General Info

Welcome to DEAN Distributors, Inc DEAN Distributors, Inc is manufacturer of specialty food products focused on the needs of the food industry. Founded in 1952 by Ralph Schulz, we have built a reputation for manufacturing quality products with a dedication to efficiency, while exceeding the needs of our customers. Our corporate headquarters are located Burlingame, California, midway between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. We operate manufacturing facilities throughout the United States, where we create a wide range of specialty food products. We are very proud of our portfolio of quality, competitive products, including syrups, sauces, seasonings, dessert mixes, soup and gravy bases, sugar-free beverages, natural and organic products, and a line specifically designed for the healthcare segment of the foodservice industry. Our products are exclusively marketed through a network of nationwide distributors, as our own brands -- DEAN, Nutricare, Flavor-Glow, Natural High and B.F.F. -- and under private label. DEAN Distributors, Inc combines the values of a family-owned and operated business with state-of-the art technology to bring quality and value to our customers.