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Pepper, the AI-powered Go-To-Market Platform for Independent Food Distributors, today announced the Pepper Endless Aisle program, the first open dropshipping platform that gives independent distributors the ability to expand their item assortment without having to dedicate warehouse space. Existing within the Pepper eCommerce experience and designed specifically for foodservice distributors, this new capability will unlock a significant revenue stream for distributors while giving their customers access to a broader assortment of products - with no need to hold additional inventory.

Pepper, a leading provider of AI-driven solutions for the food distribution industry, is thrilled to announce its latest partnership with Ferraro Foods, one of America’s largest distributors of Italian specialty food products to pizzerias and Italian restaurants. This collaboration marks the launch of the highly anticipated Pepper App, designed to enhance and simplify how Ferraro Foods interacts with its extensive network of over 8,000 customers across 26 states.

Unity Advantage Group (Unity), a leader in foodservice group purchasing, is excited to announce a new partnership with Pepper, an innovative AI-driven online ordering platform designed for the unique needs of independent distributors. This collaboration is set to empower foodservice operators across the United States by harnessing Pepper's advanced analytics and actionable intelligence.

Pepper, the most trusted eCommerce platform for the foodservice industry, announces Dave Myers as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. As the former President of Golbon, COO of an independent foodservice distributor, and more than 40 years of exposure to the industry, Dave brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role at Pepper.

Pepper, the industry-leading eCommerce platform, and UniPro Foodservice, the largest foodservice distribution cooperative in the United States, are excited to announce an expanded partnership to provide its Members and suppliers with access to new digital marketing channels to drive direct growth with our member’s operators.

Pepper, the most trusted technology partner for the food distribution sector, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of a $30 million Series B funding round. This significant investment was led by ICONIQ Growth, with continued participation from existing partners at Index Ventures, Greylock, Imaginary, and Harmony Partners. In conjunction with the funding, Richa Mehta, Principal at ICONIQ Growth, will be joining Pepper’s board of directors. This round of funding marks a pivotal moment for Pepper as it solidifies its position as the most trusted and transparent technology partner to independent foodservice distributors.

In a strategic move to empower independent food distributors and revolutionize digital advertising in the foodservice industry, Pepper is thrilled to announce the expansion of Smart Solutions – a groundbreaking digital advertising and promotion platform. By harnessing a network that represents over $20 billion in distributor sales, Smart Solutions offers powerful digital advertising opportunities for manufacturers, providing a reach to more than 25,000 operators.

Pepper, the leading ecommerce and enablement solution for independent distributors, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Datassential, the global leader in food and beverage intelligence. This collaboration will see Pepper integrating Datassential's renowned sales intelligence data into its platform, significantly enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of distributor sales representatives (DSRs).

Pepper, a U.S.-based consumer IoT Platform as a Service (PaaS), has announced a new security feature, Send Help, that will be available through the Premium service plan for $12.99 per month or $129.99 annually.

Kegel's Produce, a trusted name in fresh produce distribution throughout Pennsylvania, has optimized its digital ordering platform for its dedicated customer base by partnering with Pepper, the leading e-commerce company specializing in solutions for independent food distributors.

JD Food, a leading Central California independent food distributor, has transformed the digital ordering experience for its diverse customer base through a successful collaboration with Pepper, a cutting-edge technology company specializing in solutions for independent food distributors.

Kuna Foodservice, a leading food distributor in the Midwest, today announced a transformative partnership with Pepper, the premier e-commerce platform for food distributors. The alliance is designed to enhance the digital ordering experience for Kuna Foodservice's customers while streamlining operational efficiencies.

Testa Produce, a longstanding stalwart in the Midwest's fresh food distribution industry and now a member of the FreshEdge family of companies; has announced a partnership with Pepper, the game-changing e-commerce solution specifically designed for independent food distributors. The alliance seeks to revolutionize Testa Produce's digital ordering capabilities and bolster operational efficiency.

Food Supply Inc., a UniPro member and leading food distributor in the sunshine state, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Pepper, an innovative e-commerce solution for food distributors. The partnership aims to redefine the digital ordering experience for customers and enhance operational efficiency for Food Supply Inc.

Pepper, a U.S.-based consumer IoT Platform as a Service (PaaS), has announced the availability of cyber insurance through a partnership with Embedded Insurance. By leveraging Pepper’s IoT PaaS, partners are able to offer consumers value-add services, such as video storage and cyber insurance, in a seamless, integrated experience through the same app they use to control their connected devices.

Bermuda General Agency (BGA), a leading foodservice distributor for Bermuda, has joined forces with Pepper to revolutionize their business with the help of a cutting-edge mobile ordering solution.

Pepper and Notion announced today they have combined, creating a leading IoT and smart home platform business that will offer insurance carriers customized, seamless and connected solutions in the fast growing Insurtech and IoT industries. Pepper enables businesses worldwide to build, deliver and monetize secure connected devices and services to consumers through a sustainable revenue model. Notion is an easy-to-use DIY smart property monitoring sensor system and app to enable home and small business owners to proactively monitor and reduce loss from costly property damages. Comcast, the previous owner of Notion, has made an investment in the Pepper/Notion combination.

Altamira Foods, the premier gourmet food service distributor for Colorado, New Mexico and the Rocky Mountain region, has partnered with technology company Pepper to help take their business to the next level.

This week, Sutherland’s Foodservice, a Frosty Acres Brands member, announced its partnership with e-commerce technology company Pepper to build out a new ordering platform. The digital platform will seamlessly integrate with Sutherland’s ERP and provide all of their customers with a more efficient and reliable ordering – accessible by both phone and computer.

Today, Troia Foods, one of the most well-respected and deep-rooted dairy and fine food distributors in California, announced its partnership with the e-commerce technology company Pepper to power their customer ordering and payments experience. The online platform will seamlessly integrate with their ERP and provide all Troia customers a faster, streamlined, and more reliable ordering and payments experience accessible on phone or computer.

Today, Sanwa Food Group announced it has launched a new digital ordering platform for Sanwa Fresh, the foodservice distribution portion of its business. Sanwa Fresh customers will now have the capability to place orders on any device with the help of a new e-commerce platform, powered by Pepper. Pepper is the creator of a leading e-commerce platform built for food distributors that is easy and intuitive for their customers to use.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2022 / AssetTech pioneer Pepper announced today that data on Assets of $10 billion is being managed on its platform. This milestone is significant as Pepper gains traction in the marketplace and as Asset Management and Secondaries players seek to use data as tool for driving ROI and managing risk.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / June 22, 2022 / Investment industry icon Angela Rodell has joined AssetTech pioneer Pepper as a Senior Advisor to CEO Pulak Sinha. In this role, Rodell will complement ongoing Business Development activities, introduce Pepper into new markets, and act as the "voice of the customer" to CTO Karan Singh as the team works to innovate and extend the Pepper platform.

Mr Greens, one of the largest produce distributors in the country, announced today that it has launched mobile and web ordering for customers, powered by Pepper, the e-commerce platform for food distributors. For Mr Greens’ customers, this means a faster, more reliable, and modern ordering experience that anyone can do with just a few taps from their phone or computer.

Pepper, the eCommerce platform for food distributors, has raised $16 million in Series A funding that will enhance the ordering experience for distributors servicing over 25,000 restaurants and grocery stores in the U.S. and Canada. Index Ventures led the round with participation from Greylock, Imaginary Ventures, BoxGroup, Moving Capital, and Brett Schulman, bringing the total capital raised to date to $20M.