United Nordic

Founded in 1964 by a group of wholesalers specialised in food items, United Nordic is a buying alliance based in Oslo, Sweden. The buying alliance was launched by the following companies:

• Dagrofa
• Axfood
• Norgesgruppen
• Martin & Servera

The business sources products in different food categories for its members. 

United Nordic's members supply products to clients such as retailers,convenience, gas stations, cash & carry, hotels, etc.

United Nordic’s imports consist of:

• Chilled and Fresh Food: fish, seafood
• Frozen Food: fish, seafood
• Dairy: cheese
• Drinks
• Savory Grocery: canned fruits
• Sweet Grocery: canned vegetables

The buying alliance is known for developing several private labels for its members.  Several of these labels are medium-ranked brands. Some of these brands include (but not limited to):

• Eldorado
• First price
• Banderos
• Smart Pets

There is a buying team which consists of 2 to 4 members depending on the product category. These members are purchasers from each member company. The team is headed by a chief buyer who will be dealing with the suppliers directly. 

United Nordic has a Code of Conduct by which all suppliers must adhere to. The code contains information about human rights, labour laws and other related matters. Furthermore, suppliers should also respect all the European laws and regulations regarding specific product groups.