Martin Bros. Distributing

04/28/2026

Chef Fadden puts the spotlight on Hormel Foodservice's Austin Blues BBQ St. Louis Style pork ribs (MB 919890) to prove ribs don't have to be complicated to be great. It gives you a chance to focus on the finishing touches.

04/27/2026

New hires get a trainer, tons of support and plenty of time to learn at their own pace. Plus, there’s always something new to pick up (literally 😄). It's a process that keeps you moving and engaged. And the best part? The people.

04/24/2026

🥨 Knot a drill! Pretzel Day is Sunday! Go ahead and tie one on, because life is better with a little twist!
Soft pretzels ✅
Pretzel bites ✅✅
Pretzel buns ✅✅✅
Our reps are ready to untangle the options and point you to pretzel perfection. 🥨✨

04/22/2026

We choose dirt trails over dirty trails. Martin Bros. team members hit spring cleanup mode ahead of Earth Day. We love finding ways to give back to the places we call home! 🌎♻️

04/20/2026

How many people can say they made just 2 mistakes all year at work? Casey focused on doing his job well, staying safe and working toward financial independence, better health and a better future. That mindset led him straight to Selector of the Year. 👏
Congratulations, Casey, and thank you for setting the bar high!
✅ Picked 295,472 cases
✅ Logged just 1 mispick and 1 item left off
✅ Earned perfect attendance
✅ Saved 525 hours on standard

04/17/2026

As you plan for Summer, consider highlighting seasonal specials on your menu and in your promotions to build excitement. These Summer Food & Drink Holidays are a great place to start!

As you plan for Summer, consider which items you want to highlight on your menu and in your promotions to capture interest.

04/16/2026

We’re grateful to the Iowa Restaurant Association for shining a spotlight on the creativity and craftsmanship in our state. It's an honor to be included in the annual Culinary Affair each year. The outstanding roster of chefs brought this experience to life:
• Hors d’oeuvres: Chef Zack Boyke, Aura Restaurant & Lounge (Clive) assisted by state culinary competition champions Cedar Rapids Prairie High School ProStart students
• Soup: Chef Joe Poindexter & Chef Kat Louk, Gateway Market (Des Moines)
• Salad: Chef Arturo Mora, Roots 95 & Flame Group (Johnston)
• Fish: Chef Jacob Kono, Trostel’s Greenbriar (Johnston)
• Intermezzo: Chef Matt Uitermarkt, The Des Moines Embassy Club (Des Moines)
• Entrée: Chef Anthony Nace, Park Street Kitchen + Bar, Hilton Des Moines Downtown
• Dessert: Chef Jessica Robertson, Oak Park (Des Moines)

04/15/2026

Cue the confetti for being named UniPro Foodservice, Inc.'s 2025 Elite Member of the Year for the second consecutive year. Thank you for recognizing our commitment to legendary customer service, our people and our industry. This one belongs to the entire team. 👏

04/14/2026

May reminds us that food brings us together. Next month, we celebrate the heroes who nurture us and honor those we will never forget. Let’s dig in. 👇
🧀 American Cheese Month
🔥 National Barbecue Month
🥚 National Egg Month
🍓 National Strawberry Month
⭐ May 1 – School Lunch Hero Day 🥪💙
🍋 May 3 – National Lemonade Day (Kraft Heinz Away From Home US MB # 575480)
🍊 May 4 – National Orange Juice Day
🎉 May 5 – Cinco de Mayo 🌮🎶
🩺🍷 May 6 – National Nurses Day & Sauvignon Blanc Day
🍸 May 7 – National Cosmopolitan Day
🥥🥧 May 8 – National Coconut Cream Pie Day (Sara Lee Frozen Bakery MB # 980750)
🥓☕ May 9 – Brunch for Lunch Day
💐 May 10 – MOTHER’S DAY 💖 (Link in comments)
🥧 May 13 – National Apple Pie Day (Sara Lee Frozen Bakery MB # 992790)
🧈 May 14 – National Buttermilk Biscuit Day (General Mills Foodservice MB # 981020)
🍪 May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Day (Rich Products MB # 994220)
🎖️ May 16 – Armed Forces Day
🍒 May 17 – National Cherry Cobbler Day
🍫🎂 May 19 – National Devil’s Food Cake Day (General Mills Foodservice MB # 401680)
🍷 May 21 – Chardonnay Day
🍹 May 22 – World Paloma Day
🌱 May 24 – National Asparagus Day (WPS Fresh MB # 360090 & MB # 360050)
🇺🇸 May 25 – MEMORIAL DAY
🫐 May 26 – National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
🍔 May 28 – International Burger Day
🌿 May 30 – National Mint Julep Day
🥥 May 31 – National Macaroon Day

04/13/2026

Great ideas happen when strong partners gather. Together with MJ Senior Housing, LLC, we turned Chef Around the Block into a hub for big ideas and bold flavors. Our senior diners expect more mealtime experiences and top notch food safety. We covered it all from new products to plate presentation.

04/10/2026

The Martin brothers answered unscripted questions at the team's annual gathering. Brooks and Jeff Martin shared some surprising first jobs, unexpected career turns and the piece of advice that changed everything. We celebrate National Siblings Day with a look at the early experiences that shaped the leadership mindset driving Martin Bros. today!

04/10/2026

Sometimes, the smartest solutions are also the simplest. We have the perfect Father's Day feast in less than 45 seconds. (Cooking time not shown to scale 😉.) Enter Hormel Foodservice's Jennie‑O Grand Champion Skin‑On Gold Foil Turkey Breast Roast - MB # 385970!