Food distribution refers to the process where catering companies or meal delivery services supply ingredients to businesses in need, such as schools, restaurants, and hotels. Typically, it involves purchasing a variety of ingredients, including vegetables, fruits, agricultural products, and even meats and frozen goods, from various suppliers. These ingredients are then transported by vehicles to destinations like 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 canteen delivery model has brought immense convenience to the majority of canteens, eliminating the need for self-purchasing.