Labas

Founded by Miroslav Labas in 1992, Labas is known as the largest domestic food wholesaler in Slovakia. However, the company is engaged in retail operations as well. Labas is considered as a reliable partner for serving almost 3500 unique customers per year. 

Labas manages 33 stores under the FRESH Plus banner across the country. Moreover, the company operates an e-shop for its wholesale activities as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Labas achieved a turnover of € 301.20 million and employed around 1500 people. 

Labas provides a wide range of more than 8000 products of food and non-food assortment under the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: canned goods, pasta, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, biscuits, coffee, etc. 
• Frozen: ice creams, meat, ready meals, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, soups, ready meals, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, energy drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, gin, brandy, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, moisturisers, body wash, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, air fresheners, etc. 

In addition, the company endorses multiple brands such as Chupa Chups, Nuk, Fa, Chardonnay and many others. It is noteworthy that Labas also offers an organic, bio, gluten free, lactose free, DIA and vegan assortment for consumers with specific food needs. 

Labas has developed its own brand in almost all product categories. The private labels are as follows: 

• Bio fresh 
• Fresh healthy living
• Fresh exclusive 
• Fresh 

Furthermore, Labas maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as Eko-Kontrol SK and Tuv Sud ISO 22000.  

In relation to its logistics solutions, the firm operates 4 depots and its own fleet of vehicles as well. 

Concerning sustainability, Labas makes use of closing refrigeration products, LED lighting, heat recovery units and photovoltaic panels in its organisation. 

The firm’s online platform can be accessed on: https://shop.labas.sk/