Sogenave

Since 1973, Sogenave has been importing and distributing food and non-food products across Portugal, Azores, Madeira and Algarve.

The business has been supplying hypermarkets, supermarkets, stockists, HoReCa enterprises as well as cargo ships and cruises. 

Moreover, Sogenave offers over 24 000 references in its portfolio. 

Sogenave helps its clients to find all their products easily. Furthermore, Sogenave provides consultancy services, training, menu management, food cost management, software and hardware which helps clients in their own business. 

In 2020, Sogenave achieved a turnover of €134 million and employed a total of 382 people.

Products in the following categories are proposed by Sogenave: 

• Savory Grocery: rice, pasta, oil, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, coffee, cookies, breakfast cereals, chocolate, etc.
• Drinks: wine, water, soft drinks, juice, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, fruits, meat, poultry, etc.
• Frozen Food: seafood, pastries, bakery, ready-meals, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, yoghurt, etc. 
• Household: degreasers, disinfectants, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Sogenave has a preference for local suppliers but also works with international suppliers. The aim of the company is to work with long-term suppliers to ensure that their clients receive a stable supply. 

The firm works with 35 brands such as York Deli, Frytop, Ceres, Granarolo, Campiello, etc.

Sogenave has developed 19 private labels over the years which include:

• Quick Ice: ice cubes which are distributed only in Azores archipelagos.
• Eurochefe: a brand of food items including soup, sauce, sweet canned foods, etc.
• Prato Pronto: a set of ready-meals 
• Tapada Ducal: a variety of regional wines
• Castle of the Young Women: a range of red and white wines
• Pantrigo: a brand of frozen pastries and bakery products
• Dellizzia: a range of ready-meals
• Ultrafish: a wide variety of frozen fish and seafood products
• Monte da Cerca : wine from Aletejo
• Arom Cafe: a wide range of coffee
• Frud: a range of chopped fresh fruits 

Furthermore, Sogenave has a purchasing team which specializes in sourcing products based on what the company’s clients require. The firm is certified in Food Safety, Quality and Environment.

Sogenave operates 8 logistic centers in Lisbon and Porto. There are 120 delivery vehicles which handle the distribution as well as 5800 delivery points. For Madeira, Azores and Algarve, the company relies on regional partners for the delivery. 

Moreover, Sogenave also offers a fast delivery option, Sogenave Express at any time. This is mainly for frozen products. 

The company distributes over 120 000 tons of products each year. 

Sogenave is planning to establish a new logistics and distribution center of 2100 m2 by 2023 and has invested €22 million.