KANNER INTERNATIONAL

Commercial Brokerage | California & Western U.S. Specialists, Serving Buyers Nationwide
Connecting established producers of seafood, aquaculture and specialty coffee with the right buyers.

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Division Overview

One Infrastructure. Two Specialized Value Engines.

Kanner International operates two distinct, fully integrated commercial divisions — each purpose-built to serve the specific demands of its category. No generalist approach. No junior account managers. Direct relationships, direct placement, direct results.

Division I: Seafood & Cold-Chain Proteins

Fresh & frozen value-added seafood, pelagics, and farm-raised aquaculture. Full cold-chain compliance, HACCP documentation, and direct alignment with broadline foodservice distributors and regional retail procurement chains across California.

Division II: Specialty Coffee & Direct-Trade Origins

Specialty and commercial coffee programs anchored by Colombia as our flagship origin — single-estate, micro-lots, and bulk volume — with custom container sourcing across Central & South American partner origins. Alongside premium tropical provisions and gourmet ingredients, placed across commercial roasters, hotel and restaurant groups, and specialty distributor networks.

The Core Problem

The Real Cost of Unsold Volume

Great products don't sell themselves. Every week without a confirmed purchase order means cold-storage fees, shrinking shelf life and tied-up cash. Often the problem isn't the product. It's access to the right buyers.

The Problem

Reaching key buyers at California's major distributors takes relationships that can take years to build. Without them, meetings stall and samples go unanswered.

The Cost

Cold-storage fees, product aging, cash-flow pressure, and time lost on buyers who were never going to buy. Every idle week cuts into your margin and your season.

The Solution

Kanner International opens doors faster. We introduce your products directly to decision-makers we know, focus on qualified buyers with real purchasing intent, and work alongside your team to turn introductions into orders.

Our Edge

25+ Years of Trusted Relationships in California Food Distribution

Kanner International connects quality suppliers with the right buyers. Our team brings more than 25 years of direct relationships with buyers across California and the Western U.S., so every introduction we make starts with trust.

1

Relationship Depth

Long-standing relationships with buyers at broadline distributors, foodservice operators, retailers, hotels and cruise lines.

2

Proven Volume

Our team has built a $25M seafood division, secured container-volume programs, and opened 100+ new retail banners in California.

3

Reputation That Opens Doors

Known for introducing the right product at the right spec, with documented quality and reliable supply.

Partner Criteria

Who We Represent: Our Three Standards

To protect buyer relationships that took decades to build, Kanner International represents only vetted producers. We are selective by design: we only broker products we can stand behind.

Operational Scale

Proven packaging capacity, inventory to support recurring orders, and the ability to supply consistently without disruptions.

Quality & Compliance

Documented HACCP plans, FDA facility registration, verifiable cold-chain integrity, and third-party audits where applicable (e.g., SQF, BRCGS, BAP). No exceptions.

Distribution Readiness

Clear wholesale pricing, evaluation samples when needed, and reliable delivery on the timelines commercial buyers require.

Our Process

A Clear Path from Intro to Purchase Order

Four simple steps, with no guesswork. Idle product costs money, so we move fast and keep you informed at every step. And if we can't place your product, we tell you right away.

1. Fit Call (15 minutes)

A short call to review your product, volumes and goals, so both sides know if there's a fit before investing time.

2. Product Review

We review specs, pricing, certifications and documentation to make sure your product is ready for commercial buyers.

3. Targeted Introductions

We introduce your product to qualified buyers with real purchasing intent, and send samples only where there's a genuine opportunity.

4. Order Support

We follow up through the first purchase order and stay involved on reorders, so each introduction grows into a lasting account.

Seafood Division

Division I: Seafood

California's seafood market is led by a small number of high-volume buyers with strict specifications, predictable delivery schedules and long-standing vendor relationships. Breaking in without the right connections is slow and expensive.

Our seafood division gives wild-catch and aquaculture producers, processors and value-added brands direct access to these buyers, across a full range of fresh and frozen categories. Our team brings 25+ years of experience, including building major programs in salmon, shrimp and scallops. Before every introduction, we review your specs, cold-chain and HACCP documentation, so your product reaches buyers ready for a commercial decision.

Fresh & Frozen

Full range of fresh and frozen seafood, with documented cold-chain from origin to delivery.

Finfish

Salmon, whitefish, tuna and other wild and farm-raised species.

Shellfish & Crustaceans

Shrimp, crab, lobster and more.

Mollusks & Cephalopods

Scallops, oysters, clams, mussels, squid and octopus.

Value-Added Seafood

Portions, smoked, marinated, breaded and ready-to-cook products.

Coffee & Provisions Division

Division II: Specialty Coffee & Origin Products

Coffee programs need more than good beans. They need the right origin, quality and supplier for each buyer's blend, volume and price point. Our coffee division connects producers and exporters with roasters, hotel and restaurant groups, foodservice and specialty distributors.

Colombia is our flagship origin, with long-standing relationships with growers, roasters and exporters across the coffee region. We also welcome producers and exporters from other origins in Latin America and beyond, so buyers can find the right coffee for every program.

Flagship Origin: Colombia

Relationships with growers, family roasters and exporters, from micro-lots to Excelso and Supremo volumes.

Multi-Origin Coffee

Open to representing producers and exporters from other coffee origins that meet our standards.

Commercial & Specialty Programs

Green and roasted coffee options matched to each buyer's blend, volume and quality needs.

Gourmet Origin Products

Specialty ingredients such as panela and other origin products for hotels, restaurants and specialty distributors.

Logistics & Capacity

Logistics & Capacity

We connect buyers with certified suppliers and their cold-chain networks, and follow every order from confirmation to delivery.

Partner Cold-Chain Networks

Suppliers with documented temperature control from origin to delivery.

Order Follow-Through

One point of contact keeping buyers and suppliers aligned until the order arrives.

Documentation Ready

Specs, certifications and compliance documents reviewed before every introduction.

Why Kanner

What Sets Us Apart

Active Buyer Relationships

Our relationships are current, not old contact lists. We move quickly to put your product in front of the right buyers.

Clear, Written Agreements

Every engagement is governed by a written agreement with a defined commission, territory and monthly reporting. Both sides know the rules from day one.

Qualified Introductions

We qualify buyers before every introduction, focusing on those with real purchasing authority and demand for your category, so your time and samples go where they count.

Long-Term Account Growth

We build for recurring orders, not one-time purchases, growing each account over time.

Let's Turn Your Production Into Orders

Your product deserves to be in front of the right buyers. Kanner International provides direct introductions to foodservice and retail distributors across California and beyond, backed by 25+ years of relationships.

Primary Contact

Josh Kanner
Commercial Director & Senior Broker
Kanner International Coffee Corp.
Los Angeles, California

Direct Line

213-265-6613
sales@kannerfoods.com
We respond to producer inquiries within one business day.

Next Step

Schedule a 15-minute fit call to review your category, volume capacity and buyer fit before either side commits resources.