Quirch Foods is a leading food distribution and import-export company headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. With over 60 years of experience, Quirch has grown into one of the largest distributors of protein and Hispanic food products in the United States, servicing a wide network of retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America.
Core Business and Offerings
The company specializes in protein distribution, import and export of frozen foods, and Hispanic specialty products, leveraging a vast supply chain network and strategic sourcing partnerships worldwide. Quirch Foods provides a mix of branded and private label products across multiple categories, tailored to the diverse culinary needs of its customers.
Product Portfolio
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Beef & Imported Meats:
- Fresh and frozen beef cuts
- Imported specialty meats from Latin America and Europe
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Poultry:
- Fresh and frozen chicken
- IQF chicken breast, drumsticks, wings, and value-added chicken items
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Seafood (under the Panamei® brand):
- Frozen fish fillets, shrimp, calamari, octopus, crab, and shellfish
- Wild-caught and farm-raised options
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Frozen Foods:
- Breakfast sandwiches and burritos
- Pizzas and frozen entrees
- Hamburger patties and meatballs
- IQF and breaded chicken products
- French fries and frozen vegetables
- Thaw-and-sell bakery products
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Retail-Ready Products:
- Sausages, franks, chorizos
- Domestic and imported cheeses
- Convenience items for retail chains
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Hispanic and Specialty Items:
- Frozen vegetables: yuca, tostones, maduros
- Prepared foods: tamales, empanadas, croquetas, Jamaican patties
- Cultural staples: sofrito, malanga, sancocho, gandules
This extensive range allows Quirch to serve both mainstream and niche markets with equal agility.
Specialization and Market Position
Quirch is particularly known for its strength in the Hispanic food segment. Its specialization in ethnic frozen products, retail-ready packaging, and bilingual labeling allows it to dominate this market category across the southeastern United States, Puerto Rico, and Latin America.
Key competitive advantages:
- Strategic import relationships with Latin American and European suppliers
- Ownership of proprietary brands like Panamei® Seafood
- Investment in high-throughput, temperature-controlled distribution centers
- Extensive multilingual marketing and product support teams
Distribution & Logistics Network
Quirch operates multiple distribution centers and fleet logistics hubs across the U.S., including:
- Florida (Miami, Jacksonville)
- Texas
- Georgia
- Puerto Rico
The company has the ability to service over 6,000 accounts, including national supermarket chains, independent grocers, wholesale clubs, cruise lines, and institutional customers.
Its modern logistics system ensures cold-chain integrity and on-time delivery for both large-scale and independent buyers.
Export and International Trade
Quirch Foods is an active exporter of protein and frozen goods to Latin America and the Caribbean. With robust customs expertise and regional market knowledge, it offers:
- Consolidated mixed loads for smaller clients
- Full container load solutions for large buyers
- Export labeling and documentation compliance
Top export destinations include:
- Dominican Republic
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Jamaica
- Costa Rica
- Honduras
- Haiti
The company's bilingual support and in-region sales teams enhance its ability to grow in emerging markets.
Certifications and Compliance
Quirch operates under rigorous safety and quality programs including:
- SQF (Safe Quality Food) Certification
- HACCP-Compliant Facilities
- USDA and FDA Registered Warehouses
- Third-party auditing and traceability systems
- Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) compliance
These certifications ensure regulatory compliance across domestic and international markets.
Brands and Private Label
Quirch has built proprietary and trusted brands that serve as household names in their categories:
- Panamei® Seafood – Premium frozen seafood products sold across major U.S. retailers
- Mambo® – Hispanic frozen foods, frozen vegetables, and meal components
- Quirch® – Core protein and retail SKUs under the company’s flagship name
It also supports a broad range of private label programs for retail chains and wholesalers, offering packaging, branding, and bilingual content services.
Market Recognition and Performance
Quirch Foods is recognized as a Top 50 Food Distributor in the U.S. with:
- Over 60 years of operational experience
- More than 1,000 SKUs in active distribution
- A robust customer base of 6,000+ accounts
- Serving 40+ U.S. states, Latin America, and the Caribbean
The company is regularly featured in trade publications such as The Shelby Report and Food Logistics and is known for its innovation in cultural food retailing.
Notable Achievements
- Expanded into new markets with the acquisition of regional distributors
- Panamei® Seafood received industry praise for sustainability and packaging
- Developed one of the largest Hispanic food portfolios in the U.S. frozen category
- Implemented end-to-end cold-chain logistics to maintain product integrity
Quirch Foods remains a powerhouse in the food distribution space, combining decades of heritage with modern infrastructure and a culturally resonant product portfolio that appeals to diverse demographics across the Americas.
