B2B Importer of Shelf-Stable Foods
Schreiber Foods International curates, imports, and distributes high-quality food brands for foodservice kitchens, including the in-demand Ambrosia® brand. For nearly 50 years, chefs, distributors, and foodservice directors have counted on us to stock their kitchens and delight their diners.
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Who We Are
Founded in New Jersey in 1980, Schreiber Foods International is a leading importer of shelf stable foods and pantry favorites. The company is a true entrepreneurial success story, beginning with a father/son team who saw an opportunity to streamline an industry, and continuing today as a trusted third-generation family business that honors the quality, consistency, and service it was built on while expanding its leadership position into the future.
Food Brands
Schreiber Foods International distributes a range of popular brands and global flavors to give foodservice kitchens flexibility and variety in their shelf-stable ingredients. From high-end restaurants to industrial operations, chefs and kitchen managers stock up on our family of brands.
Our primary brand
Ambrosia® is our “crown jewel” imported food brand. We curate and source every ingredient to ensure the quality, consistency, and reliable supply Ambrosia is known for.
Popular brands we distribute
Horn of Plenty®
Mae Ploy®
Coco Lopez®
Huy Fong Foods®
Esprit de Paris®
Honey Pot®
PEPPADEW®
Chaokoh
Ambiance
Lee Kum Kee
Colman’s® of Norwich
Since the 1940s
Food distribution is in the Schreiber DNA. Since the 1940s when foodservice as an industry was just forming in the U.S., the Schreiber family was founding companies that connected people with sought-after ingredients. Today, Schreiber Foods International carries on this legacy of stocking kitchens and delighting diners.
Responsibility
As a third-generation family business, Schreiber Foods International is committed to responsible business practices that create a sustainable future for generations to come. We ship through ocean freight to reduce GHG emissions, compost samples at our U.S. offices and warehouses to reduce food waste, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and supply chain integrity.
Giving Back
Giving back and supporting our community are part of who we are at Schreiber Foods International. Our family-owned business has created local and national jobs for decades, and we have a long history of donating to, volunteering for, and partnering with meaningful non-profits and community groups.
Schreiber Foods International is a proud supporter of food and community non-profits and charities, including:
The Company
Since our founding, Schreiber Foods International has been a values-led organization that combines a people-first culture with a legacy of supply chain expertise. We operate based on five important pillars:
We take a “boots on the ground” approach to sourcing, visiting our suppliers around the globe to ensure quality, and dual-sourcing ingredients from multiple places to ensure reliable supply.
Food safety is paramount, and we are committed to the highest standards of safety. We’re proud early adopters of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), are CT-PAT validated and Certified Superior in third party warehouse audits, and have a team of dedicated in-house safety and compliance experts to monitor safety.
We’re supply chain experts in national and regional chain distribution, have a team of logistics professionals who maintain import compliance and on-time shipments, and distribute through six strategically located warehouses, including two that are wholly owned, to ensure reliable supply.
From our labor-saving products that reduce prep time, to our culinary team that offers guidance with recipe development, menu & bar applications, and new product trends, we aren’t just here to sell, we’re here to solve.
We pride ourselves on unparalleled customer service. Our human, U.S.-based service team and our sales professionals provide dedicated service, support, and partnership. Many of our distributor partners have been with us for decades – a testament to our relationship-based approach.
Company FAQs
The Schreiber Foods International procurement team takes a “boots on the ground” approach – visiting each global producer to carefully curate and vet ingredients at their source. Only products with the highest standards of quality and safety earn the Ambrosia brand name.
Chefs love Ambrosia brand for its consistently high quality. They trust Ambrosia to turn ordinary ingredients into delicious meals they can be proud to put their name on. Kitchen managers love Ambrosia for its value; premium products at competitive price points and with reliable supply.
Schreiber Foods International, Inc. is the company name, and Ambrosia is its marquee brand of imported foods.
The Ambrosia name was chosen by Helen Schreiber in the 1950s because it means “food of the gods” in Greek. The name has been part of company history ever since. Visit our timeline for more about Schreiber Foods International’s history and legacy.
No, Schreiber Foods International is a B2B company that operates through our trusted network of distributor partners to stock kitchens across the U.S. Our brands and products are not sold directly to restaurants or to consumers through grocery stores.
No, Schreiber Foods International is and always has been a completely separate company. Schreiber Foods International is a quality food importer founded and based in New Jersey, not affiliated with Schreiber Foods the dairy company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It’s a coincidence that both companies had founders with the last name Schreiber.
No, Ambrosia is a brand of imported, shelf-stable foods distributed by Schreiber Foods International, and a name that has been associated with Schreiber family food businesses since the 1950s. It is not affiliated with any other company that uses the Ambrosia name.
About Schreiber Foods International, Inc.
Schreiber Foods International curates, imports, and distributes high-quality food brands for foodservice kitchens, including the in-demand Ambrosia® brand. Founded in New Jersey in 1980, the business-to-business company now distributes more than 250 SKUs through its distributor partners and warehouses across the country, including two wholly-owned distribution centers in California and New Jersey. An independently operated, third-generation family business, Schreiber Foods International has built a reputation for high-quality products, consistent supply, and reliable service. Its specialty foods are the basis for delicious meals in restaurants, cafeterias, non-commercial kitchens, and hospitality venues across the U.S. To learn more about Schreiber Foods International, visit its primary site www.ambrosia-foods.com, or company landing page, www.schreiberfoodsinternational.com.