Boston Area Food Distributor AGAR Awarded # 6 Slot in Top Women-Led Businesses in Mass

Dec. 19, 2011 - PRLog -- New England Wholesale food distributor AGAR, product specialist for independent restaurants, retailers and other food service providers has once again been recognized as one of the top ranking women-led businesses in the state of Massachusetts,. The ranking was recently determined by the Commonwealth Institute and the Boston Business Journal.

Companies are ranked according to revenue by the two organizations. AGAR, a food distributor founded in 1940 in Boston, moved to Taunton in 2000 to lay the ground work for becoming a broad line food distributor and from there, saw tremendous growth over the past ten years. Today, AGAR employs over 430 individuals and serves over 4,000 food service and retail customers.

The Commonwealth Institute who hosted a recent event honoring these businesses at the Park Plaza Hotel is the leading women’s organization in the Boston area whose mission is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives build successful businesses.

AGAR is a third generation local family business currently ranked as the thirteenth largest according business publications.  AGAR continues to innovate through product knowledge and advice to help customers with their businesses, new product offerings and some top exclusive brands such as Nautifish Seafood and Bullpen Portion Control Meats and Poultry.  The company also believes in giving back to the community in many ways.

“Despite a rocky economy and market conditions that have affected our industry, we have continued to serve our customers and maintain our position as a solution provider for many restaurants and foodservice operations, stated Karen S. Bressler, president and CEO of AGAR.  “ We thank the Commonwealth Institute and the Boston Business Journal for recognizing AGAR,  as well as the many other excellent women-led businesses that continue to keep people employed.

About AGAR:
Agar Supply Co, Inc., based in Taunton, Massachusetts is New England’s largest independent food distributor and the thirteenth largest in the United States. AGAR offers a wide range of solutions for the food service industry. The company is New England’s premier supplier of meats, poultry, seafood and grocery items as well as dairy products, non-perishables, non food items, janitorial supplies and small wares. AGAR is the exclusive distributor of Nautifish Seafood and Bullpen Portion Control Meats and Poultry.  Contact AGAR at 800-669-6040 or http://www.agarsupply.com/ Follow us on Facebook.

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Wholesale food distributor Agar Supply Co, Inc., based in Taunton, Massachusetts is New England’s largest independent food distributor and the thirteenth largest in the United States. AGAR offers a wide range of solutions for the food service industry.