Convergence Achats

Convergence Achats is an importer for the HoReCa sector. Launched in 2002, the business sources food and beverages for its clients in the HoReCa sector. Convergence Achats is owned by Groupe Flo and Disney Land Paris. 

What was initially supposed to be only a purchasing group gradually became a service provider as well. Indeed, the firm now expands its services to menu modification, client orientation to a particular product type and even packaging and tableware.

Convergence Achats’s clients include Relais & Château, Partouche, HD DInners, Planet Sushi, Berresto, etc. 

Each year Convergence Achats purchases products for a value of € 220 million. The firm organises tastings and product presentations at its clients restaurants. 

In 2018, Concergence Achats reached a turnover of € 3.2 million. 

Convergence Achats offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery
• Savoury Grocery
• Chilled & Fresh Food
• Dairy
• Frozen Food

Concerning logistic measures, Convergence Achats since 2016, has been working on a better platform with the support of different partners to find the most suitable one. Their partnership with France Frais has helped in economic gain with regards to clients and suppliers proximity hence a better service quality. Nowadays, Convergence Achats handles over 6000 deliveries each week.

Convergence Achats sources products from various parts of the world. There are experienced buyers who are specialised in each category and who have a good knowledge of the market and distribution channels. 

Convergence Achats works with over 600 suppliers.

In order to make sure that quality standards are maintained, Convergence Achats has its own hygiene and quality department which regularly inspect the suppliers’ facilities. Furthermore an independent laboratory audits the suppliers.