Top 13 Food & Beverage Companies in Delaware 2026

Sea Watch International Ltd

Milford, Delaware

The company remains independently owned, with ownership actively involved in daily operations alongside experienced department heads. It began as a clam harvesting and processing venture and has grown into a vertically integrated seafood enterprise.

Allen Harim Foods

Harbeson, Delaware1700 employees

Allen Harim Foods, based in Harbeson, Delaware, traces its origins to 1926 on the Delmarva Peninsula. The company has grown from its regional roots to become a significant poultry producer in the Mid-Atlantic, employing over 1,700 people and partnering with more than 210 family farmers.

Harvest Market

Hockessin, Delaware

Harvest Market was founded in 1995 in Hockessin, Delaware, to supply the local community with a broad selection of wholesome foods, nutritional supplements, and related products. The business has since expanded to its third location at 7417 Lancaster Pike, broadening its offering to one of the region's most extensive selections of natural foods.

Helena Agri Enterprises

Bridgeville, Delaware6000 employees

Helena Agri Enterprises was founded in 1957 in West Helena, Arkansas. The company now operates from its headquarters in Collierville, Tennessee, with regional offices across the United States.

Mispillion River Brewing

Milford, Delaware

Mispillion River Brewing opened in Milford, Delaware in the fall of 2013. The brewery was started by the self-described "Mispillion Crew" with a focus on using high-quality barley, hops, water, and yeast to produce craft beer for a broad audience, from novices to enthusiasts.

Simmons Animal Nutrition

Bridgeville, Delaware9,500+ employees

Simmons Animal Nutrition operates as a division of Simmons Foods, a family-owned business founded in 1949 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The company traces its roots to the Simmons family, who have maintained ownership and leadership for over 75 years, emphasizing a 'small company mindset' despite significant growth.

Commercial Equipment Service Inc. has operated from Wilmington, Delaware since its founding in 1984.

AES Foods operates from Newark, Delaware, and has been active since 2007. The company describes itself as a distributor and retailer of fine meats and products, with a focus on bringing Farmers Choice Sausages to the U.S.

The Food Bank of Delaware operates from its headquarters in Newark and a branch in Milford, Delaware. Founded approximately 45 years ago in a church basement, the organization has grown into a statewide network of more than 600 partner agencies.

Southern States Milford Co-Op, Inc. operates in Milford, Delaware, as a cooperative serving the agricultural community.