WHOLESALE FOODS
Large Enough to WHOLESALE Serve . . . FOODS Small Enough to Care
S & W Wholesale Foods,
Louisiana Born, Grown, and Proud!
18096 Old Covington Hwy Hammond, La 70403 985-542-4444
is one of the very few foodservice companies that is still family owned and operated in Louisiana. S & W began in Hammond Louisiana, and now has locations in Hammond and Baton Rouge. S & W prides itself on its Louisiana culture. We stock a number Louisiana brands such as Manda Meats, Cajun Chef, A La Carte, Louisiana Fish Fry, just to name a few.
6768 Pecue Lane Baton Rouge, La 70817 225-383-8808
www.s-wfoods.com
Our Story (From left to right) Frank Spalitta, Founder. Rose Mary Spalitta, Founder. Tiffany Spalitta, Secretary/Treasury. Paul Spalitta, President/CEO. Tara Huddleston, Non-Foods Purchasing and Marketing. Ryan Teal, Inbound Receiving
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his family owned and operated business was founded by Frank and Rose Mary Spalitta in 1978. At that time S & W’s product line consisted only of meats such as hams, ground beef, and sausage and was housed in a small warehouse of a mere 5,000 square feet containing only 1 cooler, 1 freezer, a small office space and only servicing Tangipahoa Parish. Due to S & W’s loyal customer base and S & W’s determination to meet the needs of those customers, our business and facility has expanded into the 100,000 plus square feet it is today, housing all restaurant and food supply needs from toothpicks and toilet paper to actual restaurant equipment such as freezers, coolers, and anything else a restaurant or convenience store would need to operate successfully. Current owners, Frank and Rose Mary’s son, Paul and his wife Tiffany are continuing the legacy in striving to maintain the high standards S & W’s customers have come to expect both in quality and in service. For S & W to continue to provide outstanding quality and service we became a shareholder in the largest foodservice distribution cooperative in the United States, Unipro Foodservice. Comprising over 650 shareholder companies with over 900 locations, each distributor is independently owned, marketing the products and services provided by UniPro Foodservice. With a collective sales volume of over $58 billion, the buying power of UniPro enables us to receive enhanced purchasing opportunities, thereby providing better pricing and a vast array of products and services to our customers.
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Our Footprint
We currently service restaurants, convenience stores, bakeries, coffee houses, childcare centers and multi-unit franchises throughout southeast Louisiana and parts of the Mississippi Gulf coast. We have two locations. Our main warehouse is located in Hammond in its original location. After acquiring DiVincinti Brothers in 2006, we felt it was important to continue to have a location in Baton Rouge as well.
Distribution Area
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We offer exclusive brands such as S & W Brand The brand and products our company was built on. We continue to carry S & W label products such as a variety of spices, hams, sausages, and other meats.
Captain Frank’s Seafood farm raised catfish, oysters, and shrimp of all sizes packed exclusively for S & W.
Southeast Prime Premium Meats for those who demand and
deserve the most succulent cuts of meats. Southeast Prime Meats is a full line of Fresh and Frozen portion control Beef, Pork, Veal and Lamb, custom cut and packaged to your specifications.
Pocahontas Foods This foodservice brand has been around since 1890 and provides the same value, quality and consistency that has been instilled since their beginning. Pocahontas brands are well known to all types of establishments ranging from small family restaurants to large national chains.
Unipro Marquis This foodservice brand is nationally
recognized and provides value, quality and consistency in all categories. The Unipro Marquis label is well known to all types of establishments ranging from small family restaurants to large national chains and is only available from your local Unipro distributor, S & W Wholesale Foods.
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S & W Wholesale is your one stop shop for all
Products
Products
your food service needs. From food preparation to serving, fresh to frozen, canned to cleaning products, smallwares to major appliances, we have an extensive product line to fit all your needs. Below is a small sampling of what S & W has to offer.
Processed & Custom Meats – Beef and Pork Fresh & Frozen Meats - Deli meats, beef, pork, poultry, seafood Canned & Dry Goods - Cereals, fruits, vegetables, sauces, soups, shortenings and oils, biscuits and pancake mixes, condiments, vinegars, pickles and relishes, pastas, cookies, crackers, puddings and more. Fresh Produce & Diary - Fruits, vegetables, salads, cheeses, spreads, dressings. Frozen Foods – Appetizers, potatoes, breads and desserts, vegetables, creamers. Beverages - Coffees and teas, hot chocolate, bottled water, juices, drink mixes. Equipment & Smallwares - Pots and pans, utensils, dinnerware, storage containers, freezers, coolers, utility trays, serving trays, and more Paper Supplies – Styrofoam and plastic cups, disposable dinnerware and containers, boxes, film and foil, toilet paper, paper towels, disposable catering trays, toothpicks, and more. Chemicals – Cleansers, foams, degreasers, sponges, scrubbers, cleaning cloths, mops, brooms, dish-washing equipment and supplies
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A few of our Brands we proudly stock.
Mrs. Wheat’s
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What sets S & W above the rest?
Great Service
Our “service with a personal touch” approach to customer relations springs from our family-owned culture that has always been a part of S & W Wholesale Foods.
Personal Service from the top down (You can talk to Paul Spalitta, CEO, whenever you need.) Account Managers who put you first. Customer Service Representatives provide dedicated personalized account service. Accurate, Complete Orders • 99.6% fill rate • RF Mobile computing available for picking orders from inventory, accurately and efficiently •
Tracking service to maintain quality and improve the ordering process
Delivery Drivers who are professional, courteous and committed to excellent service deliver your orders accommodating your schedule to the best of our ability: • Fast delivery with a fleet of multi-temperature trucks • RoadNet technology from UPS to map the best route to meet your delivery schedule Customer Service that provides dedicated personalized account service. Have a problem with an order? Just let us know, and we will address it immediately. Operations built around the goals of : • Single warehouse sourcing • Single delivery • Single invoice per order • Single point of contact
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Your S & W Account Manager is always willing,
able and eager to create custom solutions for you. Being independent and family owned gives S & W a great deal of flexibility with how we can interact with you
What we can do for you?
Here are just some of the reasons why successful Independent Restaurants choose S & W as their foodservice distributor of choice: Custom Solutions: S & W is committed to providing innovative, custom solutions for your foodservice business including new menu ideas, culinary shows, web-based and face-to-face resources and continuing education, and more. Experienced & Knowledgeable Account Managers: Seasoned in experience at S & W, your Account Manager comes wellprepared to help you with your business and the challenges you face. Custom Delivery Schedule: We work at your schedule, not ours. Expect to get custom delivery windows that fit your timetable. Competitive Pricing: S & W’s extensive buying power through our partnership with UniPro Foodservice, provides us the buying power of the “big guys” with access to over 800 manufacturers, while allowing us to continue to provide the excellent service and value that being a family-owned enterprise allows. Here are just some of the reasons why successful Retail Foodservice customers use S & W as their foodservice distributor of choice: Experience: S & W is already a trusted foodservice distributor to over 100 retail grocery locations in Louisiana. Adaptability: S & W’s experienced foodservice professionals understand retail and are adaptable to the unique requirements and dynamics of the retail environment. Ready-for-Sale Product Breadth: A broad assortment of fresh ready-for-sale products are always in stock for in-store foodservice, deli and bakery, including an expansive selection of specialty cheeses, artisan breads, meats, bakery items, nutritional products and more. Customized Ordering: S & W will customize ordering to suit you. Choose to order logging into industry-leading web-based ordering, or simply making a call or sending a fax to your dedicated customer service staff.
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Here are just some of the reasons why successful Multi-Unit Restaurants use S & W as their foodservice provider of choice:
Experienced and Knowledgeable Account Managers: S & W has established Multi-Unit Management Team. Each team member is experienced in serving a diverse mix of multi-unit concepts including buffets, family style, Italian, coffee shops, bakeries and more. “Hassle-Free” Transition Plan: S & W uses a time-tested plan to enable a smooth transition to S & W Wholesale Foods as your foodservice distributor and has the satisfied customers to prove it. Business Reviews: With regularly scheduled business reviews, S & W is committed to assisting you in growing your business with ideas, resources and solutions. Rebate Tracking: By tracking and facilitating manufacturer rebates, S & W will support you in getting the most value you can from your food purchases. Accessible: As a customer, you have quick and easy access to your Account Manager and Customer Service Representative whenever you need them. Web-Based Ordering: You can order online using S & W’s industry-leading, web-based ordering system. It is extremely intuitive and is customized for your ease of use. The more you use it, the more you want to use it. Single-Source Shipping & Invoicing: With single-source shipping, you get billings for an order on a single invoice, thus helping operations do their work more efficiently by saving man-hours that would be devoted to reconciling purchase orders and invoices from multiple sources.
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Keeping up with Industry Leading Technology Being in business for over 30 years S & W has experienced many industry changes throughout the years. Currently, the implementation our recent state of the art warehouse management system along with the implementation of Roadnet for our delivery trucks have helped us become more productive and efficient in all aspects of our operations.
Through the warehouse management system, we have • Eliminated the need of Physical Inventory • Improved Operator Efficiency • Improved Order Accuracy • Reduced overstocks in Inventory • Reduced Backorders Through implementation of Roadnet, we have • Reduction in miles driven • Reduction in vehicles • Reduction in overtime • Reduction in routing time • Increased vehicle capacity Through the achievements listed above we have been able to • Improve Customer Service • Improve Inventory Turns • Improve Work Environment • Improve Supplier Relationships • Reduce Order Errors • Improve Quality Control
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Large Enough to Serve . . . Small Enough to Care 18096 Old Covington Hwy Hammond, La 70403 ph 985-542-4444 fax 985.542.4440
6768 Pecue Lane Baton Rouge, La 70817 225-383-8808
www.s-wfoods.com
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