Paul is a globally known French company brand specialised in baking and selling breads as well as pastries even industrial ones. The Paul network includes over 673 points of sale. Founded in 1889 in France, the business is operated by the Group Holder which is a French agribusiness. The Group Holder has also developed Ladurée pastry brand run by David Holder and Château Blanc, an industrial bakery.

Moreover, the presence of the company extends to more than 34 countries across 5 continents. These include hundreds of shops of different sizes

To maintain products freshness, frozen precooked dough can be cooked during the day as per consumers demands.

The year 2015 witnessed the florishment of the food service’s turnover and increased to 28.7 million pounds. The particular year, 4 bakeries were opened as well as a second restaurant in London. The percentage of revenue growth which is 6.3% is stated to be above market trading.

In 2015, Famous brands and Paul bakeries agreed on a partnership which resulted in Famous brands having an exclusive licence agreement  hence becoming Paul’s South African Licenced Partner for 10 years.

The group saw its turnover increase by 12.3% in 2016 resulting to 32.3 million pounds.

Meanwhile the group continues to refurbish its stores and develop its product ranges as well as central bakery aiming for customers loyalty

Paul UK operates as a subsidiary of Paul foodservice. The company is a French company but can be found in other countries as well. In fact, it was initiated in London in 2000. Paul is known as a producer and supplier of bakery products providing different products such as bread, pastries, platters, viennoiserie, cakes, tarts etc. It also extends its activity range by supplying the catering sector including:

• Corporate meetings
• Parties
• Special occasions

Presently, the United Kingdom counts 36 shops located mainly in Central London. In 2016, Paul UK experienced an increase in its turnover and revenue. Indeed with an increase of 12.3%, the turnover attained 32.3 million pounds.

Recently 2 new bakeries emerged in Notting Hill Gate and Earl’s court and plans of 5 more outlets are to be seen, following the refurbishment of 11 stores.

Bagelstein is a specialist in bagels production which was founded in 2011 by Thierry Veil and Gilles Abecassis when its first store was established in Strasbourg, France. An online store is also run by the company.

Bagelstein is present in 7 countries across Europe, such as Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, etc.

The company has 3 production workshops supplying the franchise stores with bagels. In 2021, Bagelstein inaugurated a 17m² kiosk of “ready-to-sell” products. 

On a daily basis, approximately 18 251 bagels are made by Bagelstein’s bakers.

A wide choice of bagels are prepared in the Bagelstein’s stores which are freshly available for consumption and they are classified as: Isidore, Henriette, Hypolite, Leontine, and many more. Some of the bagels come with cream cheese, dried tomato, salmon, yoghurt, and many other stuffings. These varieties are ideal for different tastes and the bagel specialist also caters for mini bagels on demand with different flavours.

Currently, Bagelstein employs a total of 284 people and achieves an annual turnover of around € 3 million. 

The firm was elected Best Sandwich Shop of the Year in 2021. 

Various products are offered in the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: brownies, donuts, cookies, etc
• Savory Grocery: chips and others
• Drinks: tea, coffee, juice, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food:  fruit salads, burgers, soup, etc 

Furthermore, the bagels offered in the shops are without preservatives. 

Bagelstein owns a private label, Bagelstein coffee, under which several coffee products are offered.

All poultry products provided by Bagelstein come from suppliers which comply with the European Chicken Commitment’s requirements. 100% of Bagelstein’s egg products will come from alternative breeding to cages in 2025.

In addition, Bagelstein partnered with third party delivery companies such as Delivaroo, Uber Eats and Juice Eat to home deliver its orders. 

The company aims to open 20 new stores in 2022. 

Bagelstein’s online store can be accessed on www.bagelstein.com   

Spécialités du Monde forms part of the three major European delicatessen groups, namely the Fleury Michon from France, Beretta from Italy, and Casademont from Spain-altogether, they made a partnership in 2008.

The company deals with wholesale trade (B2B) of meat products, whereby it imports from Western Europe (Spain and Italy) and export in Belgium. The company is in constant search of partnership, currently it has about 15 manufacturers across the world coming from Italy, Spain, America, and North Africa.

One of its product range consists of bacon which are available as roasted, cooked, dried raw, smoked and salted ham. There are also smoked, dry and cooked sausages. These products are exported under the brands of its partners, including private labels. Additionally, it also provides imported or manufactured antipasti.

Some of its clients are the retail customers and out of home catering, whereby 60% of its production is reserved for self-service and 40% for traditional retail stores. It is interesting to point out that 45% of its business consists of supporting retailers in their private label needs.

Hainan is popularly known as an airline company founded in 1993 which was initially a local aviation company and now is a conglomerate covering units like :

• Aviation
• Holdings
• Capital Tourism
• Logistics

The company’s principal business activities includes merchandise wholesaling and retailing. The importer distributes products such as jewelry, cosmetics, home appliances, electrical equipments, etc,.. in supermarkets and department stores. The firm does not only provide their services in wholesale and retail sector but also in property business and financial businesses. Most of their business activities are conducted in the northwest of China, North China and Central China.

The assets of the company accounts for more than 600 billion Yuan with 11 listed companies.

The retail distribution segment covers 33 provinces in 7 regions which includes 1374 chain stores of NCS, 500,000 franchises of ACFSMC and 340 shopping malls and supermarkets.

Concerning its products, the company has 600 brands from NCS and 11 logistics centers as well as an e-commerce platform. The logistic centers are located in 18 provinces including 2 cold chain logistic companies.

Furthermore, the conglomerate has a food processing unit, providing premium food items to offline stores as well as online ones.

The firm’s target for the next 5 years include merging 1-2 import & export companies and fostering 2 listed companies which diversify in supply chain.

Currently, the firm employs 450 people to work towards the goal of the business.

Vladex is recognised as a wholesaler in the Netherlands. Founded in 2001, Vladex initially dealt only with 2 major clients : United Nation Missions and Military bases. Following its expansion, the wholesaler's activities stretched to ship supply and wholesaling of food and non-food products.

Nowadays, Vladex has a portfolio of clients such as wholesalers, supermarket chains, ship chandlers, oil and gas platforms and food services transactioning with military operations.

In 2015, Vladex was acquired by Salvo Grima Group from Malta, after which the company developed further.

Vladex achieved a turnover of € 1.4 million in 2019 and employed 12 people.

Vladex provides products under the following categories: 

• Savoury Grocery
• Drinks
• Sweet Grocery
• Dairy 
• Personal Care
• Household

Vladex also provides internationally recognised brands such as: Coca-cola, Kelloggs, Lux, Mars etc.

The firm’s private labels include Valleydays and Rossoro both dealing in the grocery categories.

Bingo d.o.o. Tuzla is the largest supermarket chain and retail company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, established in 1993 and headquartered in Tuzla. It is the leading retail group in the country by revenue, profit, and number of employees. Serving over 250,000 customers daily, Bingo operates more than 220 stores, including supermarkets, convenience stores, hypermarkets, and shopping centers, with a total of around 225 selling points as of 2024. Their retail network includes various formats such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, distribution centers, and warehouses.

The company employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reflecting its significant scale in the domestic market. Bingo's turnover exceeded 500 million BAM (approximately over 10 billion euros) as reported around 2014, with continued growth leading up to the current estimate in 2024.

Bingo Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of 20 companies, including 11 manufacturing units producing food, drinks, beauty, and household products, such as detergents, spices, snacks, pasta, eggs, and beverages. Key manufacturing brands within the group include Majevica (snack production), Tuzla Brewery (beer, mineral water, juices), and Semberka (dried fruits, vegetables, and spices). The business group has been instrumental in revitalizing former local producers and expanding its hospitality segment with 50 facilities and ten modern shopping centers across major cities including Tuzla, Sarajevo, Ilidža, Mostar, Bihać, Banja Luka, and Zenica. 

Bingo prides itself on strong corporate social responsibility practices and collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), including initiatives focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is recognized for humanitarian efforts and has been honored as the "Best Friend of SOS Kinderdorf BH" for its social commitment.

With a daily supply of more than 28,000 products from over 770 domestic manufacturers, Bingo remains a cornerstone in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s retail sector and an attractive partner for FMCG producers and suppliers in food, beverages, and related categories.

Founded in 2015, Transgourmet Poland is a foodservice distributor operating in the Polish market. Its headquarters is based in Poznan, Poland. The company is a subsidiary of Transgourmet Holding AG. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products in the HoReCa sector mainly which includes cafes, restaurants, bars, catering companies, etc. An e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its clients as well. 

Transgourmet Poland employs over 1,000 people in its organisation. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was appreciated by customers as it bagged the “Grand Prix” award in 2020. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a large variety of products in the following categories: 

• Savoury Grocery: flour, oil, sauces, noodles, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: muesli, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: vegetables, meat, fish, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, water, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: beers only.  
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 

Brands such as Lowicz, Mlekovita, Fanex, Develey, Knorr, Hellmann, Mosso, Heinz, Caprio, Pepsi and many others are endorsed by the firm. The firm caters for consumers with specific food needs by offering vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free products. 

The distributor developed its own brands under the following names :

• Transgourmet Premium: This brand includes products such as wild rice, seed oil, vinegar, etc. 
• Transgourmet Quality: A line of products such as green tea, coffee, muesli, etc. 
• Transgourmet Economy: This brand includes products such as olive oils, noodles, vinegar, etc. 
• Topseller: A line of products such as honey, wheat flour, noodles, etc. 

Transgourmet Poland maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS Logistics which also fulfils the requirements of the HACCP system. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates the most modern warehouses which allows deliveries 6 times a week. Moreover, a fleet of modern vans is available to ensure deliveries for its dry, fresh or frozen products. 

In 2018, the enterprise opened a modern culinary institute in order to give its customers the opportunity to learn about culinary techniques and European trends in gastronomy. 

In 2021, the company’s sales director mentioned that Transgourmet Poland is adapting to market needs after the impact of the pandemic. As a result, it has introduced new products such as ready-made or partially processed meals as this is the future of the gastronomy sector.

Transgourmet  Poland introduced the SAP system in 2021 as it increases better efficiency of warehouse management and the entire supply chain.

Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its carbon emissions by sourcing ecologically produced meat products, fish and seafood, dairy products, and fruit and vegetables. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.transgourmet.pl/ 

Grupa Dino was founded in 1999 by Tomasz Biernacki and is located in Poland. It is one of the leading polish retail chains. Since 2017, Grupa Dino is quoted on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Grupa Dino has over 5000 references. 

Grupa Dino operates 1218 stores under the banner Dino. 

Grupa Dino  reached a turnover of € 466 million in 2019, indicating a growth of 31.6% compared to 2018. Grupo Dio employed 19400 people in 2019.

Grupo Dino has a variety of products including organic, gluten-free and sugar-free products.

Grupa Dino is the exclusive distributor of the brand Agro-Rydzyna which provides a wide range of meat and charcuterie. 

Grupo Dino operates 4 distribution centres. 

Founded in 1999, Dino is one of the biggest chains in Poland. 

It operates over 2,069 stores across the country and in the beginning of 2022, it opened 265 new stores.

In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to  €2.8 billion. By the end of September 2022, it reported a dedicated team of over 35,000 employees. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, waffles, cookies, etc.  
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: meat, fish, sausages, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, meat, etc.
• Dairy: yogurt, milk, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, water, juice, etc. 
• Household: kitchen napkins, toilet papers, detergents, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, conditioner, face masks, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, liqueur, etc. 

Most of its dry grocery products are branded FMCG products with a high level of recognition. 

Dino offers high-quality meats, sausages, and meat products provided by Agro-Rydzyna, a meat-processing plant belonging to the Dino Group.

Its logistic network is based on seven distribution centres in: Krotoszyn, Jastrowie, Wolbórz, Rzeszotary, Łobez, Sieroniowice and Sierpc.   

Founded in 1945, Grupo Exito is a Colombian retail group known for operating several retail chains under different banners in South America. The company is owned by a Brazilian subsidiary of Casino Group, a French company, since 2019. Its first store was opened in Medellin by Gustavo Toro in 1949. In 2015, Grupo Exito expanded by buying the Argentine group Libertad. The firm acquired Spice Investments Mercosur, previous owner of Disco, Devoto and Géant chains in Uruguay.

Grupo Exito partnered with NormaNet to launch its online store in 1998.

At present, Grupo Exito operates under the following sectors:

• Retail: englobes all its retail chains
• Wholesale: consists of its wholesale cash & carry stores
• Real Estate: the development of shopping malls under the banner Viva
• E-Commerce: its online businesses linked to its wholesale activities
• Complementary Businesses: businesses in fields such as finance, travel, insurance, mobile phone services, etc.
• Business Support: its textile, food production and logistic businesses

In the retail and wholesale sectors, the company operates 515 stores across Colombia, 25 in Argentina and 90 in Uruguay.

Grupo Exito achieved a turnover of €13 Billion € in 2021 in Columbia, registering an increase in revenue of 7% compared to 2020.Cumulative revenue for Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina reaches 15.5 Billion € for the same year.

The group currently employs around 43 500 people in total.

The company operates the following banners (including but not limited to):

• Exito: a chain of hypermarkets in Colombia
• Carulla: a chain of supermarkets
• Pomona: several supermarkets
• Surtimax Bodega: a chain of  cash & carry shops
• SuperINTER
• SurtiMAYORISTA: a chain of cash & carry stores
• Devoto: a chain of retail stores in Uruguay
• Disco: a retail chain in Uruguay
• Geant: Several shops operating in Uruguay
• Libertad: a chain of stores in Argentina
• Paseo Libertad: a number of hypermarkets based in Argentina
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The company provides both branded products as well as products under its own labels for its different banners. 

Moreover, Grupo Exito is one of the 10 most sustainable food retailers worldwide. Carulla, one of the banners operating under Grupo Exito, was awarded the Best Colombian Retailer by America Retail. Moreover, Grupo Exito received the ‘’Commitment for Equality’’ title by the Ministry of Labor.

Éxito Foundation was launched in 1993 in order to help and improve social, educational, civic, cultural as well as child nutrition conditions in Colombia. Grupo Exito also promotes sustainable trade thus reducing environmental impacts.

When it comes to suppliers, Grupo Exito is meticulous. The company has published its supplier manual that contains all the rules, norms, regulations, etc. regarding transparency, negotiations, delivery of products, ethical codes, human rights regulations, environment, etc. Suppliers must comply with these practices if they wish to collaborate with the company. 

FHC is a food service which has been founded by Wim Markwat in the year 1994 and its headquarters is based in Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands. It provides its services in the HoReCa segment. The company has 3 franchises namely Family, Foodmaster and Vital4Skool.

Furthermore, the firm has created employment for 19 dedicated people to work for the business.

Family - It is different from other cafeterias whose basic values are “fresh & healthy”, “sustainable” and “home feeling”. One gets access to a fair meal at a fair price. Also, its cafeteria was named as the Provincial Winner at the cafeteria Top 100. The products categories include: Sweet grocery, Drinks and savoury grocery.

Foodmaster - Its objective is to offer “tasty”, easy and fast” food to its consumers. The customer can choose from a wide range of snacks from A-brand manufacturers. The firm focuses on fresh products and prepare the snacks in clean frying pans which is checked and filtered daily. It promotes healthy food that is why it ensures fresh meals are prepared for the benefit of its consumers.

Vital4Skool - It is found in school canteens where students can obtain fresh and tasty products. An interesting fact about Vital4Skool is that it has attached a battery behind each food product indicating whether the food is healthy or not. A green battery means that the food product is healthy, an orange battery indicates that it can be eaten occasionally and a red battery specifies that it should be eaten as little as possible therefore pupils can differentiate between right and wrong. It also kept in mind the student’s health by reducing the price of the green products so that most of the students can move towards those products only. It is interesting to know that Vital4Skool has been nominated for the NFV Franchise Trophy 2018.

Furthermore, the company obtained the HACCP certification.

The objective of the company is to review the franchise products and services every year so that adjustments can be made for further development.

Gourmet Partners is an importer which has been established in the year 2010 and is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm is the exclusive importer and distributor of famous brands in the Czech and Slovak market. Clients can purchase products online through the firm’s e-commerce platform. 

Gourmet Partners achieved a turnover of € 1.20 million in 2018 which indicates that the company’s turnover has grown by 58% as compared to 2017. 

The products categories include:

• Sweet grocery: jams, coffee, chocolate, etc.

• Savory grocery: vinegars, salt, oils, etc.

• Drinks: wines

• Dairy: cheese

The importer has a bio line which consists of products such as:

• Drinking chocolate

• Whole beans coffee

• Ground coffee

• Organic rustic terrine

The company also owns a gluten free assortment, which includes:

• Duck terrine

• Chicken liver confit

• Pork liver pate

• Farmhouse terrine

There are various advantages in working with Gourmet Partners as they offer high quality goods at lower prices. The goods are always in stock thus fast delivery is definite. Also, the clients have the possibility to pick up the goods directly from the warehouse.

Gourmet Partners’s online shop can be accessed on www.gourmet-partners.cz

Farutex is a wholesaler which was established in 1991 and is headquartered in Szczecin, Poland. It operates as a subsidiary of Bidvest Group. Farutex offers over 6000 references in different food categories. Farutex operates 18 branches in Poland. 

Farutex supplies hotels, cafes, petrol stations, restaurants, etc. with a variety of products. Some of its clients include Accor Hotels, Radisson Hotels, Shell, Staoil, Tornetti, etc. 

Farutex also runs a training and consulting programme for chefs and cooks known as Farutex Culinary Academy. The programme enables Polish chefs and cooks to work with professionals in the industry. 

Farutex won several awards including the Pearls of the Polish Economy in 2015 and the Forbes Diamond and Gazele Biznesu in 2011. 

Farutex offers products under the following categories:

• Frozen Food: fish, fish fingers, lobster, ice cream, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: bread, bagel, cookies, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: soups, soy sauce, ketchup, etc.
• Drinks: juices and various beverages
• Dairy: cheese, whipped cream, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: a range of chilled and fresh food items
• Household: products such as toilet paper and dishwashing liquids

Farutex also provides products under its own labels which are (but not limited to):

• Cook Base: Products like canned peas, shrimp , ketchup can be found in this brand.
• Horeca Fresh: Under this brand, high quality lettuces are available.
• Eat Meat: The products that are sold in this name are bacon, chicken kebab etc…
• Mili: eggs, natural yoghurt, butter and milk are found in this brand.
• Simply Sweet: Products such as jam and sauces are available in this brand.
• Soleo: Drinks such as apple and orange juice are sold under this name.

The firm has obtained the ISO 22000:2005 and QAFP certificates for its food products. Also through the execution of the HACCP system, Farutex focuses on food health safety.

Furthermore, the company offers best service through its transport fleet.

Mc Donald’s is a fast food chain founded by 2 brothers, Dick and Mac Mc Donald’s in 1940 in California, USA. Nowadays, Mc Donald’s operates as a franchise across the world. 

The business was known as Mc Donald’s Bar-B-Q restaurant. However in 1948, the owners decided to review the concept and Mc Donald’s relaunched as a self-service drive-in restaurant. 

Ray Kroc, a salesperson, visited the fast food in 1954. Seduced by Mc Donald’s concept, he became a franchising agent for the chain. In 1961, Ray Kroc acquired the company and rights over the franchise for € 2.4 million. 

In 1967, the chain went international by opening restaurants in Canada and Puerto Rico. Nowadays Mc Donald’s operates a total of 38695 restaurants across the world including 13846 restaurants in the US. 

Mc Donald’s operates its restaurants under different formats:

• Mc Donald’s restaurants: which has a counter service and a drive-through

• McDrive: usually located near highways and have no counter service or seating arrangements.

• MC Express: Smaller Mc Donald’s restaurants with just a few seatings.

• Mc Stop: Designed for travellers and tuckers.

In 2019, Mc Donald’s employed 205000 people across the world. In 2018, the company achieved a turnover of  € 19.3 billion. 

Mc Donald’s takes into consideration the restaurant location and readapts its menu accordingly to include meals influenced by the country’s own cuisine.

The enterprise is known for having products at affordable prices in order to fulfill customer needs.

Mc Donald's has made an announcement of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It is the latest restaurant who is willing to ban plastic straws in order to combat pollution. 

Furthermore, the company sponsors various charities and also organises the McHappy Day, an annual fundraising event in various countries so as to support these charities. 

McDonalds UK is a fast food chain which was established in 1974. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The company is a subsidiary of the American-based multinational fast food chain, McDonalds. 

Currently, the business operates 1,358 outlets across the country, serving more than 3.7 million customers daily. McDonalds UK manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the sustainable food and farming award in 2021. 

Additionally, the enterprise offers a variety of products under the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh: burgers, desserts, milkshakes, etc. 
• Frozen: A variety of ice creams. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, juice, etc. 

Besides, McDonalds UK offers a range of vegan and vegetarian products in its portfolio. 

The firm offers its products under its own brands such as (non-exhaustive list): 

• McCafe: A line of coffee, milkshakes and juices. 
• McFlurry: A line of desserts and ice creams. 
• McPlant: A line of vegan burgers. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by RSPO, Vegan, Rainforest Alliance, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, McDonalds UK operates its own distribution centres and partners with Martin Brower, a leading logistics service provider to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm signed an agreement with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment for the recycling of PE-lined paper cups. Moreover, Mc Donald’s UK favours local suppliers in order to reduce its carbon footprints. 

In July 2021, the company launched the “Hottest Burger”, McSpicy which comes with a bottle of milk for delivery orders. In the same year in September, the foodservice introduced the “Vegan McPlant Burger” in partnership with vegan brand, “Beyond Meat”. 

Moreover, McDonalds UK announced that it will open 50 more new restaurants in 2022 and will hire 20,000 people. 

Furthermore, in February 2022, McDonalds UK opened its first net zero restaurant which will act as a blueprint for its future outlets nationwide.  

In May 2022, the restaurant partnered with Deliveroo in order to promote growth and increase consumer choice.

The company’s online platform can be accessed on: https://www.mcdonalds.com/ 

Founded in 2012, Artania is an importer and distributor of seafood products. Its headquarters is based in Marupe, Latvia. The company sources its products from countries such as Norway, Great Britain, Iceland, Scotland, Morocco and many others. 

Moreover, the firm is also indulged in export activities. Besides, Artania participated in the Seafood Expo Global 2022 where it had its own stand. 

In the financial year 2020, Artania achieved a turnover of € 10.8 million. 

Furthermore, the business offers a variety of fish products in the Frozen category which are as follows: 

• Pelagic fish
• White fish 
• Salmon products 

Brands such as Savorin, Mackerel, Herring, Capelin, Squid, Saithe, Hake, Sardina, etc, are endorsed by the firm.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business uses the seaport in the Baltic region to manage its import and export activities. 

Baltstor is a retail co-operation based in Latvia and was established in 2004. Its headquarters is based in Riga, Latvia. The firm regroups 95 companies with more than 400 retail outlets. Some of its members include 2 of the most popular retail chains: Mego and Vesko. Baltstor purchases products in bulk for all its members depending on their requirements.  

Baltstor employs 89 people and achieves € 43.6 million. 

Baltstor was ranked among the Top 500 major companies in Latvia in 2018. 

Baltstor has a warehouse area of 8000 m2 and there are plans to expand to a total of 25000m2 in the next 5 years.  There is a regular warehouse and a warehouse for cold and frozen products.

Baltstor will stop selling eggs from cage-reared chicken by 2025. 

Global Synergy Buying Group (GSBG) is a leading private label company based in Greece, established in 2011. It operates primarily as a specialized food wholesaler and the largest certified private label company in the country. The company is part of the Elgeka group and serves as a networking platform facilitating trade agreements and long-term partnerships between local and international suppliers and various retailers and wholesalers.

GSBG endorses over 450 private labels with a portfolio comprising 664 brands, including SeaSide and Marini. The company operates with a focus on quality and safety, demonstrated by its implementation of stringent management systems certified under international standards ISO 9001:2015, BRC Agents & Brokers, and IFS Broker. The certification process is overseen by TÜV HELLAS to ensure compliance with high food safety and quality benchmarks.

Its core services include buying and selling products, B2B marketing, logistics, and quality control, the latter supported by three specialized laboratories performing rigorous quality tests before products hit the market. The company sources from 99 local and 39 international suppliers, offering a broad distribution channel for manufacturers and suppliers targeting the Greek retail sector.

GSBG’s logistics operations benefit from integration with Diakinisis, an Elgeka group subsidiary, which manages a modern warehouse spanning 180,000 m2. The warehouse is equipped to handle all temperature categories including ambient, refrigerated, and frozen goods, and utilizes modern truck fleets to ensure efficient delivery across Greece. Environmental initiatives include the provision of over 2,800 blue recycling bins and dedicated vehicles for packaging waste collection.

Financially, Global Synergy recorded a turnover of approximately €27.67 million in 2020. The company employs around 18 staff members domestically and operates primarily through warehouse facilities rather than a retail store network. This setup positions GSBG as an essential partner for manufacturers and suppliers of food, beverage, and beauty products looking for distribution and private label opportunities in the Greek market.

Falabella is a retail group which has been established in the year 1889 by Salvatore Falabella. The headquarters is based in Santiago, Chile. The firm operates in the following countries: Chile, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and Uruguay. 

Falabella Retail is a chain of stores operating Chile, Peru, Argentina and Columbia. In 1999, the store launched its online shop in Chile. 

Falabella employs 54472 people in Chile and the company achieved a turnover of € 11.6 billion in 2018, indicating that its revenue has grown by 1.6% as compared to 2017. 

Falabella gained market recognition through the award of “Best managed company overall in Latin America” by Euromoney.

The business provides a diversified collection of goods under the following categories:

• Personal care

• Bazar

Falabella also launched the brand Sybilla that offers a range of women apparel and also operates 5 stores in Chile under the banner Sybilla. 

Falabella acquired other store chains in different sectors and diversified its activities.

The company owns Sodimac Homecenter, a department store chain consisting of 254 shops in various parts of South America. 

Falabella also manages the chain of supermarkets, Tottus which now operates 134 stores in Chile and Peru.

Falabella also took over the regional marketplace, Linio in 2018. The firm uses the marketplace to offer products from Falabella Retail, Sodimac and Tottus. 

Falabella has entered the financial services industry and offers insurance, baking, credit card facilities in Chile, Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Mexico. 

Furthermore, the company is also involved in the real estate business and develops shopping centers in Chile, Peru and Colombia. 

In 2018, Falabella started Digital Factory, a division which is involved in finding digital solutions for the company. 

Falabella operates 14 distribution centres in Chile. 

Tottus Peru is a prominent supermarket and hypermarket chain operating in Peru and owned by the Chilean retail conglomerate S.A.C.I. Falabella. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Lima, Peru, Tottus has established itself as a leading retailer in the food, personal care, and household products segments.

Tottus operates around 30 physical stores throughout Peru, with approximately 20 located in Lima and the remaining 10 spread across other regions of the country. These outlets include supermarkets and hypermarkets, designed to serve a wide consumer base with varied shopping needs.

The company offers an extensive product range under categories including sweet and savory groceries, chilled and fresh foods (such as meat, poultry, and seafood), dairy (milk, cheese, butter, yogurt), frozen foods, diverse beverages including wine and spirits, personal care products like hair and body care, household cleaning items, and pet care products.

Tottus Peru is supported by a significant workforce estimated at more than 10,000 employees nationwide, reflecting its scale and operational capacity. The company has invested in digital transformation by launching the Fazil mobile app and providing an online shopping platform to facilitate e-commerce and enhance customer experience.

Financially, Tottus recorded an annual turnover near €984 million in recent years, with online sales contributing over €24 million in 2021. This positions Tottus as a major player in the Peruvian retail food sector.

As part of Falabella Group’s retail division, Tottus benefits from substantial backing and integration in the South American retail market, enabling it to sustain its growth and maintain a strong competitive presence. Its focus on food, drinks, and beauty products makes it an important partner for manufacturers and suppliers aiming to reach the Peruvian market.

Founded in 2003, Latinex is an importer and manufacturer of premium foods from around the world. The product involves mainly quality everyday products. The product categories involves: mainly savory grocery and sweet grocery including the following products:

• Biscuits
• Syrup
• Chocolate
• Sauces
• Spices
• Pastas
• Gluten-free

The importer presently works with 9 brands which can be found in supermarkets, emporiums, specialty stores, bakeries and butchers across Brazil.

The fitfood brand which is the importer’s own brand is the most popular among Brazilians who are known to be health conscious and there is a high demand for Latinex to bring gluten-free, protein-rich, vegan and non-transgenic products.
Another own brand by Latinex : Smart spices has already established its position on the market with over 40 product ranges of seasonings. U-chef with the label of "dummies" was launched in 2016 signed by Chef Erick are spices range. While Frontera represents snacks, pepper sauces and dips and Taste&co are condiments featuring ready-made cheese sauces.

Latinex also imports international brands like Tyrells,Swiss Miss, Skippy, Heide, and Merba.

To expand its professional network, the company started to export to the Arab market specially between 2005 to 2011. Indeed, Latinex exported biscuits, canned meat and fruits juices to Libya, Egypt, Syria etc.

Progressing in its expansion, the firm acquired Gouda’s Gilde waffles which is a caramel-stuffed cookies company. And since 2009, Latinex through its premium food import operations, started to target specialised retail outlets like emporiums and delicatessens. Presently, the trading company is working on improving its export units and aims to restart foreign sales.

DMI Trading Sk, s.r.o. is a Slovak company headquartered in Bratislava, specializing in the non-specialized wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco products. Established in April 2002, the company operates primarily in the grocery merchant wholesaler sector, focusing on supplying diverse food categories including meat, fish, dairy products, confectionery, ethnic foods, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables, and organic health foods.

The company services predominantly gastro and retail businesses, emphasizing freshness and rapid delivery within the Bratislava region, with logistics capabilities including its own delivery fleet enabling deliveries within 24 hours and multiple daily deliveries in Bratislava and surroundings. DMI Trading maintains a broad product assortment tailored for foodservice and retail sectors, including meats, seafood, pasta, spices, oils, canned goods, and other staple food items, suggesting robust sourcing practices and diverse supplier partnerships.

With approximately 25 to 49 employees as of 2025 and operating a limited number of physical selling points primarily consisting of warehouses and distribution centers, DMI Trading functions mainly as a wholesaler and distributor rather than a retailer with multiple storefronts. Its business strategy highlights customer service, flexibility, and building long-term partnerships with clients in Slovakia.

Financially, the last publicly available data from 2020 reported net revenues of about €8.88 million, with a noted increase in net sales revenue of 22.96% reported for 2024, reflecting growth in its operating activities. The company holds a subscribed capital of approximately €332,275 and continues to develop its market presence in the Slovak FMCG wholesale sector.

Overall, DMI Trading Sk plays a key role in supplying food and related products to restaurants, retailers, and other foodservice providers in Slovakia, with a solid emphasis on fresh product availability, reliable delivery, and comprehensive product range spanning essential and specialty food categories.

Kaupmees was founded in 1992 and can be described as a food wholesaler. Initially there were only 300 products among its assortment by in 2 years the wholesaler has managed to have 3000 products.

Kaupmees has a central warehouse and actually own 7 cash and carries with over 15,000 product items including food and non-food items. The delivery network covers the entire Estonia.The firm has approximately 300 employees among which some has worked in the company for 15 years.

Recently, the wholesaler acquired Tridens which is a distributor of food and beverage brands in Estonia. Tridens’ sales was equal to 42.3 million euros in 2015 while Kaupmees & KO sales was 68.6 million euros. Indeed Kaupmees acquired 51% share of Tridens. Kaupmees popularity among customers represents over 65% and to innovate the company has started to use new webshop hence strengthening the latter’s position in Estonia.

In fact, Kaupmees markets over 50 international brands in the food service sector. Kaupmees is presently the largest cash and carry firm in the Baltics and since 2014 uses Relex’s supply chain for their store replenishment. As a matter of fact, the wholesaler started dealing with Relex as they were searching for a solution for supply improvement, following which automated ordering was initiated.

Being a retailer of food and retail goods, the company’s clients includes:

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Bars
• Pubs
• Department stores
• Retail chains

Kaupmees products ordering is also available online via eKaupmees whereby subscribers can choose among over 14,000 products and various brands.

CTS Food Brokers Inc. is a prominent Canadian food importer, wholesaler, and distributor headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with operations servicing mainly independent supermarkets in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Established in 1988, the company initially focused on food brokering specializing in specialty deli and cheese products. Over time, CTS evolved into a comprehensive food distribution business, continuously expanding its product range to include deli meats, specialty cheeses, frozen foods, organic pasta, groceries, and other specialty food items sourced from Canadian and international manufacturers.

The company operates multiple distribution centers, including a significant 50,000 sq ft refrigerated, frozen, and ambient distribution facility in Montreal and an additional frozen warehouse of 29,000 sq ft, reflecting its strategic emphasis on frozen food categories in response to consumer demand. CTS also opened a second distribution center in Ottawa to cater to the Ottawa and Toronto markets, underscoring its footprint across Eastern Canada.

CTS manages an extensive portfolio of over 2,000 products and services a network of over 600 independent stores, predominantly supermarkets and grocery outlets. Its business model centers on providing a one-stop shop experience that optimizes selling and purchasing processes for both suppliers and retail clients. CTS has developed exclusive international partnerships, particularly in the cheese sector under CETA TRQ allocations, sourcing from European countries to serve Canadian specialty markets.

The company employs between 100 and 199 staff members locally and maintains sizeable warehouse and distribution infrastructure, positioning it as one of Quebec’s largest independent food distributors. Its range of selling points includes supermarkets servicing independent retailers, as well as its own distribution centers and warehouses that support effective supply chain operations.

CTS Food Brokers also has private label brands such as ILIOS and OROS, further diversifying its offerings beyond brokerage to include product development and branding services. With a revenue bracket estimated between 10 and 50 million euros (approximately $11.4 million CAD as of 2024), CTS continues to leverage supplier relationships and market insights to serve the evolving needs of specialty and grocery food markets in Canada.

Founded by Franz Colruyt in 1925, Bio Planet is a Belgian organic supermarket chain having over 6000 references of organic products and ecological products. Its first organic supermarket was opened in Courtrai in 2001 and presently counts 31 stores across Belgium and 127 collection points. The online shop where Bio Planet’s products can be accessed, is managed by Collect & Go. Bio Planet is part of the Colruyt Group.

Bio Planet is planning on launching a new store concept which will consist of a separate greenhouse for fruit and vegetables, recycled shopping baskets, and 100% recyclable panels from Circular Matters.

Furthermore, Bio Planet partnered with Colruyt Group Academy (CGA) to establish workshops where people are taught about organic food, well-being and sustainability.

Bio Planet’s clientele consists of businesses in the horeca sector, retailers, bakeries, wholesalers, fishmongers, vending machines and many more.

For clients who want bio products on a daily basis, Bio-Planet puts forward Boni Selection Bio which is a product selection at low prices. Indeed, Bio Planet also provides competitive prices for professional customers all year long, especially to those having the Colruyt Professional Plus card.

In 2020, Bio Planet achieved a turnover of €143 million and employed 586 people.

Bio Planet offers products in the following categories:

• Dairy: Butter, eggs, cream, yoghurt, milk, cheese, desserts, etc
• Savory Grocery: oil, pasta, flour, vinegar, sauces, bouillons, rice, etc
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, sugar, cookies, chocolate, etc
• Drinks: syrups, juices, soft drinks, wine, liquor, beer. etc
• Personal Care: skincare, fragrances, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, hygiene, supplements, etc
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, cleaning products, etc

The buying office also extends its ranges to free-from products such as gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free as well as vegan items.

Brands currently available at Bio planet include Ecodoo, Tempo, Nestle, Weleda, Bioitalia, Eden and Natur Compagnie. 

The products are reputed for being non-GMO, having less additives and no pesticides. Moreover, the company is more prone to deal with local producers or else the products are transported by boat.

Each and every Bio Planet item sports the bio logo of the European Union, Euroleaf, which certifies the country of origin and the official organism’s number for certification. This particular feature indicates each production process from ingredient selection to sales conditions.

Likewise, products offered by Bio Planet are certified by and labeled as :

• Bio Garantie
• Agriculture Biologique
• Bioland
• Demeter
• Gluten-Free
• Fairtrade
• Fair Trade Original
• Fair For Life
• Ecocert

Bio Planet offers several alternatives for plastic bags such as reusable polyester pouches, biodegradable bread bags and cotton bread bags.

Established in 2012, Bidfood Makady Belgium is one of the leading food service companies in the Belgian market. Its headquarters is based in Dilbeek, Belgium. The company is a subsidiary of the international broad-line foodservice group, Bidcorp. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products in the HoReCa sector mainly. Moreover, the food service delivers to 450 customers daily and more than 2.7 million parcels each year. It is noteworthy that the company operates a cash & carry store as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Bidfood Makady Belgium achieved a turnover of € 18.5 million and employed 80 people. 

Furthermore, the company offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh: charcuterie, sauces, salad spreads, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurts, milk, spreads, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, snacks, pastries, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: canned goods, biscuits, salt, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: jams, honey, coffee, etc. 
• Household: cleaning supplies. 

Brands such as Al’Fez, Vandemoortele, Artisan, Ardo, Banquet D’or, Phase, Fuze tea, Schweppes, Alpro, Flora and many more are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, Bidfood Makady Belgium developed its own brands under the following names: 

• SmartChoice: A range of products such as biscuits, canned goods, sauces, etc. 
• Deline: This brand includes products such as jams, honey, sugar, etc. 
• Chef’s Fine Cook: This brand consists of products such as mustard sauce, meat and vegetables. 
• Pro Smart: This line is dedicated to non-food items. 

In addition, the foodservice maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by HACCP. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates a total of 5,000 square metres of warehouses and has a fleet of 20 trucks to ensure deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm offers its customers sustainable products from organic farming and of 100% Belgian origin. 

With regards to the community, Bidfood Makady Belgium supports associations such as “Le relais pour la vie” (against cancer) by offering food products. 

Biotopic is an organic retailer that started operating in 1991 in Slovenia. The company offers a range of ecologically certified products that include grocery and personal care products. The firm currently has 3500 product references.The company owns 3 physical stores and in 2015, launched an online shop.

Biotopic achieved a turnover of € 2.42 million in 2018 and employs 14 persons.

Biotopic is looking for suppliers of sweet and savory grocery, drinks, dairy and personal care products.

The sweet grocery category consists mainly of cereals while the savory grocery category includes products like rice, pasta, sauces and oil.

The drinks category involves products such as juices and coconut water.

The dairy category includes products like yoghurt.

Concerning the personal care category, the firm is looking for products such as face care, skin care,hair care, oral care and supplements.

Biotopic is looking for suppliers who abide by Bio, Demeter and Biodar, BDIH, ECOCERT, BIO ECO or Soil Association.

Biotopic’s online shop is accessible on https://biotopic.si/

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Convivo is a brand developer which is based in Austria. Convivo is a subsidiary of the Lekkerland Group. The firm is in charge of managing, developing and implementing strategies for the marketing of private labels. Moreover, the company works with manufacturers and distribution partners to design products and brands. 

The Convivo team consists of 11 people

The business develops products in the following categories: 

• Drinks: spirits, beer, wine, non-alcoholic

• Savory grocery: snacks

• Sweet grocery: sweets

Furthermore, the objective of the company currently is looking forward to develop its drinks category by adding the following products:

• Soft drinks

• All Juices and Smoothies

• Energy Drinks

• Water

• Beer

• Spirits - The spirits should be at low or middle prices.

• Sparkling wines

• Alcoholic mixed drinks

• Wines - The wines especially from France, Italy, Germany and Greece will be taken into consideration. It is noteworthy that the price should be about 7€ per bottle.

Some of the brands launched by Convivo are:

• Take Off: a brand of energy drinks 

• Santa Emilia: a brand that offers drinks such as carbonated mineral water

• Durstloscher: a range of drinks that include ice tea and fruit juices

• Dominikaner: a brand of drinks that include soft drinks 

• Mr. Knabbits: a range of crisps and snacks

• M’Candy: a range of confectionary that consists of candies

• M’Cooky: a brand of biscuits 

European Confections is a wholesaler, importer, distributor, and sales & marketing agency. The company was founded by Yaniv and Uri Zohar in 2006. They started by creating  a family owned bakery of homemade cookies named Elsa’s Story which was based in Israel. Shortly after, European Confections was established. European Confections provides sweet and savory treats from Europe to American retailers. It is headquartered in New York, USA.

Moreover, European Confections offers rebranding and designing of products on request. The company also develops private labels for its customers.

 European Confections deals with various grocery outlets, major retail chains and retailers such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Kroger, AWG and many more.

 European Confections provides numerous products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crackers, spreads and many more.
• Sweet Grocery: cakes, chocolates, candy, etc.

The firm deals with a wide range of European brands like Nora, Lazzaroni, Lambertz, Socado, to name a few.

European Confections works with over 40 different factories in Eastern and Western Europe, India and South America. The firm has sourcing offices for products and packaging located in Ukraine, Israel, and China.

European Confections’ warehouses and offices are located in Atlanta, New Jersey, Norfolk, Chicago, New Hampshire and Iowa. 

The firm helps companies to comply with FDA & Labeling regulations. European Confections handles custom clearance as well.

Vat 33 is a Czech importer and distributor of high quality cheeses from Europe. The trading company was founded in 1993. It is headquartered in Labem.

The company took part in the food fair in Germany in 2019.

Vat 33 deals with major retail chains and independent retailers in Czech Republic and Slovakia such as Tesco, Kaufland, Macro, etc. Furthermore, the firm also supplies to the e-commerce platform, Rohlik.

Moreover, Vat 33 was reported to achieve a turnover of € 2.21 million in 2015. The business employs a total of 13 people.

Vat 33 offers over 1000 references in the dairy category. The company provides a wide variety of European cheeses such as Gouda, Swiss cheese, Cheddar and many more. The enterprise also introduced vegan cheese to its portfolio.

The company works with brands from European countries such as Concept Fresh, Goody Foody, Eatlean, Dilano, Frico, etc.

Vat 33 brings in its products from countries like Holland, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, France, Slovakia, Croatia, Austria and Greece. It provides both national and regional cheeses. 

Corp JVJV is an importer which has been established in the year 2006 and is headquartered in Novi Sad, Serbia. Its customers count to 3000 which are exclusively from the HoReCa sector.

The importer offers a portfolio of over 2500 SKUs under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh
• Dairy
• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Drinks

The company provides brands (Corpezza & Antico) as well as its private brands which are known as:

• Carnivale (warm chocolates)

A key factor about the company is that it prefers to collaborate with European suppliers however Corp JVJV is open to non-European suppliers as well.

Pertaining to the supply chain, the importer operates 2 warehouses and has a fleet of 70 vehicles to conduct its deliveries efficiently.

In the financial year 2017, the company amounted a revenue of 20 million euros. Corp JVJV has a dedicated entrepreneurial team of 150 employees working towards the goal of the business.

Transgourmet Germany is a subsidiary of Transgourmet, a French wholesaler to businesses in the HoReCa sector. In Germany, Transgourmet offers around 15000 references.

The company has 41000 clients that include catering businesses, hotels, social institutions, etc. 

Transgourmet Germany’s turnover is around € 1.4 billion and the company employs 41000 people. 

Transgoourmet offers products in the following categories:

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

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sugar, sweet canned food, biscuit, tea, etc.

• Dairy: cream, cheese, milk, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, specialty food, etc.

• Frozen Food: ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.

• Household: a range of cleaning and wiping products

Transgourmet distributes products from brands such as Elle & Vire, Royal Dansk, Cafe Musica, Amand Terroir, Milram, etc.

Transgourmet also developed its own brands which include:

• Transgourmet Origine: a brand offering products such as honey, meat, seafood, etc.

• Selection Transgourmet par Gerard Cabiron: a range of desserts including ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.

• Sélection Transgourmet par Marie Quatrehomme: a selection of high quality cheese

• Premium: a range of premium products including pepper, black rice, smoked salmon, etc.

• Transgourmet Economy: a range of specialty products like dried mushrooms, Thai rice, desserts, etc.

• Legave: a variety of chocolates, ready-to-bake pastries, fruit for pastry, etc. 

Poundland is a discount retailer which was founded in April 1990 by Dave Dodd and Steven Smith who came up with a successful concept of selling its products for £1 through its 900 stores across Europe. However, the company decided to sell its products costing more than £1 from the mid 2010s onwards.

In 2021, 25-30 new stores were opened. Poundland is planning to launch 400 points of sales per year.

Its first store was opened in the Octagon centre, Burton with 624 products, and today Poundland sells a range of about 3500 products, of which 1000 are branded products with the majority being food and drink. The retail company has expanded into mainland Europe (Ireland; Isle of Man) under the name of Dealz, and is currently part of the Steinhoff International family operating in Australasia, Africa and the United States, besides Europe.

Poundland’s product stock is divided into : 

• Ongoing core lines (products bought direct from the manufacturer)
• Seasonal ranges, whereby 10,000 new products are featured annually. 

It was reported that approximately 7 million customers (mostly working class females) shopped in Poundland weekly. It is also interesting to know that Poundland won BEST LOW BUDGET PR WEEK AWARDS 2019.

In 2020, Poundland achieved a turnover of €3.5 billion and currently employs a total of 17 000 people.

A wide range of products are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, dried fruits & nuts
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuit, cakes, etc
• Drinks: soft drink, hot beverages, water, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, dental care, etc
• Household: homecare accessories

Some of the brands that the company sells are: Kelloggs, Nestle, Belvita, Uncle Ben’s Express/Special, Felizzano, Malibu products, Colgate, Pedigree, Tommy Walsh, just to mention a few. 

Additionally, it has its private label known as ‘Twin Peaks’ Chocolate bar.

To meet its operational difficulties, Poundland has an office in Hong Kong in view to support product sourcing and operations in the UK. It also has a distribution centre of 300 000 square feet. 

Komfos is recognised as a trading company specialised in wholesaling and retailing activities which was founded in 1998. Beginning as a humble dairy and fresh product distributor its clients is now composed of suppliers, manufacturers and other food providers. Newly added clients, propulsed the business development, extended the services and also initiated its retail businesses.

Providing a portfolio of product ranges and services, the firm develops new business segments of retail and wholesale yearly up to 42 retail outlets in total.

The product assortment consists of brands and different offers plus stocks. The wholesale warehouse of Komfos consists of a wide product range including dairy goods, meat, frozen items, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), tobacco goods and drugstore items.

Being a member of the CBA International business alliance, Komfos also provides products under the CBA brand.

The company has various partners with whom its deals:

• KFD
• Amor
• Mattoni
• Penam
• Pannon food
• Maxx energy drink
• King fruits
• MSI
• Emco
• Coco24
• Coca-cola
• Pepsi
• St Nicolaus

To expand even more their business operations, they are now on the lookout for different cheeses, butter and desserts.

Founded in 2002 and based in Slovakia, Impol is an importer specialised in food items. The company has its own storage and office space, distributing its products to the entire sales network within the Slovak republic. 

Impol's distribution network also extends to Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, striving for even more professional connections. The company also wants to initiate consumers and business partners to international brands.

Over the years, Impol has established a professional network through partners such as Tesco, Metro, Bill, Hypernova, Kaufland, etc.

Impol achieves an annual turnover of around € 41 million. 

Various products are offered under the following categories:

• Drinks: juice, cocktail, mojito, etc
• Wine & Spirits: a range of alcoholic drinks
• Dairy: cheese, butter, cream, etc
• Sweet grocery: cooca, coffee, cherry stick, etc
• Savory grocery: oil, pastry, party mix, etc

Brands such as Maslo, Feta, Bolero, Rollton, etc, are endorsed by the products.

Apart from providing internationally acclaimed brands, the company has also developed its private labels:

• Family: daily food items like ketchup, cheese, etc
• Dobry Syr: offers a range of cheeses
• Gazdovsky dvor: offers pork and beef products

Impol owns certifications such as SGS and Bureau Veritas.

The firm’s suppliers include Atlanta, Bakoma, Biofood, Polmlek, etc.

With regards to logistics, Impol stores its products in 2 sections: 1346 pallets for dry storage and 758 pallets for milk storage. 

XO Foods is an importer which was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Praha, Czech Republic. The importer sources its products from South America, USA, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Switzerland and from many other countries as well.

XO Foods offers fine dining products to the HoReCa sector exclusively, focusing on Central Europe specifically Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

In the financial year 2017, the company achieved a total turnover of € 13.5 million which demonstrates that XO foods has experienced a rise of 31% in revenue compared to 2016. With the cooperation and dedication of its 75 employees, XO Foods is able to run its business smoothly.

90% of their product assortment is available in their warehouse on a daily basis.

XO Foods offers a diversified assortment of products under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh foods:pork, beef, chicken, caviar, etc.

• Frozen foods: beef, pork, lamb, etc.

• Sweet grocery: bread, etc.

• Dairy: eggs, butter, cheese, etc.

Pertaining to the logistics solutions, the company operates a fleet of vehicles to conduct its deliveries.  

The company’s aim is to be the main supplier of hotels, restaurants and caterings in Central Europe, but also to support the chefs equally in the development of their ideas.

UPDATE ON XO FOODS ON 07/01/2020

For 2020, XO Foods is interested in products in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh foods: fresh meat

• Frozen Foods: fruits, vegetables, meat

• Dairy: Cheese

XO Foods is interested in products for its private labels. 

Tutto bene is the private label of the UK-based food and drink importer Beviamo. Tutto Bene is a character-based brand mainly designed for children. The concept involves healthy and innovative children food and drinks with focus on age range as from 12 months. The healthy aspects of the products involves the selection of natural and Italian ingredients for quality food items with no added salt or sugar (as well as no additives or preservatives).

Their products includes:

• Organic mini Grissini (organic snacks with no added salt containing less than 5 ingredients)
• Parmesan bites (Italian cheese for kids)
• Yellow chickpea pasta, Organic green pea, and Organic red lentil (pasta range)
• Quinoa burger

The brand will always be under the innovation loop as even more products are awaiting to be launched on the market. In fact, the Mini Grissini range had 6 flavours which extended to 9 within 2 years.

The importer’s unique selling point is that they are pure Italian and they produce healthy Italian goods.

The importer aims to launch more items in the coming years as well as new flavours. Below are some examples:

• Dehydrated Fruit Snacks
• Fruit and Yoghurt drinks
• Biscuits
• Cakes
• Cereal Bars/Snacks
• Healthy Chocolate Bars
• Lets Make It Range of products under NPD

Raj Syru is specialised in cheeses. Indeed, it has various specialty stores which comprise mainly of cheeses and other complementary assortment. The company aims to have one store in every region of Czech republic. The firm has maturing halls in which over 1 million kilograms of cheese are store where large sales volumes are also conducted. Moreover more than 500 types of cheeses are available among the product assortment coming from Europe.

The retail part of the business involves 28 retail stores across Czech republic. and at the same time 480 tonnes of cheese have already been sold.

Raj Syru offers mainly semi-hard Dutch cheeses including Gouda, goat's cheese and honey sheep cheeses with age range within 1 month to 3 years.

Consumers can choose among cheeses imported from France, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and other countries.

Other products that consumers might be interested in are delicacies like stuffed peppers with cheese, hot peppers, apricots, dates, prunes, pickled tomatoes, homemade pâté, foie gras, dried tenderloin, cheese biscuits, BIO wines from Spain, and Czech wines.

Continuing in its expansion, the group which has attained over 150,000 clients, has recently opened a new store in Prague.

Zona Sul is a supermarket chain which was founded by the brothers Francesco Leta and Mario Leta in 1959. Its headquarters is based in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The company is the 58th largest retailer in the country. 

Presently, the business operates 46 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Zona Sul achieves an annual turnover of more than €380 million and currently employs over 6,500 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a large variety of products in the following categories:

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: sandwiches, pastries, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, deodorants, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as Knorr, Hellmann’s, Hemmer, Pomarola, Renata, Pantene, Dove, Colgate, Casa Perini and many others are endorsed by the firm. Zona Sul offers a range of gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free, vegan, vegetarian and organic products as well. 

Zona Sul offers a range of exclusive brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list):

• Biscoito: A line of biscuits. 
• Cariorta: A line of vegetables. 
• Gelad: A line of ice-creams. 
• Pega leve: A line of products such as cheese and meat.  

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Zona Sul operates its own distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

It is noteworthy that the firm partnered with the WMcCANN agency to give its customers the opportunity to pick their own fruit and vegetables themselves, directly from the ground. 

In May 2021, the enterprise partnered with VTEX in order to find solutions for the e-commerce platform that fit with Zona Sul’s grocery retail needs. 

Furthermore, in September 2021, the supermarket chain started offering payment by facial recognition through its partnership with Payface. 

Concerning sustainability, Zona Sul collaborates with local producers as far as possible in order to shorten the supply chain. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.zonasul.com.br/ 

Founded in 1986, Luxasia is an importer and distributor of luxury personal products. It focuses on the Asia-Pacific market and it is headquartered in Singapore.

Regarding its distribution channels, it distributes its products to more than 4500 shops including sephora, lane crawford, sasa, essentials as well as online platforms such as Ebay, Snapdeal, Momo, etc.

Moreover, Luxasia has formed joint ventures with Yves Rocher and LVMH Group. 

It manages offices in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

The company's turnover reaches around €900 million and it has a team of over 2000 employees. 

Luxasia offers a selection of products under different categories such as:

• Personal care: perfume, skin care, makeup, etc.
• Household: scented candles. 

 It endorses more than 120 brands including:

• Bvlgari: perfume, hand cream, body lotion, etc.
• Guerlain: makeup, skin care, perfume, etc.
• Cire Trudon: scented candles.  

In 2023, Luxasia opened la prairie pop-ups in Southeast Asia.

It is noteworthy that in 2022, the business won the best managed companies award by Deloitte. 

Concerning its logistics solutions, the firm occupies over 300, 000 square feet of warehouse space and at least 7.5 million products are shipped every year. In addition, it uses omni-ready technologies which allows a smooth logistic process. Luxasia’s products are delivered via ships as well as a fleet of trucks.

Established in 1978, Terno Slovakia is a retail chain operating under the banners Terno, Kraj and Moja Samoska. Its headquarters is based in Bratislava, Slovakia. 

Presently, the business operates more than 100 stores in various formats across the country. It is noteworthy that each store has its own handmade bakery production. 

In the financial year 2021, Terno Slovakia achieved a turnover of €191 million and currently employs more than 1,100 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories:

• Savoury grocery: oils, vinegar, salts, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sugar, cereals, biscuits, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, ready meals, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurts, cheese creams, butter, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juices, energy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Pepsi, Nesquik, Alpro, Nestle, Milka, Nivea, Dove, Heads & Shoulders and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Terno Slovakia operates its own warehouse and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

Fany Gastroservis is a food service which was established in the early 90’s in Czech Republic. The objective of the company is to provide its customers with convenient services in the gastronomy sector. The company offers more than 7,500 references. 

An online shop, FANY e-shop, as well as an online marketplace, fannymarket.cz, are also available on the website. 

The firm has its own cooking team who provides excellent food to satisfy each and every guest. It also organises workshops that are listed among the top gastronomical events in Czech Republic. 

Additionally, Fany Gastroservis supplies around 1,900 establishments in and around Prague.

With a workforce of 132 people, the firm managed a turnover of €20.5 million in 2020. 

Various products are offered in the following categories: 

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, delicatessen, etc
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc
• Frozen Food: fish, poultry, pork, ice cream, etc
• Savory Grocery: rice, oils, salt, etc
• Sweet Grocery: honey, jam,tea, etc
• Household: detergents, washing machines, toilet paper, etc
• Drinks: juice, energy drinks, water mineral, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wine, champagnes, spirits, etc

Fany Gastroservis is the exclusive distributor of Delta Cafés in the Czech Republic.

Brands such as Ajvar, Lorea, Dr, Rashid, Brusinky, etc, are also available. 

Furthermore, the firm possesses the KEZ o.p.s. and the HACCP certification. It is also an approved and certified seller of bio products.  

With regards to logistics, Fany Gastroservis manages its own fleet of 50 supply vehicles and also owns a warehouse which is equipped with modern logistic facilities. The company also owns a presentation centre, which is part of its warehouse, where regular presentations and meetings take place. 

Concerning its social responsibility, the firm indulges in several measures such as sponsoring the non-profit company, ETELA, supporting the motorcycle racer, Ondra Ježek, and is also the general partner of the CK Příbram cycling team.

The e-shop can be accessed at www.fany.cz , while the online marketplace can be reached on www.fanymarket.cz/ 

Established in 1870, Albron is a food service company providing catering services throughout the Netherlands. Its headquarters is based in De Meern, Netherlands. The firm is one of the largest independent catering companies in the Netherlands and is part of Facilicom Group. 

The business provides its services at more than 1,000 different on-site catering locations such as banks, offices, hospitals, campuses and parties. 

Albron Netherlands generates around €770 million in terms of revenue and currently employs more than 4,000 people. 

The business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm signed an agreement with CEVA Logistics to handle its deliveries. 

In July 2020, Albron Netherlands joined forces with Colliers in order to promote the expansion of the company by leasing dozens of stores in the coming years. 

Moreover, in 2021, the foodservice acquired the specialist coffee chain, Coffeecompany based in Amsterdam. Through this acquisition, Albron Netherlands got an even stronger presence at high-traffic locations. 

With regards to sustainability, the business partnered with the app Too Good To Go in order to reduce food waste. 

Greenland Zhongxuan (shanghai) International Trade is an importer of various consumer products since 2014. The company is a subsidiary of Greenland Business Group, a Chinese company which was founded in 2005.

The firm purchases low cost value global products of high standards, from five continents mainly from Europe, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and other places. The global sourcing department covers different products from drinks to diapers.

The company imports food items which are later distributed retail stores. The variety of imported food included more than 15000 SKUs.

The private labels of the importer includes:

• G Kids
• G coffee
• G Kitchen
• G Fresh

More informations can be found on its product catalogs which can be accessed on the site:

http://greenland1.diytrade.com/sdp/2916622/4/pl-7737105/0.html

Cortelazzi is a food service which has been established in the year 1997 and is headquartered in Chrastany, Czech Republic. The company focuses on the consumer demands for Italian food items. Cortelazzi is known as the largest distributor of Italian food and drinks in the Czech market. The firm provides their services in the HoReCa sector and also operates as a cash & carry.

The firm collaborates with various clients from the following countries:

• Czech Republic
• Poland
• Austria
• Germany
• Luxembourg
• France

The food service provides a product range of more than 1400 products under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh
• Grocery
• Frozen
• Drinks

The HoReCa specialist has presently 2000 customers in Prague solely and is the supplier to 3000 commercial businesses involving restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, catering as well as food distributors all with Italian goods. Following a research on the Czech market, the company got the result that the population are more and more interested in healthy food as well as Italian food items. It was that decisive point that motivated the company to have its own cash and carry. Indeed, the cash and carry are also both for HoReCa professionals and individual clients. The suppliers for the cash and carry include small local manufacturers as well as big companies like Consortia of Parmigiano Reggiano and Raw Ham of Parma etc.

In relation to the logistics solutions, the firm ensures that the deliveries are done within 24 hours across Prague. With the help of their distribution network, the company is able to deliver their goods throughout Europe in the minimal time.

More than a food service, Cortelazzi imports its products from Italy and distributes it in its cash and carry and retail stores. The import and distribution processes are tackled in the logistic platform in Badia Polesine where the Italian goods are checked and sent to Prague (2000 sqm warehouse).

Continuing in their expansion, in 2017 the company planned to have more logistic centres, distribution and degustation centres. These developments are dedicated to restaurant professionals as well as consumers. In 2016, the company put small points of sale (140 square meters) on trial under the name Italian style with the aim to establish a franchise system. 

B&M Retail was founded in 1978 with a first store opening in the UK. The company offers both food and non-food items. In the UK, B&M operates a total of 901 stores under different banners. 

The company also operates in Germany and France. For the chain B&M, the firm aims to operate a total of 950 stores in the UK. B&M Retail is known for constantly bringing in new references every week. 

B&M Retail operates its stores under the following banners:

• B&M: consisting of 620 stores in the UK
• Heron Foods: 281 stores in the UK
• Jawoll: 96 stores in Germany
• Babou: 96 stores in France

B&M Retail achieved a turnover of € 3895.1 million in 2019, indicating a growth of 15% in its turnover compared to 2018. The company employs 33794 people which includes 27384 employees for B&M and 4284 for Heron Foods. 

B&M Retail offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crackers, sauces, canned food, dressings, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, mint, gum, tea, coffee, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, ciders, beers, spirits, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, skimmed milk, double cream, butter, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, charcuterie, cold cuts, etc.
• Frozen Food: vegetables, ice-cream, desserts, ready-meals, meat, etc. 
• Personal Care: fragrances, skincare, nail care, oral care, supplements, etc.
• Household: dishwash, laundry care, cleaners, air freshener, etc.

Some of the brands offered include Malibu, Nivea, Fairy, Heinz, Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Nestle, etc.

B&M Retail sources its products directly from manufacturers and brands. In fact, each banner has its own specialist buying and merchandising team whereby experienced buyers who have a good knowledge of the market and customer expectations look for products.  2 buyers handle the Frozen Food category and each buyer is responsible for 6 sub categories.

B&M Retail maintains strong and long term relationships with suppliers. To work with B&M Retail, suppliers must comply with relevant EU and UK laws and legislations concerning production, labelling, packaging, export, delivery, etc. Furthermore, they must also adhere to EU and UK health, safety and environmental protection laws. 

B&M Retail has been working towards reducing waste by introducing LED lighting in its stores, upgrading its delivery fleet by introducing wedge trailers and has also started to recycle its packaging waste.

During the covid 1 pandemic, the business has taken the incentive to support foodbanks across the country. 

B&M is a general retailer founded in 1978 which is under the management of B&M corporate. The headquarters is based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The retailer is one of the leading ones in its sector with increasing revenue and store growth during a period of 8 years till 2016. As of 2018, the company operates 591 stores across the United Kingdom. The firm attracts 4 to 5 million customers weekly.

The retailer offers a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery
• Savory grocery
• Chilled & fresh
• Dairy
• Frozen
• Drinks
• Personal care
• Household

B&M was actually housing various brands like Weetabix, Heinz, Tasties etc and following its acquisition of Heron foods (frozen retailer), the company wants to initiate the frozen category as well.

In fact, the company has a dedicated buying team for frozen products where each buyer manages 6 categories.

4-6 million customers visit the company’s website on a monthly basis. The retailer experiences considerable growth in terms of stores openings. In the year 2011 there were only 168 stores, the following year, 232 stores and reached 240 in 2013. In 2014, the number of stores was 242 and by 2016, the number of stores hit 251. Presently B&M has 571 stores and continues to plan for expansion.

Pertaining to the logistics solutions, the company manages a fleet of HGV Class 1 vehicles in order to conduct its deliveries.

In January 2018, the company launched a full frozen range in its 80 stores and wishes to do the same in all its stores in a 4 year period of time.

In the financial year 2017, the company achieved 3 billion euros in terms of turnover. The firm has a dedicated team of 26,496 employees working towards the ultimate goal of the business.  

In fact, the objective of the company is to open a new distribution centre measuring 1 million square feet near Bedford which is going to create 1000 jobs. Having invested 100 million euros in the new distribution centre, it is going to be one of the largest distribution centres in the United Kingdom.

CBA Czech Republic is a retail division active in the Czech Republic, operating as part of the Hungarian retail chain CBA Kereskedelmi. Since entering the Czech market in 2005 through the AFEP Group franchise, CBA Czech Republic manages a network exceeding 1000 retail outlets along with an e-commerce platform.

The company offers a broad assortment of more than 12,000 product references spanning food and non-food categories. These include savory groceries such as chips, canned goods, and pet food; sweet groceries including coffee and biscuits; various drinks from soft drinks to wine; chilled and fresh foods like charcuterie and dairy products; frozen items including ready-meals and ice cream; as well as household goods such as cleaners and detergents.

CBA Czech Republic's assortment features international brands imported from countries like Switzerland and the United Kingdom including Flora, Nescafe, and Pepsi. The company also markets over 400 private label products covering coffee (under the Cafetero brand), pet care (Nessy), and drinks (Flumina), among others.

The company’s annual turnover exceeds €157 million (2023), situating it in the range of 100 to 200 million euros. Employment in the Czech Republic is estimated between 100 and 199 employees. The retail network primarily includes supermarkets and convenience stores supported by distribution centers and warehouses to manage logistics.

CBA Czech Republic maintains quality management certification aligned with the ČSN EN ISO 9001 standard audited by Moody International, reflecting its commitment to process and product standards.

Overall, CBA Czech Republic represents a significant retail player in the Czech FMCG sector, focusing on food, drinks, and beauty products, with a vast store footprint and a diverse product portfolio suited to suppliers interested in penetrating the Czech market.

Rohlik is a leading Czech online grocery retailer founded in 2014 by CEO Tomáš Čupr. It operates primarily in the Czech Republic but has expanded rapidly across Europe, including Hungary, Austria, Germany, and Romania. Rohlik focuses on providing a modern e-grocery shopping experience with a broad assortment of over 17,000 products, including fresh food, local produce, private label goods, and international brands.

The company's unique value proposition combines fast and precise delivery—within 60 minutes or flexible same-day 15-minute windows—with competitive pricing aligned with traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Rohlik emphasizes sustainability by supporting local growers, innovating through technology and data-driven logistics, and operating an emission-free delivery fleet. Its customer service is notable for a world-class Net Promoter Score of 70%, reflecting strong customer satisfaction.

Rohlik operates primarily through online platforms supported by its own warehouses and logistics centers in the Czech Republic. It does not run traditional physical supermarkets but employs distribution centers and warehouses to facilitate rapid home deliveries. The company's workforce in Czechia is estimated between 500 and 999 employees, supporting daily operations and expansion efforts.

Financially, Rohlik achieved a turnover around 5 billion CZK (~200 to 500 million EUR) by 2023 and has secured substantial funding, including a €90 million loan from the European Investment Bank in 2024 and multiple venture capital rounds valuing the company at over €1 billion. Its growth strategy focuses on geographic expansion, technological innovation, and enhancing digital infrastructure to maintain a competitive edge in the European e-grocery sector.

Rohlik’s vision centers on cultivating a better future by elevating food quality, championing sustainability, and delivering outstanding service to customers, positioning it as a significant player in the digitally-driven grocery retail industry.

Founded in 1999 and based in the UK, Golden Acre Foods aims to provide high-quality food and drink on the market, acting as a bridge between producers and retailers. Furthermore, operating across 15 countries, it also sources and distributes great foods from around the world to wholesalers, foodservice customers, major multiples, etc, in the UK and Ireland. 

The firm supplies its products to major supermarkets, wholesalers, and foodservice operators across the country, forming an association with brands such as Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons, etc. 

With around 32 people in its workforce, Golden Acre Foods generates a turnover of € 87.2 million.

Several products are offered under various categories such as:

• Dairy Products: cheese, milk, butter, etc
• Savory Grocery: Soups, Pickled Herring, Hot Smoked Fillets, etc
• Drinks:  a range of protein drinks is available 
• Frozen Food: Ham, Sausage, Salami, etc
• Chilled and Fresh Food: Pastry, Dough, and many more

Moreover, the business also offers various services such as product development, supply chain solutions, market insights, etc. 

The company owns several private labels including (but not limited to): 

• Golden Acre: provides a range of yoghurt
• Najma: offers a range of low-fat milk drink
• Enjoy!: offers a range of specialist cooked and cured meats

The business provides items which are fat-free, halal, and recently, it has removed added sugar from its range of yoghurts. 

Regarding certifications, the company is BRC certified. 

Golden Acre Foods is looking for suppliers who can offer spirits from countries such as Romania, Estonia, Lithuania, etc. Furthermore, it is also interested in procuring beers from countries such as Hungary or Asian countries. The company has several specifications such as pricing should not exceed € 40 per bottle and the producer should have big production facilities.  

With regards to the environment, the firm aims to become carbon Neutral by 2025. Additionally, it also indulges in projects such as partnership with Woodland Trust to launch a Golden Acre of new trees in Langley Vale. The company also supports various national and local charities across the UK. 

In 2021, the business launched 5 new products under its private label Najma, becoming the leading halal brand in the UK. 

AVE is a wholesaler which has been established in the year 2001 and is headquartered in Nabburg, Germany. The wholesaler provides their services in the retail and HoReCa sector. The firm has over 5000 customers around the world. Also, the company launched their online shop which provides over 2500 100% plant-based products. The platform is known as: Veggie-shop and the firm provides delivery solutions globally. 

Furthermore, the firm offers various products under the following categories:

• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Dairy
• Chilled & fresh  
• Personal care

The company distributes more than 70 brands but is an exclusive distributor of the following brands:

• Wheaty
• Pur Gum
• Bute Island
• Chicago vegan foods
• Gross
• Primal
• GoMaxGo
• Kingfisher
• Sweet william
• Goody good stuff
• Tofutti
• Myey
• Sister river foods
• Rebel kitchen

In the year 2004, the firm launched their private label which are known as:

• Vantastic foods - Under this brand, products such as jellies, muesli bars, etc,.. are available.
• Vegan bakery - This brand consists of products such as cakes, biscuits, pastries, etc...

Additionally, the firm’s clients include renowned companies such as Rewe market, Edeka, Green Republic, un monde vegan, etc...

Also, the wholesaler’s products are certified organic.

In fact, the objective of the company is to expand their range of vegan products in order to promote the vegan lifestyle and contribute to a sustainable global food supply.

Danone is a co-packer which has been established in the early 90’s by Isaac Carasso. The headquarters is based in Schipol, Netherlands. The firm is part of the Group Danone which was  established in Spain. 

Danone Netherlands provides products in the following categories:

• Dairy: yoghurt, desserts, cheese, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: chocolates, candy
• Drinks: coffee drinks

Danone Netherlands also provides vegan and vegetarian alternatives.

The firm provides its services in the food sector by offering products under Danone’s private labels which include (but not limited to): 

• Activia: a range of yoghurts
• Danio: a variety of flavored yoghurts
• Hüttenkäse: a range of cheeses
• Danoontje: a brand of fruit curds
• Oikos: a range of greek-style yoghurts
• Actimel: a brand of drinking yoghurt

Founded in 1996, Global Wines is an importer and distributor of branded alcoholic beverages and delicatessens in the Czech market. Its headquarters is based in Prague, Czech Republic. The company sources its products from countries such as Italy, France, Spain, America, Australia, Hungary, Portugal, Germany, Chile and many others. 

Concerning its distribution channels, Global Wines & Spirits distributes its products in the HoReCa sector mainly. Currently, the business offers more than 2,500 references in its e-shop and operates 10 stores across the country. 

In the financial year 2020, Global Wines & Spirits achieved a turnover of € 24.7 million and employed more than 60 people. 

Moreover, the company offers a variety of products in the  following categories: 

• Wine & spirits: wines, whiskey, vodka, tequila, etc. 
• Drinks: lemonade, water, non-alcoholic wines, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: duck pate, chicken pate, beef pate, etc. 

Brands such as Kadrnka, Bottega, Canevel, Gosset, Johnie Walker, Marconi, Metaxa, Pampero, Remy Martin, Sapphire, Jack Daniel, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Furthermore, the firm maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by APEK. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the importer partnered with Renasped courier service company to conduct its deliveries. 

With regards to community service, Global Wines & Spirits supports the Barriers Account as a contribution of CZK 1 is made when each bottle is sold on the online store. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.global-wines.cz/ 

Founded in 1995, Compass Group Germany is a foodservice company providing catering services. Its headquarters is based in Eschborn, Germany. The company is a subsidiary of Compass Group PLC, the world’s largest food and support services group. 

Being one of the largest service companies in the world, Compass Group Germany focuses on quality, hygiene and safety of its customers. Moreover, the enterprise is present in Germany through the following brands:

• Eurest 
• Food Affairs
• Leonardi 
• Medirest 
• Kanne Cafe 
• Royal Business Restaurants 
• Plural 
• Lps Event Catering
• Levy Restaurants. 

Concerning its clientele, the foodservice supplies around 200,000 guests per day. Its clients include schools, companies, hospitals, railway stations, sports facilities, etc. 

In the financial year 2020, Compass Group Germany achieved a turnover of € 501 million and currently employs 14,500 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the “Event Catering of the year” Award in 2013. 

Furthermore, a variety of products is offered in the Chilled & Fresh Category to its customers. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by HACCP. 

Moreover, the firm partnered with SAP, a world leader software service to implement Winnow in the Kitchen in order to reduce food waste. It is noteworthy that Compass Group Germany food waste was reduced by 41% in only 3 months. 

In 2019, the enterprise expanded its healthy food range “Vitalien Balance” to add 2 products namely the vegan “Creole Bowl” and the vegetarian “Flower Power Bowl”. Actually, 35% of the dishes made in Germany are vegetarian. 

Concerning sustainability, Compass Group Germany reduces its carbon footprints by favouring local suppliers and producers as far as possible for shorter transport routes. 

Mitsui & Co can be defined as a general importer based in Japan. Founded in 1947, the company has expertise is various sectors such as Metals, Machinery, Business development, Chemicals, Energy, Lifestyle, Innovation & corporate development. Among these divisions, can be found sub units like logistics, Finance, Risk Management and Digital transformation.

The chemical division is segmented into Nutrition & Agriculture business unit. This unit occupies the chemical production such as fertilizers, agrochemical feeds etc, while the lifestyle section involves the food business unit which is all about food production including marketing and processing. Another division relating to food is the food and retail business division which concerns food development, quality control and logistics expertise, all focussed on consumer businesses.

Mitsui also supports retail business through provision of functions like logistics, product planning and development capabilities using Demand Chain Management systems. Other features like import/export, in-market and international trading also forms part of the retail support businesses.

Product types which are involved in the wholesaling operations of Mitsui are processed foods, frozen foods, confectionery, pet foods etc.

Key projects relating to the food industry in which the importer is engaged are as follows:

• Food wholesaling: Mitsui Foods Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• DCM business with Seven and I Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan, USA, China)
• 7-Eleven store operation in the Chinese city of Chongqing (China)
• Cooking oil processing: Ventura Foods LLC (USA)
• Eataly Asia Pacific store operation (Japan)
• Fast Moving Consumer Goods business: GCPPL (India)
• International logistics centre operation: MCC Logistics Korea Ltd. (Korea)

Furthermore, Mitsui is always participating in food-focussed activities such as:

• Food technology venture business in the United States
• Italian food retail, dining and wholesaling in Japan and Asia Pacific region
• Manufacture and sale of processes tomato products

Subsidiaries with reference to the food business unit involves:

• PRI Foods – Manufacturer, processing and sales of broilers 
• Toho Bussan kaisha – Importer in the agricultural sector as well as marine sector
• United Grain Coperation of Oregon – Grain trading
• Agricola Xingsu – Production of grain
• Mitsui Norin – Food product manufacture and sales in Japan
• Mitsui Alimentos – Coffee beans export
• Feed one - Mixed feeds, animal and fishery feeds production
• Mitsui Sugar – Refined sugar production
• Kadoya Sesame mills incorporated – Vegetable oil refinery
• Starzen – Meat process and sales as well as production

Bidfood procurement community is one of the subsidiaries of Bidcorp which is owned by Bidvest. Based in Hong Kong, the subsidiary was set up in order to facilitate and expand Bidcorp’s global reach. 

Bidfood Procurement Community comprises of a buying team which operates in Hong Kong. 

The company offers around 130 references but is constantly growing its product range.

Bidfood Procurement Community achieves a turnover of € 6 billion and employs over 10000 people. 

Presently, Bidfood procurement community offers products in several categories which include:

• Savory Grocery: Rice, Pasta & Pulses, Condiments & Dressings, Savory Tins & Cans, Crisps, snacks, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: Ambient desserts, Sweet Tins & Cans, Sugar and Home Baking, Bread & Industrial pastries, etc.

• Frozen foods: Frozen Fish & seafood, Frozen Fruits & vegetables, Frozen Meat, Frozen Potatoes, Frozen Bakery, etc.

• Dairy products: Cheese, etc.

• Chilled and fresh food: Seafood, Charcuterie, etc.. 

The aim of the division is to establish its European presence as well as shortening supply chain and ensuring constant product availability both for the short and long term.

Additionally, the company wants to develop its purchasing volumes and its supply chain through vertical integration.

Bidfood Procurement Community is looking for suppliers who comply with domestic and international laws and also have the necessary food safety certifications from accredited bodies. Suppliers should also provide the necessary documentation in English and also have the necessary logistic capacity to export their products to Bidfood. 

UPDATES ON BIDFOOD PROCUREMENT COMMUNITY ON 17/01/2020

For 2020, the business is sourcing products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: vegetables, ready-meals, snacks, etc

• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, charcuterie, etc. 

• Dairy: cream, butter, cheese, etc.

• Dairy Alternatives: cream alternatives, etc.

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, rice, pasta, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned foods, bread, industrial pastries, etc.

Bidfood Procurement Community is looking for suppliers for its private labels in the frozen food, dairy and dairy alternative categories.

Established in 1976, Metro Greece is a retailer and wholesaler in the Greek market. Its headquarters is based in Athens, Metamorfosi, Greece. It is the 6th largest supermarket chain in Greece based on its market share. 

Today, the business operates 50 Metro Cash & Carry stores and 225 My Market stores across the country. 

In the financial year 2021, Metro Greece achieved a turnover of €1.3 billion and currently employs over 10,600  people which makes it one of the largest employers in Greece. 

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: cookies, chocolate, waffles, etc.
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, fruits, fish, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, peas, meat, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, butter, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, fizzy drinks, etc.
• Household: kitchen napkins, toilet paper, detergents, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, facewash, conditioner, etc.
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, liqueur, etc. 

Their private brand label products consists of:

• My quisto: yogurts, stuffed cookies, tuna fish, etc. 
• My kouzina: sugar milk, eggs, frozen vegetables, etc.
• Feel good: nail polishes, hairspray, napkins, etc.

It also offers special products such as: 

• Organic products: rice, bread, biscuits, etc.
• Plant-based products: vegetables, nuts, fruits, etc. 
• Gluten-free products: pasta, bread, pasties, etc. 

The products are certified Food Safety Management System (HACCP) and ESYD accredited certification body TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS.

Founded in 1967, Ardau Weinimport is an importer and distributor of delicatessens and alcoholic beverages. Its headquarters is based in Troisdorf, Germany. The company sources its products from Australia, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, France and many others. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to more than 1,200 retailers and mail-order companies. Some of its clients are Bayer AG, Karstadt AG, Deutsche Lufthansa, B. Hoechst AG, etc. Besides, Ardau Weinimport operates an online shop as well. 

Furthermore, the firm achieves an annual turnover not exceeding € 9 million and employs more than 19 people. 

Moreover, the company provides a variety of goods in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: canned fish, vinegar, oils, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates only. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, gin, brandy, etc. 

Brands such as Flamencas, Aglio, Agramont, Ardal, Haurie, Dactari, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Ardau Weinimport operates its own warehouse and deliveries are done within 24-48 hours by its logistics service provider company. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://shop.ardau.de/ 

Founded in 1992 by Tim and Evelyn, Eurovines is a drinks importer and wholesaler. Its headquarters is based in Seaview, United Kingdom. The company specialises in organic and biodynamic wines. Eurovines sources its products from Italy, Australia, Chile, Spain, France and more. 

Additionally, the business also operates an online store. 

Eurovines provides services such as onsite wine tasting, informative customer evenings and customer wine list production. Furthermore, the business also provides in-house staff training thus permitting a high end customer satisfaction. 

In the financial year 2020, Eurovines achieved a turnover not exceeding € 12 million and employed not more than 50 people. 

Moreover, the firm deals exclusively in the following categories: 

• Drinks: water, juices, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, ciders, etc. 

In addition, the importer endorses multiple brands such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Brut, etc. Eurovines provides healthier product choices as it provides a range of organic and bio products.  

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its national warehouse thus optimising its supply chain. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.eurovines.co.uk/  

Established 30 years ago by Carlos Salvador, Silca Import AG is an importer and distributor of Iberian products from Spain and Portugal. Its headquarters is based in Hamburg, Germany. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products in the retail and HoReCa sector as well. 

Silca Import AG achieves an annual turnover of more than €5 million and employs over 10 people. 

Silca Import AG offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Wine & Spirits: wines, brandy, gin, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: olive oils and canned fish. 
• Frozen: An extensive range of sea delicacies. 
• Dairy: a range of cheeses. 

Brands such as Apostoles, Sherry, Porto Calem, Vermouth, Nordes and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates a high-bay warehouse with cold storage and a fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Wine4you is an importer which has been established in the year 2004 by Jaroslaw Cybulski who is a professional with a 24 years of experience in the wine industry. The headquarters is based in Piaseczno, Poland. The firm is indulged into B2B activities and provides their services in the HoReCa sector. Moreover, the firm has their online shop namely: Wine4you 

A portfolio of divers wines are available in the firm which are imported from countries such as Chile, Austria, Argentina, California, New Zealand, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Portugal, etc...

Furthermore, the firm has partnered with renowned suppliers such as:

• Louis Roederer
• Jean-marc brocard
• Marques de murrieta
• Andre lurton

Besides, in order to boost the knowledge of customers on wine, the firm organises wine workshops during which consumers get the opportunity to taste different kind of wines from around the world.  

DS Distribution was established in France in 2010, following a merger between DEM and SDO which have both been operating since the 1960s. DS Distribution is an importer, wholesaler, distributor and service provider.

DS Distribution operates under the following areas:

• Hygiene & Beauty: a distributor of hygiene and beauty care
• Cultural: a distributor of videos, music,video games, etc.
• Technical: a distributor of products such as computer games

The business also provides marketing services in order to promote the various brands it works with.

At present, DS Distribution supplies over 5000 point of sales. 

There are 130 people working for the company. In 2020, DS Distribution achieved a turnover of €3.98 million

DS Distribution offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hygiene, oral care, makeup, baby care, etc.
• Household: various cleaning products

DS Distribution, staying in line with the latest market trends, sources plant-based, organic as well as low priced items for its clients. 

Some of the brands it provides are Wet N Wild, Carryboo, Aera Nature, etc. 

The firm imports its products from countries such as the USA. Moreover, several French brands are also available. 

Regarding the logistics, DS Distribution operates 3 logistics platforms in France.

Founded in 1980, Aal Mir Group is an importer and distributor in the FMCG industry across the UAE and Oman. Its headquarters is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the company has a distribution portfolio of over 30 leading internationally recognised brands and more than 1,000 products. 

The company focuses on brand management, marketing, sales, customer service, logistics, key account management, route to market and merchandising of products in an efficient manner. 

With regards to its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to supermarkets, grocery stores, duty free shops and convenience stores as well. Aal Mir Group also exports its products in countries such as India, Pakistan and certain African countries. 

Aal Mir Group’s turnover ranges from €5 to €10 million and has a dedicated team of over 700 employees. 

Moreover, the enterprise provides a large assortment of food and non-food products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, chocolates, snacks, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: rice and pasta.
• Drinks: flavoured juices. 
• Personal care: beauty soaps. 
• Household: sanitizers, disinfectants, detergents, etc. 

Brands such as Big Bom, Antonelli, Aras, Arcor, Cerella, Cagla, Ulker, Orion, Bazooka, Farah, Kalyon and many others are endorsed by the firm. Furthermore, Aal Mir Group also offers a range of gluten-free products in its portfolio. 

Aal Mir Group maintains the highest quality standards as it complies with HACCP and ISO Standards. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Aal Mir Group operates a temperature-controlled facility which has in-house co-packing facilities as well. Moreover, a fleet of over 200 temperature-controlled vans and trucks are available to ensure deliveries within 48 hours. 

AGSS CO. L.L.C, established in 1976, is a reputable company based in the United Arab Emirates with its head office in Ajman and branches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah. It specializes in sourcing, importing, and distributing premium food products with a focus on the UAE market context. The company is recognized for its extensive expertise in the HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering) sector, serving luxury hotels, restaurants, and catering services across the country.

AGSS prides itself on a strong distribution network that ensures efficient and timely delivery of food products and related items to its clients, along with a commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and customer support. It is noted for delivering high-quality products, cutting-edge technologies, and exceptional services tailored to the diverse needs of its clientele.

Nicolas is a wine retailer founded in France in 1822 by Louis Nicolas. The company was created to avoid clients going to wine producers, hence the client didn’t have to buy barrels. Presently acting as a bridge between producers and clients, Nicolas provides over 1500 references in wines, champagnes and spirits in 20 corners and 2 wine bars.

Nicolas counts 494 stores in France. Furthermore, the company has set up stores in various parts of the world. In the UK, there are 44 stores. Nicolas also runs an online shop.

The wine merchants are excellent in their jobs providing excellent product knowledge since 1822 and are even trained regularly in Ecole Nicolas, where the focus is also on store management.

Nicolas also organises events in its wine bars for around 30 to 70 people upon request. 

Nicolas offers products in the drinks category that includes wine, spirits, champagne, beer, etc. The range also includes organic wines. 

Nicolas provides a number of products from France and also imports from Japan, Spain, Brazil, Poland, Venezuela, etc. 

Some of the brands available include Baron de Lestac, Leopold 7, Starberg, Petrolette, Arcane, Ricard, etc. 

The drink retailer has also developed its own brand , E.Nicolas that includes champagne.

Nicolas also exclusively distributes the brand Les Grumes which consists of several varieties of wines.

Nicolas’s online shop can be accessed on www.nicolas.com

Founded in 1987, ELC is an importer and distributor of food and drinks products. Its headquarters is based in Lichfield, United Kingdom. The firm sources its products across Europe.  

The company’s distribution channels include wholesalers and the Horeca industry across the UK. Moreover, the firm operates an online store as well. It is noteworthy that ELC offers free shipping and return on all orders over $99. 

In the financial year 2020, ELC achieved a turnover of € 15 million and has a workforce not exceeding 50 people in its organisation. 

Furthermore, ELC provides a variety of products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: bread, mini cakes, biscuits, etc.
• Savoury grocery: flour, canned goods, spices, etc. 
• Frozen: burgers, dough, lasagne, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: cheese, bacon, sausages, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks only. 

ELC endorses multiple brands such as Duchess Marble, Napolitan, Jumbo Rolls, Dutch Shortbread, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates 3 warehouses with a total of 110,000 square feet. 

ELC’s online store can be accessed on: http://elcuk.com/

Established in 1875, Supermarché Match France is a retailer operating under the banners Match Drive and Supermarché Match. Its headquarters is based in La Madeleine, France. Moreover, Supermarché Match France is a subsidiary of the multinational retail chain, Ahold Delhaize. 

Currently, the enterprise operates 116 Supermarché Match stores and 102 Match Drive across the country. Nowadays, the firm welcomes over 5 million customers in its points of sale. Moreover, the company operates an online store as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Supermarché Match France achieved a turnover of € 1.1 billion and employed 5,200 people. 

Furthermore, the company offers a wide assortment of products under the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, ready meals, etc. 
• Dairy: cheeses, milks, yoghurts, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: canned items, pastas, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, candies, etc. 
• Frozen: ice cream, ready meals, meat, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, whiskeys, etc. 
• Personal care: soaps, body lotions, shampoos, etc. 
• Household: toilet papers, detergents, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Durex, Dettol, Panzani, Heinz, Bonduelle, Garnier, Ducros, Smirnoff, Harry’s and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Supermarché Match France also offers organic and bio products in its portfolio. 

Additionally, the business developed its own brands under the following names: 

• Valeur Sûre: A line of more than 1,500 products such as juices, yoghurts, ice creams, etc. 
• Winny: A line of more than 400 products such as meat, juices, yoghurts, etc. 
• Patrimoine Gourmand: A line of more than 150 products such as pizzas, cheeses, salt, etc. 
• L'Âme du Terroir: A line of wine products from French vineyards. 
• Influx: A line of linen clothing and household products. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates 4 distribution centres and has a fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Supermarché Match France  is working towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by offering reusable bags to its customers. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://drive.supermarchesmatch.fr/ 

Cdiscount France is an online retailer which has been based in France since 1998. The company was established in Bordeaux before being purchased by the Casino Group in 2011. Cdiscount France is now owned by Cnova, a company that englobes all the e-commerce activities of the Casino Group.

The firm distributes products countrywide and in 2006, it opened its first physical store. 5 years later, Cdiscount France opened a second physical store in the country itself. At present, the retailer operates 53 stores in total.

In 2019, Cdiscount France achieved a turnover of €2.2 billion and had around 1580 employees.

Cdiscount France distributes several products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, tea, chocolate, etc
• Savory Grocery: pasta, soup, flour, etc
• Drinks: a range of alcoholic beverages
• Personal Care: face care, skin care, oral care, baby care, etc 

Brands like Bjorg, Naturela, Pages, Apple, Karcher, Samsung and Jardin Bio collaborate with Cdiscount France. 

Deliveries are carried out by electric vehicles thus reducing noise pollution and carbon emissions. Moreover, Cdiscount France supports GEEV, a charity organisation, by donating some of its products as a way to eliminate wastage.

Cdiscount France’s online shop can be accessed on www.cdiscount.com

Founded in 2001, Netto France is a hard discount store which goes by the Slogan “We all win by paying less”. Its headquarters is based in Bondoufle, France. The company operates as a subsidiary of the retail company Groupement Les Mousquetaires. 

Currently, the company operates 303 points of sale across the country with a surface area of 850 to 1,000 square metres. 

In the financial year 2020, Netto France achieved a turnover of € 1.4 billion, indicating a rise of 7.3%. 

Furthermore, the business offers more than 4,000 references under the following categories:

• Savoury grocery: canned goods, pastas, oils, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, biscuits, coffee, etc. 
• Dairy: eggs, butter, milk, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: ready meals, meat, fish, etc. 
• Frozen: pizza, crisps, vegetables, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, champagnes,  
• Personal care: shower oils, shampoo, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet rolls, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Nescafe, Ajax, Philips, Raid, Vittel, Ariel, etc, are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Netto France also offers organic and bio products in its portfolio. 

In addition, the firm developed its own brands under the name “Netto” which consists of products such as yoghurt, juice, shampoo, etc. It is interesting to know that 85% of the products in Netto’s portfolio are its own brands. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Netto France’s parent company provides 36 food distribution centres and more than 1,600 semi trailers to conduct its deliveries. 

Moreover, in 2020, the business signed an agreement with Symphony RetailAl to optimise its logistics value chain. 

The objective of the company is to meet the criteria of Better Chicken Commitment for its own brand products by 2026. 

Maison Johanes Boubee is a wine trading and bottling company based in Bordeaux, France. The company was acquired by Prodis Boissons, part of Promodes Group,  in 1999. Following a merger between Promodes Group and Carrefour, Maison Johanes Boubee became a subsidiary of Carrefour Group. Maison Johanes Boubee offers around 2500 references. 

Maison Johanes Boubee distributes not only across France but also exports to over 50 countries. For the export market, Maison Johanes Boubee develops private labels and packaging solutions as per its clients’ requirements. The company also supplies all Carrefour stores in France. 

Maison Johanes Boubee achieves an annual turnover of € 993 million. The turnover from its exports amounts to € 65 million. At present, Maison Johanes Boubee employs 600 people.

The business has also received several industry medals over time.

Maison Johanes Boubee offers products in the drinks category such as wine, sparkling wine, spirits, syrups, etc. 

The company works with over 300 estates, castles and cooperative cellars. To ensure that high quality is maintained, regular quality control tests are carried out all stages in the bottling and packing processes. 

It must be noted that Maison Johanes Boubee operates 6 facilities in France, including 3 bottling facilities. The firm also manages 14 pacing lines. Maison Johanes Boubee ensures that its facilities are located close to French wine-growing regions. 

Maison Johanes Boubee has a total warehouse floor area of 130000 m2. 

Established in 1963 by Fernand Ghigou, Groupe Provencia France is a chain of independent franchise stores. Its headquarters is based in Annecy, France. The company operates as a subsidiary of the French multinational retail corporation, Carrefour Group. 

Presently, the business operates 34 Carrefour Market supermarkets and 6 Carrefour-branded hypermarkets. Moreover, Groupe Provencia France also manages an e-commerce site and an online butcher shop as well. 

In addition, Groupe Provencia France achieves an annual turnover of € 277 million and 45% of its turnover is made by fresh produce and fruits and vegetables. Currently, the business has a dedicated workforce of over 1,400 people. 

It is noteworthy that the enterprise was elected for the 7th consecutive year as the best brand for Regional and Local products in 2022. 

Additionally, the retailer offers a variety of products in the following categories: 

• Dairy: cheese, eggs, yoghurt, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Drinks: fruit syrup, water, juice, etc. 
• Frozen: sausages, waffles, bacon, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, sugar, cereal bars, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: rice, pasta, pulses, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, whiskeys, etc.  
• Personal care: soaps, lip balms, deodorants, etc. 
• Household: toilet papers, detergents, plastic bin bags, etc.

Brands such as La Vache qui rit, Soupline, Xtra, Heineken, Milka, Capri Sun, President, Starbucks, Pampers, J&B, Colgate and many others are endorsed by the firm. Groupe Provencia France also offers organic, vegan and vegetarian products. 

Moreover, the retailer launched its own brand under the name “Provencia” which is an aperitif range. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Groupe Provencia France operates its own distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. For online deliveries, the click & collect service is available in the stores. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm partners with more than 320 local producers and manufacturers in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

With regards to the community, Groupe Provencia France set up an aid program during the Covid to help its suppliers in 2020. 

Moreover, in 2021, the firm announced that it will be creating drives at its stores and will expand the Carrefour Market in Gresy-sur-Aix which will become the largest Carrefour Market in France. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://provencia.shop/ 

Coop Atlantique is a French cooperative with 139 years of experience in the retail and restauration sectors. The cooperative has also Coop Atlantique took its name in 1994 after several mergers. Coop Atlantique is a member of FNCC. 

Coop Atlantique operates in the following sectors:

• Retail
• Restauration
• Travel
• Other Services

In the retail sector, Coop Atlantique operates several retail chains. The company has also partnered with Systeme U and operates stores under that banner. Currently, Coop Atlantique operates its stores under the following banners:

• Coop Stores: 99 stores
• Utile: 15 stores
• U Express: 17 stores
• Super U: 24 stores
• Hyper U: 5 stores

Moreover, Coop Atlantique runs 3 Plateau D’Auguste restaurants.

Coop Atlantique achieves a turnover of € 874 million and employs around 3000 people. 

Coop Atlantique has been working on measures to reduce its waste and carbon footprint. For example, 80% of its waste is now recycled.

Dr Max Pharma, founded in 2004 is a recognised pharmacy chain in Central Europe with headquarters in Czech Republic. The company is a subsidiary of Penta Investments. The aim of the business is to considerably improve the health care sector through the provision of a portfolio of medical products and services at competitive prices.

The business manages more than 2100 pharmacies in Europe which include over 400 in Czech Republic, over 500 in Poland, over 300 in Slovakia, over 600 in Romania, over 100 in Serbia and  20 in Italy . In 2014, the company started to sell products online.

The company was created following the share purchase by 50% of Ceska Lekarna by Penta investments. By the end of 2014, Dr Max pharmacies had expanded considerably in the Czech Republic while in Poland the business was getting stabilised.

However, the company maintained acquisitions like Llyods pharmacies network, Gehe distributors in Czech Republic, Phoenix and Mediq in Poland. Presently, the pharmaceutical group continues to expand, targeting more markets in Europe.

Dr. Max has recently opened a new laboratory in Rudna u Prahy which has the latest technologies.

The business has acquired A&D Pharma, a leading pharmacy network in Romania in 2018. This particular move will further expand the business and strengthen its presence in Romania.

Dr. Max achieved a turnover of € 106.7 million in 2018. The company sells around 1.2 million products per day. Dr. Max employs over 17000 persons in 8 countries which include Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Italy. 

Dr Max Pharma is one of the top 4 retail pharmacy chains in Europe and in Central Europe, it is the largest pharmacy chain.

Moreover, the pharmaceutical company deals with manufacturers as well as distributors to maintain the supply of its products. The company is looking for personal care products which include hair care, skincare, oral care, baby care and food supplements. 

Concerning its private label, Dr Max, the company is looking for suppliers of baby care, sun protection products, skincare  and makeup products.

UPDATES ON DR MAX ON 14/09/2020

For 2020 Dr Max is interested in personal care products such as hair care, hygiene, skincare, oral care, supplements, etc. Dr. Max is looking for affordable skincare products. The company is sourcing products containing Q10 or a similar alternative. Furthermore, it is also looking for organic and natural products.

UPDATES ON DR MAX ON  20/01/2021

For 2021, Dr Max is sourcing products for it own labels in the personal care category such ashair care, hygiene, makeup, vitamins, complements. 

Dr Max Pharma is a Czechian chain of pharmacies which launched in Serbia in 2017. At present, there are 130 Dr. Max Pharma outlets operating in Serbia. The Serbian division is managed by AsterFarm doo Beograd. 

Dr Max Pharma Serbia employs 500 people. 

Dr. Max Pharma offers a range of personal care products including skincare, hair care, oral care, etc. 

Brandalley is an online retailer providing fashion products. The company was founded in 2008 in the UK.

Moreover, Brandalley was classified as the number one private sales website in Great Britain as it put forward quality products and excellent customer experience online. The online retailer differentiates itself from other online retailers by providing personalised marketing campaigns to attract customers.

Furthermore, the online company is known for having a portfolio of articles at competitive prices, targeting the whole family. The ordering process is such that it enables single basket purchases and unlimited amounts of products can be delivered at the customers’ premises.

In 2018, Brandalley acquired Achica a home and beauty online retailer. 

BrandAlley acquired its French subsidiary, BrandAlley France in 2019 and now manages its operations as well.

In 2018, BrandAlley reached a turnover of € 50.8 million.

In the personal care category, BrandAlley offers products including fragrances, hair care, skincare, face care, etc. 

The online company is reputed for providing over 2000 international brands like Hackett, Joseph, Radley, Seafolly, J Brand, Agent Provocateur, etc. 

BrandAlley’s online shop can be accessed on www.brandalley.co.uk

BrandAlley is an online retailer providing fashion products. The company was founded in France in 2005 by Sven Lung. BrandAlley now operates in the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands as well.

The online retailer differentiates itself from other online retailers by providing personalised marketing campaigns to attract customers.

Furthermore,BrandAlley is known for having a portfolio of articles at competitive prices, targeting the whole family. The ordering process is such that it enables single basket purchases and unlimited amounts of products can be delivered at the customers’ premises.

BrandAlley has launched a travel agency in 2010 and in 2011, it introduced its phone application for Iphones. 

In 2018, Brandalley acquired Achica, a home and beauty online retailer.

In 2018, BrandAlley reached a turnover of € 48 million.

In the personal care category, BrandAlley offers products including fragrances, hair care, skincare, face care, etc. 

The online company is reputed for providing over 2000 international brands like Hackett, Joseph, Radley, Seafolly, J Brand, Agent Provocateur, etc (non exhaustive list)

BrandAlley’s online shop can be accessed on www.brandalley.fr