Metro Italy

Metro, a chain of cash & carry stores, launched its first shop in Italy in 1972. Metro Italy now operates 49 stores in the country. Metro Italy offers over 30000 references consisting of food and non-food items. Its clients include businesses in the HoReCa sector.

Metro Italy also operates a training centre, the Metro Academy. 

Metro Italy achieved a turnover of € 1.73 billion in 2018 and at present, the company employs 4500 people in Italy. 

Metro Italy offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, snacks, sauces, oil, flour, spices, canned food, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, honey, etc.

• Drinks: wine, champagne, spirits, etc.

• Dairy: cheese, eggs, cream, butter, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, charcuterie,etc.

• Frozen Food: vegetables, fruits, ice cream, fish, pastries, meat, ready-meals, etc.

• Personal Care: body care, hygiene, face care, hair care, etc.

• Household: cleaner, degreaser, bleach, etc.

Metro Italy launched its own brands which (but not limited to) include:

• Metro Chef: a range of food items such as sauces, frozen vegetables, spices, couscous, cheese, chocolate, etc.

• Metro Professional: a range of disposable tableware

• Columbus: a range of over 150 references that feature milk, juice, croissants, etc.

• Felsgold: a brand of Belgian beer

Metro Italy is FSC and HACCP certified..

Metro Italy handles the logistics, choosing the logistics platform and delivery service providers, hence guaranteeing that the products are stored in the right conditions.