CIPA Gastro

CIPA is known as an importer of general goods. Founded in 1992, the company has grown to be a reference in the purchase, sale and wholesale of food. The company’s network lies from domestic to foreign suppliers. The headquarters is based in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm provides its services in the HoReCa and retail sector. 

The importer provides a portfolio of more than 3000 SKUs under the following categories:

• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Chilled & fresh
• Frozen

The firm also operates a Cipa Store where delicious food from around the world are available at reasonable prices.

Some examples of world foods are as follows:

• Meat from the United States
• Lobster from Canada
• Tuna from Sri Lanka
• Lamb from Australia & New Zealand

The brands the importer works with, can be found below:

• Bonduelle
• D’amico
• Vittel
• Open seas
• Heinz
• Bridor
• Amacore
• Anova
• Etc

Their clients are composed of over 2000 hotels and restaurants in both Czech republic and Slovakia such as:

• Hilton hotel
• Four seasons
• Alchymist
• NH
• Keminsky
• Marriot
• Intercontinental
• Hotel Ventana
• Hotel Diplomat
• Kampa group
• Finestra
• Sasazu
• Oysters bar
• Buddha bar
• Grosetto group
• Argentina house
• Vini di vino
• Etc

Furthermore 10% of the importer’s revenue comes from other clients like Macro, Kaufland, Carrefour etc.

Having a dedicated team for purchase, the distribution is effectively done by their own transport means. In fact, CIPA has 25 fleets catering for Czech republic and Slovakia. 

In the financial year 2017, the company generated a total turnover of 18.4 million euros. The firm has a dedicated entrepreneurial team of 75 employees working towards the ultimate goal of the business.