Associated Buyers is a family-owned, natural and local foods distributor servicing New England from our home base in Barrington, NH. We have a broad and diverse group of customers, including retail grocers, restaurants, cafes, and other foodservice establishments, institutions, food producers, and buying clubs. Our wide-ranging product offerings include bulk ingredients, grocery items, refrigerated and frozen products, and a huge selection of locally produced foods, international/global flavors, home and personal care items, and more. We support our vendors and our customers through honest engagement, fair pricing, and partnership that lasts. We’re also as equal opportunity as it gets; we are open, progressive, diverse, loving, and fun, and we put respect, honesty, and integrity at the forefront. 

We believe above all that a strong, independent, diverse, equitable, and resilient regional food economy is critical to a sustainable world. 

Food & Beverage

Grocery

Restaurants

Associated Buyers

Karta Owens

Paul Goodspeed

Shawn St.pierre

Paul Charron

Phyllis Drouin

Kathleen Givens

Ryan O.

Edward Draper

Debbie Laferte

Jon Umenhofer

The Sales and Account Management team at Associated Buyers is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with our diverse customer base across New England. This team is responsible for identifying customer needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring satisfaction through effective communication and support. They collaborate with key accounts and coordinate promotional efforts to drive sales, optimize product offerings, and ultimately contribute to a resilient regional food economy.

Sales and Account Management

Sales and Account Management

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