What is Perishable Sales?
Headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Perishable Sales, Inc. operates as a specialized food brokerage firm with over two decades of industry expertise. The company provides comprehensive retail services for a diverse portfolio of perishable categories, including meat, deli, produce, dairy, seafood, frozen, and bakery items. By serving more than 600 supermarkets across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, the organization acts as a critical intermediary between manufacturers and retailers. Their business model emphasizes hands-on management and tailored sales strategies, ensuring that perishable brands maintain high visibility and efficient distribution within local markets. Founded in 2002 by Greg Pellegrino, the company has cultivated a reputation for operational flexibility and deep regional market intelligence.
How much funding has Perishable Sales raised?
Perishable Sales has raised a total of $150K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$150K
Debt (2020): $150K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Perishable Sales
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Perishable Sales?
Following this major strategic investment, Perishable Sales, Inc. is expected to focus on scaling its brokerage infrastructure and enhancing its technological capabilities to better serve its expansive retail network. The late-stage funding context suggests a shift toward optimizing supply chain efficiencies and potentially expanding its footprint into adjacent geographic territories. By strengthening its management team and refining its service delivery model, the company aims to solidify its role as a premier partner for perishable goods manufacturers seeking reliable access to the Midwest retail sector. Future growth will likely be driven by the integration of advanced data analytics to improve inventory management and sales forecasting for its 600-plus supermarket partners.
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