Food LionSupplier Diversity
Who Qualifies?
Companies must be at least 51 percent owned, operated and managed by minority group members or women and certified by an authorized third party organization. The owners must be involved in operations that demonstrate ownership and control.
In corporations, the minority or women must hold at least 51 percent of the voting interest and 51 percent of the beneficial interest. The controlling parties must be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Food Lion recognizes the following groups as eligible to do business through our Supplier Diversity Program:
- African American
- Hispanic American
- Asian American
- Pacific Islander
- Native American (American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut)
- Female
