In 1906, Ben E. Keith was the first salesman and junior partner of Harkrider-Morrison, later becoming Ben E. Keith Co., a produce company in Fort Worth, Texas.  Orders were written on tablets and delivered by horse and buggy.  Our food division is now a complete broad line distributor servicing 15 states.  Our beverage division serves more than 62 Texas counties and is a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, and fine wine.  For more than a century, Ben E. Keith has delivered only the freshest, highest-quality products, earning the reputation of being the leader in the food and beverage distributing industry. 

Ben E. Keith has offices in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Albuquerque, San Antonio, Amarillo, Alabama, Arkansas and Oklahoma.  We provide service to restaurants, churches, schools, hospitals, hotels, jails, caterers and convenience stores.  We are dedicated to the growth and success of our customers, industry, partners and employees.  We bring more than just food to your table.  We are consultants and are truly here for the success of your business.

Ben E. Keith is a family of individuals who are very active in the community.  Employees volunteer their time and resources to a number of national and local organizations, including Folds of Honor, American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, March of Dimes, Habitat for Humanity, The Family Place, Lord of the Street and Make-a-Wish Foundation.  We also support local food banks, shelters and schools, our customers’ philanthropic work, and sponsor employee participation in events such as Alzheimer’s walks and the MS 150 bike ride.

Ben E. Keith considers you more than a customer—you’re a partner and we’re with you every step of the way.  We believe our actions must always be rooted in honesty and integrity, and we should always foster trust, faith in others, fairness and respect. 

We deliver Monday-Saturday, and our drivers are held to the highest industry standards.

For more information about our company history, products and services, please visit our website or contact District Sales Representative Chris Olah, who is always available to answer questions and serve CO+OP members and vendors with their food and beverage needs.

Contact:

Website: benekeith.com

Chris Olah

Gulf Coast Division

1 Ben E. Keith Way

Missouri City, TX 77489

832.878.3788

jcolah@benekeith.com