Questions, answered.

No. DiscountFood only handles ambient, shelf-stable product that can be stored and shipped without refrigeration. Chocolate and other heat-sensitive items are fine when they have been stored in a cool, dry warehouse.

Short-dated, yes — that’s a large part of what we do. Buyers price on the remaining shelf life, so the best-by date (or the range of dates) is the single most useful thing you can share. We don’t buy product past a “use by” date, and anything past its best-by date is reviewed case by case and only where it can be legally resold.

Yes. DiscountFood only buys and sells inventory that is already in the U.S. We pick up from any warehouse, 3PL, co-packer or distribution center in the lower 48 states and consolidate at our own warehouses in Santa Fe Springs, CA and Dallas, TX.

A sourcing manager reviews every submission and gets back to you, usually within one business day. Food moves on dates, so we move fast too. An inventory list with best-by dates and a few pallet photos lets us put a firm number on it quickly. You can also message David on WhatsApp.

Remaining shelf life first, then brand, category, live buyer demand by destination market, case condition, quantity and pickup location. We quote all of your inventory as one number, in writing.

We buy your inventory outright — no consignment and no commission split. Payment and pickup timing are set out in a one-page purchase agreement before anything moves.

That’s what the rules are for. You can choose export-only, offline-only, no marketplace relisting, excluded countries or a de-identified listing. Whatever you set goes into the purchase agreement and is passed to the buyer.

No. We don’t buy recalled or adulterated product, and inventory must have been stored and handled under U.S. food safety rules with lot codes and best-by dates intact. We screen submissions against FDA and USDA recall notices.

We generally start at one pallet. If you have less, submit anyway — we can often combine it with a later load.

B2B buyers only: wholesalers and distributors, exporters, grocery outlets and discount retailers, bin stores and online sellers. Once your items are confirmed, we ask for a resale certificate or business license before the order is finalized.

Apply through the buyer form. Once verified, you’ll receive current inventory with photos, best-by dates, manifests and pricing. Brand names and live availability are shared with registered buyers only.

Every listing shows the best-by date or date range. Tell us the minimum shelf life you need in the buyer form and we’ll only send inventory that meets it.

From our warehouses in Santa Fe Springs, California and Dallas, Texas — or directly from the supplier’s U.S. location. Ex-works, FOB U.S. port/border or delivered, as LTL, FTL or container loads.

Payment terms are agreed per order. Terms for repeat buyers can be discussed once we’ve worked together.

Yes. We share photos, videos, date codes and manifests for all inventory, and on-site inspections can be arranged at our warehouses by appointment.

Post an “I Buy” request in the buyer form — category, quantity, minimum shelf life and target price. We publish it on the inventory board and source it from our supplier network.

We do. For suppliers we book pickup from your dock anywhere in the lower 48. For buyers we quote freight to your door, port or border crossing. Heat-sensitive loads such as chocolate can move in temperature-controlled trailers.

Yes — commercial invoice, packing list, U.S. export filing and certificates of origin where needed. Import permits, local labeling (for example Spanish labels for Mexico) and registration in the destination country stay with the buyer.

Mostly Mexico, Central and South America and Canada, plus buyers across the U.S. The wider REMEX network has reached 53 countries.