Charlotte on May 12, 2008 | Reply
Like everyone else,I was wondering if you could give me any advice on how to get started in this business.The main thing is about the suppliers.I would be very grateful of any help you could give me.Thanks
By Jean-Patrick Maignan on May 22, 2008 | Reply
We are interested in buying salvage food,please contact me in order to advise me the best way to start
Thanks
By Teri on Jun 22, 2008 | Reply
Hi! I realize in our declining times discount-salvage food is the way to go. I recently got all my stuff to do business. If anyone can help me with supplies please contact me. I am in Pennsylvianna.
Sincerely,
Teri
By Potential Advertiser on Jul 11, 2008 | Reply
Our team of dedicated employees work hard to make your closeout connections happen. We purchase and distribute manufacturer’s closeouts, factory seconds, overruns, insurance claims, liquidations, warehouse damage, close-coded products, out-of-code products, and distressed products.
Frozen - We purchase many frozen retail and food service items including meats, deli, seafood, ice cream, vegetables, entrees and all other frozen foods.
Refrigerated - We purchase refrigerated items such as dairy, drinks, yogurts, and desserts.
Dry – We purchase dry products including snacks, cereal, bread, canned, and any shelf stable items as well as HBA and household items.
We run an order picking operation and service many of our customers on a weekly or biweekly basis. We distribute to a seven state areas –Pennsylvania and all surrounding states.
We take our products strictly to the secondary market which includes discount grocery stores, independent dollar stores, prisons, food banks, church camps, restaurants, commissaries, and small manufacturers. We can honor any geographical and product restrictions.
We buy small and large quantities and typically purchase at deep discounts and pass the saving onto the customer.
By Melvin Berg on Jul 13, 2008 | Reply
I sell banana boxes to discount grocery stores!
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By Anne on Aug 21, 2008 | Reply
Can you send me more information on your salvage?? We are opening a store and looking for suppliers.
Thanks!
By ALISSA on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
HEY ….DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY BANANA BOX TRUCK LOADS FOR SALE?
I AM INTERESTED THANKS
By Tammy on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
Please let me know if you sell banana boxes and how much they are and were you are located Thanks we are needing them really bad
By Pastor Troy Winters on Sep 2, 2008 | Reply
I am a Pastor of a church in Dry Ridge, KY. Our area is low income and there are many people in need of food. We run a small food pantry but would like to be able to help more people. I have pizza’s donated to us but I need canned goods. Would be willing to purchase bulk at the right price. All food is given away to the elderly and needy. Sure would like to know how to get a hold of this salvage food. Thanks, God bless! Our church LeaveChanged.com
By meme on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Please if anyone has any information on banana boxes would you let me know my e-mail is cny77678@centurytel.net Thanks
By Wayne Priddy on Sep 22, 2008 | Reply
Looking for a damaged or salvaged food and other product distrubtor in the Hart county area or outside of county looking for in state distribution
By Bill on Sep 23, 2008 | Reply
If anyone is still looking for food,laundry soaps,banana boxes,case goods,HBA,Organic,Frozen,Gourmet,candy,etc. Variety is different weekly it is hard to find but it is still out their Right now we can get Organic Loads-Manifested Prices Vary,Loads out of California for $13-$14 Food/HBA/candy/laundry mixed 1256 boxes to a load Laundry 50% of Wholesale,Load of 12pk pop in Florida,Candy BB Boxes,Gum BB Boxes,We do occasionaly have the regular run Kroger,supervalu,wal-mart,mclain,food lion,cvs,some our priced per box some auctioned depending on center,Kimberly Clark Paper Loads % of wholesale manifested,but they are in big demand so we put our focus more towards other markets away from the banana box makes for better product and profits.
By Jodi Bradley on Sep 23, 2008 | Reply
interested in buying banana boxes for my store.please conact me
By Les B on Sep 23, 2008 | Reply
We sell banana box groceries on a regular basis. Although the past nine months have been tight for product. We are 3/4 weeks out but still filling orders on a regular basis. See our website: cascadesaleswis.com
Les B
By Jan williams on Sep 25, 2008 | Reply
Hello, I live in Maryland and sell salvage groceries items. I had been purchasing them by the pallets, but lately they have been very hard to obtain, plus very expensive. I also buy paper products by bulk, toliet paper and paper towel.
If there is anyone in the East Coast area, Pa, Nj, Md, NY, Del, Ct that sells salvage food by the pallets , please contact me. I also sell general merchandise. I am interested in pallets of store returns also.
I would appreciate earing from anyone who can assist me in purchasing these items.
Thank you
By Jan williams on Sep 25, 2008 | Reply
Hello Bll,
I am interesting in purchasing banana boxes of liquidated or surplus grocery items by the pallet. Do you have any available and if so, what is the price? I will go to your site for more info. I am in Maryland and if you have any suppliers on the East Coast, I would be interested. The cost of freight is extremely high with the cost of fuel.
Any info you can provide will greatly be appreciated.
Thank you,
Jan
By Jan williams on Sep 25, 2008 | Reply
Hello Les B.
I am interested in purchasing surplus and salvage foods by the pallets, Please let me know the availability, the location and the price.
I am in Maryland, so if you have any suppliers in the area I would be interested.
Thank you,
Jan
By Tim Pommell on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
Am planning to open a Discount Grocery store in NE Florida November 1st and am in need of suppliers.
By khaled alwawi on Oct 5, 2008 | Reply
i would like to get a list of your products
we buy dry grocery goods no banana boxes only case goods, hba products can be loose repack no out of date short dates are ok .
thank you
khaled alwawi
708-748-2450 T
708-748-2496 F
By Rick on Oct 11, 2008 | Reply
Where in N.E. fl? we’re in south east Ga. and would like to find one nearby. Thanks
By patricia on Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
yes i am wanting to open a salvage or discounted store in west ga. there is not a store in this town. how and where would i get the food to sell.
By Iselchyresse Israel-Megahan on Oct 16, 2008 | Reply
I am looking for organic food salvage/closeouts.
By Susan Slim on Oct 21, 2008 | Reply
I need a supplier for Salvage grocery items. Cans, Boxes, and I also need frozen dinners and or meats. We are on the East Coast and have a great growing business. But I would like to buy pallets and or truckloads of grocery items. Anyone have suppliers in the Georgia, S Carolina, N Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or Florida areas. Thanks
By nirmal singh on Oct 22, 2008 | Reply
I am looking to buy a truckload of salvaged food in banana boxes. We are also looking for diapers, household paper, hba, drinks. Our business is located in San Jose, California.
By Buck Smith on Oct 23, 2008 | Reply
I have a banana box candy load for sale .will sell by case or pallet call 5734892444
By Albert Crouse on Oct 29, 2008 | Reply
Hi I would like to open a discounted food store in wv. But I do not know where to find the food and other items to put in the store. Can someone tell me? THANKS!!!!
By john on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
can you send me the particulars on the candy load
By Naky Quinn on Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
Sell pallets of surplus groceries for less
nkyquinn@yahoo.com
By barbara on Nov 4, 2008 | Reply
buck what state are in i’m looking for something close to the knoxville tn area.
By Brian on Nov 4, 2008 | Reply
We sell straight case lots from several companies with a variety dry prodcuts. We also sell convient store pallets for less.We currently supply Surplus Stores nationwide. We are located in Atlanta,GA. Call Brian at 404-272-3797
By Bill G. on Nov 5, 2008 | Reply
We buy TRUCK LOADS AND PALLETS OF FOOD AND GROCERY SALVAGE.
By Bill G. on Nov 5, 2008 | Reply
WE BUY FOOD AND GROCERY SALVAGE,LIQUIDATION, SURPLUS.
By Alina on Nov 6, 2008 | Reply
I am in Louisiana. I am opening a salvage grocery on Monday. I currently am able to puchase by the box, but I am interested in other options. If you have any information, please let me know -
Thanks,
Alina
By Bill on Nov 7, 2008 | Reply
still looking for groceries in Florida have 6 pallets of coffee beans as of 11am this morning might still be their monday if interested not sure on price yet but their will be more available of other products regularly its all in date case good should be decent price email me with what locations in Florida you can pickup from or call 515-669-6434 lv # if not avail Also have a load in CA $9000 10 pallets food,2paper,2pet,4hba,3soap/chemical might still available but go fast,can get Organic loads out of Indiana,etc surplusgrocery@yahoo.com
By texas207 on Nov 9, 2008 | Reply
I want to start a salvage grocery business in the IA/MN/WI area, where are the closest supplies. How much is in a truck load, and how much is on a pallet? Thanks for your help in adavance