SINCE 2000
North America's Gateway to Global Specialty Foods
GMI Trading, LLC is the wholesale distribution division of Grand Market International Corp. which also owns and operates the well-known grocery chain NetCost Market.
containers entering this year with our specialty products
square feet of advanced storage with frozen, refrigerated, dry, and chilled sections
largest importer and distributor of specialty food products from Europe in North America
states served by our full-scale logistics and distribution enterprise
active customers including distributors, retail chains, and specialty stores
international specialty products across 12 key grocery categories
GMI Trading is the leading wholesale importer and seller of Eastern European foods and food products in North America. We are strategically located in South Plainfield, NJ with over more than 135,000 sqft of warehouse and 15,000 sqft of workspace.
Since 2000, we have been fulfilling the imported food product demand of North American food retailers and serve their requirements for unique and authentic product from former Eastern bloc of the Soviet Republic. As our retail customer relationships have grown, we have expanded our global reach and now import products from around the globe.
Our knowledgeable expert buying staff identifies, locates and imports unique, authentic and culturally relevant foods and food products from all of the world. Our unique ability to find the most in demand, high quality products from countries and cultures of the world and introduce them to North American markets has earned us our trusted spot as the leading source and importer of food.
Our Facilities
Our expansive warehouse employs state of the art technology in importation, refrigeration, storage and shipping/distribution to be able to provide our imported food products to our customers in the freshest and highest quality condition.
Our modernization strategy is an ever-evolving process, and we continue to implement cutting edge supply chain management and distribution processes to ensure the most efficient and optimal customer experience. On our planning cycle is JIT (Just In Time) inventory management for our customers and partners.
Our team brings together experience across sourcing, sales, operations, and compliance. We work closely with retailers and manufacturers to build reliable partnerships and scalable solutions for the U.S. market.
CEO
GMI builds long-term partnerships based on transparency, reliability, and scale. Our focus is sustainable growth for retailers and manufacturers in the U.S. market.
EVP, Business Development
We approach partnerships from a retailer’s point of view. For us, category performance and long-term results come before short-term pricing.
VP, Sourcing
We select products based on quality, differentiation, and proven demand. Every item is sourced with U.S. retail requirements in mind.
VP, Purchasing and Sales
We manage our purchasing with continuity and supply stability as priorities. Strong vendor alignment supports predictable business planning.
VP, Logistics and Operations
Reliable logistics keep the entire system moving. We connect sourcing, warehousing, and delivery into a consistent flow.
Director of Compliance
Compliance reduces risk for all parties involved. We ensure products meet U.S. regulatory standards before reaching shelves.
Chief Operating Officer
Strong operations are the foundation of trust. We ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability across the network.
VP of Marketing
We grow brands with a retail-first mindset. Every campaign is grounded in category data and designed to drive measurable results at the shelf.
Marketing Manager
GMI communicates how products perform in real retail conditions. Our focus is categories, trends, and practical retail behavior.
Sales Supervisor
We make assortment and ordering simple and predictable for retail teams. Clear processes and consistent execution define how we work.
Our Purpose
GMI Trading is the leading importer and reseller of imported foods and food products from the world over including Europe, Asia, Russia, India, Africa, and South America.
We always put our customers and their needs first and provide pristine state of the art service guaranteeing efficiency in inventory management, storage, distribution time replenishment, the best wholesale pricing for maximum resale margins, freshness, uniqueness and authenticity of our portfolio of imported products from our supply partners.
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