Ceuta Holdings, also known as Ceuta Group, is a UK-based company which was founded in 1994. The company offers expertise in marketing, distribution, sales for brands in the beauty and personal care industry as well as in the grocery sector and has set up offices in the UK, Ireland, USA, the Netherlands and Thailand. 

Ceuta Holdings Ltd has attained a revenue of €111 million in 2017 and the company currently employs over 450 persons. The group’s clients include 120 retail chains, over 550000 pharmacies and 3 million outlets across various countries. Ceuta Holdings is present in more than 100 markets across the world.

Ceuta Holdings has 13 subsidiary companies which include:

• Ceuta Healthcare - offers brand management services to brands in the beauty and healthcare products

• Go2Grocery - focuses on brand management, marketing and sales of grocery brands

• Brand Shapers - a company that is involved in the sales, marketing and distribution of products in Ireland

• Click Consult - a marketing agency that provides digital marketing solutions

• 1 HQ - a company specialising in product innovation, branding strategies, packing and work in 35 countries.

• Creative Leap - a firm that identify different market segments in order to better position brands and products

• Bridgethorne - Bridgethorne offers training, research and consultancy services to various brands

• Orchid Field Marketing - a company that offers innovative marketing services 

• Impact - Impact offers PR and marketing services for food and drink businesses

• Collidascope - Collidascope links buyers, consumer, trade and brand approaches in order to create meaningful data that can be used to create productive marketing campaigns

• VBM Associate Strategic Partner - a management consulting company with clients such as Barclays Bank, Avon Cosmetics and Mars.

• Ceuta International - an outsource company that offers services in logistics, sales and marketing for health, beauty and grocery products.

Ceuta Holdings also carries out research which has been beneficial in positioning and marketing products. For instance, the company has discovered through extensive research that more and more people in the Netherlands, Greece, Portugal and the UK are becoming vegan. 

Registered in 1994, Ceuta Healthcare is a personal care retailer and distributor which is based in the UK. The company is a subsidiary of Ceuta Group.

Furthermore, Ceuta Healthcare’s clients consist of independent pharmacies, independent groceries and convenience stores, health food shops and wholesalers as well as online stores. The company distributes to around 14 territories including Northern Ireland.

With its expertise in the healthcare market, Ceuta Healthcare offers brand development, sales solutions and business management services which can help large brands as well as startups grow and reach more customers. 

Moreover, the TMD Academy, a mobile platform, was launched by Ceuta Healthcare to provide proper training for its associates.

Ceuta Healthcare achieved a turnover of €48 million in 2020 and employed a total of 154 employees.

Several awards were won by Ceuta Healthcare such as the pharmacy business awards, the CD Award 2018, the Marketing Award 2018 and the Gold award as Investor in People for nine consecutive years.

Concerning sustainability, Ceuta Healthcare is reducing its waste, opting for video conferencing instead of business travels and it also manages an energy efficient fleet.

In addition, Ceuta Healthcare supports several charity organisations such as The Grove, Julia’s House, Steve Bernard Foundation and many others.

Eurosales International is a leading retail distribution company based in Ireland, specializing in health, beauty, and over-the-counter (OTC) product sectors. Founded in the early 1990s, it has developed a strong reputation for providing end-to-end services, including brand representation, marketing, sales, order picking, distribution, delivery, and merchandising.

The company serves more than 3,500 stores nationwide, comprising major pharmacies, grocery chains such as Tesco, Dunnes Stores, and Supervalu, as well as large department stores and numerous independent pharmacies. Its expansive distribution network covers approximately 3,000 to over 3,500 delivery points across Ireland, demonstrating its extensive market reach.

Eurosales International operates large warehouse facilities supporting its robust logistics and distribution capabilities. The firm merchandises and promotes over 2,500 SKUs, focusing largely on cosmetic, health, and beauty brands. Notable successful brand launches include KISS, NOTE Cosmetics, P20, MAM Baby, Provoke Touch of Silver, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Kennedy & Co., Tangle Teezer, 7th Heaven, Cuticura, Palmers, and Jordan. Its performance is reflected in winning 50+ Irish Beauty Awards for its represented brands.

With an employee base estimated between 100 and 199 in Ireland, Eurosales is positioned as a significant player in the FMCG distribution landscape, particularly within the health and beauty category. Its mission is to be Ireland’s number one health and beauty and OTC sales and distribution company by fostering strong supplier partnerships and delivering superior customer service.

Founded in 1987 by Branko Roglić, Orbico Group is headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. The company is a leading distributor of products such as beauty items as well as food and non food items. Furthermore, Orbico Group is recognised as the second largest Croatian company. 

The firm operates in 20 countries including Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Albania, Ukraine, etc.  In 4 countries, the focus is solely on beauty products.

Orbico supplies clients such as multinational chains, wholesale stores, pharmacies, drugstores, B2B businesses, etc. 

The business partners with brands such as Kellog’s, Heineken, Wella, Duracell, etc. 

Orbico owns a webshop, fabuspot.com, which specialises in beauty products. 

Furthermore, in 2004, the company founded Orbico Sh.pk. In 2019, Orbico became the majority shareholder for the Romanian company, Interbrands Marketing & Distribution.  

Orbico is segmented into 3 divisions namely:

• FMCG
• Beauty
• Tourism

The company provides services such as sales and distribution, logistic services, marketing and brand management, etc. 

In the tourism sector, the company owns the Orvas Agency, which offers quality accommodation on yachts and motor boats as well as hotels, villas, apartments. 

Orvas Agency is also involved in agricultural tourism through the production of wine and oil. 

Orbico reached a turnover of € 2.5 billion in 2020 and employed more than 7,500 people. 

Furthermore, the firm distributes products from over 500 local and international brands including (but not limited to): Hugo Boss, Cartier, Chloe, MilkyWay, Bounty, Dr. Oetker, Uncle Ben’s, Vegeta, Twix, Whiskas, etc. 

Currently, Orbico collaborates with more than 170 suppliers.

Orbico Group caters to more than 80000 customers. The company has joined new logistics centres in Poland and Bulgaria. Furthermore, the warehouses cover a space area of around 200,000 m2. Orbico group also owns 2,080 vans and cars. 

In 2019, the company collaborated with Gideon Brothers and launched a pilot project to deploy logistics robots. 

In 2021, Orbico Group inaugurated a new logistics centre in Bulgaria, which specialises in the automation and robotisation of the logistics services. Furthermore, the company opened a new logistics centre in Poland, spanning across 23,000 m2. 

The webshop can be accessed at: www.fabuspot.com

Orbico Group established their presence in Serbia in the year 2008 and is headquartered Novi, Beograd. Orbico is one of the influential distributors in the Serbian market. The purpose of the firm is to promote and develop the brands which their partners have entrusted them.

The firm partnered with 23 suppliers in the following divisions: 

• Electronics
• Market
• Lubricants
• Spare parts
• Beauty
• Salon professional
• Retail

Through the cooperation with their business partners, the firm is able to provide famous brands which have a strong market position. The group's products categories include:

• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Drinks
• Personal care
• Household
• Bazar

The company partnered with various suppliers among which some are listed below:

• Kellogg’s
• Acesur
• Mac
• Estee lauder companies

In the financial year 2017, the firm amounted a revenue of 16.3  million euros. There are 123 employees working towards the goal of the company.

Maris Gilden is an importer which has been established in the year 2007 and the head office is based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company is indulged in B2B activities mainly. Their vision is to be the most modern leading company of wholesale and distribution in the Baltic region.

Maris Gilden has a team of 4 employees.

The firm associates itself with many producers and suppliers from different countries of the world and the imported products are mainly from Germany, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Ukraine and Turkey.

The company works mainly with big retail chains, independent stores, cash & carry type stores, specialised stores, kiosks, online e-shops, small shops, petrol stations, wholesale partners and B2B partners.

The products categories include:

• Sweet grocery Instant chocolate powder, oatmeal cookies, chocolate cream

• Drinks: Energy drink, orange juice, oats drinks

• Household & Personal Care: Hair care, Hygiene, Skincare, Oral:  Cleaning products, Household cleaners, Dishwash, Shoe care, Laundry care

 The enterprise has their own production factory named Maris Gilden AS and the main products that they produce are gingerbreads, cookies, sweet items, snacks of various flavours, shapes and packages. Private labels are also produced according to the demands of the clients.

The company supplies to approximately 2300 point of sales among which the main clients are: Maxima, Rimi, IKI, Prisma, Selver, etc...

They are very experienced in marketing and merchandising fields. Presentations, campaigns, product tasting, etc,.. are organised to lift up the sales.

Logistics solutions are offered not only in Lithuania but in all Baltic regions.

It is interesting to know that orders are delivered in 24 hours in Lithuania. Transport services and warehouses of all temperature modes are available in the Baltic region.

There are different types of warehouses which can handle a range of products. The warehouses abide by EU laws and regulations and are equipped with the latest devices and are secured. These warehouses include:

• dry warehouses;

• controlled temperature warehouses +0°C – +6°C;

• controlled temperature warehouses 18–24°C;

• bonded warehouses.

Established in 1990, Farmexim is an importer and distributor of medicines and pharmaceuticals in the Romanian market. Its headquarters is based in Bucharest, Romania. The company operates as a subsidiary of Phoenix Group. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to over 4,100 customers across the country. Some of its clients are open circuit and hospital pharmacies, drugstores, etc.  

Moreover, the company operates an online shop. 

In the financial year 2020, Farmexim achieved a turnover of € 585 million and currently employs more than 780 people.

Furthermore, the company offers a wide assortment of items in the Personal Care Category which includes products such as medicines, vitamins, supplements, etc. 

Brands such as Aspen Pharma, Bioderma, Bausch & Lomb, Omega Pharma, Walmark, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Astrazeneca, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

In addition, the importer maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001:2015. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Farmexim operates its distribution centres and a fleet of 340 cars and vans. With its efficient car fleet, the firm is able to deliver over 7,900 at over 5,000 delivery points. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its greenhouse gas emissions by installing LED lighting in its warehouses thus making a reduction in electricity consumption 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.farmeximonline.ro/

Impophar is an importer and distributor of fitness and beauty products which was established in 1979 in Cyprus. Impophar supplies salons, spas, hotels, gyms, etc. across Cyprus. 

Impophar employs 52 people and the team involves several consultants for beauty salons, spa design as well as fitness centers. Impophar’s turnover is estimated to be around € 6.2 million. 

In the personal care category, Impophar provides products including skincare, nail care, makeup, spa cosmetics, etc. 

The business is a representative for brands such as Academie, Dermalogica, Biologique Recherche, Barbara Bort, G.M Collin, etc. mpophar aims at providing the best products available on the market for both the fitness and beauty sectors. 

Robinson Young is a UK-based importer and distributor of personal care and household products that was founded by David Robinson and Sheila Elton in 1972. Robinson Young is not only a distributor but also helps foreign brands enter the UK market through branding and marketing strategies. 

In 1998, Robinson Young has classified the company into 4 distinct divisions:

• Household 

• Healthcare 

• Catering

• Stationery

Robinson Young distributes to convenience stores, discount retailers, online retailers, wholesalers, pharmacies, food service operators, etc. Concerning pharmacies, there is a specific sales team that is specialised in handling all the major pharmacies. 

Robinson Young achieves an annual turnover of around € 44 million and according to the current managing director, Michael Robinson, the turnover increases of 5% each year. 

Robinson Young won the Tesco Award for Healthcare’s Own Label Supplier of the year in 2005 and the Landmark Award for the Non-Food Supplier of the year in 2015. Robinson Young marked history by becoming the first distributor to win the Wholesale Supplier of the Year as well. 

The company distributes products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: oral care, fragrances, face care, hair care, etc.

• Household: products such as (but not limited to) laundry and cleaning products

The brands distributed by the company include Triple Dry, Soft & Gentle, Man Cave, Zoflora, etc. 

Robinson Young also develops private label products for its different categories. 

The business operates 2 warehouses in the UK which are both located near London. The warehouses have a total storage area of 125000 sq.ft. and can accomodate 20000 pallet stations. The warehouses have acquired the ISO 9001: 2015 certificate. 

Robinson Young is also concerned with environmental issues and works with manufacturers who take measures in relation to the environment. The company does its best to minimise waste and look for ways to apply recycling techniques to Robinson Young. Furthermore, the company also has a strong sense of ethics concerning employees, partners and employees as well. 

Founded in 1993 in Latvia, Balta Bura is an importer and wholesaler specialised in the distribution of FMCG across the Baltic countries. The firm expanded to Lithuania in 2009 then to Estonia in 2010. It is currently headquartered in Rumbula. 

Balta Bura offers over 100 foreign and domestic references in the food categories.

Moreover, Balta Bura serves 7000 customers across Latvia including retailers, store chains, independent stores, pharmacies, gas stations, offices, leisure centers and businesses in the horeca sector.

In 2020, Balta Bura achieved a turnover of €38.1 million and employs about 100 people.

International and 60 local brands like Persil, Rex, Bref, Palette, Fa, Taft, Schauma, Kleenex, Huggies, Splat, Vileda, Kastanis, Liepājas Kafija, Tchibo, Haribo and many others, collaborate with Balta Bura.

Balta Bura offers a range of services including order and stock management, storage, delivery, labeling, marketing and brand building.

Poundstretcher is a discount retailer which was founded in 1981 and is based in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. The business was founded by Paul Appell and Stephen Fearnley. The company is a subsidiary of the Crown Crest Group. The firm operates 451 stores across the country and offers over 5000 references.  

Poundstretcher has expanded by acquiring companies like Alworths, UGO, Poundworld, etc. 

Poundstretcher has a team of over 6000 people and achieved a turnover of € 443 million in 2018. 

The retailer offers a wide assortment of goods which are categorized as:

• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: cereal bars, chocolate, candy, etc.

• Savory Grocery: crips, chips, sauces, dressings, etc.

• Personal Care: hair care, skin care, oral care, etc. 

• Household: air fresheners, cleaners, cleaning supplies, etc.

Poundstretcher offers products from brands such as Harpic, Cif, Oat Burst, Evian, Lyons, Cadbury, etc. 

Founded in 2000, Distrisanté is a depository of pharmaceutical products which supplies health and beauty products to pharmacists in the French market. Its headquarters is based in Saint-Brieuc, France. The company is a subsidiary of Cerp Bretagne Atlantique Group.

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products mainly in the retail sector. Some of its clients are Biogaran, Zentiva, Gibaud, Lehning, Boiron and many others. 

In the financial year 2020, Distrisanté achieved a turnover of €2 million and currently employs more than 10 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a wide range of goods in the Personal Care Category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Vitamins & supplements
• Dermocosmetics 
• Herbal medicines 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates an air-conditioned warehouse which can store upto 4,000 pallets. Additionally, the business has a fleet of vehicles readily available to manage its deliveries within 24 to 72 hours. 

BIPA is a retailer which was established in 1980 in Austria. The business was founded by Karl Wlaschek. Mostly known as a drugstore, the company offers a range of food and non-food products. BIPA offers over 15000 references. The firm is a subsidiary of REWE Group.

BIPA employs 4000 people and operates 600 shops as well as an online shop. The company has over 3.3 million customers. 

The business offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: supplements, makeup, skin care, hair care, oral care, etc.

• Household: cleaners, detergents, candles, air fresheners, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: cereal bars, chewing gum, dried fruits, etc.

• Savory Grocery: pet food, rice, pasta, etc.

• Drinks: lemonade, mineral water, energy drinks, etc.

BIPA offers products from brands such as Ricola, Orbit, Pampers and Nivea.

The company also developed its own brands which include:

• Look by Bipa: makeup, nail care as well as accessories

• Babywell: a range of baby care products

• Bi Good: a range of organic personal care products

BIPA’s online shop can be accessed on www.bipa.at

Foodish is an importer which has been established in the year 1995 and is headquartered Praha, Czech Republic. The company is indulged in the activity of production and handling of bulk products. The products are imported from Ukraine, Canada, Greece, Thailand, China, Russia, Italy, Argentina, Ethiopia, etc...

The firm’s clients include: supermarkets, retailers, wholesalers, etc...

The core products category is grocery and some of the products are listed below:

• Cereals
• Rice
• Spices
• Pasta
• Beans

Additionally, the company has its own trademark known as Arax and through this label, the firm is promoting healthy eating.

Foodish is certified by IFS (International Food Standard) which is recognised by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative). The company also follows the HACCP system.

The aim of the company currently is to build a large factory near Prague and they are looking for new export opportunities especially in Arabic countries, Western, Central and Eastern Europe.

In the financial year 2016, the company achieved a turnover of 8 million euros and has created employment for 38 people. 

CBA Nord Vest SRL is a Romanian purchasing group and retail association founded in 2002, headquartered in Satu Mare. It operates primarily in the northwestern region of Romania, servicing 11 counties including Satu Mare, Alba, Arad, Arges, Bihor, Caras Severin, Cluj, Harghita, Maramures, Salaj, Timis, and Suceava.

The group functions as a combination of a purchasing association and franchise network, supporting approximately 180 affiliated independent stores and about 400 additional stores through cooperation agreements. These stores collectively serve consumers by offering a wide range of food, beverage, and non-food products at preferential rates. The retail network includes supermarkets as well as cash and carry formats, adapted to local market requirements.

CBA Nord Vest manages a modern logistics center in Satu Mare with around 6,500 square meters of storage space, including 2,100 square meters of temperature-controlled warehouse facilities. This logistics center plays a pivotal role in distributing approximately 3,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) across more than 300 stores in counties such as Arad, Bihor, Cluj, Maramureș, Mureș, Satu Mare, Sălaj, and Timiș. The company owns a dedicated vehicle fleet to support its distribution operations.

Over recent years, CBA Nord Vest has expanded its physical presence with cash and carry stores opened in cities like Satu Mare (2013), Arad (2015), Oradea (2016), and Cluj Napoca (2021). The workforce has grown significantly, now comprising over 200 employees in Romania.

The group distinguishes itself from competitors through commercial policies tailored to the evolving retail environment, including a wide range of own-brand products, focus on temperature-controlled categories, flexible pricing based on quantity, and a reseller loyalty program. This agile approach enables quick decision-making suited to market demands.

Financially, CBA Nord Vest reported a turnover in the range of 10 to 50 million euros as of 2024.

Founded in 2004 in Czech Republic, Notino is the largest e-commerce business providing a range of luxury beauty and health products across Europe. After expanding in Ireland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 2021, the distributor is currently active in 28 countries including Italy, Poland, Spain, Ireland, Ukraine, Denmark, etc. Moreover, Notino has 26 points of sales across big cities in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine.

In 2021, Notino launched a branch of Notino Pharmacy in Czech Republic and it plans on expanding to every country the company has operations in.

Notino acquires a total of 430 million visits on its 28 user-friendly websites yearly.

With 1700 employees, Notino achieved a turnover of €737 million in 2021. Notino was reported to have served 20 million customers and sold 77 million products in the same year. 

Over 83 000 references are available in the personal care category such as fragrances, makeup, skincare, etc.

1500 renowned international brands like Hugo Boss, YSL, Biotherm, Chloe, etc, partners with Notino. 

In regards to logistics, Notino owns a distribution centre of 35 000 m2 in the centre of Europe and another 1 in Romania. Over 180 000 orders are dispatched during its busiest season and the firm plans on increasing the orders to 250 000 in 3 distribution centres by 2027.

Lumarkt is an importer which was established in the year 1991 by Daniel Luckanic. It was first a consulting company which rapidly transformed into an import and distribution company. The company is involved in the importation, exportation and distribution of canned food, wine and brandy worldwide. Its headquarter is based in Košice, Slovakia.

Lumarkt provides over 300 references in the food categories.

Furthermore, the firm works with supermarket chains, catering companies, retail chains, etc  such as Coop Jednota, Metro, Tesco, Labas, CBA, Carrefour, Bill, Ahold, Sodexo, etc. Lumarkt supplies retailers in the Slovak market as well as product packaging for delicatessen production, baguettes, restaurants, and it also furnishes raw material for food production.

Lumarkt was reported to employ a total of 16 people and attained an annual revenue of  €11.04 million in 2019.

Lumarkt has been awarded merits by The Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the development of the Slovak economy & business and adherence to ethical principles in business. In addition, one of the firms’ food brands has been awarded the Slovak Gold certificate and the Gran Prix Slovak Gold award for its product quality.

Lumarkt offers various items in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned fish, oil, pasta
• Sweet Grocery: canned fruits
• Drinks: wine and brandy

Lumarkt deals with several brands like Iska, Figaro, Campagna and many more. The imported products are mainly from Europe, Asia, South America and Africa.

Lumarkt owns a private label named Lumarkt Quality that consists of goods such as canned sauces, canned fruits, pickled vegetables, etc.

In fact, the objective of Lumarkt is to ensure customer satisfaction through its quality products and also in the coming years, it wants to develop its product categories by adding non-food products.

The storage of goods is done in its warehouse of 2 hectares that is equipped with a storage area of ​​10,000 m 2. Sold products are delivered within 48 hours guaranteed upon the receival of the receipt of the order.

Magnit is a Russian general retail chain that was established in 1994 in Russia. With a total of 22344 stores under various banners, Magnit has grown into one of the largest chains in Russia. In fact, it was even recognised as one of the world’s largest public companies in a list compiled by Forbes magazine. 

Serving around 13 million customers each day, Magnit operates under different banners:

• Magnit Convenience
• Magnit Family Supermarkets
• Magnit Extra Superstores
• Magnit Cosmetic
• Magnit Pharmacy
• My Price discounters
• Magnit City
• Magnit Go

Magnit operates 13 production facilities where it develops products like  ready-meals, cereals, pasta, etc. for its private labels. In addition to that, it owns 4 agricultural sites where it cultivates vegetables. When possible, the company sources its products locally and from sustainable businesses. 

Furthermore, Magnit also developed its online store. 

In 2020, Magnit experienced a rise in its turnover by 13.5%, reaching € 18 billion. Moreover, 300000 people are employed by the company.

As previously specified, Magnit has been providing products under its own labels. These include (but not limited to):

• My Price
• Magnit
• Magnit Freshness

Pertaining to the logistics, Magnit manages 39 distribution centres and there are around 4400 vehicles dedicated to the delivery. 

Magnit is also concerned about reducing food waste as well as carbon emissions and packaging waste. The company supports various charities as well.

Established in 2003, Lilly Drogerie is a personal care retailer which provides beauty, health, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products in Serbia and Bulgaria. The headquarters is based in Belgrade, Serbia. It operates an online store as well.

Lilly Drogerie operates 193 stores and an online store in Serbia, serving around 65000 customers. At present, the company offers around 22000 references. Lilly Drogerie controls 20% of the market for cosmetics in Serbia.

In 2010, the firm entered the Bulgarian market where it operates 79 shops. 

Lilly Drogerie employs 2000 people and achieves an annual turnover of € 130 million. 

Lilly Drogerie provides products in the following categories: 

• Household: laundry detergents, toilet fresheners, dishwashers, etc.
• Personal care: supplements, lipsticks, eyeshadows, perfumes, etc.

Brands such as Revlon, L’Oreal Paris, Calvin Klein, Antonio Banderas, etc. can be found in the stores.

Lilly Drogerie has developed its private labels which are:

• Dent-a-Dent: a brand of oral care products
• Velnea: a range of personal care products such as hair care, cosmetics, face care, etc.
• Young: a brand of face and body care items targeted at youngsters
• Mamma & Baby: a variety of baby care items
• Watte watte: a range of skincare and face care products
• VZK: a brand that offers face care, body care and baby care products free of parabens and dermatologically tested. 
• Moe28: a range of hygiene products for women 
• Solevita: a range of supplements

Lilly abides by different ISO quality standards.

Lilly purchases branded products from different distributors and in the case of products for its own brands, it sources directly from producers. Most of the products are from Europe and China.

The business operates 1 warehouse and has its own delivery fleet. 

Lilly's online store can be accessed on www.lilly.rs

Bestway United Kingdom is one of the leading food and drink wholesale and retail groups in the UK, founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez. The company operates extensively across the United Kingdom through its wholesale division known as Bestway Wholesale Holdings Limited, which is the second largest food wholesaler in the UK, serving approximately 130,000 independent retailers and caterers from 62 warehouses nationwide.

Bestway UK's wholesale business encompasses a diverse portfolio of symbol retail brands including Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze, Wine Rack, and SimplyFresh, supporting a combined retail estate of more than 3,795 stores. The group's retail operations include supermarkets, convenience stores, as well as cash and carry outlets, reflecting its broad presence in the UK's food, drinks, and beauty retail sectors. Bestway Wholesale also operates distribution centers and a network of delivery services such as Bestway Vans Direct and BB Foodservice, facilitating extensive reach to caterers and independent retailers nationwide.

The group has made significant acquisitions including the Bargain Booze and Wine Rack brands (2018) and the UK arm of Costcutter (2020), expanding its footprint in retail convenience and off-licence sectors. It also has a notable presence in pharmacy retail through Well Pharmacy, acquired in 2014, which was previously branded under The Co-operative Pharmacy.

As of 2023, Bestway Group's annual turnover is estimated to be in the range of 1 to 10 billion euros, with around 11,900 employees in the UK associated primarily with its wholesale and retail operations. The company manages over 1,000 selling points across the UK comprising supermarkets, convenience stores, cash and carry outlets, and distribution centers, catering to a wide market including food, drink, and beauty products.

Bestway UK's business model focuses on supporting independent retailers and caterers through symbol groups and comprehensive wholesale services. Its strategic acquisitions and stake increases in prominent supermarket chains such as Sainsbury's underpin its position in the competitive UK retail market. Headquartered in London, Bestway combines wholesale distribution with retail franchising and symbol group management to maintain a significant role in the UK FMCG market.

CBA Bulgaria is a prominent Bulgarian supermarket retail chain established in 2003, headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. It was founded by a coalition of 25 retail chains and has grown to become one of the leading local grocery retailers nationwide.

The company operates over 136 stores across Bulgaria, primarily supermarkets, serving a wide customer base with a diverse assortment of fast-moving consumer goods. Its product categories include savory groceries such as bread, pasta, and rice; sweet groceries like candy and chocolate; fresh and chilled items including fruits and pasta sauces; frozen foods such as meat and vegetables; dairy products including milk and yogurt; a broad range of drinks; household items like soap and kitchen towels; personal care products; and wine and spirits. This broad portfolio covers food, drinks, and beauty/personal care sectors effectively.

CBA Bulgaria markets many products under its private label brand, CBA, offering items across the same categories including fresh and chilled goods (e.g., meat and salads), frozen products (minced meat and salami), dairy items, drinks (cola, juices), savory groceries, personal care, and household goods. The company also operates under additional brands such as Uno, Royal, and Resto, enhancing its market presence.

The chain is recognized for its modern store design, focus on customer convenience, and professional service. CBA emphasizes quality and affordability while fostering sustainable development and environmental responsibility in its operations. The company is actively engaged in improving customer experience through service innovation and process optimization.

Financially, CBA Bulgaria’s turnover is estimated in the range of 50 to 100 million Euros as of 2023. It employs between 500 and 999 staff members within Bulgaria and operates around 136 selling points, all primarily supermarkets.

CBA Bulgaria stands as the only nationally positioned Bulgarian grocery store chain, consistently expanding its network and strengthening its retail position across multiple Bulgarian cities.

Hebe Poland is a leading chain of drugstores specializing in makeup, dermocosmetics, and professional beauty products. Established in 2011, Hebe operates exclusively in Poland and is owned by the Jerónimo Martins Group, a prominent international retail and food group headquartered in Portugal. Hebe's first store opened in Warsaw and since then it has grown to operate approximately 315 stores nationwide, serving a diverse customer base.

The brand offers an extensive range of personal care products, including makeup, body care, foot care, hair care, and hand care items. Hebe is recognized for being one of the pioneers in introducing Korean cosmetics, natural cosmetics, and vegan beauty brands to the Polish market. It stocks a wide variety of branded products such as Bioliq, Vichy, Sensilis, Jowa, Almak, and Bandi Clean Skin, and acts as an exclusive distributor for specialized brands like Gosh, Ava, Hask, Lomi Lomi, and Mades.

In addition to retail stores, Hebe launched its online store in 2019, quickly establishing a strong omnichannel presence. This has significantly boosted its reach and sales performance, cementing Hebe's position as a major player in the Polish beauty retail market. The company reported a revenue of approximately €245 million in 2020 and employs between 1,000 to 4,999 people within Poland.

Hebe has been highly acclaimed within the retail sector receiving awards such as "The Most Innovative Drugstore Concept," "The Most Attractive In-Store Visualization," and "The Fastest Trend Follower" during the CEE Retail Awards in 2020 and 2021. Additionally, its own brand, Hebe Natural, won the Consumer Award for Debut Of The Year in 2020, highlighting the brand's emphasis on quality and innovation.

Hebe stores are primarily located in high streets and shopping centers across Poland and typically operate as standalone outlets or within shopping center premises. The sales network includes supermarkets and convenience formats tailored to meet customer needs efficiently. Hebe's product assortment focuses on providing beauty and dermocosmetics solutions for everyday customers as well as professional beauty salons, emphasizing both accessibility and expert care.

The company's strategic focus includes continuous improvement of its product assortment, marketing investment, and expansion of its e-commerce capabilities. Furthermore, Hebe has started expanding internationally with e-commerce stores and physical presence in neighboring countries, such as opening flagship stores in Prague, Czechia.

Founded in 2015 and based in the UK, Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation. The wholesaler gathers a wide range of foodservice and hospitality clients in order to buy food, and everything associated with it. The company is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, which is not only its parent group but also its largest client. 

Some noteworthy clients of the company include Oxford University, SAP, Valor, The Championships, etc. 

Furthermore, Foodbuy has several partners such as Social Enterprise UK, FareShare, Oritaine, etc.  

In 2020, the enterprise formed a procurement and distribution management services agreement with HealthTrust.  

Foodbuy employs more than 200 people and achieves an annual turnover of € 7.11 million. 

The firm has won awards such as Footprint 2020 award, Excellence in Procurement award, Lux Food & Drink awards, etc. 

Moreover, services such as supply chain & distribution, strategic sourcing, E-procurement & systems, bespoke sourcing, etc, are offered by Foodbuy.  

Several suppliers, such as Bunzl, United Fresh, UCC Coffee, Suez, etc, also form part of the business’ portfolio.  

Foodbuy also provides total transparency with regards to its supply chain. The company works with over 250 local specialist suppliers. 

Additionally, the farms supplying fruits and vegetables hold the GlobalGAP certificates while the liquid milk is Red Tractor Farm Assured. 

In order to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain, their team makes sure that the right products are delivered on time to the clients. With the cooperation of their partners, the firm is  able to provide regional and local distribution services.

With regards to the environment, Foodbuy indulges in several measures such as fighting food wastage, avoiding plastic, aiming to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emission by 2030, etc.

Created in 1994, 101 Drogerie, as the name indicates is a drugstore with around 6000 types of products. By 1999, the number of stores increased when the company acquired 10 ATVE operations followed by 13 drogeries acquisition in 2003 and 18 Dr.Og in 2009.

In 2013, 101 Drogerie achieved more than 56 million euros and a net profit of 4.2 million euros.

Their best sellers comprises of products for facial, hair, decorative cosmetics (unisex), oral hygiene, baby care, women’s hygiene as well as household items like washing powders and cleaning supplies. Other additional items like candles, energy bars, chewing gum etc can also be found.

The company is clearly into innovations as the latter purchases between 800-1000 different goods each 2 weeks.

Over the years, the company went on to propose various international brands to its customers such as oral-B, Bepanthen, L’oréal, Nivea, Pampers, Cif etc.

To reach out to the audience, 101 drogerie is updating its marketing actions such as receiving a purchase in return of a purchase as well as complementary services provided by make-up artists and hair specialists.

Presently the company is owned by Emil Krajcik sro and is actually based in Senica which includes a modern warehouse of 6900 square meters with 8200 pallet spaces. 

VIP.com is an online retailer which has been established in the year 2008 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. The firm is the world’s largest online discount retailer and the 3rd largest e-commerce platform in China.

The online retailer provides the following products under the personal care category:

• Women/men clothing
• Shoes
• Bags
• Jewelry
• Makeup

Moreover, the firm owns 15 warehouses and each warehouse measures 2.5 million square meters. Concerning the supply chain management, the company arranged for its own logistics to take care of deliveries.

The company has gained recognition through various awards such as:

• Global Top 10 Fastest growing retailers 2011-2016
• Top 100 most valuable chinese brands 2017
• 100 fastest growing companies 2016 fortune
• Top 3 B2C e-commerce retailer

Besides, the firm has 15.7% e-commerce market share in China. Since 2016, the online retailer has increased the number of U.S brands in its products categories in order to boost the sales of the U.S products and increase competitiveness with online retailers such as Alibaba and many more.

In fact, the objective of the company is to provide the clients with branded products at discounted prices and maintain their leading position in the chinese market.

Drogerie Polskie is a retail chain specialising in cosmetics and was established in 2008 in Poland. The company operates over 300 stores in the country. 

Drogerie Polskie’s clients include retailers, online shops and traditional markets.

Drogerie Polskie won the Most Interesting Franchise Concept award thrice and was awarded the 2012 DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR Customer Laurel in the cosmetic chains category.

Drogerie Polskie offers products in the following category:

• Personal Care: fragrances, skin care, makeup, face care, hair care, etc. 

Drogerie Polskie also offers a wide range of natural cosmetics. 

Drogerie Polskie works with brands such as Herbal Essences, Adidas, Timotei, Palmolive, Rexona, Ecocera, Nivea, Eurus, Garnier, etc.

Bio Planet S.A. is a Poland-based company specializing in producing and distributing ecological food products. Established in 2005, the company is a leading player in the Polish market, focusing on organic and healthy food options. They offer a wide range of products, including fruits, nuts, grains, bread, dairy, and organic cosmetics, sourced from certified organic farms across more than 40 countries.

Bio Planet provides over 7,000 SKUs, both under their own brands such as Bio Planet and Biominiki, and those from other renowned producers. Their products are BRC-certified, ensuring high standards of quality. The company targets both online and offline markets, distributing products to various stores and exporting them internationally.

Financially, Bio Planet S.A. reported a turnover of about 279 million PLN in 2024, primarily from the packaging and distribution of organic food. The company operates a significant logistics setup, featuring offices, packaging facilities, and large warehouses, totaling around 12,000 square meters of space.

For suppliers and manufacturers interested in organic food market opportunities, Bio Planet offers a comprehensive platform for B2B cooperation, facilitating constant access to their trade offer via e-commerce solutions.

Key Facts:

• Location: Leszno, Wielkopolskie, Poland
• Founded: 2005
• Product Range: Organic food products, cosmetics, and cleaners
• Markets: Poland, Europe, and international exports
• Certifications: BRC standards

DLM is a personal care wholesaler which has been established in the year 2009 and is headquartered in Poland. Also, the firm organizes hairdressing training and every person receives a certificate for participation. Moreover, 600 to 800 stores are trained by DLM in Poland.

The main clients of DLM are wholesalers and hairdressers across Poland. It is noteworthy that the firm is not only engaged in B2B business but also in B2C business.

DLM achieved a turnover of € 16.9 million in 2018. 

In the personal care category, DLM offers cosmetics and hair care products. 

The brands that are distributed by DLM include Kallos, Tangle Teezer, Renée Blanche, Peggy Sage, Invisibobble, Diva, Andrea, Corioliss, Eti and Glamtech.

Additionally, products from famous companies such as L’oreal, Kerastase, Matrix, Schwarzkopf, Indola, Wella, Wella Sp, Londa, Goldwell, Joanna, Allwaves and Bielenda can be found in the enterprise.

DLM has its own stores known as Hair & Beauty and also operates online stores under the name hair & beauty.com and multidrogeria.pl. Moreover, DLM manages 28 warehouses and a fleet of delivery vehicles ensures the smooth running of the supply chain.

The company received the Business Credibility Certificate since its establishment. Moreover, in the year 2013, DLM was awarded in the small business category at the National Final Gala. The company has the certificates of being a reliable company and has also gained recognition for being an honest entrepreneur.

In 2015, the personal care wholesaler received the gold certificate of reliability. Recently, in the year 2017, DLM was ranked third in the prestigious Forbes in the category of companies from PLN 50 to 250 million.

Elevita is a personal care importer which is based in Poland. The firm maintains a close relationship with all the renowned producers from Russia, Italy, Poland, France, Israel, Bulgaria, etc…

Elevita achieved a turnover of € 1.9 million and employs 12 people. 

The products that are provided by the importer under the personal care category are hair care, oral care and baby care. 

Furthermore, the firm offers some well known brands like Nature Siberica, Melica, Librederm, Shungite, Twinstec, Fitokosmetik and Pervoje Reshenie. 

Elevita is the sole distributor of the brand Ecodenta which offers organic toothpaste made from natural ingredients. 

Elevita is certified by BDIH, Ecocert and ICEA.

The firm provides logistics solutions to their business partners and ensures in-time delivery.

Based in Romania since 2009, FDC Natura Group is a chain of stores offering products in the personal care and grocery categories. FDC Natura Group focuses on healthy products, sports products, supplements and weight control items.

FDC Natura Group is the parent company of 3 firms:

• Bewell
• RemediaVert
• Floare De Colt

FDC Natura Group operates 34 stores in the country.

The company offers more than 10 000 references in the food and non-food categories

FDC Natura Group serves over 100 000 clients.

FDC Natura Group achieved a turnover of € 4.24 million and employed a total of 80 people in 2019.

Founded in 2002 in Poland, Max Company started operating as an importer and distributor of sweets.

Following the acquisition of a bakery and confectionery factory in 2010, Max Company started to produce wafers, sweets and chocolates as well. Max Company also runs a facility that produces powdered sugar.

In addition to this, Max Company also develops products for its clients’ private labels.

Max Company provides christmas and special themed packages for town offices, courts, schools, companies, etc. 

Max Company distributes to around 1000 clients including shops, supermarkets, petrol stations, wholesalers, etc. 

Max Company offers products in the Sweet Grocery category that includes powdered sugar, wafers, sweets, chocolates, etc. 

Some of the brands it distributes are Dr. Oetker, Balconi, Nestle, Lorenz, Agros, etc. 

Max Company’s private label is AGA, a brand that offers wafers, cereals, dragees, etc. 

All products, including the items for any client's private label,  are manufactured under the supervision of accredited laboratories. Furthermore, the firm’s facilities are HACCP certified. 

Concerning the logistics, Max Company manages a 2500 m2 warehouse that is equipped with the latest technical equipment. Regarding the distribution, the firm has its own fleet of delivery vehicles. 

Ecolive is a French commercial agency and a distributor of organic products. The company was founded in 2010 by Gregory Gicquel and Olivier Potaufeux . Ecolive focuses on the development of green products in the French and German markets. It is headquartered in Vertou.

Ecolive works with producers, retailers and wholesalers that are interested to expand their businesess in the French and German markets. Some examples of retailers and organic stores are Pronadis, Biodis, Naturdis, Naturalia, Bio Express, Bodan, Dennree, Temma, etc. In fact, customers can access all the necessary information on Ecolive’s website if they wish to learn more about any supplier.

Moreover, the firm provides many services like marketing, branding, account management, etc as per the customer’s requests and products.

Ecolive has a team of 16 employees who source organic suppliers and ensure that high quality is maintained. In 2012, the company achieved a turnover of € 154,500. There was a significant increase of 119.51% in revenue compared to 2011.

Ecolive offers a wide variety of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, organic pet food, vinegar, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, cookies, fruit purees, etc.
• Dairy: different types of cheeses.
• Fresh & Chilled: fresh salads, fresh spreads and many more.
• Household: cleaning agents.
• Personal Care: natural deodorants.

Ecolive provides gluten and lactose-free items.

Furthermore, the company deals with various brands such as Yarrah, Bio Verde, Brennos, Equiori, Farm Brothers and many others.

Ecolive’s producers come from mainly EU countries such as France, UK, Italy and others.

Abu Auf is a retail chain owned by Samo Trading, a distributor of food and drinks based in Egypt since 1976. 

Samo Trading owns the retail chain Abu Auf since 2010.

The retail chain employs 500 people.

Abu Auf currently operates 102 stores in Egypt and aims to own 140 stores by 2020.  Products are also sold on the company’s online shop.

The firm offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: Chocolate, honey, herbal tea, biscuits, nougat, coffee beans and sweets

• Savory Grocery: almonds,pistachios,pecans, nut butter, flour, crackers, pickles  and oil

• Drinks: Prune Juice

Abu Auf owns a fleet of 124 delivery vehicles which delivers products to its stores as well to the main hypermarket chains. There’s also a call centre which handles all orders and for the online shop and takes care of inquiries and customer complaints

The company is concerned about the environment and uses Eco-friendly materials for its packaging and coffee cups.

Abu Auf’s online shop can be accessed on www.abuauf.com

Netease Kaola is an importer which has been incorporated in the year 1997 by Ding Lei which is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. The latter launched its e-commerce site on January 2015.

The product categories of the company can be classified as:

• Sweet grocery
• Savory grocery
• Drinks
• Dairy Chilled
• Fresh
• Personal care
• Household
• Bazar

The firm has more than 5000 brands from more than 80 countries with an online sales channel along with 800 million users. The online users can have access to Netease Kaola services through the NetEase News App and NetEase Websites.

The company has branches and offices in the United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Services offered by the firm are (non exhaustive list) for instance:

• Channel sponsorships
• Sponsored special events
• Games contests

Its Global factory store was launched online in September 2017 and comprises of products like clothing, shoes and bags, household living goods, digital products and home appliances

The partnership standards of global factory store include the following:

• Manufacturer from different countries
• Self-owned brands
• Manufacturers wanting to develop self-owned brands
• Online and offline brand sales (unavailable on other platforms)
• Global general agent authorization
• Quality check in SGS factory
• Inspections of samples in laboratory
• Spot check of goods at warehouses

In 2007, the Grand Partner Meeting of Global Factory Store was firstly held and 200 firms had attended it. Factories in countries like United States, India, Italy, New Zealand and Japan seeks opportunities to establish partnerships with Global Factory Store.

In 2018, the firm took the decision of using an automated warehouse covering an area of 250,000 square meters. In addition,its warehouses are situated in different locations which allows shipping in 1 to 3 days only.

In the year  2016, NetEase generated a turnover of 4,9 billion Euros ($5.499 bn) with a market value of 45 billion Euros ($40 bn). As reported by the authoritative third-party statistics, the firm was ranked first amidst the e-commerce platforms. In addition, it has more than 20 000 employees.

In the first half of 2018, the company held 26,2% market share.

Jakobi import export is a family business which was established in the year 2002 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The importer is engaged into B2B business.

The importer works with renowned wholesalers from Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Belarus and has the potential to supply for other countries on request. Moreover, along with the Jakobi family, there are 8 dedicated people working towards the goal of the business.

Furthermore, the company is interested in dealing with German and European manufacturers and also the firm has a wide assortment of private label products with exclusive distribution rights.

Besides, the products that the importer offers are as follows:

• Household (laundry detergent, toilet paper, napkins, bathroom accessories, etc…)
• Drinks (beers, wines, spirits, sparkling wines)

In relation to its logistics facilities, the company has the potential to process deliveries through trucks, air freight and trains depending on its destination.

In fact, the aim of the company currently is to commerce with suppliers from other industries so that it may have the opportunity to offer its excellent quality service.

Golden Beach is an importer which was established in 1979 and is headquartered in Torrance, United States. The firm offers high quality products in the USA and Mexico.

Golden Beach distributes to grocery chains, mass merchandisers, drug stores, specialty companies, etc. 

Golden Beach achieved a turnover of € 21.3 million and the company has a team of 34 employees. 

The core products categories that the company imports are as follows:

• Savory Grocery: canned seafood, snacks, condiments, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coconut milk and fruit jars
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruit cups
• Drinks: coconut water

Furthermore, the importer developed its own brands that are:

• Green Acres: Under this brand, products such as fruit cups and fruit jars are sold.
• Caribbean Joy: The products that are available in this brand are coconut milk and coconut water.
• Sunny Sea: Its products include canned seafood.
• Sunny Harvest: Condiments such as greek pepper, italian pickled mixed vegetables are available in this brand.
• Munchrite: Its products consist of snacks such as chickpeas and peanuts.        

Golden Beach deals with manufacturers who are ISO, BRC, IFS and HACCP certified.

Concerning the logistics, Golden Beach has 3 main distribution centers which enables the company to deliver goods efficiently.

UPDATES ON GOLDEN BEACH ON 21/10/2020

Golden Beach is looking for products for the following categories: 

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, rice, oils, nuts, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, seasonal confectionery, sweets, etc. 

The business is interested in branded items as well as products for private labels. 

Libretic is a retailer which has been established in the year 2001 and is headquartered in Minsk, Belarus. The firm has expanded the business and now manages over 100 stores across Belarus.

Libretic employs 4000 people and in 2016, the firm achieved a turnover of € 169 million. The company is one of the top 10 retailers in the country,

Furthermore, the products categories are as follows:

• Sweet Grocery: muesli bar, honey, cookies, etc.
• Savory Grocery: flour, condiments, ketchup, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: sausages, salami, ready meals, etc.
• Frozen Food: pizza, ice cream, meat, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, curd, etc.
• Drinks: water, pomegranate juice, beer, etc.
• Household: detergents  and cleaning supplies
• Personal Care: wet wipes and other products

The firm attracts 6000 customers per hour in a day which gives an insight of its excellent customer service. Moreover, the company works with more than 500 suppliers.

The company is interested in products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: Rice, Pasta & Pulses, Pet food, Ready meals, Condiments & Dressings, Soups, Canned Food, sauces
• Sweet Grocery : desserts, sweet canned food, biscuits, confectionary, chocolates, pastries

The firm is looking for various brands but also wants to develop its private labels.

Libretic owns 3 brands which consist of:

• Smart Choice: A range of food and non-food items which includes pasta, vinegar, toilet paper, water, milk, sausages, ketchup, canned foods,  grains, juices, cheese, eggs and detergents

• Alvado: a portfolio of products such as tea, marshmallow, coffee, ice cream, sweet canned foods, pasta, olive oil,juices. Coffee, mayonnaise as well as green vegetables.

• Sudadski Mayentak: a brand that offers products such as dumplings as well as butter and milk. 

The business has its own distribution and logistics centre.

UPDATES ON LIBRETICON 06/10/2020

For 2020, Libretic is sourcing products for its own labels as well as branded products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: hot drinks, seasonal confectionery, chocolate, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, beers, juices, ciders, etc. 

Founded in 2005, Benckmar is a household and personal care importer which is based in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Benckmar distributes across the Netherlands as well as Belgium and Luxembourg. The business has over 550 references. 

Their clients include renowned companies in the Benelux countries such as retailers and supermarket chains such as Carrefour, Makro, Coop, Etos, etc…

Benckmar reached a turnover of € 1.6 million in 2017 and employs 9 people. The importer’s products categories include:

• Personal Care: hair care, hygiene, skincare, oral care, etc.
• Household: cleaners, dishwash, laundry care, etc. 

Benckmar offers products from brands like Alpecin, Blistex, Crackfree, Dr. Beckmann, etc. 

The firm provides 15 private labels under the household and personal care categories.

UPDATES ON BENCKMAR ON 02/10/2020

For 2020 Benckmar is looking for products in the following categories:

• Household: cleaners, air fresheners, laundry care, etc.
• Personal Care: nail care, hygiene, skincare, etc.

Benckmar is interested in working with suppliers that provide both branded items as well as products for private labels. 

Bidfood Slovakia is a wholesaler, importer, exporter, manufacturer and distributor which was established in 1996. The firm is owned by Bidcorp, which is the second largest distributor of gourmet food products in the world, since 2012. Bidfood Slovakia operates an online store and a mobile application as well. It is headquartered in Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia. 

Moreover, Bidfood Slovakia supplies to clients in the retail sector, businesses in the horeca sector, confectioneries and many more across the country.

Bidfood Slovakia set up a training academy named Gastro Studio in 2014. The studio offers culinary and counseling courses for its employees and locals.

Bidfood Slovakia organises seminars, lectures, presentations and workshops focusing on keeping up with the evolution in the gastronomy world. 

In the financial year 2020, Bidfood Slovakia achieved a turnover of € 90 million and employed 359 people.

Bidfood Slovakia provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pastas, spices, oils, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, jams, honey, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: pizza, pancakes, fruits & vegetables, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, lamb meat, fish, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks: wine, lemonade mix, syrups, etc.
• Household: liquid powder, cleanser kitchen, toilet paper, etc.

Bidfood Slovakia also offers several gluten-free and vegan products.

Moreover, Bidfood Slovakia is certified by IFS, BIO, ‘’Safe Company’’ and MSC.

Bidfood Slovakia works with brands such as Monin, Limacit, Frischli and many more.

Bidfood Slovakia is the exclusive distributor for several renowned brands in Slovakia

Bidfood Slovakia offers products from its private labels . Brands that are distributed by the wholesaler are as follows (not limited to):

• Nowaco: provides fresh, chilled and frozen products
• Prima: offers a range of ice cream.
• Gurmet: offers meat products.
• Coronet: provides a wide variety of jams, compotes, and sterilized vegetables.
• Meliko: offers fresh dairy products.
• Bagetier: offers fresh and frozen pastries.
• Petron: provides local game meat.
• Bravur: offers several types of sausages.
• DD: offers fresh poultry, semi-finished products, pork products, etc.

The firm imports its goods from Italy, France, Germany, etc.

Bidfood Slovakia is looking for quality products at a good price. The company buys from both local and international businesses.

Bidfood Slovakia owns warehouses in Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Viglas and Prešov, as well as its own fleet of distribution cars equipped with refrigerators and the proper equipment to maintain the quality of the products throughout the deliveries. The firm offers free delivery countrywide.

Bidfood Slovakia’s e-shop can be accessed on www.mojbidfood.sk

Scan Choco is an importer which has been established in the year 1972 by Jens Jacob Hyllested. The headquarters is based in Hinnerup, Denmark. The firm imports their products from Europe and distributes them on the Danish market.

The importer’s core product category is sweet grocery which include products such as:

• Chocolates
• Lollipops
• Candyfloss

Additionally, the firm launched their own brand and is currently developing the brand to expand the collection. The private label is known as:

• Astro kids - The brand is dedicated to kids and the products include sweet sprays, lollipops, candy floss, etc…

Scan Choco’s clients include:

• Sügro
• Supergros
• S-Wholesale
• Metro
• Supermarket
• Discount Stores

Furthermore, the firm operates a warehouse with climate and ventilation systems. The warehouse is equipped with 5000 pallets.

Valuemax Products is a general importer, based in the United States. The company is also a manufacturer which produces a wide range of products for its retail clients. 

The importer provides the following product categories:

• Household: Candles, incense, fragrance oils

• Personal care: cosmetics, body care, face care

• Sweet grocery: confectioneries

• Savory grocery: snacks

Furthermore, the company private label brands are :

• Bela - The products that are sold under this line are natural soaps, candles, fragrance oils, etc…

• Glowmax - Under this brand, products such as flashlights, headlamps, bike lights, etc. are sold

• Mossy Oak - Its product include keychains, flashlights and work lights.

• Pure natural soap - Premium soaps are available in this brand.

• Cellmax - Under this line, batteries are sold.

• Trust Naturals - The products that are sold under this brand are natural sprays which are used for skin irritation problems.

• 1812 Gourmet Beef Sticks - High quality beef sticks are available in this brand.

• Island snacks - Confectioneries are the specialty of this brand.

• California shades - Under this brand, various types of sunglasses are available.

• Wards Glove company - Different types of gloves are present in this brand.

Valuemax Products also offers private label services to various businesses who wish to launch their own brand. The products it currently develops are batteries, home fragrances, flashlights and personal care products like bath bombs.  The company handles the logistics, warehousing as well as distribution. Furthermore, Valuemax is also able to guarantee high quality products.

Marionnaud Czech Republic is part of a French beauty retail chain named Marionnaud. The firm is owned by the world’s largest health and beauty retail group AS Watson. Marionnaud Czech Republic is headquartered in Prague. The company runs an online shop as well.

Additionally, Marionnaud Czech Republic operates 30 outlets across the country.

Marionnaud Czech Republic provides a wide range of products in the following category:

• Personal Care: skin care, perfumes, hair care, makeup, body care, etc.

Marionnaud Czech Republic offers various vegan, organic, and natural items.

Marionnaud Czech Republic provides famous brands such as Cacharel, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancôme, etc

Furthermore, Marionnaud Czech Republic’s own brand is known as Marionnaud and some of the products that are sold under this brand are cosmetic bags, eyebrow sets, skin cleansing brush, nail polish, etc. 

Marionnaud Czech Republic’s online store can be accessed on www.marionnaud.cz

Allied International is an importer, packer and distributor which has been established over 30 years ago. It is headquartered in Glen Burnie, United States.

Allied International offers over 400 references in the food category via its private labels exclusively.

At present, the firm provides its services in the US and 50 countries around the world. 

Allied international was reported to employ a total of 29 people and achieved a turnover of €4.18 million. 

The importer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, candy, chocolate, etc.
• Savory Grocery: condiments, sauces, crackers, etc.
• Drinks: juices

Allied International deals with brands such as La Donna, Munch King, Muller, and many others.

Moreover, Allied International owns many private labels. A few of them are as follows:

• Forrelli: a brand of grocery products like dressings, oils, spreads, snacks, biscuits and cereals.
• Cambridge and Thames: a brand of cookies, biscuits, chocolates and tea.
• Instcafe: a brand of coffee.
• American Valley: a brand of pasta.

Allied International imports its goods from countries like Italy, Brazil, Russia and all over the world.

Medicare is a retailer established in the year 2001 in Vietnam when it launched its first store of 600 sqm in Ho Chi Minh City. The firm is known for its original products, rich assortment and reasonable prices in the health and beauty sector. 

A total of 150 stores are operated in Vietnam and Myanmar.

More than 6000 references are available in the food and non-food categories.  

Additionally, Medicare also launched its online store where customers can reserve products and receive their orders at specific pick up points.

Medicare handles all the related paperwork in order for brands to introduce their products on the market. They also handle the marketing, distribution and branding 

Products in the following categories are offered:

• Household: detergents and others
• Personal Care: skincare, baby wipes, cosmetics, etc
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, and many others
• Savory Grocery: cheese snacks and many more
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits and more

Brands including Cerave, Vaseline, Cetaphil, etc, collaborate with Medicare.

Furthermore, 85% of their products are locally sourced and the remaining are imported from countries such as UK, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Korea and Thailand.

 Medicare is the sole company which distributes the following brands in the country:

• Basicare: a line of beauty products are available in this brand
• Aloha: the products that are available in this brand are sunscreens
• Soft & Gentle: deodorants are available in this brand
• Luke: the products that are sold under this name are eyeliners, nose cleansing strap, hydrogels, etc

Its private label which goes by the name of the company itself was launched to provide shower cream, fragrances, tissue paper, hand sanitizer and many more.

The company has opened their own distribution center with temperature control devices since 2014. Checkups are done regularly in the warehouses to ensure that best quality products are being sold at Medicare.

Medicare’s online shop can be accessed on www.medicare.vn

Rasport is an importer which has been established in the year 1989 by Adel El-Sharkawy and Ahmed El-Tayebi. The headquarters is based in New Cairo, Egypt. Moreover, the firm’s 12 stores are located in 8 in Egypt.

In the financial year 2016, the importer amounted a revenue of 45 million euros and has 4800 employees working for the business.

Furthermore, the importer’s franchises are as follows:

• Levi’s
• Timberland
• Adidas
• Geox
• Gosport
• Quicksilver
• Roxy
• Rockport
• Reebok
• DC
• Brioche dorée

Besides, Brioche dorée is the only franchise that provides its services in the HoReCa sector

Concerning the delivery, the company has its own fleet in Egypt but abroad, they use third-party delivery 

Rebro Cosmetics is a personal care importer which has been established in the year 1996 and is headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The importer is engaged into B2B commerce as they sell exclusively to companies. Rebro Cosmetics also have their own online shop.

The firm’s clients include Etos, Kruidvat, Jumbo, Boozyshop, Douglas and Wehkamp. 

The importer provides a wide assortment of goods under the personal care category:

• Bath and shower products

• Perfumery

• Makeup

Rebro Cosmetics distributes products from brands such as Aapri, Ardell, Beanbody, Burt’s Bees, Duo, Inecto Naturals, Kamill and Rosalique.

Rebro Cosmetics’s online shop can be accessed on www.rebrocosmetics.nl

Country Life is an importer which has been established in the year 1991 and is headquartered in Czech Republic. The firm has established an organic farm since 1992. 

The firm has 10 organic food stores, 1 organic and natural cosmetics shop and 3 restaurants in Prague. Wholesale activities are performed by the company on the Czech market. 

In the financial year 2017, the firm achieved a turnover of € 19.1 million and has a team of 186 people working for the business.

The firm collaborates with more than 200 suppliers worldwide in order to fulfill consumer needs.

The categories encompass more than 3000 references. The products that are provided by the general importer are as follows:

• Personal care (toothpastes, creams, shampoos, deodorants, etc…)
• Household (dishwashing liquids, detergents, liquid soaps, etc…)
• Dairy (milk)
• Sweet grocery (cereals, pastries, jams, etc…)
• Savory grocery (oils, spices, canned goods, etc…)
• Drinks (ice water, juice, aloe vera drink, etc…)

Country Life’s own brands are organic and healthy and are listed below:

• Provamel
• Oatly
• EcoMil
• Jardin Bio
• Granovita
• Eden
• Molen Aartje
• Emile Noel
• Ecover
• Durance en Provence

The company supplies their products to more than 300 general retail chains among which include:

• Tesco
• Kaufland
• Ahold
• Globus
• Eurest
• Billa chains

The company has gained recognition through various awards such as E.ON Energy Globe Award of the Czech Republic, Golden Salima award for Wurzl Bruno Fischer broth, etc…

The importer acquired the ecological and EKO-KOM certificates.

The firm operates a modern distribution center and their own fleet hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain.

Coop is a retailer which came into existence in the early 60’s and is headquartered in Velp, Netherlands. The firm operates 268 stores across the country. A wide assortment of goods can be found in the supermarkets, however, the retailer has launched an online store which is a facility for customers.

The company is certified by Fairtrade, MSC, ASC, UTZ and has received the Shopper Marketing Award from Doekoe campaign in 2016.

In fact, the aim of the company is to promote sustainability and healthy lifestyle by developing the range of healthy and sustainable products. The firm is determined to reduce environmental impacts.

Groupe Flo is a food service which was established in 1968 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France. Initially, the firm started as a Brewery. By 1980, the company started to diversify its activities. Groupe Flo runs its various banners as franchises. 

The firm welcomes more than 25 million customers yearly in its restaurants.

Groupe Flo operates its restaurants under the following banners:

• Hippopotamus: the restaurant chain was acquired by Groupe Flo in 1992 and operates 130 restaurants. 

• Les Grandes Brasseries: a chain of 6 restaurants

• Concessions Flo: a chain regrouping 13 restaurants

Groupe Flo reached a turnover of € 175 million in 2019, indicating a rise of 0.04% in its revenue. The company employs 3195 people. 

Groupe Flo aims to promote animal welfare by using eggs solely from alternative farms to cages by the year 2025.

NH Hotel Group is a hotel chain founded by Antonio Catalan in 1978 in Spain. The company’s headquarters is based in Madrid. NH Hotel Group was acquired by Minor Hotels in 2018. 

NH Hotel Group operates over 370 hotels in 29 countries including Italy, USA, Mexico, Germany, etc. The company expanded by acquiring other hotel chains such as Chartwell, Astron and Krasnapolsky. 

NH Hotel Group operates under 3 banners:

• NH Collection: for luxury hotels in destinations like Europe and America

• NH Hotels: 3 and 4 star urban hotels

• nhw: cosmopolitan hotels which stand out by being unique. These hotels are located within international cities. 

In addition to this, NH Hotel Group operates the NH University where all its employees receive training. 

Furthermore, NH Hotel Group also launched NH Stock Art in order to organise art exhibitions to support new artists. 

NH Hotel Group achieved a turnover of € 1257 million in 2019, indicating a rise of 5.7% in revenue compared to the previous year. 

NH Hotel Group has also been recognised as one of the top 10 European hotel chains and one of the world’s top 30 hotels chains. 

NH Hotel Group works with suppliers that are committed to being sustainable, especially regarding the environment. The company ensures that all suppliers take measures to reduce their carbon footprint and use recycled materials. 

NH Hotel Group has also taken measures to cut its energy consumption by changing its lighting, air conditioning and heating equipment and investing in new technologies. Furthermore, all furniture which will no longer be used by the group after the renovation of hotels is donated to charities and NGOs. 

NH Hotel Group also supports different NGOs. For instance, the firm developed a hotel-school in Ethiopia with Manos Unidas and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).

Multipharma operates a pharmacy retail chain which was founded in 1921 and it is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. 

With regards to its distribution channels, Multipharma has a high-tech distribution center and 2 innovative IMV centers for individual packaging of medicines tailored to patients in residential care centers and other healthcare institutions.

The company operates over 250 Multipharma pharmacies in the country and an online store. In addition, it runs 22 stores under the banner iU drugstores.

In its financial year 2021, Multipharma achieved a turnover of €472.8 million and it employs more than 1800 employees. 

The core products categories that the company offers are:

• Savory Grocery: 
• Personal Care: supplements, makeup, skincare, etc.

Around 500 brands are offered by the company such as Avene, Bioderma, Mustela, Eucerin, etc.

The firm provides its own brand which is known as:

• Multipharma: chewable tablets, foaming bath, baby products, etc.  

Multipharma manages its own depot where 100, 000 orders are handled everyday. Free delivery is offered to pharmacies and orders exceeding €55.

Multipharma’s online shop can be accessed on www.multipharma.be

Dripol is a general importer which has been established in the year 1990 and is headquartered in Trzciana, Poland.

Dripol imports from several European countries such as Hungary, Italy, Greece, Spain and Czech Republic and is also introducing products from other countries outside Europe such as Thailand, China and Argentina. 

Dripol exports to its target markets in countries such as in Ukraine, Hungary, Spain, Belarus and Russia.

Dripol employs 34 people and in 2018, the firm achieved a turnover of € 10.7 million. The company is also recognised as one of the largest importers in Poland. 

The products categories include:

• Savory grocery: canned goods, vinegar, olive oil, spices

• Sweet grocery: sweet canned food, beet sugar

• Frozen food:  fruits & vegetables

The products which are available are not genetically modified.

Brands available include Novi and Mocitos. 

Dripol also offers products under its private label,’Dripol’ which consists of canned foods.

Sobeys is a retailer which was established in 1907 in Canada by John W. Sobey. The company is fully owned by the Canadian conglomerate company, Empire Company Limited. Moreover, the firm operates 1415 stores across the country which includes franchisees.

Sobeys's turnover rose by 5.77% as the achieved a turnover of € 22.5 billion in 2020 and employed 123000 people.

Also,the firm operates under the following banners:

• Sobeys: A chain of stores that offers food and drinks as well as personal care products. 
• FreshCo: FreshCo is a chain of stores offering food and drinks 
• Chalo Fresh: a chain of grocery stores specialising in South Asian food items
• Safeway: a grocery chain which was acquired in 20013
• IGA: A Grocery store chain which also has a branch specialised in catering
• IGA Extra: a chain of supermarkets
• Lawtons Drugs: a chain of 76 pharmacies that offer personal care products and various health care products
• Foodland: a group of 10 stores offering grocery products
• Price Chopper: a store chain offering low prices
• Thrifty Foods: a grocery chain that offers fresh products
• Foodland & Co-op: grocery stores where one can find a variety of food items.
• Needs Convenience: a chain of convenience stores
• Les Marches Tradition: a chain of grocery stores
• Rachelle-Bery: a chain of health stores

Many of these banners also manage their own online shop and smart phone application which facilitates shopping. 

The products categories include:

• Sweet Grocery: pastries, cookies, breads, etc.
• Savory Grocery: ketchups, pastas, condiments, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, pizza, beef meatballs, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat,fish, delicatessens, fruits & vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc
• Drinks: juice, beer, wine, etc.
• Personal Care: body lotions, foam bath, tampons, etc.
• Household: laundry detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc.

Sobeys also offer nut-free, lactose-free and vegetarian.

Sobeys has developed its own label, Compliments which include jam, butter, coffee, condiments, sauces, etc.

Additionally, the firm has a national network of 27 distribution centres.

UPDATES ON SOBEYS ON 14/07/2021

In 2021, Sobeys teamed up with Infarm, a German company in order to set up greenhouses in various stores in Canada. Through this method, Sobeys will be able to grow and sell fresh herbs and vegetables. Moreover, these products quill require less fertilizers. 

Horesca Netherlands is a wholesaler based in the Netherlands and started operating in 1973. The firm is a member of Maxxam which is the biggest buying organisation of wholesalers in the country. The group provides products and services to businesses in the HoReCa sector. The company was previously known as Topclass Group until it merged with Horesca. 

Topclass Group reunited 8 wholesalers while previously Horesca regrouped 5 wholesalers. The new merger, now known as Horesca Netherlands, now counts 13 wholesalers and some of them operate several locations. Thus, Horesca Netherlands now counts 17 locations. 

Horesca Netherlands provides products under the following categories:

• Frozen food: ice cream, meat, seafood

• Savory grocery: dried fruits, spices, snacks

• Sweet grocery: bread, apple pie, coffee

• Dairy: cheese

Horesca Group not only offers products from the top-class brands but is also willing to work with smaller businesses who provide regional specialities. Offering high quality products is important for the Horesca Netherlands.    

Horesca Netherlands also develops its own private labels which include the following:

• Horesca: a brand of margarine, ready meals, biscuits, burgers and more

• Topclass: a brand offering pastries, salads in jars, burgers, canned foods, ice cream and more

• Pain Ami: a range of various types of bread

• Cafe Ami: a brand of biscuits and candies

• Kremers koffie: a brand of coffee

• Glace d’Or: a brand of ice cream

• Pain Gourmand: a brand offering an assortment of breads 

Horesca Netherlands operates several subsidiaries which are all wholesalers

• Brouwer Horeca

• Combigro

• Food Partners 

• Gepu

• Hagu

• Horesca Até

• Horesca Horecavo

• Horesca Lieferink Twello

• Horesca Meppel

• Horesca Smulders Goirle

• Jansen Foodservice Doetinchem

• Leijtens

• Schiava

• Field farmer Unicorn

• Zegro Center Rotterdam

Furthermore, Horesca Netherlands has a flexible logistics to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain. 

ISPC International is a wholesaler which was established in 1966 by Guus Roffelsen.  The company specialises in supplying food service businesses. The headquarters is based in Ghent, Belgium. 

The business imports a wide range of products from France. Sligro Foods acquired the company in 2017. At present the company operates under the name Sligro ISPC. The firm offers a range of 36000 references.

Sligro ISPC reached a turnover of € 59 million in 2017.

Sligro ISPC offers products in the following categories: 

• Drinks: champagnes, wine,non-alcoholic drinks, etc.

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

• Frozen Food: fruits, vegetables, ready meals, etc.

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

• Savory Grocery: olive oil, sauces, canned food, crisps, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: pastries, chocolate, coffee, jam, etc.

Sligro ISPC offers products from brands such as Forging, Ocean Maree, Kaldenberg, etc. 

Sligro ISPC also developed its private labels which are 25% cheaper compared to A-brands. Some of these brands are:

• Alex Meijer: a brand offering coffee pods

• Bonfire: a brand featuring barbecue accessories and equipment

• O’life: a range of marinades, sauces, chutneys, etc

• Grand Gerard: a brand of canned food

• Olitalia: a brand that offers olive oil

• Sanissimo: a range of ice-cream, sorbets and frozen yoghurt

Vereenigde Hollandsche Compagnie (VHC) is a wholesaler which was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Hendrik Ido Ambacht, Netherlands. The firm provides its services in the HoReCa sector. VHC regroups several independent wholesalers serving customers in the Netherlands. 

VHC’s clients include catering businesses, company restaurants, institutions, etc.

VHC Group manages the following subsidiaries:

• VHC Actifood: VHC Actifood is a wholesaler which supplies food service businesses like bars, cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, catering  and sports canteens. 
• Hocras: Hocras is a wholesaler that specialises in supplying businesses in the hospitality sector and the wholesale sector. 
• VHC Jongens: The company is involved in the wholesale of food items which are supplied to businesses in the HoReCa sector. VHC Jongens also launched its butcher shop, Ragazzi. 
• VHC Kreko Groep: The company offers food, drinks and non-food items targeted at the hospitality industry. The firm also manages the Experience Centre where they carry out workshops, training and tasting events. 

The wholesaler provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: bread, pastry, coffee, etc.
• Savory Grocery: olive oil, biscuits, pastas, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits & vegetables, delicatessens, desserts, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, meat, fish, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks: beer, soft drinks, wines, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, cleaning detergents, dishwashing liquids, etc.

VHC not only offers products from various brands but also developed its private labels which are:

• Mescoo: a brand of coffee and coffee machines
• Chaupain: a range of artisan breads and pastries
• CoolBreak: a range of frozen desserts 
• TastyBreak: a range of waffles

VHC conducts deliveries within 12 hours. The firm operates warehouses and trucks which can accommodate products at different temperatures. 

Furthermore, the firm has been certified by EKO, Fairtrade and HACCP.

Founded in 1876, Henkel has been on the market for over 140 years and has 53,700 employees globally. The headquarters is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.   

Henkel is a popular company having operations globally especially in sectors like Adhesive Technologies, Beauty care and Laundry & Home care. With its enriched portfolio, the company has established a strong position in both industrial and consumer businesses. The company is well known for continuous innovations, strong brands and keeping up with latest technologies.

The adhesive technologies through the Loctite brand unit accounts for 9,387 million euros (2017) representing 47% of its total sales.

The Beauty care unit through the Schwarzkopf is responsible for 3,868 million euros sales (2017) representing 19% of its total sales. And finally the laundry & home care unit through the brand Persil hit 6,651 million euros of sales in 2017 which represents 33% of total sales.

In relation to logistics and transport, the firm operates distribution centers, warehouses and production sites.

In fact, the company is determined to reduce their emission for their transport and logistics concepts by the year 2020.

In the financial year 2017, the firm amounted a revenue of 20 billion euros.

Updates on Henkel

29/05/2018

Henkel’s portfolio is composed of over 200 suppliers with their own database. The company is active in various expos such as PLMA, cosmetics Munchen, Cosmotrof and uses data tools as well as data websites. Henkel is interested to work with challenging suppliers who innovates as per market demands. The suppliers might as well be startups but must have knowledge with supplier management tools.

Lilly Bulgaria is a retailer, importer and exporter which was established in the year 2010 and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. Moreover, Lilly Bulgaria has expanded the business by opening over 85 stores across Bulgaria. It is part of Lilly Drogerie, Serbia. 

Lilly Bulgaria has a dedicated marketing department which promotes the business by conveying information about the use, quality and value of products. In fact, the objective of Lilly Bulgaria is to develop the product categories constantly to provide customers with even better services.

Lilly Bulgaria also exports products manufactured under its private labels.

Lilly Bulgaria offers loyalty programs named Mamma & Baby Club and Lilly Loyalty Club where its customers can benefit from various sales and promos.

In the financial year 2019, Lilly Bulgaria achieved a turnover of € 47 million and has a dedicated team of 853 people working for the company. 

Lilly Bulgaria provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Personal Care: deodorants, body scrubs, soaps, etc
• Household: detergents, washing powders, napkins, etc

A range of organic products is also offered by Lilly Bulgaria.

Lilly Bulgaria partners with several companies such as Aroma, Artes Commerce, AXXON, etc. 

Additionally, Lilly Bulgaria has developed products under its own brands which are dermatologically tested and made mainly from natural resources. Lilly’s private labels are listed below:

• Dent-a-Dent: provides toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, etc.
• LLUMS: offers blush, eye pencils, nail polish, etc.
• Velnea: offers shower cream, cotton buds, hand & nail balms, etc.
• Mamma & Baby: its products include baby wipes, diapers, baby cream, etc…
• Watte Watte: cotton buds and pads are the specialty of this brand.
• Lilly: provides wet wipes, hair mask, shampoo, etc.

All of Lilly Bulgaria’s products have been certified by ISO.  The firm manufactured its products according to EU safety and quality control regulations.

Lilly Bulgaria has its own warehouse and fleet of vehicles hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain. 

Fabulous Original Foods (FOF) is an importer of foods and drinks based in China. FOF imports products from France and other European countries, thus helping foreign suppliers wiling to sell on the Chinese market.

At present, FOF works with 30 European producers. The business manages its online shop under the name My Delice.

The company has a sales team and its offices are based in Shanghai and Shenzhen. 

FOF offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: soup, sauces, condiments, canned foods

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, confectionery

• Drinks: sparkling water, juices, beer

• Frozen Foods: desserts, ready meals. 

Some of the brands available include Saint Jean, Chrisitian Potier, Paris Caramels, Dely, Rieffel, Sauce Bistrot and Hugo Reitzel.

FOF also announced in 2019 that it will be setting up a separate division dedicated to wines and spirits only. For the smooth running of this subsidiary, the firm will recruit a team of 20 professionals gathering wine professionals, trainers, marketing and e-commerce experts. The targeted clients will be hotels, restaurants, online shops and retailers. 

My Delice's online shop can be accessed on www.mydelice.com

Founded in 1996 by Wang Donglin and based in Beijing, China, Justmart is an importer and exporter of food items. Currently, the company manages 5 offices across the country and offers more than 3,000 references. 

Justmart helps foreign brands reach the Chinese market by connecting them with different online and offline sales channels. 

Moreover, the enterprise partners with international companies such as Wal-Mart, Metro, RT-Mart, etc as well as local companies such as Yonghui, Hualian, China Resources, etc. Online partners such as JD.com and Tmall as well as breweries such as Eichbaum Brewery. Kaiser Simon Brewery, Kaiserdom Brewery, etc, are also present. 

Justmart distributes to small and large supermarket chains as well as e-commerce platforms. Some of its clients include Wal-mart, Tmall, Metro, Tesco, JD, etc.

Currently, the firm has a workforce of around 300 employees. 

Various products are offered in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: olive oil, seasoning, snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: oatmeal, biscuits, and many more
• Drinks: beer and other drinks
• Dairy: milk powder, and many more

Additionally, brands such as Drifter, Royal, Bisca, Gokal, etc, are also offered. 

Justmart also provides services such as online and offline multi-channel sales, marketing planning, after-sales service, etc. 

At present, Justmart imports its products from over 20 countries including Belgium, France, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Germany, etc.

Justmart handles all the logistics and transportation of its clients. The firm operates 5 logistic centers, covering a total area of over 20000 m2. Furthermore, the company’s annual export volume exceeds 100 million cans. 

Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp is an importer and exporter of food and drinks based in Shanghai, China. Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp works with several dealers and e-commerce businesses. 

Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: baby food, nuts, snacks,oil, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, chocolate, biscuits, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, mineral water, wine, etc.

The brands which are provided by Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp include Zodiac Baby, El Picador, Gourmet, Fuente de Vida, etc. 

Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp operates its own warehouse and its logistics supply chain.

City Super is a retailer based in Shanghai which was incorporated in the year 1996. Presently,the Group operates 21 Hong Kong stores, 7 Shanghai stores as well as 7 stores in Taiwan known as City'super.

The company specialises not only in food and beverages but also in wine products and lifestyle products.

The group owns 3 stores brands which are:

• City’s super which is their supermarket chain

• LOG-ON which offers a range of non-food items which include beauty products

• CookedDeli, a food service

Companies that are affiliated with City Super Group are City Super Japan Ltd created in 1999 in Tokyo, an importer and wholesaler of food as well as alcoholic products and City Super Taiwan Ltd, founded in 2001, an importer and exporter in Taiwan.

The importer has more than 800 employees and a turnover of more than  €64 million.

The company offers a range of products for its product categories which include sweet grocery, savory grocery, chilled & fresh foods, frozen foods, dairy, drinks and personal care. City Super wishes to work with French and Belgian chocolate suppliers and niche products.

City Super tests suppliers’ products before deciding whether to to partner with them. The company wishes to bring high quality premium products. Furthermore the firm is looking for those suppliers who can provide products for its private labels but also wishes to work with other brands as well.

Dinea is a food service which has been established in the year 1995 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The firm operates as cafes and restaurants in which free internet access is available for the customers.

The products categories include:

• Drinks (soft drinks, mineral water, wines, etc…)
• Chilled & fresh (muffins, desserts, cream cakes, bread, salad, pasta, etc…)

Moreover, the company operates under the following banners:

• Dinea Café & Restaurants
• Leonhard's Café & Restaurants
• Petersilie

The firm has 1400 employees working for the ultimate goal of the business. Furthermore, the company has expanded its business by opening 57 outlets across Germany.

In fact, the objective of the company is to build trade relations in the European food supply chain by promoting fair business practices.

Updates on Dinea

29/05/2018

Dinea is currently working with Chefsculinar for logistic purposes - www.chefsculinar.de ensuring that the food is delivered to each of its restaurants. They are now willing to work with German manufacturers or firms which have already work in the German market.

Sirowa Group is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. The company has been present in the market for almost 30 years and is headquartered in Riga, Latvia.

Sirowa Group was founded by Dr Jurgen Warzecha in 1990 in Lithuania and now operates branches in 9 European countries such as Finland, Poland, Estonia, Hungary, Germany and many more. The firm has over 4500 points of sales.

The company offers various services such as brand management, marketing, PR editorials, point of sales activities and communication for the different brands and adapts various strategies for each market specifically.

Sirowa Group also organises off-shore launch events to present new products brought to the market.

The firm provides tailor-made products according to clients’ requirements  in each market.

Furthermore, Sirowa Group set up a training centre known as Sirowa HairPro Studio where haircare training is offered to professional clients. The company also organises training, seminars and workshops for both implant dentistry and hairdressing, where local and international experts take part as well. 

Sirowa Group also holds an annual hairdressing competition named Wella Professionals Trend Vision which was launched in 2013 and is attended by beauty representatives across the Baltics. 

Moreover,  Sirowa Group attracts more than 4500 customers through its services. Sirowa Group distributes to wholesalers and retail chains including  perfumeries, hair salons, drugstores, pharmacies, supermarkets, e-commerce platforms, etc. Some of the clients include Marionnaud, Rosmann, DM Drogerie, Carrefour, Hebe, Notino, Maxima, Tesco, Prisma, etc. 

Sirowa Group employs 500 people and its turnover is around € 137.6 million.

The firm’s core product category is personal care which includes oral care, fragrances, skincare, etc.   

Sirowa Group partnered with over 30 producers including Coty, Ruig, Dentsply Sirona Implants and many more that provide products from more than 80 brands such as Revlon, Kamill, Rimmel, Paco Rabanne, Burberry, Londa, etc. 

Sirowa Group is the exclusive distributor of several brands like Wella Professionals, System Professional, Londa Professional, Sebastian Professional and Nioxin in the Baltic States, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

Sirowa Group provides products which are imported from the UK, USA, Spain, etc.

Sirowa Group operates a central warehouse for cosmetics in Estonia and a central warehouse for pharmaceuticals in Germany. The items are then transported by trucks to its warehouses in Vilnius, Warsaw and Helsinki. The company also owns a fleet of thermo insulated trucks to make sure the quality of its products remain intact throughout deliveries. 

Sirowa, a Lithuanian company, established its presence in Czech Republic in 2017. The company’s head office is based in Praha. 

The leading cosmetics distributor focuses on the cosmetic and professional hairdresser market, distributing to hair salons, drugstores, retail stores, etc. 

Sirowa Czech Republic achieved a turnover of € 18.8 million and employed 63 people. 

Sirowa Czech Republic provides products in the personal care category such as skincare, hair care, fragrances, etc.

Sirowa Czech Republic partnered with international companies such as COTY, Puig and Shiseido which provide products from 47 well-known brands including Gucci, Hugo Boss, Max Factor, Lacoste, etc.

Roberto Food is an importer and exporter. It is an Israel based company founded by Gabi S in 1998. Roberto Food specializes in supplying the Israeli food and beverage market with the best European and American brands. The company is headquartered in Holon.

Roberto Food owns and operates a commercial Bakery Goods Manufacturing Company. The company manufactures granola and grain based products for export. It also offers private labels development.

Roberto Food deals exclusively with local wholesalers and retailers such as convenience stores, health stores, supermarket chains, etc.

Roberto Food employs a total of 10 people and achieved a turnover of € 2.27 million.

Roberto Food offers various products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: cereal, sauces and many more.
• Drinks: lemonade, vodka, juices, etc.

Roberto Food works with 15 leading European and American brands like Vitalia, Giglio, TukTuk, etc.

The firm imports its products from around the world. Macedonia, Italy, Finland are some examples of countries Roberto Food deals with. 

Roberto Food is Kosher certified and holds the ‘’Kashruth’’ certification.

In addition, Roberto Food takes care of the whole importation process including licenses and permits

The Castle Pantry is a wholesale gourmet food company which has been established by George McGee and Jane in the year 2015. The headquarters is based in Midleton, Cork, Ireland. The wholesaler distributes both private labels and international brands to their clients which include Horans Healthcare, Eugies Fine Foods, Garveys Supervalu and Ryans Centra Supermarket.

The core products categories are:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, cereals, pastries, green tea

• Savory Grocery: pickles

• Personal Care: soaps

There is a wide range of gluten free products as well.

The company offers products from Wild Irish Honey, Simpli Homemade, Sea of Vitality and Elsie’s Jams. 

The company has also launched its own label under the name: ‘The Castle Pantry’ which consists of products such as honey and pickles

Founded in 2016 in China, Unison Group is a general importer and specialises providing supply chain management solutions. The firm has its own online shop.  

Unison Group operates the following subsidiaries:

• Alpha Fresh
• G7

Unison Group’s clients include manufacturers, material suppliers, distributors, retailers, restaurant chains, etc. Some of them are MC Donald’s, Hilton, Costa Coffee, Pizza Hut, etc. Some of its e-commerce partners are JD and T-mall.

Unison Group achieves an annual turnover of €2 million and employs over 20 people. 

The business offers products in various categories:

• Drinks: soft drinks
• Personal Care: skincare, face care
• Savory Grocery: pet food, snacks, crisps,etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, cookies, chocolates, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc. 

Some of the brands offered include Royal Canin, Pepsi, Alcon, etc. 

Unison Group imports its products from countries like Spain, Switzerland, France, etc.

Unison Group manages around 26 warehouses which consist of 639600 m2 dedicated to ambient products and 166200 m2 for frozen and chilled goods. The company operates a fleet of 1315 vehicles that delivers across China.

Founded in 2013 in China, NFTZ Zhengzhen is an importer which manages its own cross-border platform. In addition to this, NFTZ Zhengzhen also manages on online platforms like Tmall, Suning, JD, etc. for various foreign brands and businesses.

Some of the clients include Costco, Woolwoths, Kingpower, etc.

NFTZ Zhengzhen operates 9 subsidiaries:

• Zhejiang Zhengyi Deep International Supply Chain
• Zhenghan Investment Management Partnership in Ningbo Free Trade Zone
• Ningbo Zhenghao Electronic Commerce Service
• Ningbo Free Trade Zone Jiayupite Trading
• Ningbo Zhengzheng Supply Chain Management
• Ningbo Zhengteng Network Technology
• Zhengzheng International Trade
• International Supply Chain

NFTZ Zhengzhen employs over 120 employees. In 2015, the company won several awards including the China Quality and Integrity Enterprise and the Cross-Border E-Commerce Enterprise Service Innovation Award. 

Pertaining to warehousing and logistics, the company operates several warehouses.  It has a 25000 m2 warehouse for its cross-border business and a 3000 m2 warehouse for ambient good . 15000 m2 of storage were added in 2020.

NFTZ Zhengzhen also handles customs declarations. 

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology also known as Shenzhen Mei’anjian Pharmaceutical Technology is a family business founded in 1975 in China and specialises in the import of beauty products.

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology employs 70 people. With a dedicated team of buyers, market planning teams and terminal sales responsible, the company has grown in experience by building professional relationships with international companies like DKSH or even Johnson & Johnson.

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology provides products in the personal care category such as oral care, skincare, face care, etc. 

The company continues to aim for a larger market share by working with brands like Hiruscar, Neogence, Kissme, Aveeno, Club, Listerine etc.

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology imports products from Australia, Japan, USA, etc. 

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology is looking to partner with major brands in the personal care industry which includes face and skin care products. The firm wishes to work with brands from the USA, Europe and Asia.

The company is highly selective of the brands it partners with. These brands must comply with international laws and regulations and satisfy the needs of consumers. Furthermore, they must abide by current market trends and hold the necessary international quality certifications and patents. Most of the brands must be in operation for at least 5 years as well.

Next Beauty is a Chinese online retailer and wholesaler established in 2016 by Yu Lu and Gregoire Grandchamp. The company specialises in the distribution of international beauty products and operates offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Paris.

Next Beauty focuses on 3 main channels including:

• Service
• Distribution
• Co-Investment

Next Beauty distributes different products to different stores and Tmall, another e-commerce platform, also partnered with the firm. 

Over 10 brands such as Davines, Evidens, Swiss Smile and Sarah Chapman, collaborate with Next Beauty. Its products are imported from Switzerland, France, UK and many other countries.

The company is looking for premium brands with great marketing tools, for products under the personal care category which consists of hair care products, face care products and oral care. Next Beauty wants to work with partners who want to venture in the beauty industry in China.

Imporium City was established by Pinghu·International Import Commodity City in 2009 in China. The aim is to turn this company into the biggest import commodity trading platform. In fact, the firm’s sales target is €13 billion.

Imporium City is looking for products in the personal care, sweet grocery, savory grocery and drinks categories. The company is looking for foreign brands in America, Europe, Australia and Asia. It wishes to work with those suppliers who can provide products of high quality at low prices.

Imporium City’s clients are domestic wholesalers and distributors such as supermarkets, hypermarkets and convenience stores.

One of the brands it works with is Germade.

DB Foods is a meat importer and exporter based in the UK and was founded in 1991. The company is a wholesaler which supplies restaurant groups, airlines, cruise ships, high street butchers, catering butchers and online businesses.

DB Foods imports high quality meat, from Africa, South America and Australasia. 

In 2017, DB Foods achieved a turnover of € 180 million and employs 425 people. The business received several awards including the Business of the Year and the Supply Chain Initiative of the Year.

In the chilled & fresh food category, DB Foods offers a range of charcuterie, red meat, poultry, veal, beef, pork, lamb and game. The company also imports exotic products such as kangaroo, camel, boar and fresh ostrich to the UK. 

In addition to this, DB Foods also offers a variety of cheese and margarine in the dairy category and in the savory grocery category, the firm offers mustard, mayonnaise, olive oil.

Organic and Halal products are also available.

DB Foods also launched Muscle Food in 2013. The brand offers meat, high-protein foods and sports supplements.

DB Foods is accredited by organisations like Q Guild, RSPCA Assured, Good Pig Award, Soil Association Certification and Good Calf  Commendations which guarantee that the company maintains high standards concerning the quality of meat but also abide by animal welfare and food safety standards. 

Aldi is a chain of supermarkets founded in the US in 1978. It operates a total of 2149 stores across 38 states countrywide including Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, etc, which are owned by Aldi Süd. Aldi US owns a mobile app as well.

More than 50 million customers visit Aldi US’s stores every month.

In 2021, Aldi US achieved a turnover of €15.6 billion, experiencing an increase of 9.36% compared to 2020. Currently, the firm employs 25 000 employees.

In 2021, Forbes named Aldi US as one of the country's Best Large Employers, and in 2018 the business was named as Best Employer for New Grads.

Aldi US offers organic, gluten-free products as well as items free from synthetic colourings.

Several private labels are owned by Aldi US which are as follows( not limited to):

• LiveGFree: offers gluten-free items
• Earth Grown: supplies vegan food
• Simply Nature: offers organic products
• Barissimo: provides coffee

Over 30 000 of products were tested in 2020 to ensure only the best products are available on the shelves of Aldi US stores.

The firm established ALDI Smart Kids which partners with several organisations to improve children’s health and provide food security. 

Furthermore, Aldi US is planning to reduce its waste by 50% by 2030 and in 2020, more than 29 million pounds of product were donated instead of going to landfills. Nearly 300 000 tons of material such as plastics and cardboards were recycled in 2020. Aldi US is also expecting to reduce its carbon emissions by 26% and packaging by 15% by 2025.

Aldi US’ online store can be accessed on www.aldi.us/en/

Prostore is a retailer which operates a hypermarket chain and has been established in the year 2006. The headquarters are based in Minsk, Belarus. It is interesting to know that the firm always provides weekly discounts and constant promotions in the hypermarkets. Moreover, the company has 5 hypermarkets in Belarus.

The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh (fruits & vegetables, ready meals, sausages, etc…)
• Drinks (soft drinks, mineral water, juice, etc…)
• Frozen (fish, meat, ice cream, etc…)
• Savory grocery (canned goods, oils, pastas, etc…)
• Sweet grocery (chocolates, sweets, cereals, etc…)
• Personal care (deodorants, shampoos, baby products, etc…)
• Household (detergents, liquid soaps, toilet papers, etc…)

Furthermore, the firm produces their own food such as bakery products, sushi, meat and fish dishes, etc… The retailer makes sure that the products are of the highest quality and are prepared in a clean and hygienic way. The best recipes are always used and the meals are tasted before displayed.

Moreover, the company has gained recognition through various awards for their excellent quality of hypermarkets from the Minsk City Executive Committee, the Ministry of Trade, and the district administrations of the city. Also, the employees were honored as “Minsk Master” and “Seller of the Year”.

Updates on Prostore

29/05/2018

Prostore is interested in private label pasta, bars similar to A-brands but less expensive. They will also be focussing on top brands and non-alcoholic drinks like juices & water as well as cheese. The company wants to import big brands in less quantity. Pertaining to non food items, toilet paper will be the main concern.

Established in 1963 by Abe, Acme Food is an importer and distributor of food and specialty products. Its headquarters is based in Seattle, United States. The company sources its products from the food industry in the US and from 30 different countries across the world.

Moreover, Acme Food operates an office in Bangkok to coordinate its sourcing and quality control across the Far East. 

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

Acme food achieves an annual turnover of around € 9.5 million and employs 36 people.   

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

• Savoury grocery: canned goods, oils, vinegars, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cookie rolls, jams, chocolate sauces, etc. 
• Frozen: nuggets, banana rolls, avocado, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, aloe vera drinks, etc. 

It is noteworthy that the importer also offers organic, dairy-free and gluten-free products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers its own brands under the following names: 

• Festival: A range of products such as cookie rolls, coconut water, canned fruits, etc. 
• Danish Orchards: A line of premium spreads. 
• Pacific Crest: A line of seafood products. 
• Imperial Choice: A line dedicated to canned fruits and vegetables. 

In addition, the company maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS, BRC, BSCI, USDA Organic, Kosher and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Acme Food operates its own distribution centres which are over 80,000 square feet.

Furthermore, in 2021, the firm launched a wide range of plant-based tunas, jackfruit and many other products for private label production. 

Prostor is a retailer which was established in 2005 and its headquarters are located in Shahumyan, Ukraine. The retailer provides products under beauty care, hygiene and household products. The firm attracts approximately 2 million customers monthly.  

The firm has expanded its business in Ukraine where it operates 346 stores.

Prostor employs 3000 people and achieved a turnover of € 44 million in 2016.

The products categories include:

• Personal Care: makeup, shampoo, perfume, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergent, dishwashing liquids, etc.

There are over 20 brands which are available at Prostor such as Garnier, Nivea, Maybelline New York, Bourjois, Doris, etc. 

Moreover, the company’s private labels include (but not limited to):

• Violetta: a brand of makeup and personal care accessories
• Glam Collection: a cosmetics brand for women
• Pixcell: a range of hair care products
• NEO: a brand featuring lip care, oral care, skincare, etc.
• Super Diya: a range of household products

Prostor's online shop can be found on www.prostor.ua

Ambra Impex is an importer and exporter founded in 1996 in Ukraine. The company deals with local products and foreign products. Ambra Impex is an honorary member of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 

Ambra Impex’s turnover is around € 3.3 million and the firm employs 23 people.

Ambra Impex deals with products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, oils, grains, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: dried fruits
• Dairy: milk powder, butter
• Chilled & Fresh Food: citrus fruits, vegetables

Ambra Impex imports from and exports to countries in the Middle East, Meditteranean, Africa and America. The company also collaborates with Ukrainian suppliers. 

Regarding shipping, Ambra Impex adheres to the following terms of delivery for imports: CIF and CNF. For its export activities, the firm complies to FAS, FOB, CNF and CIF. 

Founded by Ibrahim Alfardan in 1954, Alfardan Group is one of the leading family owned conglomerates in Qatar. Its headquarters is based in Doha, Qatar. The company is known for delivering luxury products and services through its wide range of industries. 

Alfardan Group’s business consists of various divisions namely:

• Alfardan Jewellery: A network of jewellery stores spread across Qatar offering Europe’s well-known watchmakers and jewellery designers’ products. 
• Alfardan Exchange: A network of branches spread across Qatar to provide financial services. 
• Alfardan Property & Hospitality: This division includes residential and commercial properties. In the hospitality sector, the business provides catering services for renowned companies such as St.Regis, Guerlain SPA, Jeeves of Belgravia, etc. 
• Alfardan Automotive: Brands such as BMW, Ducati, Piaggio, Vespa and many others are endorsed by the firm. 
• Alfardan Investment: An investment company which manages the Group’s local shares. 
• Alfardan Marine Services: The product portfolio consists of boats, engines, electronic and marine parts and accessories. 
• Alfardan Medical: An ambulatory care centre providing high-quality medical care. 

The Group achieves an annual turnover of more than €600 million and employs over 1,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company won the NexGen Innovation Award in November 2021. 

Alfardan Group maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001:2015. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of green vehicles to ensure deliveries. 

Moreover, in 2019, the business partnered with Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine to launch Alfardan Medical which offers various ambulatory care services. In the same year, Marriott International, Inc announced that it joined forces with Alfardan Group to launch the St. Regis brand in Oman which is supposed to open in 2022. 

In October 2021, the Group revealed a new brand identity and revamped its logo and tagline. Its revamped tagline has become “Exclusive Experience” as all its products and services are associated with the highest standards of quality and exclusivity. 

In June 2022, the company joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative for the implementation of responsible business practices. 

With regards to community service, the firm donated AED 1 million to 1 Billion meals to support the underprivileged and undernourished people across 50 countries. 

Concerning sustainability, the enterprise started importing electric cars in 2019in order to reduce its carbon emissions in Qatar. Furthermore, Alfardan Group is also promoting recycling in the country as it joined forces with Elite Paper Recycling in 2022. 

Shanghai Ocean Shipping Supply is an importer which has been established in the year 1957 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The company is fully owned by the largest commercial and trading company in China named Balian Group.

In the financial year 2016, the company achieved a turnover of € 43.7 million   

The firm imports and exports products under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh food: eggs, beef filet, chicken

• Savory grocery: oils, rice, wheat

• Sweet grocery: cereals

Furthermore, the firm possesses the following certificates:

• ISSA Quality
• ISO 9001

In fact, the objective of the company is to meet the needs of the customers with the products that the firm provides.

UPDATES ON SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING SUPPLY ON 02/12/19

Shanghai Ocean Shipping Supply’s turnover grew by 43.1% in 2017, reaching € 62.6 million. 

The firm manages its own logistics, consisting of warehousing and transportation facilities which it provides to customers at a low cost. 

Plenus & MK is a restaurant chain which has been established in the year 2011 and is headquartered in Marina area, Singapore. The firm operates Japan’s largest takeaway bento chain Hotto Motto and a Japanese set-menu restaurant chain called Yayoiken. The Group operates about 8000 restaurants around the world offering delicious cuisines and freshly made tasty meals.

Plenus entered into a secure partnership with MK Restaurant Group which is a food service based in Thailand. Through this agreement, the Plenus and MK Group was established with the purpose of expanding the business in Singapore.

The Yayoiken Japanese restaurant operates over 270 restaurants in Japan, more than 140 restaurants in Thailand and countries including Taiwan, Australia and USA. In Singapore, there are 7 Yayoiken restaurants. As for Mk Restaurant, the latter operates more than 400 restaurants in Thailand and more than 30 outlets in Japan. Mk Restaurant started its operations in Singapore in the year 2013.