Food distribution refers to the process where catering companies or food delivery services supply ingredients to businesses such as schools, restaurants, and hotels in need. Typically, food distribution companies or individuals are responsible for procuring a variety of ingredients, including vegetables, fruits, and agricultural products, even meats and frozen goods, from various suppliers. These ingredients are then transported to destinations like units, schools, canteens, hotels, restaurants, and communities, representing a social and commercial service form.

Primarily, it's about meeting customer needs and delivering the required ingredients promptly to their hands. Particularly, the catering distribution model has brought immense convenience to the majority of canteens, eliminating the need for self-purchasing.