Benton Cook Competitors

We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Soup—sent by mail? There’s something charming, nostalgic, and delightfully unique about care packages from Spoonful of Comfort. After all, what’s not to love about getting a ready-to-eat meal? Spoonful of Comfort nourishes personal and professional relationships with comforting foods and a delightful way to receive them. We help customers build custom packages from sensational soups, cookie classics, and occasion-specific accessories. We also offer limited-edition holiday and seasonal packages. All are delivered with a packaging presentation that’s an experience in itself. Marti Wymer is the founder and CEO of Spoonful of Comfort. Her personal experience caring for her mom from afar was the inspiration for the company. Since then, Marti has shared her vision of care with thousands of customers—and it’s resulted in attention from the Today show, publications like Real Simple and Entrepreneur, and an appearance on Shark Tank. Marti works hand-in-hand with longtime friend Anne Cummins. Director of Business Development, Anne supports the corporate side of the company with a background in health and wellness. Allured by the feel-good vision of Spoonful of Comfort, Anne brings insights and a skill set gained from working with top-tier organizations.

Cook Associates, Inc. is a retained executive search and Board advisory services firm. The focus of our business is creating value at the intersection of talent acquisition and business opportunity, and we are uniquely positioned to help our clients win in the war for leadership talent. Our client base ranges from publicly-traded multinational corporations to PE-backed mid-market companies to VC-backed early-stage organizations. A sampling of our clients includes American Express, Red Hat, Constant Contact, Rite-Aid, General Cable, GTCR and Baird Capital. For additional information, please visit http://www.cookassociates.com.