You pour your heart and soul into creating a product that consumers will love. Every detail is meticulously crafted, and the quality of your non-perishable food is unmatched. But the journey doesn’t end there. The next step is to get your exceptional product onto store shelves, and that’s where the real challenge begins. However, with the help of a trusted non-perishables food broker like Align Sales Group, you’ll gain the competitive edge you need to succeed in the industry.
Our team understands that the non-perishable food industry is highly competitive and constantly evolving. We’ve spent years immersed in this dynamic landscape, gaining invaluable experience and deep industry knowledge. Our extensive experience and knowledge of the industry, paired with our established relationships with key decision-makers across the Midwest, enable us to develop a winning strategy that sets your brand apart from the competition.
Foodservice and merchandise sales inside U.S. c-stores, up 1.7% and the 23rd straight year of inside-sales growth.
Consecutive years that c-store in-store sales have grown. Shoppers keep coming back for fill-in trips, and your product can be part of the basket.
One convenience store for roughly every 2,257 Americans. No other channel puts your product closer to the moment of need.
Sources: NACS State of the Industry Report, 2025 data (April 2026); 2026 NACS/NIQ TDLinx Convenience Industry Store Count.
Fill-in grocery, road-trip staples or pantry basics: we identify the shopper mission your product serves and the set it belongs in.
C-store center-store is shallow. We recommend pack sizes, case packs and shelf-ready trays that fit.
We place you with the distributors that supply center-store grocery to your target chains.
Sales reporting and promotions that justify additional facings and new accounts.
Canned goods, shelf-stable meals, baking and breakfast basics, condiments and snacks with long shelf lives. Items that solve an immediate need do best.
Yes. Long shelf life reduces waste and makes distributors more willing to carry a new item. Make sure your date codes and shelf-life data are clearly documented.
Usually. C-store shoppers buy for right now, and shelves are shallow. Smaller packs at accessible prices generally outsell family sizes.
Our focus is convenience, and we also support food brokerage into grocery where it fits your plan.
Our team of experts is ready to collaborate with you and provide the personalized attention and strategic guidance you deserve to achieve your sales goals. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you take your product to new heights!