Ryba Zilina

Ryba Zilina is an importer founded in 1992 and based in Slovakia. Ryba Zilina’s focus is on the distribution of frozen goods. The company has been under the ownership of Preto Group since 2013. Ryba Zilina and Preto Group also founded Preto Ryba, one of the largest producers of fish and salads in Slovakia. 

The importer’s client base covers the HoReCa sector, traditional market, national and international retail chains in Slovakia. 

Furthermore, the company is also a major distributor of frozen goods such as frozen fish, frozen vegetables, semi-finished products, meat products, etc. 

Ryba Zilina has also been exporting products to countries like Czech Republic and the UK. 

With a workforce of around 86 people, the firm achieved a turnover of € 73.08 million in 2020. 

Additionally, Ryba Zilina won the Slovak Superbrands Award in 2017 and 2018.

Several items are offered in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: seafood, vegetables, meat products, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: salads, etc.

A line of vegan products is also available.   

Several products are offered under its private labels and those developed under Preto Group:

• Preto Ryba Zilina: fish products, fish salads, etc.
• Preto: cold salads, spreads
• Radoma: frozen fish, soup, ice cream, mayonnaise and frozen vegetables  

The items are certified under the BRC GLOBAL STANDARD certificate for FOOD SAFETY ISSUE 7 as well as ISO 9001 quality certificate.

Moreover, Ryba Zilina uses 40% less additives in the manufacturing of its cod products under the brand Preto. Moreover, the company has stopped using sodium benzoate and is using less preservatives.

The company is looking for products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: desserts, ice cream, seafood, Startere, fruits & vegetables, meat,ready meals, etc.
• Dairy: eggs and many more
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready meals, and many more

In addition, Ryba Zilina is looking for brands but is also seeking suppliers for its private labels.

With regards to logistics, the firm has recently rebuilt its facility where it packs Alaskan cod which it sources from the North Pacific ocean. In relation to the supply chain, Pretolog has a modern fleet of vehicles conducting deliveries for Ryba Zilina throughout Slovakia.