Food & Beverage Processing
Palmer Foodservice
310 Stanley Blvd, Shelbyville, TN 37160, United States
- Distributor / reseller
- Founded 1948
- Family-owned
About Palmer Foodservice
Palmer Foodservice, a family-owned and operated full-line foodservice distributor, has been based in Shelbyville, Tennessee since its founding in 1948 by Jack Palmer Sr. The company remains under the stewardship of the Palmer family, with Jack and Annette Palmer, Mac and Mary Carol Palmer, and Jack Palmer, Mary Carol Palmer, and Liza Palmer Gipson involved in leadership. The distributor operates a state-of-the-art facility featuring a wireless warehouse management system with barcode scanning and voice selection, temperature-controlled receiving docks, and refrigerated and freezer storage units. It serves middle Tennessee, northern Alabama, and southern Kentucky, leveraging proximity to Interstates 24 and 65 for quick turnaround delivery, and offers a Cash & Carry program for local customers. Beyond distribution of beverages, labeled products, and produce as a Unipro Plus distributor, Palmer Foodservice provides sales consulting and pricing strategy support, and manages branded programs such as Little Italy and Broaster Chicken. Its customer base includes grocery and convenience store delis, local restaurants, day cares, concession stands, water parks, and other foodservice operators. The company emphasizes product availability and inventory tracking for date-sensitive items. Founded on principles of service, responsibility to the customer, and dedication to quality established by Jack Palmer Sr., the company's mission is to provide excellent customer service and premium quality food products at a fair price, a tradition it describes as a family commitment spanning over six decades.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Grocery delis
- Convenience store delis
- Restaurants
- Day cares
- Concession stands
- Water parks
- Foodservice distribution
Materials
Food products · Beverages · Produce
Equipment
- Wireless warehouse management system
- Barcode scanning system
- Voice selection system
- Temperature-controlled receiving dock
- Refrigeration units
- Freezer units
Company details
- Location
- Shelbyville, Tennessee
- Company type
- Distributor / reseller
- Founded
- 1948
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Palmer Foodservice located?
Palmer Foodservice is located at 310 Stanley Blvd, Shelbyville, TN 37160, United States.
What does Palmer Foodservice do?
Palmer Foodservice is listed under Food & Beverage Processing, and its listed capabilities and products include Full-line foodservice distribution, Sales consulting and pricing strategy, Inventory management and product availability, Cash & Carry program, Warehouse management with barcode scanning and voice selection and Temperature-controlled receiving and storage.
What industries does Palmer Foodservice serve?
Palmer Foodservice lists Grocery delis, Convenience store delis, Restaurants, Day cares and Concession stands among the industries it serves.
When was Palmer Foodservice founded?
Palmer Foodservice was founded in 1948.
How do I request a quote from Palmer Foodservice?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Palmer Foodservice your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (931) 684-7011 and visit palmerfoodservice.com.
What companies are similar to Palmer Foodservice?
Other Food & Beverage Processing companies in Tennessee listed on FirmsLedger include Tennessee Peanut Co., Specialty Foods and Pack Manufacturing Co.