IFDA Member, Ben E. Keith Foods, Hosts U.S. Representative Barry Moore at New Brockton, AL Facility
For Immediate Release
MCLEAN, Va. (August 20, 2026) — Ben E. Keith Foods, a leading foodservice distributor, welcomed U.S. Congressman Barry Moore to its state-of-the-art distribution facility in New Brockton, Alabama. The visit provided an opportunity for Ben E. Keith Foods to showcase its expansive facility and have a dialogue about the foodservice distribution industry and its role in America’s foodservice supply chain.
The Ben E. Keith Foods Southeast Division has operated from its New Brockton facility since January 2022. The 421,380-square-foot facility was designed with the capacity to expand to more than 1 million square feet and features 53 dock doors and more than 61,000 square feet of dock space to support efficient shipping and receiving. From New Brockton, the Southeast Division serves customers throughout Alabama, eastern Mississippi, western Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.
“We appreciate Congressman Moore taking the time to visit our New Brockton facility and learn more about the important work our team does every day to serve our customers and communities,” said Mike Sweet, president of Ben E. Keith Foods. “We are grateful for his leadership and his support of the foodservice distribution industry and the hardworking people who keep our nation’s foodservice supply chain moving.”
“It was a pleasure to visit Ben E. Keith Foods’ impressive facility in New Brockton and see firsthand the critical role they play in keeping Alabama families, businesses, schools, hospitals, and restaurants supplied. This state-of-the-art operation is a testament to what happens when businesses invest in rural America, creating hundreds of good-paying jobs and strengthening our local economy. I appreciate the entire Ben E. Keith team for their hospitality and for the work they do every day to support our communities and the nation’s food supply chain,” said Rep. Barry Moore.
About IFDA
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) is the premier trade organization representing the $400 billion foodservice distribution industry. This industry ensures a safe and efficient supply of food and products to more than 1 million restaurants and foodservice outlets in the U.S. daily. Learn more at ifdaonline.org.
About Ben E. Keith Foods
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Ben E. Keith Foods is a leading broadline food distributor serving customers across an extensive geographic footprint through its 10 divisions. With 120 years of experience in the foodservice distribution industry, Ben E. Keith Foods is recognized for its commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more information about Ben E. Keith Foods contact: www.benekeith.com/food
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