Food distribution refers to the process where catering companies or meal delivery services supply ingredients to enterprises in need, such as schools, restaurants, and hotels. Typically, it involves procurement of various ingredients like vegetables, fruits, and agricultural products, as well as meats and frozen goods, from different suppliers. These ingredients are then transported to various locations, including units, schools, canteens, hotels, restaurants, and communities, providing a social and commercial service.

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