About Us
The Story Behind Whalen Foods Inc.
At Whalen Foods Inc., our work is all about connection. We are a food and marketing company specializing in edible and inedible products, and our goal is simple: help suppliers find new outlets for their products while helping buyers access specialty product opportunities they may not find elsewhere. With years of industry experience, strong supplier and buyer relationships across the country, and a practical understanding of food, feed, pet food, cheese, and inedible markets, we help coordinate, source, and supply products that fit real industry needs.
Why We Started Whalen Foods Inc.
Whalen Foods Inc. began with a clear sense that the industry needed a different kind of partner. In December 1988, after being an owner in a previous brokerage company, we saw a major opportunity to move deeper into the inedible side of the business.
There were too many customers who were not being serviced consistently. They needed reliable supply, better communication, and someone who understood how to match the right product with the right buyer.
That is where we stepped in.
In the beginning, we shipped products directly from manufacturers to customers. That worked, but we knew we could do better. As we grew, we added warehouse capabilities so we could keep product on hand and improve availability. That shift allowed us to serve customers with more consistency, more flexibility, and more confidence.
What We Do
Whalen Foods Inc. works with both edible and inedible products, giving suppliers and buyers practical solutions across multiple markets.
For suppliers, we help create new outlets for products that need the right customer fit. For buyers, we help identify specialty products, consistent supply opportunities, and dependable sourcing options.
Our role is not just to move product from one place to another. Our role is to understand what each side needs, then make the right match.
That takes industry knowledge, strong relationships, and a willingness to stay hands-on until the solution works.
Availability Is What Sets Us Apart
In our business, availability matters. Buyers need confidence that the product they count on today will still be available tomorrow. Suppliers need partners who can help move product consistently and responsibly.
That is one of the biggest ways Whalen Foods Inc. stands apart.
With our warehouses, we are able to keep popular items on hand and maintain a more consistent stream of supply. That helps our customers avoid gaps, delays, and uncertainty.
We know the value of being dependable. When a customer calls looking for a product, we want to be ready with answers, options, and solutions.
Reasons why
People Choose Us
Here is why you should buy from Whalen Foods Inc.
Our Approach to Sourcing
We do not believe in forcing products where they do not belong. We take pride in making sure each item is a good fit for the customer, the market, and the intended use.
Sometimes that means sourcing a specific product. Sometimes it means offering alternatives. Sometimes it means taking extra time to understand exactly what the customer needs before making a recommendation.
That is part of what makes our approach different. We are not here for quick transactions only. We are here to build complete industry solutions.
Standing Behind Our Vendors and Products
Whalen Foods Inc. has always stood behind our vendors and the quality items we source for customers. We know our reputation depends on the products we provide and the way we handle every relationship.
If a product is the right fit, we help make the process smooth and consistent. If something is not quite right, we work with the customer to find the right item and ensure complete satisfaction.
That is our promise in action. We stay involved, stay responsive, and stay focused on the solution.
Who We Serve
We serve suppliers looking for new product outlets and buyers looking for dependable specialty product opportunities. Our customers may be in food, feed, pet food, dairy, cheese procurement, inedible products, or related markets.
No matter the category, our goal stays the same: understand the need, source the right product, and create a solution that works.
We know this industry moves quickly. Supply changes. Demand changes. Product availability shifts. That is why having an experienced partner matters.
Our Team and Industry Experience
Whalen Foods Inc. is led by people who know the industry from the inside.
Tom Whalen brings more than 35 years of experience in the food-feed trading and supply business. Over the years, he has matched hundreds of vendors and customers, helping build successful relationships across multiple product categories.
Zach Sufka joined the business six years ago and made an immediate impact, especially in pet food and bear bait supply. His work has helped expand our reach and strengthen our ability to serve customers in fast-moving specialty markets.
Fred Kappus, a leading industry dairy veteran, continues to guide our cheese procurement and supply division. His knowledge and relationships help us bring strong sourcing support to customers looking for dependable cheese supply solutions.
Together, our team brings experience, hustle, and a shared commitment to doing right by our vendors and customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whalen Foods Inc. is a food and marketing company specializing in edible and inedible products. We help suppliers create new outlets and help buyers source specialty product opportunities.
We work with edible and inedible products including food-feed supply, pet food-related products, bear bait supply, cheese procurement, dairy products, and other specialty items.
We help buyers source products, identify dependable supply options, and connect with specialty opportunities through our industry knowledge, relationships, and warehouse capabilities.
We help suppliers develop new outlets for their products by connecting them with buyers who can effectively use those items.
Our warehouse capabilities, availability, industry relationships, and decades of experience set us apart. We focus on finding the right fit instead of simply moving product.
Let’s Build the Right Supply Solution Together
At Whalen Foods Inc., we believe strong sourcing comes down to experience, trust, and availability. Whether you are a supplier looking for new outlets or a buyer searching for dependable specialty products, our team is ready to help connect the right people with the right opportunities. We bring decades of food-feed trading, pet food, bear bait, cheese, dairy, and inedible product experience to the table, and we stand behind the products we source. Reach out to our team today, and let’s find the right fit together.