MILITARY FOODSERVICE BROKERS

Foodservice on a mission.

CORE supports foodservice across every branch of the military. It’s a demanding channel with no room for error. We make sure our partners show up ready to perform.
Support the Mission
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Ready to deliver.

With direct ties to the top 30 military vendors, we help manufacturers break into a channel with strict standards.

From overseas shipments to equipment transfers, we manage the logistics that keep shipments running, so your products stay stocked and ready to move.

Meet the standard.

We know how to meet requirements, from base-level acceptance to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) approval.

  • Navigate military solicitations
  • Meet operator, vendor, and DLA requirements
  • Secure stock‑number assignment and NAPA catalog placement

Pass inspection.

Products must perform from dining halls to field operations, meet strict nutrition
standards, and pass pricing reviews.

  • Comply with Buy American and Berry Amendment rules
  • Pass fair and reasonable trade, nutritional, and compliance reviews
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Outrank the competition.

Through our partnership with Acosta Military, brands gain unified coverage across military foodservice and military retail that competitors can’t match.

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IN GOOD HANDS

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Sean Reitz

Director, Military Sales

OUR PARTNERS EXPECT RESULTS

“Our combined efforts have contributed significantly to enhancing food service operations for the Warfighter. CORE brings value and new ideas with every visit.”

Aul Poling Naval Air Station Pensacola

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Questions?

Curious about competing in military foodservice?

I want to sell my products in the military channel. Where do I start?

By understanding the rules that govern military buying. Products must meet strict standards, and timing often depends on bid requests, contract renewals, and existing specifications. CORE helps manufacturers focus on the products most likely to qualify instead of pushing portfolios that don’t fit military requirements.

Products must pass fair trade review, meet required nutrition standards, align with approved pricing, and comply with Buy American Act or Berry Amendment sourcing rules. They must also perform in high-volume environments and fit specifications outlined in the Army or Navy Buyer’s Guide.

What does the typical military selling process look like?

The process starts at a military installation. The Food Program Manager and prime vendor must align on the product. From there, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) must grant final approval.

Once approved, the DLA assigns a stock number and lists the product in the National Allowance Pricing Agreement (NAPA) catalog, allowing authorized customers to purchase it across CONUS and OCONUS locations supporting the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard.

What coverage does the CORE military team provide?

CORE supports military foodservice across troop feeding and MWR (Morale, Welfare, Recreation) working with installations throughout CONUS and OCONUS. Our team covers every branch, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard.

In addition, our sister agency, Acosta, provides support at military retail locations, including DeCA commissaries, Exchange stores, Veterans Canteen Markets, and ship stores.

Let’s change your course. Step into military foodservice.

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