Consumers are eating organic. They are devouring all things plant-based. They are consuming the foods that make them feel better.
This isn't a trend or fad; it is a way of life for people from coast to coast. As consumer demand for natural and specialty products has increased, so has the number of items available to the grocery, foodservice, and c-store channels. But in many cases, these brands are smaller and harder for distributors to source, which is why we have expanded our Natural and Specialty offering more than any other category here at Dot.
Natural and Specialty Category at Dot
New Suppliers
To give you more choices, we added 46 natural and specialty suppliers in 2020. We will bring on even more throughout 2021.
Products
With over 11,400 natural and specialty products available at Dot, our customers can quickly find everything they are looking for.
Sales Growth
Demand is up for natural and specialty products at Dot. Our pounds volume across all natural and specialty items has grown 168% since 2019.
Brands
From Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat to Spindrift and Sambazon, we have over 325 natural and specialty brands to choose from.
Shop Natural and Specialty
Dot customers: When your operators ask for natural and specialty items, look first to Dot Foods.
See the Brands
Not a Dot Foods customer yet? Check out our inventory of brands, or apply to become a customer now.
Featured Natural and Specialty News Articles
Meatless burger patties are far from the only vegan items on the menu. Let’s see how plant-based foods and beverages are moving forward.
The Magic of Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit, or pitaya, is more versatile than many realize. Discover ways to add the superfood across the menu.
Plant-Based Meat: A Menu Must-Have
Plant-based meat sales have increased recently. See what's driving this surge and how operators can transform their traditional recipes with new flavors.
The Foodie Generations
Millennial and Generation Z consumers love food, but what they want from restaurants is different from their predecessors.
Functional-Forward Foods & Beverages
Diners are looking to improve their gut health, reduce stress, and more. Help them meet wellness goals with these functional foods and beverages.
