Odeko acquires District Distribution, partners with union kitchen. Technology and operations platform Odeko announced today it has acquired Washington, D.C.-based specialty food and beverage distributor District Distribution as it works to build an anchor in the Mid-Atlantic region to access local products and vendors. District Distribution was founded in 2023 and sources independent, local brands from the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. The company services over 70 independent retailers, cafes and foodservice providers in the region. Stay informed, stay competitive. Unlock the articles, expert interviews, and data reports that power the food and beverage industry. Join our community and stay ahead with exclusive insights from BevNET and Nosh.

Odeko, an operations and technology platform serving over 20,000 independent food and beverage businesses, has acquired District Distribution, a Washington, DC-based specialty food distributor. The deal establishes Odeko's presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and includes a partnership with Union Kitchen, a local food and beverage accelerator. Founded in 2023, District Distribution serves independent retailers, cafés and foodservice providers across Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. The acquisition grants Odeko access to local products and emerging brands, whilst District's customers will gain access to Odeko's online ordering platform, national catalogue and financing services. Odeko, backed by over $280 million in equity funding, operates warehouses in 17 US markets and serves more than 20,000 independent establishments nationwide.

Acquisition strengthens Odeko's Pacific Northwest footprint and expands dairy offeringsNEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Odeko, the all-in-one operations and technology partner for thousands of local coffee shops, cafes, and other food and beverage businesses nationwide, today announced it has acquired Dairy Distributing, a premier specialty distributor based in Bellingham, Washington.Dairy Distributing was founded in 1963 and acquired by Southern California-based Troia Foods in 2022. Dairy Distributing is the leading dairy distribution partner for hundreds of independent cafes and restaurants in Northern Washington, operating with an emphasis on customer service and locally sourced products.The acquisition enhances Odeko's presence in the Pacific Northwest and provides the company access to new local products and vendors. Dairy Distributing's customers will also benefit from the acquisition, as they will gain access to Odeko's comprehensive online ordering platform, national product catalog (including non-dairy items), 24/7 customer support, and financing and insurance offerings."We are thrilled that the Dairy Distributing team – and their decades of experience – are joining Odeko," said Dane Atkinson, CEO and Founder of Odeko. "Dairy Distributing has built an excellent reputation in the community and is well loved by customers and vendor partners alike. Together, we look forward to providing an even greater experience for their customers.""We are truly excited to have completed the sale of Dairy Distributing to Odeko," said George Logan, Sr., Chairman and CEO of Troia Foods