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