Name-brand product. Deep discounts. Buy what you need.
Sidestream brings you surplus packaged food lots — direct from CPGs, manufacturers, and distributors. Take a full lot or buy your share through a group buy.
Fulfillment coordinated through licensed logistics partners.
The best deals go to the biggest buyers.
The best surplus deals go to the biggest buyers. If you run a salvage store, a discount grocery, or a small chain, you're usually last in line — if you hear about the deal at all.
Sidestream changes that. We match you to lots that fit your categories and geography, and when a lot is too big for one store, we run a group buy. You commit to the quantity you want. Other buyers commit to theirs. Fulfillment is coordinated so you get your share without taking the whole lot.
You get access to truckload pricing on the quantity that actually fits your business.
What you get
Deals you can't reach alone
Access surplus lots from CPGs and major distributors — the kind that normally go to large liquidators.
Buy what fits your store
Group buys let you take 2 pallets or 20 — whatever works for your business. No pressure to overbuy.
Clear terms up front
Product details, pricing, location, pickup window, and any restrictions — all visible before you commit.
Simple fulfillment
Depending on the deal: pick up from a hub, receive a delivery on a multi-stop route, or arrange direct ship. All coordinated through licensed logistics partners.
Steady supply
We're constantly sourcing new lots. Once you're in the network, deals come to you.
How it works
Tell us what you buy.
Categories, geography, store/warehouse locations, how much you can take, and how often. We verify buyers to keep sellers comfortable.
We send you deals.
When a lot matches your profile, you hear about it — with full details and terms.
Commit to your share.
Buy the full lot if you can. Or commit to the portion that fits. We handle the rest of the group buy.
Get your product.
Depending on the deal, you'll pick up from a hub warehouse, receive delivery on a route, or arrange direct shipping. Fulfillment details are confirmed when you commit. Logistics are handled by licensed partners.
Good for
- ● Salvage and surplus grocery stores
- ● Discount and off-price food retailers
- ● Dollar stores and variety stores
- ● Regional grocery chains
- ● Buying groups and co-ops
- ● Stores in food deserts and underserved communities looking for affordable inventory