New vendor or product?
Suppliers can submit a focused opportunity for the imports team without sending the inquiry to general customer service.
Direct Sourcing & Product Development
Direct Sourcing, Product Development and Import Expertise
Karabetian works with producers and manufacturers on quality, consistency, product fit and value across specialty foods, personal care, housewares and traditional goods.
Imports and product development
Products shaped by the market, not selected from a generic list
Karabetian works with producers and manufacturers on product selection, development, supply planning, specifications and quality expectations using customer feedback and category expertise.
The specific producer, manufacturer and supply relationship varies by item and program. A representative can explain the applicable sourcing path when that detail is material to a customer.
- Direct producer, manufacturer and long-term supply relationships
- Product development and food recipe development where applicable
- Category-appropriate quality, materials and specification review
- Supply and packaging planning, including freshness where applicable
- Applicable documentation and compliance support
Direct relationships, accountable results
Closer producer and supplier relationships help Karabetian focus on quality, consistency, supply and value while keeping product decisions connected to customer needs.
A disciplined sourcing path
From market need to an applicable supply plan
Each item and program can follow a different producer, manufacturer or supply relationship. These steps show the working framework without promising a particular source or outcome.
- 01
Need
Start with customer feedback and category expertise.
- 02
Review
Evaluate category-appropriate quality, specifications, consistency and applicable documentation.
- 03
Develop or Source
Work with producers or manufacturers on product selection, development, packaging and supply planning.
- 04
Confirm
Confirm specifications, quality expectations and the applicable sourcing path for the program.
- 05
Supply
Coordinate the applicable product and supply plan with accountable follow-through.
Wholesale buyer?
Ask sales or account support about product availability, sourcing, applications or documentation.