Distribution technology companies join forces

Technology firm Pomegranate Technologies, which does business as Pepper, recently acquired Kimelo, which offers a vertical distribution toolset for distributors.

Together, the companies expect to deliver greater value to customers, expand opportunities for employees, and efficiently scale services in the foodservice distribution industry, Pepper reported.

Pepper provides an AI-powered revenue platform for foodservice distributors.

“At Pepper, we are seeing firsthand how technology is fundamentally reshaping the foodservice distribution industry,” Bowie Cheung, Pepper co-founder and CEO, said in a news release. “I’m very excited to team up with Kimelo to shape the future of this industry and continue to be the trusted tech partner for the independent distributor.”

By joining forces, Pepper and Kimelo aim provide distributors with a more powerful, streamlined suite of tools designed to drive revenue growth, make ordering easier, and unlock distributor buying insights, the companies said. By offering more opportunities for distributor growth, they can accelerate toward their shared mission of offering a single, unified solution for managing customer relationships, optimizing sales processes, and driving sustainable growth.

As the foodservice distribution industry faces increased complexity, consolidation, and shifting customer demands, Pepper and Kimelo are positioned to help independent distributors stay competitive, the companies added. The acquisition accelerates Pepper’s goal of becoming a leading technology partner for distributors that enabling them to achieve greater efficiency and long-term success.

“I’m thrilled for Kimelo to join forces with Pepper,” Kimelo CEO Kim Spalding concluded. “We share a goal to help distributors and the food industry grow profitably with the best of AI and ecommerce technology.”