The Kempinski Cancun gave a big bienvenido to Shamrock senior leadership, branch managers, associates, and valued suppliers for the annual Shamrock Foods Supplier Summit!
With more than 430 total attendees including 220 suppliers and brokers from more than 100 companies, the event offered insightful presentations on the state of the industry, a look at current trends plus the opportunity to connect in Cancun.
The summit culminated with the 2026 Supplier of the Year Awards, recognizing thirteen suppliers who excelled in case growth, service levels, marketing support, and executive team engagement. The Supplier of the Year Award, the highest honor given at the event, went to Durable Packaging International, a family-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality packaging solutions. Durable helped shape our exclusive brand portfolio through investments in new capabilities and expanded offerings, reinforcing their commitment to a long-term partnership with Shamrock.
Thank you to everyone who made the trip. It’s such a pleasure to honor our supplier partners. Congratulations to all the award winners!
Supplier of the Year
Durable Packaging International
Exclusive Brand Excellence
Prairie Farms Dairy
Manufacturer Brand Excellence
Tyson
Supply Chain Excellence
Belgioioso Cheese
Supplier Excellence: Grocery & Imports
Sugar Foods
Supplier Excellence: Frozen & Bakery
Ajinomoto Foods North America
Supplier Excellence: Non-Foods & Beverage
Durable Packaging International
Supplier Excellence: Center of Plate
Aqua Star
Supplier Excellence: Dairy & Refrigerated
Saputo Cheese
Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse Supplier of the Year
Mars Snacking
Sales & Marketing Excellence
Simplot Company
E-Commerce Excellence
Smithfield Foods
Broker of the Year
Amalgamated
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