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  1. Johnson Brothers and Wilson Daniels are partnering to expand distribution across five states and cover seven new markets.
  2. Multiple companies, including William Grant & Sons and Johnson Brothers, announced new distribution partnerships and market expansions across several states.

Kamran's Involvement in Food Service Industry Shifts and Closures

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 11
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What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

Berlin’s Restaurant Supply Inc., a Charleston-area commercial kitchen outfitter, has closed its showroom and warehouse on Rivers Avenue. The company, which was owned by Kalman & Co., posted a 'Closed forever!!' note in its window. Kamran, a Santa Barbara-based company specializing in the food-service industry, was previously mentioned in relation to a buyout announcement concerning Berlin’s.

From postandcourier.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The closure of Berlin’s and the activity involving Kamran occur amid a wider trend where companies like Johnson Brothers and William Grant & Sons are announcing new distribution partnerships and market expansions across several states.

Multiple companies, including William Grant & Sons and Johnson Brothers, have recently announced new distribution partnerships and market expansions across several states.

From postandcourier.com

Who's involved

  • North DakotaNorth Dakota (mentioned in event summary, but not in reports)
  • IndianaIndiana (mentioned in event summary, but not in reports)
  • Harmony TownshipHarmony Township (geographically located within North Dakota)
  • State Forest ServiceState Forest Service (operates within North Dakota)
  • SurreySurrey (a district in North Dakota)
  • MinnesotaMinnesota (coupled with North Dakota through shared risks)
  • Fountain CountyFountain County (administrative sub-unit of Indiana)
  • Franklin CountyFranklin County (geographically located within Indiana)
  • Greene CountyGreene County (geographically situated within Indiana)
  • HuntingburgHuntingburg (a settlement within Indiana)

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • North DakotaSpeculative

    Food service businesses in North Dakota might face changes in supply costs due to industry consolidation.

  • IndianaSpeculative

    Food service businesses in Indiana might see shifts in vendor availability and pricing.

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