Protein is our passion.

Since 1954, Eastern has specialized in the wholesale distribution of poultry, beef, seafood, pork, and other products.

But we’ve also specialized in building and establishing long-term relationships with vendors and customers across the country by selling a service; not just a commodity. For over 60 years, we’ve measured our success one satisfied customer at a time, and we continue to do so today. Our goal is to serve our customers with the highest quality service and products that fit their specific needs. Our customers include:

  • Food further processing and manufacturing plants
  • Food service institutions
  • Retailers and grocery store chains
  • Schools, universities, hospitals, and prisons
  • Nonprofit organizations

What distinguishes us from other protein distributors:

  • Long-term relationships. These include clients, suppliers, and an extremely stable team of sales specialists within our company. On average, our sales team members have been with Eastern for 15 years.
  • Understanding client needs. By knowing what our clients need, our sales specialists can locate and negotiate deals that will benefit them directly.
  • Vendor relationships. When vendors have a surplus of a particular product, they often call us first, so we can secure the product for our clients.

Competitive Advantages

Buying Power:

Eastern buys and sells millions of pounds of protein each week. That amount of volume generates a lot of negotiating clout, resulting in substantial savings for our clients.

Expert Advice:

Our knowledgeable sales professionals have an average tenure in the industry of over 15 years. We pride ourselves on helping our customers avoid costly missteps.

Stability:

Relationships cemented over 60 years with vendors from around the world translate to a big advantage for our customers. With an abundance of resources, we are uniquely positioned to meet your evolving needs.

International:

We’ll take care of the details, while you avoid the hassle of international logistics, documentation, and financial risk.

Dedicated In-House Logistics Support:

We understand that the right product doesn’t do you any good if it doesn’t arrive on time. That’s why we have a dedicated in-house logistics department to ensure you know exactly when your shipment will arrive. We’re available 24/7 to provide all of our customers with accurate shipment tracking information and updates.