Serving Independent Grocers Since 1940
Our Purpose
In 1940 the grocery industry was a rough place for independent retailers. Strong competition from national chains, increased prices from wholesalers and low margins left many families and independently-owned businesses with boarded windows. Determined to succeed against the competition, 34 independent retailers and Donald P. Lloyd, the then president of the Utah Grocers Association, joined together to combine their buying power and open a warehouse, leading to the birth of AFS.
OUr HISTORY
The Story of AFS
Since 1940 we have grown from 34 retailers in Utah to nearly 450 independent grocers across Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oregon.
Recent News
Bella’s Market Opens as Utah City’s First Major Amenity
Record Attendance from Community Celebrating Utah City’s First Grocery Store VINEYARD, Utah (November 17, 2025) — The Utah City community turned out in full force for the highly anticipated grand…
AFS Donates More Than $53,000 in Food to Utah Food Bank
On November 14, AFS partnered with the Utah Food Bank in a large community effort. Two semi-trailers packed with food arrived at 11 a.m., and leaders from both groups spoke. …
Kent’s Honors More Than 250 Military Families with Free Groceries
Kent’s Market became a hub of holiday support Tuesday as more than 250 military families arrived to receive groceries and gift cards through Operation Homefront’s Holiday Meals for Military® program. …
Crav’n Flavor Expands with New Line of Snacking Nuts
Something exciting (and crunchy!) is happening in the snack aisle. Crav’n Flavor—the indulgent, flavorful private label that’s become one of AFS’s fastest-growing brands— has expanded once again, this time into…
