Kayco / Kedem / Manischewitz
Food and Beverage ServicesNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees
Kayco, Kedem and Manischewitz operate as a food and beverage organization based in Bayonne, New Jersey, with a focus on manufacturing and distribution, including grape juice as a key product line. The company offers a broad portfolio that includes kosher, all-natural, gluten-free, vegan, fair trade, organic, and non-GMO products, spanning juices, confections, snacks, condiments, baking needs, refrigerated and frozen items. With a network of warehousing and distribution services, Kayco serves chain stores and independent retailers across multiple markets and maintains an export platform touching more than 40 countries, supported by a large catalog of more than 5,000 SKUs and over 175 brands. Kayco is a family-run business with nine generations of history, formed from the merger of Kedem, Kenover Marketing, and Blue and White Foods. It operates both as a brand owner and a distributor, including Metro NY operations via Paramount Foods and broader distribution services in South Florida and Southern California, expanding its product offering through acquisitions such as Paramount Foods LLC in 2025. As a member of the New Jersey Food Council, Kayco situates itself in the specialty and kosher food segment of the broader food and beverage industry.