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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 It endorses more than 120 brands including:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various products are offered in the following categories: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The private labels of the importer includes:

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

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

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

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

The firm collaborates with various clients from the following countries:

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

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

• Chilled & fresh
• Grocery
• Frozen
• Drinks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B&M Retail offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A part of CBA Kereskedelmi, a chain of retail stores based in Hungary, CBA Czech Republic is the division that handles the operations in Czech Republic. 

In 2005, CBA entered Czech Republic after AFEP Group, an association of retailers and wholesalers, became the franchisee for CBA, managing all of the company’s stores in the country. Additionally, the firm regroups the retail network CBA as well as the wholesalers CBA Nuget, Polanskych and Tempo Opava.

Currently, the business operates over 1000 stores as well as an e-shop and provides over 12000 references in the food and non-food categories.

CBA CZ achieves an annual turnover of more than € 157.75 million.

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: chips, canned foods, oil, pet food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, biscuits, industrial pastries, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, wine, etc. 
• Chilled and Fresh Food: charcuterie, sausages, salami, etc.
• Dairy: butter, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meals, 
• Household: cleaners, detergents

Many international brands such as Flora, Nescafe, Pepsi, etc. are available. These brands are imported from countries such as Switzerland, UK and many other countries.

Moreover, the company also provides over 400 items under its private labels including (but not limited to): 

• Cafetero: a selection of coffee products
• Nessy: a range of products concerning pet care
• Flumina: a variety of drinks such as water

The business achieved a certification audit in line with the ČSN EN ISO 9001 standard in the American AUTHORITY MOODY INTERNATIONAL.

Founded in 2014 by Marek Sacha and Tomas Cupr, Rohlik is one of the biggest online food stores in Europe with more than 17,000 items including common and special food. It is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. 

Moreover, the firm provides its services to more than 850,000 customers across 4 international markets. In 2021, Rohlik packed more than 8,372,887 orders. 

In the financial year 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of €300 million and employed 1500 people. Besides, the retailer had a market share of 65%-70% in 2021. Rohlik raised €190 million in 2021 as investment funds from companies like R2G, Enern, Quadrille Capital, etc. 

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

• Savoury grocery: pasta, canned tuna, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: pastries, biscuits, cakes, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizza,vegetables, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juices, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: beers, wines, whiskey, etc. 
• Personal care: perfumes, makeup, skincare, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, air fresheners, etc. 

In addition, the firm offers solutions for consumers with specific food needs such as organic, gluten-free, lactose-free products. Its buying organisation consists of efficient team members to cater for these specific needs. It is noteworthy that each product category has a senior category manager to source for the best products. 

In addition, the online retailer offers various products under its own brands which are as follows: 

• Fjoru: a variety of fish products. 
• Miil: dedicated to dairy products. 

Furthermore, the business maintains the highest quality standards through its certifications such as ASC, MSC, organic, etc. 

With regards to its logistics chain, the firm operates its own distribution centres which have an automated storage and retrieval system. It also manages an emission-free urban fleet which is environmentally friendly. 

Concerning sustainability, the company launched carbon neutral dairy products under its own brand in order to provide information about the CO2 emissions associated with it. Moreover, Rohlik offers a sustainable fish assortment and is focused on eco and user-friendly packaging. 

The retailer is planning to develop its business further therefore it will be launching in Romania, Italy and Spain under the Sezamo brand in 2022. Further, Rohlik’s goal is to reach 2.5 million customers in the future. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.rohlik.cz/vitejte

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

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

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

Several products are offered under various categories such as:

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

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

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

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

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

Regarding certifications, the company is BRC certified. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, the wholesaler’s products are certified organic.

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

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

Danone Netherlands provides products in the following categories:

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

Danone Netherlands also provides vegan and vegetarian alternatives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Subsidiaries with reference to the food business unit involves:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Dairy products: Cheese, etc.

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

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

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

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

UPDATES ON BIDFOOD PROCUREMENT COMMUNITY ON 17/01/2020

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

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

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

• Dairy: cream, butter, cheese, etc.

• Dairy Alternatives: cream alternatives, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Their private brand label products consists of:

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

It also offers special products such as: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additionally, the business also operates an online store. 

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

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

Moreover, the firm deals exclusively in the following categories: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DS Distribution operates under the following areas:

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

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

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

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

DS Distribution offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AGSS is a general importer which was established in 1976 and is based in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. AGSS is the main distributor of Japanese foodstuffs in UAE. AGSS operates 4 offices in the UAE.

AGSS supplies hotels, supermarkets, cruise ships, food industry, hospitals, clinics, Japanese restaurants, etc. AGSS serves clients in the UAE, GCC countries, MENA region, India, Pakistan, etc. 

AGSS employs around 25 people and its turnover is around  €3.3 million.

Some of the products that are provided by the importer are as follows:

• Frozen Food: fish, vegetables, fruits, sushi, etc.
• Savory Grocery: rice, sauces.

In relation to the logistics, AGSS manages a boat fleet that consists of tug boats, supply boats and barges. 

The firm has a modern warehousing system and provides home delivery system in UAE.

Furthermore, the firm has been certified by HACCP.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cdiscount France distributes several products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The business has also received several industry medals over time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coop Atlantique operates in the following sectors:

• Retail
• Restauration
• Travel
• Other Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UPDATES ON DR MAX ON 14/09/2020

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

UPDATES ON DR MAX ON  20/01/2021

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

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

Dr Max Pharma Serbia employs 500 people. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Founded in 1989, Diba Charm is a Croatian company specialised in the import of cosmetics and personal care products. Indeed, the company deals in the distribution of brands from around the world, many of which have been established in the Croatian Market by Diba-Charm.

Diba Charm operates its stores under the banner Charm. 

Diba Charm’s turnover is € 2.1 million and the company employs 8 people. 

Diba Charm offers products in the personal care category including face care, skincare, hair care, fragrances, etc.

Some of the brands offered include Babyliss, Revlon, Disney, Umbro, Hello Kitty, Kiss, Oh So Heavenly, etc. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CM Londou is an importer which has been established in the year 1987 by Christakis and Eleni Londou. The headquarters is based in Larnaca, Cyprus. The firm provides their services in the Cyprus market and the HoReCa sector by importing products from Europe.

A wide assortment of goods can be found under the following categories:

• Drinks
• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Dairy

Furthermore, the company supplies their products to approximately 2100 point of sales and some of clients are as follows:

• Sklavenitis
• Metro
• Alfa mega
• Hilton hotel
• Four seasons hotel

The company offers some well recognised brands in the Cyprus market among which some are listed below:

• Fuchs
• Durum
• Makedoniki
• Calnort
• Ehrmann
• Scotti
• D’arbo
• Halta

Additionally, the firm owns 3 warehouses measuring 2500 square meters and provides logistics solutions by operating a fleet of vans and minivans.

In the financial year 2016, the firm achieved a turnover of 3 million euros with the cooperation of their 35 employees.

Founded by Martin Moravec and Radek Gralick in 1992, Pk Solvent is a distributor and seller of drugstore products. It’s headquarters is based in Sestajovice, Czech Republic. The firm conducts its business activities in the Czech and Slovak market. 

Solvent’s business operations are as follows: 

• Teta drogerie: A network of over 500 drugstores.
• Teta lekarna: A modern pharmacy. 
• Top drogerie: A classic drugstore with more than 220 stores across the Czech Republic. 
• Solvent: Production of private labels and comprehensive services are offered to retailers.
• Apotek: An online pharmacy. 
• Sleky.cz: An online pharmacy with more than 400 dispensing points in Teta drugstores. 

In Czech Republic, the company does not only operate stores but also a traditional market for wholesale purposes with 4,500 active customers.

Additionally, the enterprise decided to expand its business by indulging in e-commerce activities in January 2018.

Solvent achieves an annual turnover of € 3.1 billion and employs more than 3,000 people. 

The company gained recognition through Mastercard Trader of the year by winning the title “Dealer of the year” in 2016. 

The enterprise provides a broad assortment of dry goods of around 12,000 items at an affordable price.

Own brands are produced for an independent market, beneficial to retailers and consumers. In order to meet the needs of each customer, the firm provides attractive and unique offers of products hence the customers have the opportunity to choose the most satisfactory ones for them. The firm’s own brands are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Ellie: A range of high quality skin cosmetics for women. 
• Helios Herb: A line of sun cosmetics. 
• 4 Ward: A range of cosmetics for men. 
• Happy Mimi: A range of baby products. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates its own distribution centre in Olomouc. 

The company’s online platform can be accessed on: https://www.sleky.cz/

Teta Czech Republic is a retail chain which was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The company operates as a subsidiary of Pk Solvent which is the leader of the drug market in the country. Teta Czech Republic operates an online store as well.

There are 527 Teta drugstores dispersed across the country.

Teta Czech Republic offers instant photo printing at its stores.

In the financial year 2019, the firm achieved a turnover of €203 million. Besides, Teta Czech Republic has a dedicated entrepreneurial team consisting of 2250 employees participating actively for the development of the enterprise.

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

• Personal Care: skin care, make up, fragrances, etc
• Household: dish soap, detergents, cleaning aids, etc

In Teta Czech Republic stores, many famous brands can be found such as Adidas, Dove, Flormar, Ajax and many more.

The firm owns several private labels which are known as:

• 4ward - This brand has been created especially for men and the products include shower gels and razors.
• Ameté - High quality products under the category personal care are sold in this line.
• Ellie - Under this brand, products such as cleaning wipes, day creams, makeup removers, etc,.. are available.
• FLORÉ - This brand includes herbal cosmetics made with natural ingredients such as white lilies, green tea, aloe vera, tea tree oil, etc… These exclusive products by Teta have beneficial effects on the human body.

The logistics centers are found in Prague and Olomouc hence ensuring the smooth running of its supply chain.

Teta Czech Republic’s online shop can be accessed on www.tetadrogerie.cz

Vna Trade is an importer in Ukraine. The head office is found in Kiev, Ukraine. It has 15 years of work experience and it deals in beauty products including its own brands.

It has expanded its business by opening more than 1500 stores across Ukraine and it also owns 2 warehouses in order to store its goods prior to their distribution for sale. Furthermore, the enterprise provides its own brands under the category personal care such as:

• Giardini di bellezza - Products such as hair regeneration, hair nutrition, growth activator are available in this brand. Also it is interesting to know that in the year 2014, this brand won the prestigious private label 2014 National B2B award as Innovation of the year. The following year too, it won the private label 2015 National B2B award as contribution to the development of the product category.
• Myly-mylyny - Under this brand, products such as shampoo and hair mask are sold.
• Nua - It includes natural cosmetics such as restoring shampoo and mask with oats, dry shampoo and even shampoo with or without oil.
• Nua pro - This brand consists of shampoos that contains the minimum amount of unhealthy foaming agents.

Moreover in relation to its logistics, the firm has its own fleet of transportation to fulfill its requirements.

In fact, the aim of the importer is to promote its quality of products hence developing and releasing unique products for successful sales.

Owned by Karia OÜ and established in 2011, Karia Food is a foodservice company and an importer serving the horeca sector in Estonia. The firm owns 2 shops under the name KariaMarket.

In 2020, Karia Food achieved a turnover of €17.6 million and a total of 8 people are currently employed by Karia Food.

A variety of products such as meat, lamb, fish, turkey, etc, are offered in the frozen category.

Concerning logistics, its warehouse and cold store terminal are located in Tallinn and the firm also owns a fleet of temperature controlled trucks. 

Phoenix Group is one of the biggest pharmaceutical wholesalers and retailers in Europe. It was founded in 1994 by Adolf Merckle.

Having operations in 27 countries, Phoenix Group contributes immensely to the pharmaceutical sector.

Phoenix Group offers 140 000 references from 1500 manufacturers in the personal care category.

Phoenix Group has also started to offer over 100 services in the pharmaceutical sector in each country it operates. The services comprises mainly distribution solutions as well as marketing and sales support. These particular services are fitted to meet the European and local requirements and are managed under the All-in-One brand.

Phoenix Group's clientele consists of 60 000 pharmacies and medical organisations. Most of the firm’s customers are doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, etc.

Operating 3,200 of its own pharmacies in 17 European countries, the group caters for more than 160 million customers, supplying more than 375 million medicine packages.

Moreover, Phoenix Group is actually the market leader in pharmaceutical wholesale in 10 European countries.

Phoenix Group’s operations are segmented into 3 units:

• Wholesale
• Retail
• Pharma Services

The wholesale is the core activity of Phoenix Group as the company is responsible for supplying 10 million drug packages as well as other medical products across Europe.

Additionally, the retail sector of Phoenix Group is composed of 4 pharmacy chains which are named as follows: 

• BENU: BENU represents about 1400 pharmacies in 10 European countries including Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Switzerland and many more.
• Apotek 1: Apotek 1 is a pharmacy chain in Norway having over 350 branches across the country. The pharmacy is not only available through its modern retail stores but also operates an online store.
• Rowlands Pharmacy: The Rowlands Pharmacy is present principally in the United Kingdom and is the second largest among the 4 pharmacy brands. The Rowlands pharmacy now counts over 500 pharmacies in the United Kingdom, Scotland and Wales.
• Help Net: Help Net is currently the third largest pharmacy chain in Romania. The firm has businesses in over 400 locations throughout the country.In 2020, Help Net expanded with more than 47 new pharmacies and operates an online store as well. 

Pharma Services have been initiated due to the increasing demands placed by the European health care systems. Since then, Phoenix Group has developed a full service package called Phoenix All-in-One. This resulted in growth, increased revenue, reduced costs and optimised processes whereby both parties benefited from these advantages.

The Pharma Services includes the following services:

• Partnership programmes promote sales – across Europe
• Healthcare Logistics
• Business Intelligence
• Patient Services
• Supply chain optimisation
• Sales and marketing support
• Support for clinical trials
• Pharmaceutical special logistics

In the financial year 2021, Phoenix Group achieved a turnover of €30.7 billion and employs 45,000 people. 

The delivery of the products occurs through Phoenix Group's transport service called Transmed. Additionally, the group makes fewer delivery journeys by combining orders.

With its strategically located 161 distribution centres, Phoenix group is able to supply all of its clients. The supplying processes are done in such a way that the customers can receive their products several times a day.

Phoenix Group is always on the lookout for new pharmacies in regions it is established and it is targeting new markets.

Benu is one of the leading pharmaceutical retailer specialised in the pharmacy sector. The pharmacy chain has been present in Serbia since January 2014. Since then, the company has been  providing a wide range of medicines and other similar products and accessories to the Serbian market.

The company has developed its own brands under the name Benu, ranging from baby products to vitamins. The Benu brand also reflects unique style of displaying products as well as modern interior. Other complementary articles that can be found in Benu pharmacies are (non-exhaustive list):

• Topical products
• Vitamins & supplements
• Medicines for allergies
• Products for people with diabetes
• Products for health conscious persons
• Items for a better digestion
• Articles to help blood circulation, blood pressure (including healthy foods for a better motivation)
• Travelling kit
• First aids
• Diet

In fact the whole concept revolves around the idea of an open pharmacy, free space and direct access to different products.

In addition, the product range fits the market demands as well as customer needs and seasonality. Indeed, the pharmacies innovate by taking into consideration the customers’ needs. One such example is the introduction of electronic prescription. Available throughout Serbia, patients having lengthy treatments can continue their treatments in all Benu pharmacies. The eRecept which can be obtained in the Healthcare centers in Serbia contains all required information about the patient for a better follow up.

Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia operates as a retailer and was established in the year 1995. Its headquarters is found in Bratislava, Slovakia. Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia operates an online store as well.

Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia runs 155 drugstores in Slovakia.

In 2017, Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia achieved a total turnover of €173 million and currently employs more than 1600 employees.

Moreover, Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia was awarded the renowned Golden Dawn Award 2009 by the magazine “Modern Business”. 

According to a press article, Dm drogerie has been selected in the category of dog food this year for the fifth time in the Slovak Superbrands Awards.

Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia offers a variety of products which are specifically categorized as:

• Personal Care: wash gel, face mask, deodorant, etc
• Household: washing powder, dishwasher, bathroom cleaner, etc
• Sweet Grocery: cane sugar, waffles, syrup, etc
• Savory Grocery: pasta, sunflower oil, tomato soup, etc

Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia offers several organic products as well.

Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia works with a large number of brands including Colgate, Dettol, Huggies and many more.

Moreover, Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia owns private labels since 1988, which are named as follows:

• Alverde Naturkosmetik - Products such as hair shampoo, almond oil, face mask, etc,.. are available in this brand.
• Babylove - Its products include wet wipes, children’s sponge, wash gel, etc…
• Balea - In this brand, products such as face mask, lip mask, shampoo, etc,.. are available.
• Balea men - This brand consists of deodorant, shaving oil, face mask, etc…
• Das Gesunde Plus - It consists of beauty collagen, herbal tea, protein powder cookies, etc…
• Dein Bestes - Dog and cat foods are sold under this name.  
• Denkmit - The products that are available in this brand are washing powder, dishwasher, air freshener, etc…
• Dm Bio - The products that are sold in this brand are fruit bar, tomato soup, sunflower oil, etc…
• Dontodent - Its products include toothbrush, mouthwash, toothpick, etc…
• Ebelin - Shower cap, hair clip, hair brush, etc,.. are sold under this name.
• Jessa - This brand consists of hygienic mini pads, tampons, moisturized wipes, etc…
• Prinzessin sternenzauber -  The products that are sold under this name are liquid foam soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc…
• Profissimo - The brand consists of scented candle, food foil, electronic lighters, etc…
• Reell’e -  In this brand, hair color, toning shampoo, spray, etc,.. are sold.
• Sanft & sicher -  Its products include toilet paper, premium sensitive wet paper, recyclable paper, etc…
• Saubar -  Children’s toilet seat, shower gel, hand & face wipes, etc,.. are available in this brand.
• Saugstark & sicher -  In this brand, kitchen towels are sold.
• S.he stylezone - This brand consists of fixing powder, gloss, eye shadow, etc…
• Stella jones collection - Its products include beanie pants, leggings, socks, etc…
• Trend it up - The products that are sold under this name are lipstick, mascara, nail spray, etc…
• Visiomax -  This brand consists of contact lenses solution, wipes for cleaning glasses, eye drops, etc...

Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia's main warehouse is located at Prologis logistics park in Senec.

Taking into consideration environmental concerns, the retailer took the initiative to introduce green electricity in the central warehouse. 

Delivery is free for purchases exceeding €49.

Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia's online shop can be accessed on www.mojadm.sk

Y international UK, which was founded in 2012, operates as a subsidiary of the retail giant, Lulu Group International. Y International UK is located in the UK and works with a wide range of businesses across the country. The firm exports mainly to Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Far East. The company is expected to export around 10 000 products to over 160 hypermarkets in those regions.

Y International achieved a turnover of €42.45 million in 2020 and employed 137 people.

The business also received the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2017.

The firm offers a range of British products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery
• Savory Grocery
• Chilled & Fresh Food
• Frozen Food
• Dairy
• Personal Care

The firm distributes products from brands such as Walkers, Starbucks, Silverspoon, Nestle, Lipton and Tropicana. 

Its warehouse is located in Birmingham, a strategic location near the major international airports and harbours which enables the company to ship orders quickly. The new warehouse has a floor area of 124 000 square feet.

For 2020, Y International UK is looking for brands that provide products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: desserts, ice cream, fish, seafood, starters, meat, cooking aid, snacking, drinks, ready-meals, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, drinks, salads, sandwiches, bread,seafood, ready-meals,etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurts, desserts, cheese, milk, cream, etc.

Additionally, Y International UK is sourcing for branded products in the frozen food category such as desserts, ice-cream, starters, ready-meals, etc, as well as organic pet food. 

SV Group was established in 1914 by Else Zublin Spiller in Switzerland. Its headquarters is in Dubendorf, Switzerland. The company is involved in the HoReCa sector. 

Furthermore, SV Group has operations in Germany as well as in Austria. 

SV Group operates in the following sectors:

• SV Restaurant: a chain of restaurants operating in schools and companies. SV Restaurant is known for its fresh and healthy dishes based on the requirements of its clients. 
• SV Hotel: the company is involved in the hotel business. The company operates its own hotels including La Pergola and Amaris. Furthermore, SV Hotel has partnered with Marriott International and manages its hotel banners like Courtyard, Moxy and Residence Inn. 

SV Group also manages several restaurants such as:

• Foodcourt Shoppi Tivoli: a food service offering a wide menu, from pizza, pasta and sushi. 
• BRIX: offers burger and salads
• SESH: sophisticated bowls are served
• Eleven: a restaurant offering Italian cuisine in Switzerland
• Château de Laufen: a restaurant known for its amazing views
• Restaurant Güterhof: a restaurant located in Schaffhouse. The place used to be a warehouse
• Restaurant Ambassador: a restaurant that offers different types of cuisines
• Restaurant twenty nine: The establishment is known for its modern menu
• Spiga Restaurant: a food service chain of 7 Italian restaurants

In 2021, a new restaurant named Chreis 14 was launched in The Circle business center at Zurich Airport.

Furthermore, SV Group runs a total of 19 hotels under its own brand, Stay KooooK. As a main partner of Marriott, SV Group manages the hotel brands Courtyard by Marriott, Renaissance, Residence Inn and Moxy by Marriott.

SV Group offers a catering service for ferries, shows, fairs, stadiums, etc.

In addition, SV Group provides lunch solutions to schools, after-school care centers and day-care centers.

Dine & shine, an event catering business for receptions and gala dinners, was established by SV Group as well. 

The group was reported to achieve an annual turnover of €696 million. 

Additionally, the SV Foundation promotes a healthy and inexpensive diet so that it can be accessible to the entire population. It focuses on sustainability and proper nutrition.

Delia was established by Jozef Berk and Igor Janok in Bratislava, Slovakia. The retailer offers quality products at an affordable prices and great emphasis is made on fresh foods. Its retail outlets are designed very modernly and some of the Delia Café cafés are included in some of its stores. Not only cafés but kid’s corners are also part of its stores.

Moreover, the firm has 30 stores in Slovakia and to promote further development, it is continually looking for new rental locations. Moreover, in the financial year 2016, it obtained a total revenue of 3.70 million euros and has 75 employees working towards the common goal of the business.

Pertaining to the e-commerce portal, the products categories that can be found are:

• Drinks (wine, water, soft drinks, etc…)
• Sweet grocery (pastries, coffee, chocolate, etc…)
• Savory grocery (peanuts, potato chips, oil, etc…)
• Frozen (bacon, beef, sausages, etc…)
• Chilled & fresh (fresh sandwiches, fruits & vegetables, desserts, etc…)
• Dairy products (milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc…)
• Household (dishwashing, kitchen towels, toilet papers, etc…)
• Personal care (shaving cream, deodorants, gels, etc…)

Furthermore, the objective of the company is to promote the growth and prosperity of the society and also be available for the working people who buy food quickly around the home after a busy and hectic day.

Founded in 1905, HEB is a supermarket chain which was established by Florence Butt. Its headquarters is based in Texas, USA. Ranked as the number 1 Grocery Shop in the USA by Dunnhumby, the chain serves more than 1 million households countrywide.

The business operates over 420 stores, including over 360 in Texas and more than 50 in Mexico. In addition, HEB operates an online store and 2 restaurants as well.

Moreover, HEB offers free online cooking classes hosted by professional chefs as well as one-on-one dietitian consultation, prescription delivery, health screening, medicare and many more.

In 2022, HEB is planning to open 2 stores near Frisco and Plano in Texas.

In the financial year 2021, HEB generated a turnover of €28.6 billion, indicating an increase of 5.1% from 2020. Moreover, the business manages a dedicated entrepreneurial team of over 137 000 people altogether.

Furthermore, the business was elected top grocery store in the country by Food & Wine Magazine in 2020. HEB was awarded this title after dealing with previous disasters in Texas effectively thanks to its emergency plan. In 2021, HEB was ranked 5th on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies. 

HEB provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals, jam, sugar, etc
• Savoury Grocery: spices, sauces, condiments, pasta, rice, oil, etc. 
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, fruits, ready-meals, vegetables, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, seafood, meat alternatives, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, margarine, eggs, milk, sour cream, etc. 
• Drinks: coconut water, juice, soda, etc.
• Personal Care: skin care, hygiene, hair care, makeup, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, cleaners, candles, laundry care, etc.

The firm operates various manufacturing facilities in Texas where it produces its own brands such as (not limited to):

• Central Market: a range of organic products like milk, vegetables, broth, etc.
• H-E-B: a brand of food items including chicken, milk, butter, ground meat, etc.
• H‑E‑B Select Ingredients: a range of products like hummus, nuts, biscuits, cereals, etc. 
• H‑E‑B Organics: a variety of products like sauces, vegetables, eggs, pasta, etc.
• H-E-Buddy: oral care, supplements,  crackers, etc.
• Hill Country Fare: products like canned food, chicken, spring water, crackers, vinegar, etc. 

In addition, HEB holds 6 LEED Green Building certifications. 

In terms of logistics, the business has its own distribution centre and its fleet of vehicles. Besides, HEB announced that it will be using robots to carry out deliveries for small online orders. The retail chain has partnered with Swisslog, an automation company, for this purpose. 

Furthermore, the firm offers home delivery in certain areas through Instacart, Shipt and “HEB to you” platforms. It also provides pickup solutions in some of its stores.

Concerning sustainability, in April 2021, HEB offered 200 000 reusable bags on Earth Day to promote recycling. Furthermore, the company added instructions on various products in order to help customers know how they can recycle these items. 

In fact, HEB collaborates with NGOs such as Earthshare to protect the environment. 

HEB's online store can be accessed on: www.heb.com

Farmacol is a wholesaler of pharmaceutical and medical products which was founded in the year 1993 by Andrzej Olszewski. The headquarters is based in Katowice, Poland. It is interesting to know that its shares have been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 1999.

The company distributes medicines and pharmaceutical products which is under the category personal care in thousands of pharmacies and hospitals across the country.

Moreover, customers purchase drugs and vitamins mostly rather than cosmetic products. However, the firm has decided to implement a new strategy to attract younger consumers with different buying habits.

In terms of logistics, the firm operates a fully automated warehouses and they are also equipped with modern mobile terminals.

The enterprise has been able to obtain a revenue of 1.38 billion euros in the financial year 2016. They have a dedicated team of 2980 people working for the goal of the business.

EcorNaturaSi is an organic retailer and wholesaler which was established in 2009 in Italy, following a merger between Ecor and NaturaSi. The company’s primary focus remains on distributing organic, biodynamic and natural products to the Italian market. Moreover, EcorNaturaSi has its own online shop.

The firm manages 366 stores across Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Sardinia and Slovenia. However, in Italy, EcorNaturaSi operates under the banners: Cuore Bio and NaturaSì

In 2020, EcorNaturaSi achieved a turnover of €520 million and employed 391 people.

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

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, cereals, agave syrup, honey, etc.
• Savory Grocery: canned food, grains, pulses, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh: pasta, ready-made meals
• Drinks: juice, wine, soft drinks, etc
• Personal Care: skin care, hair care, oral care, etc. 

EcorNaturaSi offers products from different brands like Baule Volante, TartufaiBio, Rice & Rice.

Furthermore, the company also distributes the private labels of Ecor and NaturaSi:

• NaturaSi:  a brand offering a number of organic products. A few of them are Fair Trade certified.
• Ecor: offers over 4000 references including legumes and cereals.

Pertaining to logistics, the company decided to implement the JDA Advanced Warehouse Replenishment. The firm operates a distribution centre of 18 000 m2.

Regarding sustainability, EcorNaturaSi is fighting against food waste and promotes zero waste by encouraging its customers to reuse, reduce, and recycle.

Naturasi's online shop is accessible on www.naturasi.it

Ponte Vertical is an importer and distributor of premium food and drinks which was established in 2011 in Portugal. Pont Vertical imports an array of Italian products but also provides products from other countries. Ponte Vertical also markets different brands. 

Ponte Vertical clients include businesses in the HoReCa sector.

Ponte Vertical offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, condiments, pasta, sauces, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, coffee, biscuits, etc.

• Drinks: a wide range of juices and smoothies

• Frozen Food: yoghurt, drinks, pastries, etc.

Brands is the exclusive distributor for brands like Colman’s, Caffe Corsini, Baxters, Kikkoman, Valfrutta, etc. 

Founded in 1967, Kallas Papadopoulos is an importer and distributor of food and non-food products. Its headquarters is based in Acharnes, Greece. The company sources its products from countries such as Belgium, Thailand, Romania, Hungary, Germany, Brazil, Poland and many more. 

Presently, the enterprise conducts its business in 6 countries and is engaged in export activities. 

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

In the financial year 2020, Kallas Papadopoulos achieved a turnover of € 149 million and currently employs more than 200 people. 

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

• Dairy: milk, cream, butter, etc, 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, canned goods, oils, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: sugar, chocolate, sweeteners, etc. 
• Frozen: ice creams, fish, meat, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat. 

Brands such as Beneo, Agrana, Vandemoortele, Barry Callebaut, Palsgaard, Olympia, Ausnutria, Henri Willig and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that the firm caters for consumers with specific food needs as a range of organic and vegan products are available in its portfolio. 

Kallas Papadopoulos offers its own brands under the following names: 

• Redda: This brand includes products such as oils, cheeses, canned goods, etc. 
• Rosso: A line of cheeses and canned goods.  

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 22000:2018, ISO 9001:2015, UTZ, RSPO and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates temperature-controlled warehouses of over 40,000 square metres and a fleet of 80 refrigerated trucks is available to ensure deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Kallas Papadopoulos reduces its carbon footprints by recycling wood, paper and plastic within its business operations. 

Centrakor was founded in 1990 in France. The company specialises in household and bazaar products offering thousands of references. Centrakor also provides pet supplies. Centrakor is owned by Groupe Cargo. 

Centrakor has acquired various stores over time including Michigan, Fly, Cozy Crazy, X Price, Macdon and Vima. as from 2007, all the stores started to operate under the banner Centrakor. At present, Centrakor operates 404 stores, including 396 in France. The company also ventured in Belgium, Guyana, Martinique and Guadeloupe. Centrakor also operates an online shop.

Centrakor’s turnover for 2018 was € 750 million.

Centrakor offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: Pet food and treats

• Household: a wide range of scented candles

• Bazaar: a great variety of bathroom accessories

Centrakor’s online shop can be accessed on www.centrakor.com

Based in Denmark since 1949, Matas is a retail group operating a total of 263 stores countrywide. The company focuses on distributing a variety of beauty & wellness products. At first, Matas was managed by a network of independent drugstore owners and then, in 2007, CVC Capital Partners became the main shareholder of the business.

In 2019, Matas acquired Kosmolet, a known Danish company specialised in natural beauty products.

In 2013, the retailer introduced StyleBox by Matas, a branch that offers hair care, make-up and nail products. Today, 6 such stores can be found across Denmark.

Matas manages 1 of Denmark’s largest loyalty clubs named Club Matas, which offers several benefits to over 1.6 million members. Furthermore, the firm offers live video shopping as well as online classes concerning makeup, hairstyle, health and wellness.

With a workforce of over 2500 people, Matas achieves an annual turnover of €470 million, of which 20% is generated by its private labels.

A huge variety of references are provided in the personal care category such as makeup, skincare, haircare, etc. Organic and natural options are also offered.

More than 1000 renowned international brands including Babymel, Biovita, Chanel, Clarins, and many others collaborate with Matas.

Matas owns several private labels, some of which are listed below:

• Matas Stripes
• Matas Natur 
• Plaisir 
• Nilens Jord

Concerning logistics, Matas partners with many third-party delivery companies such as Dao, GLS, Postnord, Instabox, etc.

Its online shop can be accessed on https://www.matas.dk/

Drogerie Natura Poland is a company that specialises in the retail of personal care products. The company was founded in 1997 when its first store was opened in Warsaw, Poland and now operates over 265 stores over the country as well as an online store. Many of these stores are run as franchises. Pelion acquired Drogerie Natura Poland in 2014. 

Over 25 000 references are provided by Drogerie Natura Poland.

To help customers find the right products, Drogerie Natura Poland offers free dermatological consultations. 

Furthermore, Drogerie Natura Poland currently has 1276 employees and in 2020, achieved a turnover of €98 million.

Drogerie Natura Poland is considered to be the largest chain of drugstores in Poland. The success of Drogerie Natura Poland has been recognised when it won the title of Superbrands in Poland for 4 consecutive years since 2014 and the Service Quality Star Award in 2018 as part of the Polish Service Quality Program. 

The company provides products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: makeup, face care, body care, hair care, fragrances, etc
• Household: cleaning and washing products
• Savory Grocery: pet food and many more

Moreover, Drogerie Natura Poland also offers natural cosmetics.

Brands like Seyo, My Secret, MUA, Dermacol, etc, collaborate with Drogerie Natura Poland. These are imported from Czech Republic, UK, Germany and many others.

In addition to offering a wide range of branded products, Drogerie Natura Poland developed its own label, Natura Care, which consists of cosmetics. 

Drogerie Natura Poland’s online shop is accessible on www.drogerienatura.pl

Established in 1998 in France, Body Minute is a chain of beauty institutes as well as a personal care retailer which developed a range of skincare, baby care and nail care products.

The beauty institutes target women and unlike other institutes, one doesn’t need to book an appointment at Body Minute. Each institute consists of a beauty parlour, a nail bar and a hair salon.

Body Minute works with 450 beauty salons and owns 220 franchises across France. The company now has over 4 million customers and around 400000 subscribers. In 2018, Body Minute achieved a turnover of  €150 million. 

Furthermore, Body Minute has developed 5 product ranges under its private label. These products have been manufactured in Swiss laboratories:

• Skin’ Minute - a range of affordable face care products which contain no paraben

• Body’ Minute - a range of skincare products

• Baby’ Minute - baby products which are free from phenoxyethanol, paraben, mineral oils, dyes, s.oallergens *, silicones, filters

• Epil’ Minute - hair removal products 

• Nail’ Minute - nail polish products which are free from paraben.

The company also plans to open institutes in Spain, Italy and in the UK.

Their objective is to operate at least 600 establishments in 2020. In order to generate more capital, Body Minute has also decided to sell shares. This will allow the firm to invest in various projects to expand the business further.

Bodyminute Switzerland is part of Bodyminute, a beauty institute that was founded in France in 1998. 

In Switzerland, Body Minute operates 10 establishments as well as an online store. 

Along with offering beauty therapy services, Bodyminute Switzerland launched a loyalty program Beauty’minute where customers can benefit from various advantages.

Bodyminute Switzerland offers products in the personal care category including skincare, face care, nail care, etc.

In addition, natural and paraben-free products are distributed by Bodyminute Switzerland.

Products from Bodyminute’s private labels are distributed by Bodyminute Switzerland. These include the following:

• Skin’ Minute: a range of affordable face care products which contain no paraben
• Body’ Minute: a range of skincare products
• Baby’ Minute: baby products which are free from phenoxyethanol, paraben, mineral oils, dyes, silicones, filters
• Epil’ Minute: hair removal products 
• Nail’ Minute: nail polish products which are free from paraben.

Free delivery is offered for purchases exceeding €30.

Bodyminute Switzerland’s online shop can be accessed on www.bodyminute.com

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 an importer and distributor of health and cosmetic products established in the 1990s in Ireland. The business distributes to around 1000 pharmacies in the country as well as several retail store chains. 

Eurosales International’s clients include Allcare Pharmacy, Dunnes Stores, Lloyds Pharmacy, Life Pharmacy, etc. 

Eurosales International offers its products in the UK and on the European market. The company makes use of different traditional and digital marketing techniques to promote the different brands it delivers. 

Eurosales International offers products in the personal care category which include makeup, face care, baby care, etc.

Eurosales International currently provides products from 35 brands that include Note, Madison, Wet N Wild, MAM, Palmer’s, etc. 

Regarding the logistics, Eurosales International has a warehouse of 20000 sq.ft. based in Dublin. The company delivers to 3000 distribution points and works with logistics partners in 247 locations. 

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.

The Moldretail group is a leading retailer based in Moldova and owns 3 businesseses namely:

• Dragan Group wine -  The head office is located in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. It has its wine shop and winery which provides the best wines to its consumers and its brand is known as Radacini. Under the brand Radacini, the wines that are sold are “Taking Root”, “Fiori”, “Vintage”, “Sparkling” and “Reserve Brut”.

• Dragan Group meat - The farm meat group is a modern meat processing factory which was established in the year 1999. It has its own poultry and pig breeding farms. Moreover, it offers an assortment of cold and fresh meat under the category chilled & fresh and frozen. It is interesting to know that the firm acquired the golden medal at the National Exhibition organized  by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

• Dragan Group retail - The two retail chains are named as : Linella and Uni Market.

• Linella - The company was founded in the year 2001 and its shops are mostly in the Republic of Moldova. It had 43 stores in 2016 and it decided to expand its business to 65 stores by 2017. It provides goods that are of low price range and it focuses on both brands and private labels.

• Uni Market - The firm was established in the year 2010 and it has 40 stores across Moldova. It provides a wide range of products at affordable prices which is very advantageous to customers.

Furthermore, in the financial year 2016, the retailer achieved a turnover of € 47.5 million and it has 2114 employees working towards the goal of the business.  The objective of the company is to ensure that the needs of the customers are being satisfied and their expectations are fulfilled through excellent value for money.

UPDATES ON MOLDRETAIL GROUP ON 29/05/2018

The group aims to have 25 more stores this year (2018). They provide full track shipment and wants to deal with suppliers having large portfolios. Moldretail are on the lookout for italian food items.

Concerning the HPC products, they prefer to deal with low-medium price range and mostly brands. Pertaining to grocery, the company is currently working on developing their confectionery products..

They are more keen to work with European suppliers but can also meet with non European ones as well.

UPDATES ON MOLDRETAIL GROUP ON 12/09/2019

There are now 100 stores under the Linea retail chain.

Moldretail is looking for products for all its various categories which include:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, canned food, pet food, soups and sauces

• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, biscuits,  industrial pastry,, canned fruits and seasonal confectionery

• Drinks: water, wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks and cider

The company wishes to work with both European and international suppliers. The company is interested in working with local producers concerning its own brands but is willing to consider foreign producers as well.

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 Romania is a Hungarian chain of supermarkets which was established in 2002 in Satu Mare, Romania. The business is a subsidiary of CBA Kereskedelmi which operates in 12 counties and deals with more than 1300 companies.

Each of CBA Romania's shops is between 150-1000 sqm. The stores provide its customers with various quality products, including private brands and excellent customer service. 

CBA Romania offers over 7500 references which include 650 references from its own brands. Its product assortment is composed of 70% brands and 30% private label products.

In 2019, CBA Romania launched its first fast food outlet in the Cash & Carry store located in Satu Mare. This new venture offers a variety of dishes including grilled chicken, homemade sausages, pork chops, etc. 

During that same year, CBA Romania was also a finalist for the Best Local Retailer Award by Progressive Awards.

In 2020, the company achieved a turnover of €33.7 million and employs over 200 people.

CBA provides a wide assortment of goods which covers the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, sunflower oil, canned foods, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, cereal, cookies, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter cream, milk, eggs, etc.
• Frozen Food: vegetables, meat, sausages, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, wine, beer, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: hamburger, pork sliced, sausages, etc.
• Household: sponge, detergent, baking paper, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, supplements, makeup, skincare, oral care, etc.

CBA Romania also provides dairy-free and vegan products.

In fact, CBA’s objective is to fulfill the needs of its customers and also provide them with high quality goods at outstanding prices. 

CBA Romania manages its own logistics centre with a storage capacity of 6500 m2 which includes a temperature controlled warehouse with a space area of 2100 m2. The logistics centre features modern equipment as well. The company’s fleet of 19 vehicles manages to handle the delivery.

CBA Romania is currently looking for food items in the Frozen Category such as meat, pizza, ready-made meals and vegetables. The firm is also interested in European brands/private labels offering juices, water, sodas, lemonades, etc.

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