Distributor program
One domestic supplier for three Central American brands.
We import, clear and hold inventory in Miami. You take full containers for your territory, with U.S. labels, ≥80 % shelf life and launch support agreed with each manufacturer.
Who we work with
Pick your profile; the form adapts its questions.
- Regional distributorDSD or warehouse distributor with routes in one or more states.
- Wholesaler / cash & carryWholesale grocers and cash & carry operators buying by container.
- Retail chainChains with their own DC that import direct or want a domestic supplier.
- FoodserviceRestaurant groups and foodservice distributors.
- BrokerFood brokers covering retailers in a region.
- Brand / manufacturerPlants in Central America looking for a U.S. master importer.
What we bring
Importer of record
FDA registrations, FSVP, prior notice, customs entry and duties under LatinXchange LLC. Your purchase is domestic.
Inventory in Miami
Cleared stock at a 3PL in Medley, FL for pickup, plus direct port-to-dock containers.
U.S. labeling
Bilingual labels, Nutrition Facts, allergens and lot codes validated before the container ships.
Mixed containers
Combine SKUs of the same plant in one 40' container to balance rotation.
Launch support
Point-of-sale material, tastings and introductory programs agreed with each manufacturer.
Stable pricing
Container pricing per territory, FOB Miami or delivered, reviewed on a known calendar.
What we ask
Dry warehouse and routes
Capacity to receive a 40' container and distribute it in your territory.
Container commitment
At least one full container per year per brand; territories grow with volume.
Sales team and reporting
Reps on the street and monthly sell-out by account, which the manufacturers require from us.
Not for you if…
- You want to buy by pallet or by case: we sell full containers only.
- You are a consumer or an online reseller: the brands' consumer sites cover that.
- You only want Dos Pinos in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic: that territory is outside our agreement.
Published terms
What most importers keep for the call, in writing.
| Minimum order | One full 40' container (≈ 20 pallets); SKUs from the same plant can be mixed. |
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| Delivery | FOB Miami (pickup at our 3PL in Medley, FL) or delivered to your warehouse; direct port-to-dock on request. |
| Payment | First orders prepaid; credit terms reviewed after the first containers with trade references. |
| Shelf life | At least 80 % remaining at shipment; UHT 8 months, milk powder 15, chocolates 10 (see each SKU). |
| Territory | Assigned per brand and state, subject to volume. Dos Pinos: 39 states (contract territory). |
| Launch support | POS material, tastings and introductory programs agreed per brand and territory. |
Reference terms; the quote per container governs. How we work
Open territories by brand
Tap a state for its demand and which brands it can receive. Priority follows restaurants and bars per state (Census County Business Patterns).
Dos Pinos: available in 39 states; 12 jurisdictions excluded by contract.
- Available · priority 1
- Available · priority 2
- Available
- Not available by contract
Priority states · Dos Pinos
Priority states · Emsula
- California88,778 restaurants & bars
- Texas60,248 restaurants & bars
- New York52,317 restaurants & bars
- Florida44,609 restaurants & bars
- Illinois28,496 restaurants & bars
- Pennsylvania27,120 restaurants & bars
Priority states · Chile Lengua de Fuego
- California88,778 restaurants & bars
- Texas60,248 restaurants & bars
- New York52,317 restaurants & bars
- Florida44,609 restaurants & bars
- Illinois28,496 restaurants & bars
- Pennsylvania27,120 restaurants & bars
From application to first container
- 1
2 minutes
Apply
Role, states and brands. The form checks the territory live.
- 2
1 business day
Territory call
We confirm availability, volume and the SKU mix for your routes.
- 3
48 hours
Container quote
FOB Miami or delivered, with documents and dates.
- 4
~3 weeks + transit
First container
Plant loads after payment; we clear and deliver.
Distributor application
Step 1 of 2
Questions distributors ask
What is the minimum order?
We sell by full container load (FCL). A 40' high cube holds about 20 pallets, and a container can mix brands and SKUs that ship from the same plant. We do not sell by pallet or by case.
Who is the importer of record?
LatinXchange LLC. We hold the FDA registrations and the FSVP file, file the entry with CBP through a licensed customs broker in Miami and pay duties. The product reaches you cleared, with U.S. labeling, and your invoice is a domestic purchase.
FOB Miami or delivered?
Both. You can pick up at our 3PL in Medley, FL (Miami) or we quote delivered to your warehouse. Containers can also route directly from the port to your dock when you take the full load.
Do I get exclusivity in my state?
Territories are assigned per brand and per state, subject to the volume we agree on. For Dos Pinos, 11 states and D.C. are outside our contractual territory and cannot be assigned; Emsula and Chile Lengua de Fuego are available nationwide.
How long does a container take?
Plan on about three weeks from confirmed order to departure at origin, plus ocean transit to Port Everglades and customs release. We confirm the date on each order.
What are the payment terms?
First orders are prepaid. Credit terms are reviewed after the first containers, with trade references and a credit application.
What shelf life arrives?
Each SKU lists its total shelf life. Product ships from the plant with at least 80 % of shelf life remaining; UHT juices and nectars are 8 months, Pinito milk powder 15 months, Gallito chocolates 10 months.
Do I need cold storage?
Not for the current portfolio: UHT juices, milk powder, sodas, water and hot sauces are shelf-stable. Gallito chocolates need a cool room below 26 °C / 79 °F. Chilled and frozen lines will be announced only when certified for the U.S.
Who pays for trade marketing?
Launch support is agreed per brand and per territory with the manufacturer: point-of-sale material, demos and introductory programs. Local activations are planned together with you.
