Wellness Hub is a company founded in 2018 and focuses on the wellness industry by bringing innovative ideas and concepts. The company is located in France which is considered to have all the logistics and expertise concerning the quality of personal care, food and drinks.

Wellness Hub wants to develop brands and introduce them to the international market but the company’s main target are the American and Chinese customers.

Established in 1999 by small traders, Aibe is the largest alliance of trade companies in the Baltics States. Its headquarters is based in Vilnius, Lithuania. 

The company unites more than 400 trading companies and manages over 1,400 stores in Lithuania and Latvia. 

In addition, Aibe’s members are independent entrepreneurs who operate various stores across Lithuania and Latvia under the banner Aibe. Besides, marketing, IT solutions, financial and logistics services are provided to them as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Aibe achieved a turnover of € 177 million and currently employs more than 368 people. It is noteworthy that the company increased its revenue by almost 15%. 

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

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, vinegars, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: biscuits, chocolates, coffee, etc.  
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: ready meals, meat, ice creams, etc.
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, eggs, etc, 
• Drinks: energy drinks, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, champagnes, beers, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, shampoos, perfumes, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet rolls, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as Ariel, Dove, Jacobs, Coca Cola, Oreo, Lays, Kitkat and many others are endorsed by the firm.   

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the buying alliance operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Moreover, products such as fruits, vegetables, meat and fish are delivered in different temperature regimes. Aibe also promises delivery within 24-48 hours to its customers. 

With regards to the community, the firm provided EUR 100,000 as financial support to Ukraine in February 2022. 

In June 2018, the business entered into an agreement with Telema to promote electronic data in its retail activities. 

Furthermore, in July 2020, the company announced that it is considering an e-commerce solution that would suit all its members. 

Aibe was one of the first companies to install the innovative cash management system cash infinity from the company UAB Hansab. 

Founded in 1958 by Torvald Måkestad in Norway, Makestad started as a business for the delivery of apples and pears to Bergen and Oslo. Eventually, the company opened its first self-service store in Bergen. 

Additionally, Makestad has its wholesale business, Måkestad Engros, which started in 2008 as a dry goods wholesaler in Oslo. The business is a member of grouping Servicegrossistene. This not only ensures geographical coverage throughout Norway but also provides the opportunity to handle national customers.

Måkestad group also owns the online business, Engrosnett, which is a full-range wholesaler specialising in delivery to both private customers, kindergartens and corporate customers. The company offers over 15,000 product lines.

Moreover, the firm achieves an annual turnover of around € 108 million. 

In 2020, Makestad won the "Food Rescue Award" from the Q dairies as well as "Food Savior of the Year 2020".

Various product can be found in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, 
• Dairy: eggs, and several other dairy products
• Frozen Food: meat, chicken, turkey, etc
• Drink: an assortment of juices
• Wine & Spirits: a wide range of alcoholic beverages
• Savoury Grocery: lentils, beans, salted nuts, etc
• Sweet Grocery: walnut, flaxseed, quinoa, etc

A range of organic and vegan items is also available. 

The company works with suppliers and wholesalers such as Tine dairy.

Makestad owns a distribution system of 20 cars and service-minded drivers. Furthermore, the company has a large and close network of exporters on the continent, ensuring that customers obtain first-hand product information and access to world-class goods.

The online shop can be accessed at http://engrosnett.no/

Korea Tourist Supply Center has been an importer and supplier in South Korea for 47 years. The firm was incorporated in 1972. It also operates an online store which goes by the name eKTS.

In 1978, 85 hotels invested in the establishment of the first food distributor company (KTS). It has a subsidiary, Korea Food Service, that supplies fresh products to Sejong hotels.

Kobeak Food was created as a subsidiary of Korea Tourist Supply Center, when the firm partnered with Beak & Johnston in Australia in 2005.

The import company is divided in 3 units: 

• KTS food which engages in meat
• KTS involving groceries and drinks
• KTS marine which specialises in seafood products and its R&D center, responsible for developing and bringing new products to the market.

The company’s R&D center which was founded in the year 2006, is located on the second floor of its head office in Guui-dong, Seoul.

Also, 6 branch offices in Suwon, Gangwon, Incheon, Changwon, Ulsan and Taebeak were established in the year 2000-2006. The inauguration of the main warehouse ‘Gonjiam’ was done in the year 2004.

Presently, Korea Tourist Supply Center provides over 3000 product references, including 500 SKUs in the seafood category, and has more than 4000 customers.

Its clients include supermarkets, hotel deli shops, airline catering, restaurants, hotels, and many more. Moreover, Korea Tourist Supply Center sells premium products to over 3000 first grade hotels, restaurants, and franchises in Korea. 

In 2005, KTS merged with B&J to establish its joint venture under the name ‘Kobeak Foods’ which is a meat processing firm (HACCP certified), whose aim is to provide goods with the latest technology.

In the financial year 2018, KTSC generated a turnover of €265 million.

Korea Tourist Supply Center offers products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: seafood, beef, poultry, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: charcuterie, fruit, vegetables, etc
• Dairy: cheese, butter, cream, etc
• Drinks: juice and many others
• Savory Grocery: condiments, spices, oil, etc

Brands such as JBS, IBP, Excel, National Beef, Minh Phu, Downeast, Pacific seafood, Roland, Sugardale, Pidy, etc, collaborate with Korea Tourist Supply Center. The firm imports its goods from 20 countries like the USA, New Zealand and many more.

Products provided by the Korea Tourist Supply Center are HACCP certified.

Concerning its logistics, Korea Tourist Supply Center owns a warehousing unit of 13 200 sq.m, which is located in Gwangju, Gyeonggido, equipped with a dehumidifying system. It has the capacity of storing 400 tons of fresh and frozen products and 1600 tons of ambient goods. The business has its fleet of trucks as well.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.kts.com

Established in 1905 by Conrad P. Christensen and Peder P. Hedegard, HC Catering is a Danish- owned food service company. Its headquarters is based in Silkeborg, Denmark. The company is part of HCH Gruppen. 

Moreover, in 2013, HC Catering bought Solhjulet, a wholesale company which offers organic and biodynamic products. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the firm distributes its products in the retail and HoReCa sector. Besides, HC Catering operates an e-commerce platform as well.  

HC Catering offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: nuts, pastas, salt, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, cereals, honey, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, cream, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, ready meals, fish, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, syrups, smoothies, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines and whiskeys, etc.  
• Household: detergents, dishwashing liquids, soaps, etc.  

Brands such as Korn Dog, Bouchard, Haribo, Nutella, Snickers, Demeter, etc, are endorsed by the business. Moreover, the company does exclusive distribution of Isola Bio rice, cereal, soy milk and Soyde soy yoghurt. 

It is noteworthy that the firm also provides organic, bio, lactose-free, vegan and vegetarian products for consumers with specific food needs. 

Furthermore, the company developed its own brand in the organic range which is known as “udvalgt fra os til dig ekologisk”. The organic range consists of products such as gums, chocolates, candies, etc.  

In addition, HC Catering maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses the ecological certification.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own warehouse and has a fleet of refrigerated trucks to conduct its deliveries. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.hc.dk/ 

Owned by Michel Sanchez, Sanminez International was founded in 2004 in the city of Borger, Texas. The company is focused on the distribution of confectionery and spirits. 

Furthermore, in 2014, Sanminez International launched a second trading/distribution company in Spain.

Concerning clients, Sanminez International works with traders, distributors as well as businesses in the horeca sector.

Sanminez International was reported to have achieved a turnover of no less than €4.7 million.

A range of products in the following categories are available:

• Sweet Grocery: sweets
• Drinks: beers, spirits, carbonated beverages, etc
• Personal Care: cosmetics

Brands like Twix, Snickers, Jameson, Coca Cola and many others collaborate with Sanminez International.

Its online shop can be accessed on https://sanminez.com/

La Compagnie Du Rhum was founded in 2008 by two rum aficionados,Philippe De Pompignan and Marika Froment. The company was first located in Guadeloupe before moving to Martinique.

La Compagnie Du Rhum has an online shop where it sells around 1000 quality rums and it also has a showroom in Habitation du Simon, a well-known location.

The company offers a wide range of rums from Australia, Japan, Africa, USA, Italy, Brazil and many more countries.

In 2016, the company achieved a turnover of €750000. It sells its products to bars as well as individual customers.

The company is looking for excellent quality rum suppliers from different parts of the world. It forms strong relationships with both the local and international rum producers. The products include tasting rums, festive rums, exceptional rums, punches and liqueurs and it also offers various rums in mini and maxi formats.

The company’s online store is accessible on https://www.lacompagniedurhum.com/

L’officina is an online French beauty retailer selling natural and organic products.

The company offers products in the personal care category such as face care, skincare, makeup, hair care, etc. 

The online retailer is the official distributor of brands like (non-exhaustive list): Abbeyhorn, Ami lyok, Clemence & Vivien, etc. Products can also be purchased in travel-size format. 

Many of the brands available are French but the company also imports products from Switzerland, USA, UK, etc.

L’Officina offers free deliveries for orders of at least € 49. 

The online shop can be accessed on www.officina-paris.fr

Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet is the new place of gourmet pleasures in Galeries Lafayette.

This department includes restaurants, wine shops as well as ranges of chilled and ambient products.

The subsidiary of Group Galeries Lafayette is situated in 4 cities: Paris, Berlin, Nice and Marseille.

Coming to its logistics, Le Gourmet covers an area of 3500 m.sq with 14 catering points on 2 floors.

On the ground floor there is l’Epicerie Fine and La Place du Marché covering fish, oyster bar, seafood platters, fish, Italian amenities, fruits, vegetables, etc..

The main brands that can be found at Lafayette Le Gourmet are:

• Fine foods delicatessen: Fauchon, Ritz, Maxim’s, Comtesse du Barry, Costes 
• Chocolates : Valrhona, Cluizel, Pralus, Chapon, Jean-Paul Hévin, Dalloyau, Aoki
• Confitures Ferber, Huiles Château d’Estoublon, Moutardes Maille, vinaigre balsamique Leonardi
• Tea : Mariage Frères, Kusmi, Dammann, Palais des Thès…

Le Gourmet offers food stations with:

• 5 Jotas and their ham Pata Negra
• The Fish Point, where grilled fish, seafood platters and oysters are available
• Salmon, Caviar and foie gras
• Salumeria Rosi is designed to mark Italian break and travel throughout the dishes

Le Gourmet proposes its clients free delivery service, gift boxes, cheese platters, fruit baskets, seafood platters, online sales from www.galerieslafayette.com  as well as freight services in France, around Europe and Japan.

Duclot La Cave is the wine cellar offering 2500 references composed of natural wines preselected for Parisian and international wine lovers. It is found on the first floor of the Gourmet on an area of 450 m.sq. Ten experienced sommelier are at the disposal of clients to serve and explain in five different languages English, French, Chinese, Portuguese and Spanish.

For Easter 2019, seven pastry chefs and chocolates artisans have been invited to create and design chocolates, the team will be composed of Alain Ducasse, Pierre Marcolini, Yann Couvreur, Karamel, Eclair de genie, Boissier and Jean Paul Hevin.

According to the site ‘le figaro.fr-madame cuisine’ published on February 2019, after the success of Crab Royal at Place de la Madeleine, the seafood restaurant has cooperated with Galeries Lafayette Gourmet family during the official day of world's 50 best restaurants 2019.

Also known as Intermar Exportadores, Mar Abisal is an importer, wholesaler and exporter specialised in the distribution of high quality frozen fish and seafood which comes directly from producers in Mozambique, Senegal, Morocco, Mauritania, Ghana, Guinea and Mexico. Its head office is based in Seville, Spain.

Mar Abisal has been expanding its presence in Europe in countries like Portugal, Canary Island, Italy, France, etc, and runs 9 offices in total.

In 2020, Mar Abisal achieved a turnover of €3.59 million.

A variety of references are offered in the frozen category such as soleidae, sardines, mackerel, cephalopods, tuna, yellow-fin tuna, octopus and shellfish.

Moreover, the firm also produces tuna, derivatives of tuna, squid and cuttlefish.

By having a direct relationship with fishermen and suppliers, Mar Abisal guarantees clear traceability of each and every product it offers.

Les Jardins Suspendus is a health care and beauty spa which was incorporated in the year 2018, in the 11th district of Paris. The firm specialises in bio products.

Own types of treatments are provided by the company like massage i.e ‘massage de jardin suspendus’, ‘massage du jardin de kerala’ etc. Their treatments are tailor-made from chosen organic products (i.e massages, facials, beauty of the feet / hands, hair removal).

The company is working with brands like:

• Alaena - organic and free from chemicals (scrubs, serums, moisturising cream, anti age creams etc)
• Evolve Beauty bottles - environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable (face mask, serums, hair conditioner and shampoo)
• Les Huilettes - cold pressed virgin oils (essential oils, cleansing oil, eye contour)
• Acorelle - brand related to hair removal (hydrating milk, epilation cream)
• Kure Bazaar - made up with natural ingredients (nail polish)
• De Vermalle - a brand without essential oils (natural cleansing oil, body scrub)

The aim behind the birth of this project was to provide a product that is natural and also without essential oil especially for pregnant women.

.All of their brands for body and face are organic and have the following certifications: Ecocert, Slow Cosmetic, Cosmebio, Vegan Society, Organic Soil Association as well as Leaping Bunny.

Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology is an importer and wholesaler of non-food products such as household and personal care.

The company helps foreign brands enter the Chinese market and grow. Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology handles the sales marketing and develops effective strategies as it understands the Chinese market. 

Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology sells its products on e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba, JD, Xiaohong books, etc. 

The firm employs 52 persons and its turnover is around € 12 million.

Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology has a professional digital marketing team.

Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, fragrances, baby care, etc.
• Household: cleaners, degreasers, stain removers, etc. 

Some of the brands available are Seedball, Domol, Frosch, Jianzhisu, etc. 

UPDATES ON SHANGHAI TAOSHANG NETWORK TECHNOLOGY ON 08/10/2020

For 2020, Shanghai Taoshang Network Technology is sourcing branded products for its personal care category such as hair care, oral care, makeup, etc. 

Sigma Dominicana Lácteos Sosua is a food service provider and a subsidiary of Sigma Alimentos in charge of purchasing for Central American countries and Dominican Republic. The Mexican group Alfa acquired Sigma Dominicana Lácteos Sosua in 2005.

Part of Alfa Group, the company specialises in cold meat and dairy products. It is well-known in the Dominican market offering quality products made up with Dominican raw materials.

The products are sold to supermarkets, retail stores, wholesalers and foodservices countrywide to more than 30,000 clients for e.g Bravo, Plaza lama, Price smart, Princess, Sunscape, Riu, Palladium among others.

The brands which have been on the market for over 72 years cover:

• Cheese (cream cheese, fud cheese etc)
• Spreads (butter and margarine)
• Yogurt (sigma fragola, griego etc)
• Cold meat (sausages, salamis etc)

Its private labels are known under the name of ‘Sosua’ that comprises of cheese, spreads and cold meat, ‘El Sabrosito’ which consists of cheese and spreads only as well as ‘Checo Buena Rico’ which includes only cold meat and ‘Yoplait’ comprising of only yoghurt.

Moreover, it has two manufacturing plants, one for cold meat and one for dairy products, situated in Santiago and Sosua respectively.

Coming to its logistics, the latter has six distribution centers and more than 150 sales routes. In addition, it has more than 30,000 point of sales.

According to the website Hoydigital, Sosua dairy products has a good image in the Dominican market.

Coming to its commercial structure, it has a down the trade channel with 124 sales routes with 29, 646 clients, an up the trade channel with 10 sales routes and 234 clients, a wholesale channel with 6 sales routes and 274 customers as well as a food service channel having 7 sales routes with 579 customers.

The company has 1250 collaborators.

La Grande Epicerie Paris is a retail group which was incorporated in 1990 and manages an online store offering over 4000 references. The firm is a subsidiary of LVMH and also houses 12 restaurants and cafes including The Table, Uno, Tafa, etc.

In addition to that, La Grande Epicerie Paris operates 3 stores under the following banners: Le Bon Marché, La Grande Epicerie Rive Droite and La Grande Epicerie Rive Gauche. 

In 2021, La Grande Epicerie Paris’s e-commerce achieved a turnover of €4.9 million. However, the enterprise had a total sales revenue of about €90.8 million in 2019. 

Its product categories can be classified into (non-exhaustive list):

• Savory Grocery: sauces, oils, salt, soups, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, jams, honey, cereals, sugar, etc.
• Drinks: champagnes, spirits, wines, ciders, cocktails etc.

Many of the products available are gluten-free and additive-free. 

Some of the brands available at La Grande Epicerie Paris are (but not limited to): Artisan de la truffe, Bonnat, Kalios, Les Niçois, Terre Exotique, etc. 

La Grande Epicerie Paris developed a variety of products under its own label, La Grande Epicerie Paris. Under this brand, products such as honey, tea, jam, etc. are offered. 

Furthermore, La Grande Epicerie Paris has a purchasing team that is responsible for sourcing products for its different categories. 

La Grande Epicerie Paris works with emerging brands and startups and is constantly looking for new products within France and abroad. The company sets up long term collaborations with these brands. In fact, brands like Michel & Augustin and Snowmelt were first introduced on the French market by La Grande Epicerie Paris. 

The company takes into consideration several characteristics before working with a new brand:

• The products must be in line with La Grande Epicerie Paris’s values
• They must be of high quality 
• In addition to using high quality ingredients, the packaging, brand identity and image are very important
• Organic products and those that are free from additives have a better chance to be selected

La Grande Epicerie Paris selects the products and helps startups by organising product tasting events within its stores for 2 to 3 weeks. The company behind the brand is invited to introduce its products to potential customers and if they like the products, La Grande Epicerie Paris will start offering these products on a long-term basis. 

Usually it takes just a few weeks for products to be listed in the stores. However, if the products have to be reworked, it will take a bit longer. 

La Grande Epicerie’s online shop can be accessed on www.lagrandeepicerie.com

Squirrels Stock is an importer, distributor and retailer which was founded in 1970 in the UK. Initially, the business operated as a retailer of products at discounted prices but grew rapidly to become one of the leading discounter distributor in the UK.

The company is owned by Kitwave Group since 2015. The business exports to Australia, Europe, Canada, China, the Middle East and the USA. 

The company was awarded at the 2016 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

Squirrels Stock offers products in a wide range of categories such as:

• Drinks: alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, milk, cream, butter, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, cleaning supplies, household cleaners, etc.
• Personal Care: hygiene products, face care, body care, fragrances, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, sweet canned food, biscuits, sugar, chocolate, industrial pastries, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: spices, rice, pasta, pulses, pet food, snacks, nuts, oils, condiment, etc.

Some of the brands available include Tango, Wagon Wheels, Aldiva Waffo, Eastern, etc.

Squirrels Stock manages a 60000 sq.ft facility that includes a warehouse where the company stocks its products and operates thanks to its own delivery vehicles which ensures that products reach to customers in a timely fashion.

Billion Internet Group is an e-commerce company which was founded in Mexico in 2016. The firm specialises in creating online stores in Mexico and in the US. 

Billion Internet Group handles e-commerce operations, customer care and logistics on behalf of its clients and has become their business partner. 

Billion Internet Group's turnover is around € 2 million and the firm employs 11 people.

Billion Internet Group operates several online shops offering an array of personal care products such as hair care, skin care, pet care, etc. Some of these shops have their private labels. 

Billion Internet Group has launched personal care brands such as Royal Albert, Dream Water,True Gent Care, etc.

Beijing Fangcao Ziyan Cosmetics Trading fangcaoziyan is a china-based company that specialises in the importation of beauty and personal care products.

The company is the sole importer for a famous Bulgarian cosmetic brand.

Beijing Fangcao Ziyan Cosmetics Trading fangcaoziyan distributes to some Watson stores (leading health and beauty care chain in Asia), supermarket chains. It also sells its products through Kaola, an online marketplace.

Beijing Fangcao Ziyan Cosmetics Trading fangcaoziyan is sourcing suppliers of personal care products such as makeup and beauty products. It’s looking for those suppliers who are well-aware of their brands and easy to deal with.

Cinflore is an online beauty importer based in China, which was founded in 2004. Since 2013, the latter started to import European skincare brands and focuses mainly on CBEC beauty and personal care products.

Since 2015, Cinflore has been running an office in France enabling the company to introduce many French brands on the Chinese market. 

Some of the brands available are Fracora, Sanesens, Dr.Baku, Deanmade, etc. 

Cinflore sells its products on online platforms like Tmall, JD and Kaola and has also been dealing with clients through online communities like Wechat and Redbook.

Founded in 2011, Haitakeji is a chinese beauty brand incubator.

The company works with foreign brands who wish to enter the chinese market to sell their different beauty products. Haitakeji handles all the marketing and promotions for these brands as well as the e-commerce operations.

The company has partnered with various brands which include Leaders, Hanskin, RNW, The Saem and UNNY.

Founded in 2012 in China, Golong is an importer and distributor of personal care products such as makeup and skincare products.

The company distributes to around 5000 stores and focuses not only on China but also on other countries in southeast Asia.

The firm has an online and offline distribution channel which are involved in B2C, B2B, M2C, O2O, etc. Its subsidiaries are situated in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong-Kong as well as in South Korea.

It provides its customers with more than 3000 best quality imported products globally with warehouse and logistics are located in Hangzhou.

The current brands of the company are : SNP, noreva, , Rilastil, singuladerm, BB laboratories, wellDerma among others which are mostly skincare products.

In 2018, the firm formed a joint venture with the Sesderma, a brand of skincare products. 

The company also specialises in cultivating imported brands whereby the best option to enter the Chinese market.

Founded in 2003, Jomeyo is a Chinese company which focuses on developing e-commerce business. With more than 10 years experience, the company works with many international brands. Jomeyo handles all the various elements which include the marketing of the brand, the distribution, the e-commerce operation, warehousing & logistics and IT support. 

In 2006, the company was awarded as Top Seller and works with more than 30 brands in various categories which include home & personal care products such as skin care, fragrances, make-up, face care, hair care and food supplements. 

The firm started to distribute various brands on e-commerce platforms like Taobao and eventually started to distribute to other platforms like Amazon, Dangdang, JD, Alibaba and VIP.

The company represents brands such as MRM, Nature’s Plus, Milani, Stila, IsaDora, PUR Minerals, Lee Stafford, Sundari, Surgi and Ellis Brooklyn. Jomeyo sets up strategies in order to promote these brands successfully.

Jomeyo also handles the warehousing and logistics. The firm has several warehouses in Shenzhen, Hong Kong as well as in the US, UK, Germany, Korea, Japan and Australia. The total warehouse area is over 50000 meter square. Furthermore, the warehouses are equipped with the latest security system.

Jomeyo is against animal testing and also works on projects for the welfare of society.

Since the last 15 years, Mafulan has emerged as a Chinese company focused on the importation of personal care products such as makeup and skincare. It currently works with brands such as Venus and Fillerina.

Mafulan sells its products in popular chains such as Watson and other supermarkets. Customers can also buy these products online on e-commerce websites like Tmall and JD. Moreover, the company sells its products through TV shopping on UGO, China’s biggest channel.

Mafulan wants to work with national exclusive brands as well as European brands. It isn’t looking for Korean makeup brands at the moment. The firm wants to partner with suppliers who are easy to work with.

The company also owns 3 warehouses located in Taiwan, Kong Kong and Japan.

Nyso is an importer and retailer based in Hangzhou, China. The firm was founded in 2013 and now operates branches in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, etc. Nyso imports products which are distributed across China and Hong Kong. 

Nyso provides over 4000 references and distributes across different sales channels, enabling foreign brands to decide which channels are most suitable for them.

Moreover, Nyso manages the flagship stores of over 24 foreign brands which allow them to start selling online immediately in China. The flagship stores are run on e-commerce platforms like Tmall Global. 

The company also provides brand marketing services and constantly carries out research to be aware of the latest trends on the market. 

Nyso provides products in the personal care category such as face care, skincare, hair care, etc. The company has partnered with over 25 brands which include Rosette, Profoot, Cocochi, Sukin, etc. 

Nyso also offers cross-border logistics solutions which help clients to incur lower costs. 

Biwei Trade is an importer specialising in cosmetics, beauty care and oral care products. The company has been in business since 2005, operating in Shanghai, China.

The company has partnered with brands like L’Oreal and Sebastian and also has developed its brands for premium products in the makeup and beauty care sector.

The firm owns 30 personal care brands.

 80% of their sales are made through offline channels ( supermarkets, CS stores among others) and 20% thanks to online stores

The beauty importer generated a turnover of €1.32 Million

Biwei Trade wishes to partner with suppliers of personal care products and also wants to work with suppliers who can provide it with products for its private label. It must be noted that currently the company doesn’t partner with Korean beauty brands.

Shanghai YingJun Trading is an importer of personal care products based in ShangHai China. The company helps small and medium foreign brands enter the Chinese market and handles the marketing and promotion in order to help the brands establish themselves. 

Shanghai YingJun Trading distributes products to shopping malls, supermarkets, online platforms and crossborder channels. Shanghai YingJun Trading’s clients include KOL, Tmall,Taobao, etc.

Shanghai YingJun Trading provides products from brands like Onsensou and Helaslim. 

Shanghai YingJun Trading manages its own bonded warehouse and handles the delivery to its clients.

UCO is China’s leading e-commerce platform for beauty products. The company works with various premium and niche brands. UCO aims to distribute to 10000 convenience stores in the next two years.

UCO has over 1000 employees and achieved a turnover of €450 million in 2017. The company distributes to 780 department stores, 1500 Watson stores and 45000 point of sales. The firm also sells to other e-commerce platforms like JD and Tmall.

UCO also won several awards such as the Best Supplier Award in 2017 and the Best E-commerce Logistics Operations in 2015.Furthermore, in 2018, it was recognised as a 5-star Tmall partner.

UCO is looking for suppliers for the personal care category which includes skincare and makeup.

The company has partnered with over 40 brands. UCO’s current partners include premium brand like MAC, Clinique, Clarins, La Mer and Lancome. The company promotes the different partners through different social media platforms and other marketing campaigns.

Furthermore, the firm is ISO 27001 certified

UCO also owns 10 warehouses with a total storage area of 50000 m2 where it stocks different products.

UPDATES ON UCO ON 27/10/2020

UCO is looking for products for private labels in the personal care category such as hair care, makup, skincare, oral care, etc. 

Vella Veta Shanghai Cosmetics, a company owned by Lafang Group, is an importer and exporter located in China. Vella Veta Shanghai Cosmetics provides high quality cosmetics.  The firm manages a supply and marketing platform and also sells through other online and offline channels. 

Vella Veta Shanghai Cosmetics distributes to stores like Watsons and CS and its clients can also purchase products on other e-commerce platforms like Tmall, Redbook and Kaola.

The company provides products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: oral care, makeup, baby care, etc.
• Household: homecare products 

At present, Vella Veta Shanghai Cosmetics works with 17 brands such as Klapp Cosmetics, Episencial, Belloch, etc.

Vella Veta Shanghai Cosmetics imports products for Germany, US and Spain. 

Vella Veta Shanghai Cosmetics is looking to work with premium foreign brands who want to enter the chinese market but also assist Chinese brands who want to venture on the international market.

Beijing Baby Leader Technology is a company created in 2015 and specialises in dairy products and personal care products for mothers and babies. The company sells its products in 5 provinces and municipalities in China. Beijing Baby Leader Technology has an online shop and it has over 10 000 customers.

Beijing Baby Leader Technology is looking for products under the personal care and dairy products categories. The products include diapers, infant milk, infant rice powder, organic milk, milk powder and mothers’ food.

The company is seeking for suppliers for its own brands and is also looking to work with both international brands and chinese brands. Products needs to be of good quality and sold at good prices.

Founded in 2010 in China, Beijing New Cooperation Ruitong Trading is a subsidiary of New Cooperative Trading Group Co. Ltd.

The company has been partnering with other large chinese and international companies which helped to build itself a name on the international market.

Beijing New Cooperation Ruitong Trading is a wine retailer that distributes several chinese brands as well as Italian wines by the Italian winery, Pochopa Gardi Winery.

It also imports other products such as beauty and personal care products and food items. Furthermore, in 2016, it developed its own brand of boxed tea, Guixiangshan Tea.

Beijing New Cooperation Ruitong Trading has several awards including the Advanced Collective for New Cooperation Group for 4 consecutive years since 2010.

The company is looking for suppliers under the drinks, sweet grocery and savory grocery ,frozen food and personal care categories.

Under the drinks category, the company is looking for suppliers of wines and liquor.

In the savory grocery category, the company for products such as condiments, snacks and oils.

Under the Frozen food category it is looking for products such as beef, mutton and seafood.

In the Personal care category it is looking for oral products and toiletries.

Beijing New Cooperation Ruitong Trading uses both a combination of online and offline methods to sell the different products. It has partnered with major E-commerce platforms such as China Wine Network and Jingdong Mall which allow it to sell the products online.

The company distributes the different products to a chain of franchise stores, supermarkets, shops and convenience stores throughout China.

Beijing Qifukang International Trade is a subsidiary of Bofa Fortune Best Holding Group, a company founded in 2005. Bofa Fortune Best Holding Group is one of the national top 500 private enterprises in China.

Beijing Qifukang International Trade is an importer of savory grocery, sweet grocery and drinks from Europe and the USA. Products include coffee, juice and biscuits. The company maintains excellent relationships with its overseas suppliers.

The company distributes to supermarkets like Yonghui and e-commerce platforms like Tmall and Jingdong mall.

Beijing Qifukang International Trade owns a large warehouse where it can store all its different products.

Beijing Yongjia was founded in 2008 in China and is an importer of drinks and grocery items from over 20 countries across the world. The company distributes to over 6000 stores and owns a food service. It currently has around 1000 product references.

The business is divided in 2 parts: retail and food service. In 2018, the firm achieved a total turnover of €550 million.

The company’s food service made a turnover of  €350 million and the remaining €200 million was made through retail section of the business.

The company works with over 40 brands which include Eurocow, Bouton D’or, Lay’s and Lavazza. 

The company is looking for products which are of excellent quality and is very selective with the brands it works with. Each brand is carefully investigated as Beijing Yongjia aims to offer its customers the best products.

The products are distributed to several stores as well as Shangchao Supermarket. Products are also available on E-commerce platforms like Jingdong and Tmall.

The firm also markets the different brands through a combination of offline and online promotion strategies. For instance, it often carries out tastings of the different products and it also sends brochures to customers by post.

Beijing Yongjia currently has 2 warehouses which have a total surface of 5000m2. The warehouses can hold up to 200 containers and are equipped with refrigerated chambers. It also plans to acquire a third warehouse in Guangzhou.

City Super is part of the City Super Group which was established in 1996. City Super is one of the 3 retail brands of the group and is centered in the sale of premium food and beverages. The company imports different products from various international suppliers

City Super also has an e-commerce website and a smart phone application which allows customers to shop online.

City Super is looking for suppliers of sweet grocery, savory grocery, dairy, drinks and frozen categories.

Under the sweet grocery category it is looking for bakery products, chocolate and snacks.

For the savory grocery category it is sourcing suppliers of products such as condiments, snacks and canned foods.

Under the drinks category it is looking for wine, beer and juice.

For the dairy category, it is looking for milk and other dairy products.

For its frozen food category, the company is seeking suppliers of meat and seafood.

The company stands out from its competitors by importing products from abroad. It wants to introduce foreign brands that a customer will rarely find in local supermarkets.

City Super’s online shop is accessible on https://online.citysuper.com.hk/

DIG is an importer based in Shanghai, China.

The company sells oonline thanks to an e-commerce platform.

DIG achieves an annual turnover of €140 million and it currently employs with 100 people.

The firm is sourcing products for its different categories which include:

• Sweet Grocery

• Savory Grocery

• Drinks

• Dairy products

• Frozen Food

• Chilled and fresh Food

DIG is looking to partner with well-known brands from different parts of the world.

Founded in 2011, Shimaotong International is an online service platform that focuses on imports and exports. The firm distributes its products through both online and offline channels.

The company also acts as a facilitator and offers the logistics such as transport, storage, insurance and import and export clearance.   

Shimaotong International works with foreign brands such as Mataromera, Kiwi, Garcia and Aolissa.

Founded in 1993 in France and being a subsidiary of the Fressnapf group, Maxi Zoo is a leading animal store in the country. The company caters to a wide range of products for animals, including dogs, cats, rodents, etc.

Moreover, the firm has around 230 stores across France, in areas such as Maurepas, Chambourcy, Rambouillet, etc. 

Maxi Zoo has recently partnered with FM Logistic in order to develop its omnichannel supply chain production and to handle orders from customers outside of France. 

An online shop is also available on the website. 

Additionally, Maxi Zoo also provides training programs in its training academy which are headed by 3 full-time instructors.   

The company currently employs around 1350 people and achieves an annual turnover of € 225.5 million. 

Maxi Zoo offers more than 8,000 references in several categories such as:

• Savory Grocery: Dog food, Cat food, Bird feed, etc
• Pet Care & Accessories: Cleaning supplies, Sand, Detergents, etc

Furthermore, the business owns 14 private labels, some of which are:

• MultiFit: Offers a wide range of pet food
• AniOne: Provides an assortment of animal care products
• Dogs Creek: Offers a range of functional outdoor gears for dogs

The online shop can be accessed at: www.maxizoo.fr

Harry's New York bar is a French bar which was known before as 'New York bar' in 1911. After the death of Tod Sloan, Harry McElhone took over the bar in 1923 and the bar is now known as 'Harry's New York Bar'.

The bar provides drinks which are non-limited to the below list:

• Non alcoholic cocktails (Peach cooler, virgin pink mojito, black raspberry)

• Aperitifs cocktails (Americano, Negroni, Cardinale)

• Digestif cocktails (Golden cadillac, white Russian)

• Martini cocktails (Vodka, dry martini, pearsing)

• Alcoholic cocktails (Vodka, rum, whisky etc)

• Extra strong cocktails (Babysitter, long island iced tea)

The bar produce its own cocktails and they are known under the name of ‘Harry’ i.e Harry’s Pick Me Up -1925. Cocktails created in Harry’s Bar Hannover are Puesta Del Sol, Lucky Punch, Mango Paradise among others.

Harry’s original cocktails include: Bloody Mary 1921, White lady 1929,  Blue lagoon 1960.

Founded in 2005 in China, Shenzhen Dongxin Sihai Trading is an importer of sweet grocery products. The company distributes its products to supermarkets and wholesalers. Shenzhen Dongxin Sihai Trading’s products are also available on different e-commerce platforms.

The company makes an annual turnover of €39 million and employs 20 persons currently.

The company wishes to partner with suppliers of sweet savory products such as honey, cookies, chocolates and related products.

We are in imports - exports business of Food and Nonfood products .

Founded in 2015 in Estonia, Vigorest 88 is an importer and exporter of sweet grocery items. The company imports mainly from Belgium, Germany and Italy.

The company exports to wholesalers and supermarket chains like Aldi in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Baltic countries, Finland, France, Italy, Poland and Ukraine. Furthermore, Vigorest 88 owns 6 shops in Azerbaijan and 1 in Kazakhstan.

Vigorest 88 achieved a turnover of € 269000 and 74% of its sales is made in Kazakhstan where the company sells to various local wholesalers.

Vigorest 88 offers products in the sweet grocery category which includes chocolates, sweets, sweet tins & cans and confectionery. The company works with brands such as Vanoir, Hamlet, Gunz, Walser and Vergani. 

Established in 2009, Objectif Pharma is a movement of pharmacists who are citizens of health and wellbeing which assembles more than 500 pharmacies together. Its headquarters is based in Villers-les-Nancy, France. The company is a subsidiary of a buying alliance, The Welcoop Cooperative. 

The firm manages a network of pharmacies under the banners Wellpharma and Anton & Willen. Besides, Objectif Pharma operates an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Objectif Pharma achieved a turnover of €8 million and currently employs more than 40 people. 

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

• Body Lotions
• Moisturisers 
• Vitamins & Supplements 
• Shampoos 
• Medicines 

Objectif Pharma offers all its products under its own brands among which some are mentioned below:

• Dermasens: A line of products such as shampoos, hand creams, shower gels, etc. 
• Calmelia: A line of products such as organic herbal teas, infusions, plant capsules, etc. 
• Mousti-Ko: A line of products such as mosquito repellent lotions, anti-tick lotions, soothing ointments, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Welcoop logistics handles the distribution of the business through its fleet of vehicles. 

The company's online shop can be accessed on: http://www.dmedica.com/ 

Wellpharma is a subsidiary of ‘La Coopérative Welcoop’ which comprises a network of 125 pharmacies throughout France.

The pharmacy specialises in areas like breastfeeding tips, sleep apnea, aromatherapy, mixtures of plants and custom-made essential oils, standard and custom venous restraint, gemmotherapy, oxygen therapy, etc.

The pahrmacy's products categories can be classified into:

• Health (mosquito repellent, insecticides and hydro-alcoholic gels, lens products, measuring devices etc)
• Face (makeup products, make -up removers, anti-aging creams, shaving products etc)
• Body (deodorants, hair removal products, foot care, cleansers, sunscreens etc)
• Hair (hair care, shampoos, hair accessories, colorations, anti lice...)
• Mouth and teeth (dental hygiene accessories, mouthwashes, wound gels, treatment solutions, sprays, dental threads)
• Baby child and maternity (baby food, baby and child accessories, diapers, baby and child measuring devices….)
• Sexuality and intimacy (contraception, intimate hygiene, feminine hygiene among others)
• Veterinary (biocanina eco-logis veterinary spray, scanil puppies and small dogs, milbemaxtab chewable tablet 2 etc)
• Medical equipment (dressings, hygiene materials, venous restraint, care materials, orthopedics, care materials etc)

In addition to it's complete product range, the pharmacies offer services such as :

• Breast prostheses
• Support for breastfeeding mothers 7 days a week
• Dermo-cosmetic animation by appointment
• Apparatus for sleep apnea
• Medication report
• Therapeutic shoes
• Personalized wellness coach, skin, hair
• Collection of medical waste (DASRI: needles, syringes ...)
• Advice in aromatherapy, phytotherapy and homeopathy
• Nutrition Tips
• Cosmetology
• Skin diagnosis

The private labels of the pharmacy are known under the name of ‘Wellpharma’ which can be classified as:

• Food supplements (cyalea Drainer, cyalea Reduction appetite, malvea sleep, rosalea skin etc)
• Shower gels (Green tea shower gel, Violet shower gel, etc.)

Their partner brands which are not limited to the below list are:

• Laboratories of Biarritz
• Green Brand
• Bioderma
• Aboca
• Avène
• Gingham
• Filorga
• La Roche-Posay

The annual turnover per dispensary is estimated to be 1,5 million d'euros.

Hotel La Bourdonnais is a hotel chain part of inwood hotels Group situated in Paris, which was incorporated in the year 1890. 

The services offered by the hotel can be classified as follows:

• Limousine service
• Seminar room
• Breakfast with exotic setting with an option of sweet and savoury dishes from pastries to cheeses and hot drinks to fruit juices which is a French bistro for travelers.
• Tourist attractions
• Bateaux Mouches

The latter can accommodate 225 travelers thanks to 357 rooms and suite and 47 dining rooms. It has won a certificate of excellence.The rooms are divided into junior suite of 28 to 33 meter squares deluxe suite which covers an area of 24 to 28 m2, an executive room of 18 to 23 m2, classic room of 15 to 17 squares meters and single room which covers an area of 12 to 13 squares meter. 

The hotel comprises of a bar called le Gloster. The meeting room comprises of 40 seats for private or business events. It also has a subcommittee room which can accommodate more than 10 people.

Founded in Spain in 1952 by Jose Luis Ballve, Campofrio Food Group is a wholesaler offering various products such as charcuterie, snacks, ready-meals, etc. The company started its meat packing activities in an abandoned slaughterhouse. 

It is a subsidiary of Sigma Alimentos since 2013.

Over time, Campofrio Food Group expanded in different parts of Europe such as in France, Portugal, Russia, etc. Some of the companies acquired by Campofrio Food Group include Montagne Noire and Fricarnes. 

Campofrio Food Group achieves an annual turnover of €37.4 million and employs 157 people. 

Some of the categories available include:

• Savory Grocery: snacks
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, poultry, ready-meals, etc.

The company has developed several products under its own brand Campofrio under different ranges:

• Pavofrio: a brand of turkey and charcuterie
• Very Fine: a brand of charcuterie
• Cuida-t+: a large variety of charcuterie
• Vegalia: a brand of vegetarian products such as pizza, sausages, burgers, etc.
• Snack’In: a label of savory snacks

Founded by Fadi Joseph Abou in 2008, Fadi Prestige is a wholesaler of premium quality organic products. Its headquarters is based in Paris, France. Moreover, the company has its operations in Switzerland as well. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products in the HoReCa sector mainly. Some of its clients are Four Seasons Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel, Marriott, Lausanne Palace, Le Bristol, Barriere and many more. 

In the financial year 2021, Fadi Prestige achieved a turnover of €2 million and currently employs more than 10 people. 

Furthermore, the enterprise offers a selection of products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: olive oils and truffles. 
• Frozen: breads, croissants, meats, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: a variety of wines. 

Brands such as Les Breteches Blanc, Cinsault, Arak and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

In addition, Fadi Prestige developed its own brand known as “Truffes Prestige” which includes products such as olive oils and truffles. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its distribution centre and a transportation network is readily available to ensure its deliveries. 

Moreover, the firm partnered with elGrocer in order to help its customers order their products online and have them delivered at their doorstep the same day.

Concerning sustainability, the company started the “Less Saves The Planet” movement in 2018 in order to help international restaurateurs and hoteliers to manage their businesses  in an eco-responsible manner. 

Founded in 2015, the buying alliance Pharmabest is the largest pharmacy network in Marseille, France. Pharmabest was initially known as the G7 network.

Furthermore, the group operates 98 pharmacies across Marseille and it runs an online store as well.

The pharmacies are mainly found in malls and account for 13 millions of prescriptions per year which represents 10% of the global dermocosmetic market.

Pharmabest offers delivery for prescribed medicines since 2017. 

A turnover of €800 million was achieved by Pharmabest in 2021 and it employs a total of 2800 people.

Products in the personal care category such as skincare, supplements, makeup are provided by Pharmabest

The brands collaborating with Pharmabest are as follows(but not limited to):

• Lierac
• Cattier 
• Puressentiel 
• Phytalessence
• Philips
• Tena

In 2018, Pharmabest  launched its private label called Pharma Science, a line that offers 71 references and focuses mainly on food supplements as well as organic essential oils. Its products are made from ingredients of natural origin.

Pharmabest’s online store can be accessed on www.pharmabest.com

Pharmacie Lafayette also known as Lafayette Conseil was founded in 2005 in France. It is a network of 154 pharmacies in France and 3 in French Polynesia. 

Pharmacie Lafayette achieved a turnover of € 740 million in 2019, indicating a rise of 14% in its turnover compared to the previous year. Pharmacie Lafayette was awarded the Best Retail Chain in France award in the Parapharmacie category 4 times.

Pharmacie Lafayette offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: skincare, face care, makeup, fragrances, hygiene, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pasta, oil, condiments, ready-meals, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, honey, biscuits, infusion, etc.
• Drinks: juices, floral drinks, syrups, etc.

The business offers products from brands such as Biocyte, Maalox, Zenalia, Sensodyne, Gamard, etc. 

UPDATES ON PHARMACIE LAFAYETTE ON 16/09/2020

Pharmacie Lafayette is aiming to open 45 pharmacies in France in 2020. 

For 2020, Pharmacie Lafayette is looking for branded products in the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, makeup, skincare, etc. 

Pharmavie a network of pharmacies in France, incorporated in 1993. Pharmavie is a subsidiary of the Phoenix Group. 

The network has developed it's private labels which are known as ‘pharmavie’ (135 SKU) and ‘Pharmaprix’ and can be classified as follows:

• ‘Pharmavie’ products comprises of ranges like:

Nutritherapy (pregnancy and breastfeeding, purifying, vitamin D, cerebral, chewable magnesium etc) - This brand comprises of 34 references and aromatherapy consists of  24 organic references in aromatherapy. 

Aromatherapy (essential oils, sweet night complex, relaxation complex etc)

• ‘Pharmaprix’ products can be classified as follows:

Hygiene and beauty (lip stick, hand and nail cream, cleansing micellar water, gentle shampoo etc)

Gourmet range (shower gel, lipstick, soap etc)

Well being (slimming drainer, freshness mist, magnesium vitamin B6)

Organic infusion (bio sleep infusion, organic circulation infusion, fat burning infusion etc)

First aid (pregnancy test, wrist blood pressure monitor etc)

More information about its products can be found on ‘Pharmavie magazine’ which can be accessed on the site: https://www.pharmavie.fr/magazine

The firm is  ISO 9001 certified. It has sales area of  92,000 meter squares.

The network owns 780 pharmacies in France with 2,500 pharmacists and comprises of 5,000 employees.

The annual turnover per dispensary is estimated to be 2,5 million euros while the share of reimbursed drug in sales and the share of pharmacy and self medication in sales represents 69% and 31% respectively.

Mondelez International is a co-packer which was established in  1923 by Thomas H. McInnerney and Edward E. Rieck in the US. Mondelez International Europe develops brands and also collaborates with emerging brands to create new products.The company is also involved in repositioning existing products in new markets.

The firm’s business activities cover the following regions: Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America.

Mondelez International achieved a turnover of € 23.7 billion in 2019. Compared to 2018, the business has experienced a growth of over 3%.  75% of the turnover is from the international market. 44% of its revenue is from the sale of biscuits. Mondelez International employs over 80000 people.

The products categories include:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolates, biscuits, candy, etc

• Savory grocery: crackers, snacks, crisps, etc.

Furthermore, the company  brands which include Alpen Gold, Oreo, Prince, Ritz, belVita, Honey Maid, etc.

Mondelez International works with suppliers that comply with the Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit. The suppliers are regularly subject to audits by third parties to ensure that they adhere to sustainable norms.

Besides, the company has been certified by FSSC 22000 and Global Food safety Initiative (GFSI). Mondelez international publishes all information regarding allergens on the packaging. 

Mondelez International has a Research & Development department where 2400 scientists, chemists and engineers collaborate in order to develop new products. 

TerraVege Piotr Sikorski is a food service company engaged in the wholesaling of plant-based products in the Polish market. Its headquarters is based in Warsaw, Poland. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to retail and wholesale customers as well as restaurants and catering. Moreover, TerraVege Piotr Sikorski operates an e-commerce platform. 

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

• Chilled & Fresh: milk, creams, cheeses, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: oils, pastas, spices, etc. 
• Drinks: coconut water, juices, energy drinks, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cocoa, sweets, snacks, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, face wash, hand cream, etc. 
• Household: washing liquids and other cleaning supplies. 

Brands such as Dobra Kaloria, Cremajo, Kabanos, Simply V, Zielko, Vianek, Zuzii, Flora Professional, Planton, Sojade and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

It is noteworthy that the company offers sugar-free, nut-free, gluten-free, raw, ecological and many other additives free products in its portfolio. 

The business maintains the highest quality standards as it is Fair Trade certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the wholesaler partners with courier service companies such as DPD and InPost to manage its deliveries. 

With regards to sustainability, TerraVege Piotr Sikorski works continuously towards expanding its range of Fair Trade products. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://terravege24.pl/  

The Cosmethics is an online beauty care retailer which is based in Spain. The company offers an array of organic and natural cosmetics from both Spanish and international brands. 

The Cosmethics’s range of products is focussed on personal care consisting (but not limited to) makeup, face care, skincare, hair care, etc.

Brands available include (but not limited to) to Acorelle, Alga Maris, Antipodes, Baiobay, Belsans, Coola, Ilia, Inika Organic, etc. 

The online shop of The Cosmethics can be accessed on www.thecosmethics.com

UPDATES ON THE COSMETHICS SPAIN ON 23/09/2020

For 2020 The Cosmethics Spain is looking for products in the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, makeup, skincare, health. The focus is on organic and sustainable products. 

The business is looking for suppliers of branded products and those that cater for private labels. 

Founded by Lizelle Alberts in 1998, Elle Exporters is an importer and distributor of processed fruits and vegetables in the South African market. Its headquarters is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The company is also indulged in export activities. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the firm distributes its products mainly to the catering industries across South Africa.

The enterprise offers a variety of goods in the Frozen Category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):

• Fruits
• Vegetables 
• Fruit juice concentrates 
• Purees 

The business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC). 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Elle Exporters has a mode of transportation readily available to manage its deliveries. 

Healthy Nibbles was inaugurated in 2014 by Sara Roberts. The concept came up as Sara found it hard to get healthy snacks in the UK. The head department is based in Scotland and expands throughout the UK and Europe. It runs an online shop as well.

The main objective is to create a culture of health and well-being at workplaces with vending machine systems where sugar and caffeine do not exist but more healthy and dietary snacks are on the go options.

Healthy Nibbles provides vending machines, offering over 1000 references (75% are vegan snacks). 

Furthermore, Healthy Nibbles works with 244 million customers including corporate clients, market leading retailers, mobile phone providers, commercial property companies, investment banks and utility companies. The clients can also be found in schools, hospitals and railway stations around the United Kingdom.

The company has B2B private clients like BBC, AON, ALLIANZ Global Investors, Siemens, Three.co.uk, Car Finance 247, BBH, Smartsearch, Citations, Manchester Fertility, Burness Paull, Network Rail, Edinburgh Trams, Heckfield Place, Aviva.

With this kind of new approach, Health Nibbles has reached a rapid expansion in the last year, 68% of its clients' employees have turned to this snaking type.

It is now working to become the leading healthy snack company in the UK.

Healthy Nibbles achieved a turnover of €512 000.

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: biscuits, nuts, crisps, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuits, sweet popcorn, etc
• Frozen Food: meal kits and many more

Gluten-free, vegan, keto snacks are available as well as nut-free and high protein snacks.

The brands collaborating with Healthy Nibbles are as follows:

• The primal pantry
• Creative nature superfood
• Raw Halo
• Spare fruits
• Bam organic milk drinks
• Da-Sh water

Moreover, Healthy Nibbles is a B Corp certified organisation.

In 2021, Healthy Nibbles is planning on reducing its emissions per FTE by 2%, increase the number of plastic-free suppliers it uses by 5%, recycle and focus more on waste reduction. The firm has been using sustainable packaging since 2020 and works with ChangeWorks to recycle its products. Additionally, 1000m2 of reforestation was made possible by Healthy Nibbles.

Healthy Nibbles offers free delivery across the UK.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.healthynibbles.co.uk

John Coughlan Catering is a food service which specialises in catering. The company is located in Ireland and has been operating since 2009. The firm was founded by Chef John Coughlan who is known for catering for various high profile events. 

John Coughlan Catering caters for, wedding receptions, engagements, events, parties, corporate events, throughout Ireland. The catering company even handles prestigious events, banquets, the Curragh Racecourse, The European Golf Tour and other companies and organisations like :

• Punchestone

• Web Summit

• Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

• Embassy of the United States of America, Dublin Ireland

• Tullamore Show

• Powers Court Golf Club

• Heineken

• Google

In 2016 John Coughlan Catering has been awarded Best Event Caterer

 John Coughlan Catering, tackles different catering services from small buffets to high quality table services, ensuring that the vegetables and fruits are fresh from the adequate market source.

The Irish Caterer is reputed for cooking on site and from scratch using fresh ingredients.

Indeed, coffee, tea and all other ingredients are from Fair Trade Suppliers, most of their products are bio and a large choice of vegan menu is also available upon request.

John Coughlan Catering mission is to bring clients an unforgettable experience, using locally sourced and environmentally produced. John Coughlan Catering always put forward organic and seasonal products.

Local sourcing and traceability are fundamental for the firm as per Borbia. HACCP is required for suppliers and Quality Assurance is the main characteristics for meat products.

The Managing Director tenders the purchase order for all food and beverages whereas the Operation Director handles all non food items.

John Coughlan Catering is always on the lookout for premium products from artisans and right now is focussed on developing its own brand but also open to work with brands.

Founded in 2020, Luxury Fine Living is an importer and distributor of healthy products based in the UK. The company was established by Danielle Roe. Luxury Fine Living is inspired by Danielle Roe’s previous business Luxury Fine Foods which was launched in 2015. 

Luxury Fine Living works with clients such as retailers, hotels, departmental stores, restaurants, etc. Some of them are Four Seasons, The Corner, Harrods, Selfridges, etc. 

Moreover, Luxury Fine Living handles the promotion of its brands’ products and also organises samplings in its clients stores. 

Luxury Fine Living offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: tea, coffee
• Personal Care: a range of complements and supplements

Many of the products are vegetarian, vegan and natural. 

Luxury Fine Living provides products from brands like Focus, Angst, 8 Greens, CBD Performance, etc. 

Luxury Fine Living’s products are also cruelty-free. 

Luxury Fine Living sources products which are eco-friendly, healthy and sustainable. 

The business imports products from the USA and other countries. Furthermore, Luxury Fie Living distributes products manufactured in the UK as well. 

Founded in France in 2009, Le Comptoir des Tendances is an importer of beauty products. The company distributes to pharmacies and parapharmacies across France and also operates an online shop. 

The company’s clientele comprises over 8000 satisfied customers.

At present, Le Comptoir des Tendances offers an array of products in the following category:

 Personal Care: skincare, face care, fragrances, makeup, etc.

Over 1500 references from more than 300 brands including Claudia Rovelli, Cosmod, VCS Farma, Victoria Beauty, etc, collaborate with Le Comptoir des Tendances.. 

The firm’s products are verified and certified by Pole Cosmetics Laboratory and ASNM and identified by ACL and EAN.

For 2022, Le Comptoir des Tendances is looking for brands that are offering crisps.

Le Comptoir des Tendances’ online shop can be accessed on www.lecomptoirdestendances.com

Based in France, Printemps, a department store, was founded in 1865 by Jules Jaluzot. With an area of 43 500 m² spreading over 3 buildings and 25 floors, Printemps was the only store to be equipped with electricity in Paris at that time.

Nowadays, Printemps operates its stores under the following banners:

• Printemps: 17 department stores
• Citadium: 9 stores

In 2022, the firm is planning on expanding overseas, to Doha, Qatar and Milan, Italy, and double its sales to €3.5 billion by 2030. Printemps also runs an outlet store as well as 4 online shops which are named as follows: 

• Printemps.com
• Citadium
• Place des tendances
• Made In Design

Printemps Du Gout, on an area of 900 m² dedicated to Fine Foods, was launched in 2018. The area includes fruits and vegetables by Supernature, La Pâtisserie by Christophe Michalak, Cheese by Laurent Dubois Mof, Bread by Gontran Cherrier, Maison Dubernet, Byzance and Maison Balme.

Furthermore, each year, 70 million people visit Printemps’ stores and 50 million visitors check out its e-commerce sites.

Alongside a workforce of 3400 employees, Printemps achieved a turnover of €1.7 billion.

Printemps provides over 3500 brands including Agatha, Arrow, Dupont, L’Occitane, etc. Moreover, a total of 3400 collaborators partner with the firm.

Concerning the environment, eco-friendly packaging is made up of 40% recycled fibers, 55% FSC-certified fibers and 5% cotton.

In regards to its social responsibility, Printemps partners with organisations such as JFD, PWN Paris, Fairly Made, etc.

Printemps is looking for products for its personal care category which involves makeup, skincare, face care and related products. The company wants to partner with brands that use natural ingredients and have a strong image.

Founded in 2018, Printemps du Goût is a subsidiary of Printemps, a leading french departmental store that was launched in 1865. The 900m2 shop has 2500 product references and 1500 references for alcoholic beverages.

The company offers a range of drinks and sweet and savory grocery products and also has a restaurant.

Printemps du Goût is looking for French suppliers in the sweet grocery, savory grocery and drinks categories. Under the sweet grocery category the company is sourcing products like tea, coffee, sugar, jam, chocolate and honey. In the savory category, it is looking for snacks, pasta, sauces and condiments. In the drinks category, it is looking for healthy juices and alcoholic drinks.

Printemps du Goût has partnered with 350 suppliers and it is regularly seeking for innovative and new brands to introduce to its customers. The company’s suppliers include Repaire de Bacchus, a famous french winery.

Printemps du Goût is very selective and will conduct a tasting in order to evaluate the products. The company also considers the packaging and the brand’s image and story.

Founded by John Bell, John Bell & Croyden is a pharmaceutical group which was established in 1798 in London. The company is also famously known as the Queen’s pharmacy as it holds the Royal Warrant as Pharmacists to Queen Elizabeth II.

Its store is located in Wigmore Street, London and has been operating since 1912. John Bell & Croyden also manages an online shop.

Furthermore, John Bell & Croyden is a subsidiary of McKesson Group and has over 25 000 product references in the food and non-food categories.

The following services are offered by John Bell & Croyden:

• The Hair Clinic: provides solutions for hair loss and scalp disorders
• Dental Hygiene: offers dental and oral care
• MASTA Clinic: offers all types of vaccinations
• Chiropody Clinic
• Osteopathy Clinic
• InResidence Beauty: offers beauty treatments
• InResidence Nutrition: provides dietetic consultations
• DocTap: is a private GP service
• InResidence Fitness: offers fitting service for all compression hosiery brands

The company's turnover for 2020 was €14.6 million and there were 97 persons employed by John Bell & Croyden.

John Bell & Croyden offers a variety of products in the personal care category such as skin care, supplements, OTC drugs and many others.

Brands such as The Ordinary, BioDerma, L’Occitane collaborate with John Bell & Croyden. These brands are imported from the USA, France, Italy, etc.

Concerning sustainability, John Bell & Croyden is opting for eco-efficient transportation and operations. The firm also partnered with Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland to help people suffering from dementia. 

John Bell & Croyden online store can be accessed on www.johnbellcroyden.co.uk

Frauke Sehner, founded Instinct Brands in 2015. The company is an independent sales agency and is specialised in niche brands.

Instinct Brands acts as a distributor & agent for international perfumes and cosmetics making sure to support companies for their entry on the German market.

The company participates actively on social platforms such that:

• In June 2016, they were in the Panorama show in Berlin
• In 2017, they participated in The Storey, where they represented Wash With Joe.
• In March 2017, they were in Installation Insomnia in which they represented Von Naomi Goodsir
• September 2017 - Triumph & Disaster (the company’s brand) was in Kadewe catalogue
• September 2017 - they attended T.D Barber Convention in Germany
• In February 2018, their brand Von Naomi Goodsir cooperated with interior design studio.

Main brands proposed by Instinct Brands are :

• Triumph & Disaster, which is for men grooming
• Raaw by Thrice, is a brand, covering skincare, perfumes and candles
• Wash with Joe is mainly of Body Wash with spices and coffee mint
• Bivouac is a brand mainly for man for face and body care
• True Organic Of Sweden is only for face
• Henné Organic a natural and Bio brand for lips
• Naomi Goodsir is a brand with only perfumes
• Bon Parfumeur - French perfumes which are made with spices, fruits and flowers
• 19-69 Eau de Parfum - Swedish Niche perfumes

In 2018, Instinct Brands has expanded the number of active customers and developed new crossover retail stores.

As a prospective bulk buyer, we seek a database that can provide a more unique private label line up of suppliers.

Victoria Health is an online retailer which was established in 1999 by Gill Sinclair and pharmacist Shabir Daya. Its headquarters is based in Borehamwood, United Kingdom. The company travels around the world in order to source the best quality products available in its portfolio. 

It is noteworthy that the company’s buying team is composed of a licensed pharmacist who is specific about product ingredients in natural health products. Moreover, the business liaises with editorial journalists in order to inform its customers about the latest health and beauty insights and trends. 

With a workforce of around 22 people, Victoria Health achieves an annual turnover of € 2.5 million.  

In addition, having over 3,500 references on its website and 350,000 readers of its newsletter, Victoria Health is recognised as the UK's premier online retailer for natural health and beauty products. 

Furthermore, the company offers various products in the personal care category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Vitamins & Supplements 
• Cleansers 
• Lip balms 
• Body Moisturisers 
• Shampoos & Conditioners 

Brands such as Cisca, Cetaphil, Diva, EyeCandy, Floradix, Healgel, Jason, Kalms, Lanolips, Nelsons, Salcura, etc are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Victoria Health also offers bio, vegetarian and organic products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the company also offers products such as serums, oils, cleansers and many more under its own brand “Gow”. 

In addition, the e-retailer maintains the highest quality standards as its boxes are FSC certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm partners with the Royal Mail delivery service company to manage its deliveries.

Concerning sustainability, Victoria health reduces its carbon emissions by using fully recyclable bottles for its own brands. Moreover, polystyrene fillers have been removed when shipping and have been replaced by recycled paper fill. 

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

Episod is a sports club in Paris which was founded on 23 October 2017 by Celine Wiselink and Marie Anne Tessier. It is owned by Verona Group, a reference in the fitness world for the new generation in France. 

It owns 5 Hubs around Paris namely Hub Nation, Hub Place de Clichy, Hub Republic and Exchange Hub and Episod Live Hub, as well as 16 Studios and 2 energy bars.

Each Hub is assigned several trainers who are experienced and even athletes. They not only train those in need but also provide advisers to subscribers. 

Each of these Hubs offers 6 sports such as boxing, cycling, bootcamp, rowing, athletics and yoga, where training is offered as well. 

Gift vouchers are also available for different training sessions.

As per CQ Magazine, Episod is the second best Sports Club around Paris

Currently, Episod is ready to work with French startups having a good portfolio of products and high commitments.

Additionally, coded lockers are provided to clients to keep their belongings safe and secure.

Registration to join the club be done online www.episod.com

Premcrest Distribution is a wholesaler, distributor, importer and exporter founded in 1968. The firm is the UK’s leading wholesaler of ethical, fairtrade, healthy, free-from, vegan, eco, organic and natural products. The company operates an online store as well. It is headquartered in Yorkshire, England.

Premcrest Distribution offers 5000 references in the food and non food categories.

In April 2019, Premcrest Distribution participated in The Natural Food show, where it launched a new rich high cocoa dark chocolate range, made with specially sourced organic cocoa from tropical Sao Tomé.

Premcrest Distribution deals with various clients such as retailers and wholesalers. The company exports its products worldwide as well.

Premcrest Distribution has a wide range of product under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sweets, biscuits, etc
• Savory Grocery: crisps, crackers, canned fish, etc
• Drinks: smoothies, juices, carbonated drinks, etc
• Personal care: baby products, cosmetics, skincare products, etc
• Household: disposable containers, cleaning solutions, scrubber, etc

Premcrest Distribution was given credits by STS food safety and is HACCP certified.

Premcrest Distribution works with hundreds of brands like Amy’s Kitchen, Candy Kittens, Bear, The Jelly Bean Factory, and several others. The enterprise imports its goods from countries such as the USA, Ireland, Germany, etc.

Premcrest Distribution offers free delivery for orders exceeding € 170. The firm has a no minimum order policy and orders are delivered within 24 hours.

Moreover, Premcrest Distribution is part of SEDEX.

Premcrest Distribution is also looking for gluten free, wheat free, dairy free and vegan food products. The company aims to develop its beauty & personal care range as well.

An easy access to  Premcrest Distribution's online shop is www.premcrest.co.uk 

UPDATES ON PREMCREST DISTRIBUTION ON 27/01/2021

Premcrest distribution is looking for brands that provide items in the personal care category such as vitamins and complements.The company is specifically searching for eco-friendly, ethical, and products demanded by university students in various formats such as gummies, capsules, powders, etc.

5 Bien Etre is a beauty institution that was inaugurated in 2019 by two young passionates Julie and Emilie, found in Paris.

The premium beauty institution is chic, luminous and is recognised for its hygienic conditions as well as for its cleanliness and expert therapists.

5 Bien Etre offers a portfolio of massages, not only for relaxation, but also to tone and to give elasticity to the body, like:

• Shiatsu massage

• Shiatsu 4 hands massage

• Californian massage

• Slimming massage

• Back and shoulder massage

• Leg and feet massage

Other services offered are:

• Manicure

• Pedicure

• Nails Extension

• Anti Callosite

• Baby boomer

The brands used by 5 Bien etre are segmented as follows:

• OPI - nail care
• Forest essential - nail care & massages
• Weleda - waxing & Massages

Waxing are done with Weleda products and available for all body parts for women, teenagers as well as for men.

Appointments for treatments can be booked online www.5bienetre.com and Happy hours are also available but at last minutes.

Founded in 2001 by food connoisseur Michael Vetter, Gourmantis is a German wholesaler known for its specialty foods. Despite being a small company, Gourmantis supplies different HoReCa businesses such as restaurants and caterers. Moreover, the company operates an online store.

The clients of the company are based in Germany as well as other European countries. 

Gourmantis specialises in delicatessen food items, taking care of sourcing high quality and fresh produce that meet its clients’ standards. 

Products in the following categories can be found:

• Savory Grocery: vinegar, oil, sauces, pasta, noodles, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: honey, fruit spreads, confectionery, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: cheese

The focus of the company is delicatessen products such as Asian and Japanese specialties like miso, wasabi, umami paste, etc. Various truffle-based items can also be found. 

Furthermore, a wide range of vegan and vegetarian products can be purchased on its online store. 

The firm also offers a range of organic and vegetarian products such as organic tofu.

Some of the brands currently available include Condimento Bianco, Bienenhonig, Kaya, Yuzu. Products are imported from countries like Japan, Greece, Italy, etc. 

In regards to shipping, for Germany, the shipping cost is around € 5.90 and for Europe it is around € 9.90. For Switzerland, shipping fees vary from € 39 to € 49. However, clients can benefit from free shipping if they order above a certain amount depending on their location. 

Gourmantis's online store is accessible on www.gourmantis.de

Established in 2005 by Rodrigo Menendez and Jose L. Robles, Grupo Isolee is an importer and distributor of clothing, accessories, cosmetics and perfumes located in Spain. The company also distributes to Portugal and Andorra.

The company has over 3571 references which are distributed to more than 87 points of sales in Barcelona, Marbella, Madrid and Burgos.

Furthermore, Grupo Isolee also operates 30 stores under the banner, Isolee El Corte Ingles, and runs an online shop as well.

Grupo Isolee has more than 70 employees including management, back office, training, commercial and beauty advisors.

Products from the following categories are available at Grupo Isolee:

• Personal Care: skincare, perfumes, face care, etc
• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, jam, etc
• Savory Grocery: oil, pasta, condiments, etc
• Drinks: wine, juice, spirits, etc

A total of 17 brands including Coola, By Terry Paris, Philip B, Histoires de Parfums, 111 Skin, St. Tropez and many others collaborate with Grupo Isolee. These are imported from France, Italy, UK and others.

Among its services, Grupo Isolee provides consultation as well.

Grupo Isolee's products can be purchased on www.isolee.com

Beauty Bay is an online European beauty retailer, founded by two life rebels, who never learned or been to artist school but were full of passion to create.

From cut crease to face mask, Beauty Bay today has 7000 SKUs and every week they try to launch more as per clients wishes. Their mantra is to share the beauty obsessions.

The makeup collections is composed of :

• Colour Theory - pallets of eyeshadow
• EYN mostly for eye liner, mascara, etc
• Living my best light - a line of foundation, blush, powder, etc
• Going Out Out - glitter to light makeup
• Jordan Lipscombe for Beauty Bay - set of lipstick
• Saffron Barker Collection - a range for lightning facial treatment

Each makeup collection has a line of product covering mainly blusher brushes, brow brushes, concealer brushes, contour brushes, eyeshadow, eyeshadow brushes, fan brushes, highlighter brushes, highlighters, liner brushes, lip brushes, makeup brush sets, palettes, powder brushes and sets.

Brands like Dermadoctor, Oskia, NuMe, Babyliss Pro, Black Opal and hundreds more partnered with Beauty Bay.

Beauty Bay consists mostly of makeup, skin care, makeup brushes, bath & body, hair care and accessories.  

In September 2018, Beauty Bay launched a vegan friendly and cruelty free cosmetic so as to fight against test on animals and to provide well being for people using these kind of cosmetics.

With its wide online expansion in 2017, Beauty Bay counts 114 employees and their financial revenue was of 113 million euros.

Market office was founded in 2015, by Frank Agier. The company specialises in delivering a portfolio of foods including snacks, desserts, fruits, drinks and coffee to enterprises and offices for their wellness corner. The company also has an online shop.

Offering healthy and vegan foods, the company help customers getting better eating habits while being at their workplace.

Market office is looking for suppliers for the sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks and dairy categories.

The sweet category consists of a range of snacks such as cereal bars and chocolate.

The savory category includes items like condiments, salted snacks, chips and crisps.

The drinks category involves products like water, juices, wine, champagne and beer.

The dairy category consists of products like cheese and yoghurt.

Market Office is interested in vegan, healthy and organic products.

The brands that it works with include (non exhaustive list):

• Kiri
• Kinder
• M&Ms
• Alpro
• Pulco
• Coco-cola

Market Office works with legal sectors, small medium enterprises, international groups, but also counts the following as its clients:

• Facebook
• CBRE
• Danisco
• Financiere Monceau
• Flexim
• Gopro
• Sales force
• JLL
• Linked In
• Oliver Wyman
• Interbrand
• Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

The compay's online shop is accessible on https://www.market-office.com/

Green Secrets is an online retailer, based in Switzerland, providing organic and natural cosmetics with a wide range of products. All the orders are placed through the online store kultkosmetik.ch.  

A wide product range is available for beauty and body care. All products as well as the packagings are purely organic, without any chemicals, artificial colours, fragrances, petrochemicals substances and preservatives.

The firm retails the following brands:

• Luna Bronze
• Orgaenics
• Abel
• Absolutions
• Balm Balm
• Conscious Coconut
• Cowshed
• Dr Alkaitis
• Dr Bronner’s
• Dr Sponge
• Eco
• Egyptian Magic
• Fra Lippo Lippie.. Etc

5 beauticians are always available to advise on which cosmetics to use for the skin type. Most of the products are used for body care, face care, hair, baby and mom, well being and for makeup.

Vegan and gluten free products are also available for all skin types, from sensitive skins to acne prone skins.

Sasa Trend is a fully family owned distribution firm, founded in 2004 in Aachen, Germany.

The two brothers Sassan and Sandjar support the international launching and distribution of a brand portfolio on the European and North American markets. 

Distribution and sales are operated through several channels, such as :  European retailers, department stores, independent boutiques, concept stores and online shops.

All their central operations : purchasing, logistics, distribution and sales are managed from their computerized distribution center, within an area of 3000 m sq. 

SASA Trend owns showrooms and sales offices in all major European cities like  Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Munich, Zurich, Amsterdam, Paris, London, Barcelona and Athens.

SASA Trend manages 15 brands which are divided in 3 categories :

- Fashion (Johnny was, Devotions, Bobi, Miss Me, BSB , Smashed Lemon, Celebrities Tricot, Little Mistress etc.)

- Accessories (Goorin Bros, Neff, Zadig & Voltaire, Swell )

- Lifestyle (Voluspa, Compagnie de Provence, Teministeriet, True Grace, Capri Blue, Kobo, PaddyWax, Terra)

SASA Trend is very active and looks forward finding new interesting brands to launch and distribute. Therefore, they are attending many tradeshows in 2019 to extend their brands portfolio, such as: Maison & Objet Fair in Paris, Who’s Next in Paris and Modefabriek in Amsterdam, Project Liberty in Las Vegas, Pure Show in London and Coterie in New York. 

Parfumerie Burdin is one of the oldest traditional perfumeries in France. Founded in 1937, the perfumery is located in the 10th district and the other in 94500 suburb of Paris.

Nowadays, it is known as an online perfumery, where perfumes, cosmetic products, and makeup of different brands are available.

Parfumerie Burdin offers perfumes for men, women, and children. Parfumerie Burdin offers a wide personal range including : body, shower gel, foam bath, deo, after shave and body milk.

Parfumerie Burdin has more than a hundred brands of perfumes and its own brand called “Burdin depuis 1973” as well as several premium beauty brands like:

• Clinique
• Dior
• Estée Lauder
• Givenchy
• Gucci
• Hermes
• Kenzo
• Lancome etc…
• 4711
• Cerruti
• Burberry
• Calvin Klein
• Diesel
• Lacoste
• Swarovski
• Versace
• Prada
• Ralph Lauren etc…

“Burdin Depuis 1973” are perfumes with uniques fragrances since 1973. The creation of this perfume combines French refinement quality, authenticity and expression together. Paris Minuit, Les Beaux Jours and Tinoutcha are the 3 women’s perfumes available in this brand.

On the online store, face products like cleansers, tonners, eye treatment, masks, scrubs, sunscreens, etc. are available.

As beauty is a must for the company they also develop a full makeup line, for the eyes, lips, nails, foundations, etc.

Parfumerie Burdin also offers services like:

• Phone assistance and advices for perfume, face, makeup and body
• Wrapping and card message
• Secured payment
• Delivery services
• Free samples

Bergams is an importer, wholesaler and distributor, founded in 1997. The company specialises in the distribution of sustainable premium brands of snacks in Ile de France. Bergams operates an online store as well. It is headquartered in Grigny.

Bergams operates a branch in Versailles as well.

Bergams offers 500 references in the food categories.

Bergams deals with domestic customers including retailers, wholesalers, food service and parts of the horeca sector. A few examples are Monoprix shops, Carrefour City, Daily Monop, Franprix, Sodexo, Elior, Servair and Starbucks.

Bergams currently employ a total of 330 people.

Bergams provides numerous products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crackers, crisps, sea salt, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cookie, brownie, cakes, etc.
• Drinks: fruit juice, ice tea, infusion drinks, etc.
• Fresh and Chilled Food: pasta, quiches, sandwiches, etc.

Most of Bergams products are organic and vegan.

Bergams works with brands like Bionina, Tao, Cully & Sully, etc. The firm imports its goods from the USA, Netherlands, UK and many more.

Bergams owns private labels under which the company provides many fresh and organic products:

• Kiosk à Sandwiches: offers a variety of cold sandwiches.
• On vous veut du bien: provides various types of salads.

Bergams own a workshop of 8000 m2 in Grigny where all its fresh products are manufactured for its private labels. The site also consists of a 2000 m2 cold storage. The company offers delivery across Ile de France exclusively. Bergams owns a fleet of 35 refrigerated trucks to carry its products to its customers in the safest way. Products can be ordered in small quantities as well as in bulk.

An easy access to Bergams's online store is www.bergams.com/boutique

Un jour vert is the first 100% vegan grocery store founded in Bordeaux, France.

Inaugurated in February 2018, by Wilhelm an ambitious youngster of 26 years old. The founder decided to create this shop when he, himself became vegan.

In the shop, a wide choice of vegan products, eco responsible, organic is available. Their main priority is to put ahead local and  French products.

Un Jour Vert is not only for vegan and vegetarian clients. Today, population from all generations (from 15 to 80 years) visit and shop at Un jour Vert. The owner is always present to advise and guide customers.

In store, clients can shop among :

- the grocery section and find dry chocolate, tea, terrine, "vegetal pâté" and superfood

- a chilled section (which is merged with the cheese section), as cheese is one of the main products that attracts customers. Cheese tasting in the shop are often organized.

- a cosmetics section where bio make up, aluminium pipe, coconut bowl, fork and spoon, bamboo toothbrush, Dr Bronner’s toothpaste and body soap are available.

- the library section to find recipies as well as vegan and vegetarian wines which come from small winemaker

- a new bulk section which is having a great expansion. Here, customers can choose which quantity to purchase : Chia seeds, sunflower seeds, gluten free pasta, seeds and nuts are available.

Un jour vert offers facilities like workshop so as customers get to know how to recycle their used paper rolls, cans etc. A Composter also comes to collect the waste in order to use it for agricultural purposes.

The 3 bestsellers products of the shop are :

• Vego Bar

• The Solomon Drink

• Tomm Pousse cheese

Some of the brands retailed are:

• Tomm Pouss

• Jay & Joy

• DR Bronner’s

• Hello

• Babba Gigi

• Mama Cambucha

• Les Jarees Crues

• Le Moly etc

Un Jour Vert offers meat products and dairy alternatives such as steak, sausage, salmon, mayonnaise and cream.

En Plus C’est Bio is a small bio and artisanal store, founded in 2017 by Matthieu Godefroy. The shop is located in 17th district of Paris.

En Plus C’est Bio retails:

• Fruits & Vegetables

• Breads

• Dairy products

• Meat

• Jam & Marmalades

• Honey

• Cereals

• Beers & Wines

• Candied & Rillettes

• Delicacies

• Bio coton clothing

The store retails brands like:

• Bisson

• Café Michel

• Volcelest

• La Patte Jeanjean

• Les fruits détendus

En Plus c’est Bio recently organised two workshop for vegan hummus preparations, and embroidery for the launching of new clothes.

In order to meet it's customers demands, the shop only sources bio and sustainable products. 

Empire Bespoke Foods started its operations in 1997. It is one of UK’s leading food importer and distributor and has its online shop. The company delivers to the UK and European Market.It currently has around 100 brands and is frequently introducing new brands and products from over the world to its markets.

Empire Bespoke Foods’ net assets are around £12 million and it has made a turnover of £25 million in 2016.

The company is looking for savory grocery, sweet grocery and drinks categories and it works with small independents, wholesalers, food service and large multinationals. Empire Bespoke Foods seeks new and innovative products and brands from across the world. With its 50 years of experience in the industry, it ensures that all brands are equally promoted to their clients.

Empire Bespoke Foods is also looking for organic, gluten-free, kosher and vegetarian products.

The company is BRC certified, a SEDEX member and a corporate member of IGD, a research and training charity.

Empire Bespoke Foods works closely with its different suppliers as well as transport companies to guarantee effective delivery in UK and Europe. Furthermore, it has a 42 000 sq.ft warehouse which is strategically located so that it can deliver across the UK efficiently.

The company’s online shop is accessed on http://www.empirebespokefoods.com/products/

   We are a Greek company named Afoi Kanelopouloi-Stop2Shop, located in Thessaloniki, Greece, which trades in cosmetics, accessories, gifts,

and seasonal products, both in the retail and wholesale sector. The company owns 4 physical stores in the city of Thessaloniki.

and an online store, namely www.stop2shop.gr.

Health Box is a sports and nutrition company founded in 2019 in Czech Republic. Health Box targets enterprises by providing vending machines that offer healthy options. Thus, employees can find healthy snacks and beverages.

The company also offers catering services and breakfast packages. Health Box imports a range of healthy food, beverages and organic cosmetics.

 Moreover, Health Box has set up a healthy diet program and provides online counseling on nutrition and organises activities and lectures.

Health Box has partnered with Rebel Bean Coffee in order to provide a special coffee blend to its customers.

The company provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: spreads, cereal bars, protein bars, chocolate, etc.

• Savory Grocery: pasta, rice, spices, pulses, oil, sauces, etc.

• Drinks: energy drinks, vitamin water, aloe vera drinks, etc.

• Personal Care: hair care, face care, skin care, supplements, etc. 

Many of the products are vegan and gluten-free. 

Some of the brands available include Cocosolis, Beebad, Amylon, FCB, Sonnentor, Topnatur, etc.

Health Box also offers products under its private label, Health Box which consists of a wide range of healthy nut spreads. 

Health Box wishes to work with emerging brands for its various categories and wishes to be the exclusive distributor in Czech Republic. The company is looking for organic products. Health Box imports products from the Netherlands, France, Austria, etc.

Health Box’s online store can be accessed on www.shop.htbox.cz

Founded in 2018 by Mario Parteli, Abiby is an online beauty retailer which is mostly popular for its monthly beauty boxes. Its headquarters is based in Milan, Italy. The firm delivers a premium selection of exclusive beauty products following the latest cosmetic trends in the Italian market. 

The company has over 3500 customers and 300 influencers who promote the products. The aim of the company is to offer exclusive luxury beauty products to its Italian clientele. Customers can purchase beauty boxes by subscription or can purchase high-end cosmetics on Abiby’s online shop.

Abiby’s beauty boxes are well-known because of their price and the exclusive products which have been selected by a team of beauty experts. Furthermore, its team of employees is made up of over 65% of women.

In the financial year 2020, Abiby achieved a turnover of € 2 million, indicating an increase of 170% compared to 2019. 

Abiby offers various products in the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to) :

• Makeup 
• Face care
• Skincare
• Hair care
• Perfumes 

The top brands of the retailer are Sister, Olapex, Grow Gorgeous, Hairburst, Prime Organic and many more. 

Moreover, the business maintains high quality standards as it possesses the GOTS certificate. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm uses an entirely recyclable box in order to protect the planet. 

The company sources luxury personal care products such as cosmetics and skincare and is looking to partner with organic, clean and innovative Italian and international beauty brands which have the potential to venture in the Italian market. It includes luxury brands that use certain selected ingredients in their products. Since 2021, Abiby is mostly concerned with natural, organic, vegan and cruelty-free products. 

In 2021, the online retailer partnered with Yoox to develop a special Summer Beauty Box featuring various products to protect the skin against the sun. The new box features several vegan and sustainable products. 

Currently, the business is focusing on expanding its business over the next few years by entering the German and French market. 

Abiby’s online shop can be accessed on: www.abiby.it

Present in the market since 1939, Zisong Food is the brand owner and sole importer of ICETALK Italian gelato. 

The firm developed other unique and high-quality food products into the Chinese market from the West at the same time. Its Italian ice cream and sorbet are of top quality, made with natural ingredients, which is suitable for 5-star hotels, restaurants, ice cream parlors, high class supermarkets, new retail and hospitality and catering companies.

Zisong Food is now the group vendor of Marriott Group China and Hyatt Group China which owns more than 300 properties altogether in the country. 

The company’s customers are 5 star hotels like Grand Hyatt Hotel, Hyatt Regency Hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Waldorf Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel, Hilton Hotel, JW Marriott Hotel, Marriott Hotel as well as various western restaurants, coffee chains, etc. 

Moreover, Zisong Food is IFS, BRC, UTZ and EU Organic Farming certified.

All of its current products are manufactured in Italy in its own factory and are directly imported to China. The enterprise also manages a fleet of delivery trucks.

Good Choice is a buying office based in Russia. Being the third largest chain in the country, Good Choice currently owns 800 stores, operating as franchises, as well as 10 retail chains and an online shop. 

The stores running under the banner, Good Choice, consist of supermarkets and hypermarkets that welcome 5 million buyers on a daily basis.

In 2020, the company achieved a turnover of €1.4 billion. 

Good Choice has launched its own label, Horoshij Vybor, which consists of products that are free from palm oil. 

Furthermore, the business manages 5 logistic centres.

Wild & The Moon is restaurant chain founded in France in 2016. The company now owns 6 establishments across Paris and also offers catering services. The company focuses on vegan meals. Wild & The Moon also has an online shop where it offers a range of sweet and savory snacks as well as beverages.

Wild & The Moon is looking for products for its sweet grocery, savory grocery and drinks categories.

The sweet grocery category consists mainly of granola and chocolate while the savory grocery category consists of snacks like crackers and chips.

For the drinks category, the company is looking for suppliers of cold-pressed juices, vegetable juices and water.

Wild & The Moon is looking for healthy products which are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, organic. Furthermore, the products should have no refined sugar, additives, preservatives, GMOs and HPP. The company wants to work with suppliers who respect the environment and use no plastic in their packaging.

The online shop is accessible on https://www.wildandthemoon.fr/fr/13-e-shop

High Five Company was founded in 2014 in the Netherlands. The company specialises in the import, distribution and wholesale of speciality chocolate products from small chocolate makers from Europe and the USA.

High Five Company’s customers include speciality shops, coffee bars, tea shops, organic shops and wholesalers. The company is also the exclusive distributor for Taza, Dick Taylor and Zotter.

Furthermore, High Five Company organises chocolate events, tastings and master classes and aims to support both chocolate makers and cocoa farmers.

The company is looking for suppliers for the sweet grocery category which includes various types of products such as chocolate bars, cacao butter and the drinks category which include drinking chocolate.

High Five Company requires products which are dairy free, organic, gluten free, soy free, vegan and sugar free.

The company’s online shop is accessible on https://www.thehighfivecompany.com/

Vin Luxe Paris is a french company that focuses on the sale of a range of premium wines and spirits. The company was founded in 2016. Most of the products are from French producers and the firm has around 500 references and is constantly innovating by bringing with more wine and spirit producers.

Vin Luxe Paris clientele are professionals in the wine and spirits industry but the company also sells to amateurs. The company has a shop in Paris where customers can sample the different wines on spot. There is also a website for those who wish to purchase wines online.

Vin Luxe Paris works with various brands which include Lafite Winery, Margaux Winery and Mouton Winery. While the majority of the products are from France, the firm also works with producers of rare wines.

The company is seeking suppliers of red wine, white wine, champagne and dry up which includes cognac. Products must be of high quality.

Vin Luxe Paris’s company is accessible on http://vinluxeparis.com/

With over 15 years of experience in the import of premium products from Europe and the USA, Ballotin is based in China and has quickly escalated as a reliable wholesaler of imported luxury food and beverages to the Chinese market.

Some of its clients include food service businesses and retailers. Some of them are Starbucks, Disney Parks, Paris Baguette, etc.

Ballotin initially started by importing luxury chocolates from Europe, partnering with some of the world’s best chocolatiers like Neuhaus or Corne Port-Royal. The company has since started supplying products from various international brands and introduced them to China.

Ballotin employed 30 persons and by 2016 the firm’s turnover was € 728250.

Ballotin offers products in the Sweet Grocery category such as chocolates. 

Furthermore, the firm developed its own brand, Ballotin which includes a range of chocolates. 

 Ballotin also collaborates with leading companies like Starbucks and Disneyland and designed customized products and packaging for their business. For instance, Ballotin supplies Starbucks with custom-made  high-quality chocolates from Neuhaus, the Belgian Chocolatier, and designed the packaging. Starbucks is thus able to sell premium chocolate gift boxes to customers.

To ensure that high standards are maintained, Ballotin is looking for those suppliers whose products are HACCP certified and have the necessary food safety certifications. In addition to this, products’ origins must be guaranteed with the necessary certifications.

Founded in 1771 in Spain, Herbolario Navarro offers natural and organic food items and cosmetics and is also the oldest natural organic shop in Spain. The company specializes in natural and healthy products and has been promoting a healthy lifestyle for 247 years. 

Herbolario Navarro owns 44 stores across Spain and also has an online store. 

Moreover, the business partnered with the ecological association, Asobio, a business linking organic producers and marketers. 

With a workforce of 250 people, the company achieves an annual turnover of € 34 million. 

Additionally, Herbolario Navarro has won several awards including the Best Business of Spain by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and the 2013 Ethics Award Business. 

The company offers around 34000 references, with products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: Creams, Jam, Chocolates, etc
• Savory Grocery: Oil, Pet Food, Cooking Sauces, etc
• Dairy: Butter, Ghee, Milk, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: Vegetables, Bread, Kombucha, etc
• Frozen Food: Burgers, Ready Meals, Tofu, etc
• Personal Care: Lip Balms, Face Masks, Sunscreens, etc
• Household: Soaps, Dishwashing Products, Detergents, etc

Moreover, the business has developed several brands including (but not limited to):

• Herbolario Navarro: a brand offering olive oil, scented candles, infusions, honey, supplements, etc.
• Biobleud: Offering a wide range of savory grocery items
• Green Sun: Providing a range of supplements.

Herbolario Navarro is looking for suppliers who will be able to provide a range of healthy products. The company is willing to consider producers who are not bio certified for products such as Konjac Noodles. However, when it comes to foods like lentils, pasta, etc, the suppliers need to be bio certified. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.herbolarionavarro.es

Founded in 2010 in the Netherlands,  Glutenvrijtotaalis an importer and wholesaler specialising in gluten-free products. The business also manages an online shop. 

 Glutenvrijtotaal serves clients such as manufacturers, health food stores, pharmacies as well as food service businesses.

 Glutenvrijtotaal offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, sauces, rice, nuts, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, industrial pastries, sweets, tea, coffee, etc.
• Drinks: juices, beers, ciders, etc. 

The company also offers dairy alternatives.

Some of the brands available include Sam Mills, Orgran, Finax, Le Pain des Fleurs, etc. Furthermore,  Glutenvrijtotaal is the exclusive distributor in Netherlands for several brands such as Proceli, Doves Farm, Riso Scotti, etc. 

 Glutenvrijtotaal’s online shop can be found on www.glutenvrijtotaal.nl

Mondragon Cooperative is a cooperative group with around 100 cooperatives. Founded in Spain in 1956, the company is present through its various subsidiaries in 150 countries. Mondragon Corporation operates in 4 distinctive industries, namely : Finance, Industry, Retail and Knowledge.

Mondragon Corporation employs 81 837 people and achieves an annual turnover of over €12 billion. The company also operates 15 Research & Development centres. 

In the Distribution sector, Mondragon Corporation  operates the following companies:

• Eroski: Eroski is a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets operating in Spain. The group manages 61 hypermarkets, 1279 supermarkets and an online store. Furthermore, Eroski also owns Caprabo, a chain of 320 supermarkets and Vegalsa Eroski which is involved in food distribution and operates 263 shops. Eroski also manages two travel agencies and a sports equipment chain of stores known as Forum. 

• Behi-Alde: Behi-Alde is a farm which produces over 5 million liters of milk each year

• Barrenetxe: This farmers cooperative is involved in the production of vegetables using traditional methods in the Basque Country.

• Ausolan: A firm offering catering, event organisation and cleaning services. 

• Unekel: Unekel specialises in Rabbit meat production.

• Abacus Iberia: the company is involved in the sale of leisure products.

In the industry sector, the company owns several subsidiaries which are involved in logistics and cargo handling, translation, juridical services, pharmaceutical equipments, commercial equipments and packaging. 

In the finance industry, the company operates life insurance companies, social protection for cooperatives, banking and investment funds management companies.

In the knowledge sector, Mondragon Corporation manages several institutions offering technical education, programmes in gastronomy, R&D centres and training centres. 

Aventure Bio is a wholesaler of organic products from local emerging brands of French origin. The company was founded by Simon Le Fur, who used to be the general director of Greenweez, in 2018. Within a month Aventure Bio was able to grow from 30 to 190 references in 2018.  

The company currently has around 2000 clients in France who aim to provide organic products to their customers. Aventure Bio's clients include distributors, restaurateurs, organic sales outlets, groceries and hotels who are only interested in organic products. 30 to 40% of them are independent buyers. Through its online shop, buyers are able to access a variety of organic products from different young brands.

Aventure Bio acts as a facilitator that helps young organic brands enter the organic food market and gain more visibility. The company is not only a marketplace for B2B but also a cooperative for new brands. All the brands available through Aventure Bio’s website originate from France.

There are currently around 1000 local and innovative SKUs on its online shop and around 55 suppliers which include Cométe, Les ptits Bidons and Oleassene.

The company is constantly sourcing products for the following categories:

• Savoury Grocery: ready meals, soup, pulses, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, jam, etc.
• Personal Care: supplements, baby care, hygiene, etc.
• Household: detergents

Aventure Bio offers all the logistic to facilitate emerging brands to enter the organic market and sell their products online. This includes advice on E-commerce, IT, digital marketing, strategy and more. Some brands deliver their own products to buyers and this helps to ensure that buyers receive their products promptly.

The online shop is accessible on www.aventure.bio and buyers can purchase the different organic products through this platform.

Mumzworld was founded in 2011 by a team of caring but busy, seasoned and experienced entrepreneurs and parents who felt something was missing from the market. We weren’t satisfied with the product range or information we found at crowded malls and scattered online stores. We envisioned giving families in the Middle East, one place to search, compare, and buy from a wide range of leading local and global brands, all from the comfort of their homes and offices.

Above all, we wanted to provide parents with all the information and reviews they need to make the best decisions about gear for their newborn, educational toys for their little whizz kids, books for their preschooler or wardrobes for their pre-teen.

After celebrating our 8 year anniversary last year as the leading online retailer in the Middle East, this mission still holds true.

Founded in 2006 by Tanguy Péchon, DeliDrinks is an online import, wholesale and distribution company based in France and specialises in the distribution of drinks and snacks throughout Europe. 

 DeliDrinks offers over 1500 references in the food categories.

The company’s clients mainly include coffee shops, hotels, travel retail and other food service businesses. Some examples are Marineland, Hyatt, Marriott, Sigess, SSP and many more. DeliDrinks provides products to 21 198 coffee shops such as Starbucks, Costa and McCafe in Europe, including 708 in France. The firm processes around 100 orders daily.

The company has experienced a growth of 20% in the past 5 years and now employs 10 people.

 DeliDrinks offers various products in the following categories:

• Sweet Savory: coffee, tea, chocolate, etc
• Drinks: juice, water, bubble tea, etc
• Household: disposable packaging and many more

 DeliDrinks provides a range of organic products as well.

Moreover, DeliDrinks deals with 140 brands including DaVinci, Alpro, Monin, Zuma, and many more. The firm sources all of its products from European countries such as Italy, Spain, Germany, etc.

 DeliDrinks offers recyclable and reusable packaging products.

 DeliDrinks also owns a 2000m2 warehouse where it stocks its products. In addition, the company offers free delivery for purchases exceeding € 180. DeliDrinks can deliver to its french clients within 24 to 48 hours and to the rest of Europe in 48 to 98 hours.

Customers can purchase all the products available on DeliDrinks on its e-commerce website: www.delidrinks.com

M.A. Oriental Foods Ltd is one of the largest importers and distributors in the oriental food industry, with a focus on premium products from Far East countries including the Philippines and Thailand. Located in Watford, the company supplies an array of oriental products to UK, Ireland and Europe. With 20 years of experience, M.A Oriental Foods Ltd has a great experience and knowledge of the industry.

The company specialises in the importation and distribution of the following product categories:

• Savory Grocery
• Sweet Grocery
• Frozen Food
• Dairy
• Drinks

M.A Oriental Foods Ltd sources different oriental food items from new and upcoming manufacturers and suppliers from the Far East countries in order to offer a wider choice of products to their customers.

The company has launched its own brands which have quickly emerged as leading brands in the market. The brands owned under M.A Oriental Foods Ltd are:

• Sailing Boat
• Thai 9
• MaSarap
• PInoy's Choice
• Lady's Choice

M.A Oriental Foods Ltd is also the sole importer and distributor of various oriental brands from different Far East countries such as the Philippines and Thailand. Some of these brands are:

• Gold Kili
• Red Horse
• Tropical Sun
• Fiesta Pinoy

The company is constantly sourcing products for its different categories and is also seeking new and upcoming brands and products in the oriental food sector. The aim is to expand their product range. All products must conform with the UK legislation requirements and must undergo a quality compliance test.

M.A Oriental Foods Ltd with its expertise in the food industry also offers its suppliers advice on ingredients, consumer trends, new product development and it has a marketing support team. Moreover, their buying team maintain long term relationships with their suppliers.

The company has its own warehouse, which is well-equipped in order to stock all the different products. Their staff is well-trained and ensures that all the products are stored in the proper conditions.

M.A Oriental Foods Ltd will be launching its online shop soon.

SPC Group is a South Korean company that englobes and represents different subsidiary companies in the Food, Raw Material, IT/Service and distribution sectors. The Group is recognised as one of the oldest brands in the confectionery and baking industry in Korea and was founded in 1945 under the name Samlip General Food.

In the food sector, Samlip General Food is one of the company’s subsidiaries and has brought in various brands to the Korean and international markets. Over time, it has played a key role in developing the bakery industry. Samlip General Food Co. Ltd has diversified its activities and entered the restaurant franchising market and now aims to become the leading food and biotech company in the world.

In 1986 Paris Croissant was launched with the aim of bringing European Bakery culture to the Korean market. Two years later Paris Croissant created Paris Baguette, a bakery that operates as a franchise and it quickly became a leading bakery café franchise in Korea. Paris Baguette currently has 3816 shops across the globe. There are 3416 in South Korea, 297 shops in China, 76 in the USA, 14 in Vietnam, 11 in Singapore and 2 in France. SPC Group aims to become the leading bakery chain in the world by 2020.

The group has formed a joint venture known as BR Korea with Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. Through this new subsidiary, SPC Group entered the premium ice-cream market in Korea with the brand Baskin Robbins and the donut market with Dunkin’ Donuts. BR Korea now runs 1375 Baskin Robbins and 683 Dunkin’ Donuts stores.

The group has also launched different F&B (Food and Beverages) Brands and Restaurant Franchises which include:

• Shake Shack

• Caffè Pascucci

• Jamba Juice

• Pig in the garden

• Teatra:

• PizzaUP

• Lagrillia

• Queens Park

• Passion 5

• L’atelier

• Coffee Works

• Vera Napoli

• Lina`s

• StrEAT

• L’abri Wine & Dine

The Group also runs a wine importing company known as Tiger International in Korea. The company currently has two brands: Tiger International and The World Vine.

In 2018, SPC Group achieved a turnover of € 4.9 billion which indicates a growth of 1.9% in revenue compared to 2017. 

Furthermore, in 2005, SPC Group launched the SPC Research Institute of Food and BioTechnology in order to carry on research on the bakery and confectionary industry and bring in new technology in product development and quality control. In 2009, the company launched the SPC Agro-Bio Science Institute at Seoul National University.

In 2016, SPC along with Seoul National University discovered Native Yeast on which they hold patent rights. They have introduced the technology in the US and China and plan to extend it to other countries. 

More than 300 experts work in the research centres.

UPDATES ON SPC ON 24/02/2020

SPC has announced that it will be investing € 2.1 billion in research and development in the future. 

SPC is also focusing on producing more eco-friendly products such as organic milk in Korea. The company is also using recycled materials in its restaurants. 

Nova Concept is a Swedish importer and distributor of organic personal care products such as cosmetics, hair and skin care products.

The company has 1 physical shop and an online shop and it also distributes its products to various health store chains and supermarket chains throughout Sweden, Norway and Finland.

The company experienced a growth of 75.8 % in 2017 and in 2018 it made a turnover of €324000.

Nova Concept is the exclusive distributor for 12 brands of personal care products which include Crazy Rumors, Kivvi, Lafe’s and Maathai Organic.

Nova Concept is looking for organic and clean label brands in the personal care category, with focus on cosmetics, hair and skincare.

Suppliers and brands willing to work with Nova Concept must offer organic products.

UPDATES ON NOVA CONCEPT ON 28/09/2020

Nova Concept is looking products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, cleaning supplies, oral care, etc.
• Household: cleaners, air fresheners, laundry care, etc. 

The company is looking for branded products as well as products for private labels. 

OVS was founded in 1972 in Italy. It was first known as Magazzini Oviesse and was initially a clothing shop. The company was previously a subsidiary of Coin Group until 2015 when it was quoted on the Italian Stock Exchange.

Since the 70s, it has been operating as a department store and it currently has over 1285 stores countrywide as well as in 35 countries in Europe, Latin America and Asia. They can be found in city centres, residential areas and shopping malls.

Every year, nearly 150 million people visit its shops. It also has an online store. 

In 2021, OVS achieved a turnover of €1.1 billion and employed a total of 6867 associates.

Additionally, OVS has diversified by offering products in the household and personal care category such as perfumery, cosmetics and leather products.

OVS also sells products from several brands including Everlast, Maui, GAP. Piombo and many more.

Furthermore, OVS created a brand known as Shaka Innovative Beauty which is devoted to perfumes and cosmetics which are of good quality and they are all produced in Europe.

The company is looking for products in the personal care category with focus on cosmetics, perfumery and skin care. Products need to stand out and be of top quality. They also like brands which are constantly innovating and bringing new products to the market.

OVS’ quality department ensures that all products comply with the company’s requirements, the current laws and requirements concerning the production, its different processes and the materials used.

The online shop is available on www.ovs.it

Founded in 1931, Parfumerie Pieper has become Germany’s largest privately owned perfumery with over 150 branches. Initially, the company operated as Pieper soap shop which was founded by Gerhard Pieper and Anna Pieper. 

Parfumerie Pieper also distributes to luxury retail stores. 

In 2009, the company launched its online shop.

Parfumerie Pieper took over Goldkopf Perfumerie in 2016. 

In 2018, Parfumerie Pieper’s turnover was € 8.8 million in 2019. The company employs 1500 people. 

Parfumerie Pieper won the Retailer of the Year in Germany in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

In the personal care category, Parfumerie Pieper provides products such as fragrances, hair care, makeup, etc. 

It currently offers luxury brands like Chanel, La Mer and La Prairie.

Parfumerie Pieper imports its products from France, South Korea, USA, etc. Moreover, the company also provides products from German brands. 

The online shop is accessible on www.parfuemerie-pieper.de

Since 1707, Fortnum and Mason have been operating in the UK first as a reseller of Queen Anne’s candles. This company has introduced various products to the British market. Fortnum and Mason were the inventors of the Scotched Egg which is still a very popular and classic dish today. The company was also the first to bring Baked Beans to the country and even provisioned the royal family and the army during the 1800s. In fact, they also  In 1922, Fortnum and Mason supplied products for the very first British Everest expedition. The company made a turnover of €142 million in 2018 and currently employs 775 persons.

The company has three stores in the UK and it also has an online shop that was launched in 1999 with over 800 products. They also have 9 restaurants which include an ice-cream parlour and an award-winning bar. Furthermore, the company works with stockists in order to reach markets in Australia, UK, Europe, Canada, Asia and Mexico. In 2019, it announced that it would open a Fortnum and Mason store in Hong Kong, along with a restaurant. This marks the company’s first store outside the UK.

Fortnum and Mason is looking for products in the sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks and chilled and fresh food categories. The company specialises in luxury products which include the finest tea, wines, chocolates and biscuits. Its brand Fortnum and Mason is very popular and its tea, Royal Blend is one of the most famous tea blends since 1902.

Fortnum and Mason’s online store can be accessed through their website https://www.fortnumandmason.com/

SPC France was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of SPC Group, one of the oldest brands in the confectionery and baking industry in Korea.

Based in France, the company is responsible for acquiring raw materials, semi-finished & finished products for the SPC Group and its different branches. SPC France also has a global food business experience and handles negotiations, innovations, international logistics and supply management.

In 2014, the company opened 2 Paris Baguette stores in Paris. 

In 2017, SPC France has achieved a turnover of €42 million.

SPC France is on the lookout for these different product categories:

• Savory Grocery: oils, condiments, dressings, canned food, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, sweets, etc. 

• Frozen Food: desserts, ice-cream, fruits, vegetables, etc.

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

• Drinks: soft drinks, carbonated soft drinks, juices, etc.

SPC France is looking for brands and in the case of drinks, the company is particularly interested in innovative drinks.

The company has more than 210 suppliers in over 20 countries and 94% of its purchases are from Europe. More than 1300 orders were made in 2017.