Based in Germany since 1820, Schluter & Maack is an importer of savory grocery products. Schluter & Maack started as an importer of Chile saltpeter but towards the end of World War 1, the company started importing coffee.

After the first World War, Schluter & Maack started importing sugar as well and over time added more products to its portfolio. 

Schluter & Maack achieved a turnover of € 93.9 million in 2017 and employed 10 people during that year. 

Nowadays, Schluter & Maack offers a range of Savory Grocery products which include:

• Sugar: white crystal sugar, organic beet white sugar, organic cane sugar, organic coconut sugar, pearl sugar, icing sugar, etc.

• Nuts: hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, pecans, etc.

• Pulses: green lentils, white beans, red lentils, pinto beans, chickpeas, precooked pulses, etc.

• Mustard Seeds:yellow mustard seeds, brown mustard seeds, oriental mustard seeds, etc.

Schluter & Maack takes care of the shipping, insurance and contract information based on its clients’ requirements and also considers the official and legal requirements. 

Schluter & Maack operates its own processing plants which are FSSC 22000 certified and meet the food safety regulations. In 2013, the firm opened a plant in Canada which allows the firm to deal directly with producers and ensure that the products are of high quality.

BK Specialty Foods is a food and drinks importer and distributor based in the US. The company offers over 6000 references.

BK Specialty Foods’s clients include hotels, restaurants, corporate food service, colleges as well as retailers in the country. 

BK Speciality Foods offers both local and imported products. BK Specialty Foods operates its own online shop. 

In 2018, BK Specialty Foods registered a turnover of € 54.5 million and employed 96 people. 

BK Specialty Foods provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pulses, pasta, snacks, rice, grains, crackers, oils, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sugar, biscuits, coffee, tea etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, salad, charcuterie, fish, etc.

• Frozen Food: ice cream, meat, seafood, etc.

• Dairy: cheese, etc.

• Drinks: ice tea, syrup, juice, mineral water, soda, etc. 

• Dairy-free: soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc.

BK Specialty Foods also offers kosher, vegan and vegetarian products.

Brands such as Almond Breeze, Pacific Foods, Ambrosia, Annamaria’s, Belgian Boy’s, Loacker Classic, etc. 

BK Specialty Foods manages a 40000 sq.ft warehouse including a 5000 sq.ft freezer room.  Furthermore, the company manages its own fleet of delivery trucks which are fully equipped. 

BK Specialty Foods has invested in 600 solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint, a measure that aligns with its sustainability policy.

Furthermore, BK Specialty Foods works with several charities such as The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Coaches vs. Cancer, Autism Organizations, etc. 

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on www.bkfoods.com

Plivit Trade is an importer of food and non-food products which was established in Sweden in 1998. Plivit Trade also operates 2 vegetables plants in Bosnia.

Plivit Trade achieved a turnover of € 22.7 million in 2018, thus experiencing a growth of 3.7 % in revenue compared to 2017. 

Plivit Trade offers an extensive range of products in various categories:

• Savory Grocery: condiments, sauces, canned foods, etc.

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

• Drinks: mineral water, soft drinks, etc.

• Frozen Food: ready meals, sausages, ice cream, etc.

• Dairy: cheese, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: poultry, etc.

• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, etc.

Plivit Trade provides products from brands such as Bambi, Argeta, Eva, Fructal, Natura, Swiss Lion, etc. 

Plivit Trade also developed its own brand Plivit which includes ready meals, honey, vinegar, cheese, bread as well as pickles. Concerning pickles, no additives are added to the products. 

Plivit Trade took over Droga Livsmdedel in 2006 and acquired the company Adriatic Group, a distributor of food items in 2014.

Plivit Trade operates a 35000 m2 warehouse in Sweden. 

Plivit Trade sponsors many charities and organisations in Sweden and across the world. Many cultural and sport socciation are supported by the company. Plivit Trade also organises fundraising events for associations such as Vara Barn which works for orphanages in Bosnia. 

TRS Foods is an importer and distributor of ethnic foods based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1959 by Taherally Rehmanji Suterwalla.

TRS Foods distributes not only in the UK but also in other countries in the European Union, Russia, Canada and the US. TRS Foods operates 2 cash and carry stores in the UK. 

TRS Foods achieved a turnover of € 36.7 million in 2018 and employs 42 people. TRS Foods is recognised as one of the largest suppliers of Asian foods in Europe.

TRS Foods offers an array of foods in the Savory Grocery category including pulses, spices, flour, rice, canned foods, chutneys, pastes, noodles, etc. 

TRS Foods is the exclusive distributor for brands like (but not limited to) Ahmed, Gits, MDH and Shan.

TRS Foods developed its own brand, TRS which includes an extensive range of products such as coconut oil, rice, pulses, flour, pastes, etc. 

TRS Wholesale Company is a subsidiary of TRS Foods and handles the wholesale activities of the group. 

TRS Foods operate their own warehouse of 70000 sq. ft which is HACCP certified which means that it can handle and process pulses, nuts and spices. Since 2002, the warehouse is BRC certified.

Somos una empresa encargada de la distribución de productos de primera necesidad. 

Big Geyser is a distributor of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages which started operating in 1986 in the US. The company has emerged as one of the leading distributors and currently has around 20000 customers. Big Geyser operates 2 offices in the country.

In 2018, Big Geyser registered a turnover of € 58.1 million and employs 200 people.

Big Geyser offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: mineral water, soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, coconut water, flavored water, etc.

• Savory Grocery: crisps, potato chips, etc.

• Personal care: protein drinks, etc.

• Drinks: chocolate drinks, etc.

Big Geyser offers products from brands such as Nestle, OWNYN, Spindrift, Body Armor, Brew Dr., KITU Super Coffee, etc. 

In 2019, Big Geyser signed an agreement with Celsius Holding in order to distribute its fitness drink, Celsius. 

Big Geyser launched its own brand, Hal’s New York in 2014, offering a range of drinks such as Ginger Ale. in 2019, Big Geyser extended Hal’s New York product portfolio by offering snacks such as crisps. Within the first week of launching, the new ranges was already available in over 3000 stores.

Rhee Bros is an importer and distributor of Asian products. Rhee Bros was founded in 1968 and is based in the US. Rhee Bros started by selling dried squid from Korea before starting to add other dried, chilled, frozen and non-food products to its portfolio. At present, Rhee Bros provide over 4000 Asian food references.

Rhee Bros distributes to various clients such as retail chains, club stores, restaurant chains, food service businesses, etc. Some of the customers are: Momofuku, Bibibop, Weis, Wegmans, Blue Apron, US Foods, DOT, etc. 

In 2018, Rhee Bros achieved a turnover of € 60.6 million. 240 people work for the company.

Rhee Bros offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned foods, etc.

• Savory Grocery: rice, oil, sauces, ramen, snacks, etc.

• Drinks: aloe vera drinks, etc.

• Frozen Food: seafood, etc.

• Chilled Food

Rhee Bros offers products from brands such as Orion, Kikkoman, Yeo’s, Foco, Paldo, etc.

Rhee Bros has also developed 14 private labels which are:

• Assi: a brand of Korean food

• Emperor: a range of Chinese products

• Evergreen: a range of healthy products including powdered honey, olive oil, etc.

• EZ Life: a brand offering household items such as rice cookers and chopsticks

• Hana: a brand consisting of Japanese noodles

• Han Kuk Mi: a brand of rice products

• Jonga Vision: a range of Korean food items

• Kabuto: a range of Japanese foods

• Organic Ranch: a brand offering sauces, miso paste, etc. This brand is certified by USDA

• Rhee Chun Rice: a brand that offers Rhee Chun, a variety of rice

• Three Elephants: a brand offering Thai products such as rice sticks, fish sauce, etc.

• Viet Way: a range of Vietnamese products

• Wild Sea: a brand of seafood

• Yissine: a range of Korean products

Rhee Bros partners with various local buying offices across Asia in order to source the best products.

Rhee Bros works with HACCP-certified suppliers only. Furthermore, they reply on third party audits and FSMA Compliance to ensure that their suppliers follow the necessary norms and policies. 

Rhee Bros manages a 230000 sq.ft warehouse and distribution centre which can handle up to 20000 cases of products per day. Concerning delivery, the company offers different types of distribution models to fit different clients. Rhee Bros also imports in bulk, allowing it to sell at lower prices and the shipping time is also shorter.

Based in the US, Decrescente Distribution is an importer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The company was launched in 1948.

Decrescente Distribution achieved a turnover of € 45.3 million in 2018 and employs 134 people. 

Decrescente Distribution won various awards such as the Craft Distributor of the year 2013, Heineken Red Star Award in 2005 and 2006 and the Wholesaler of the Year Award 2003 by Beverage World Magazine.

Decrescente Distribution offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, vodka, beer, wine, etc.

• Dairy: milk, etc. 

Decrescente Distribution provides products from brands such as 21st Amendment, 5 Oclock Gin, 7 Up, Anchor, Amadeo Chianti, Arizona, Apple & Eve, etc.

Decrescente Distribution handles the marketing and has a sales team which involves well-trained and qualified professionals. Since the company has specific marketing divisions for each type of product: beer, craft beer, soft drink, wine and spirits.

The business also offers a line cleaning service to ensure that the taste of beer is not altered. Decrescente Distribution also offers draft beer trailer rentals which are useful to those organising events where they must distribute beer in bulk. 

Furthermore, Decrescente Distribution has its own warehouse management system and a fleet of delivery vehicles.  

ICS is a wholesaler and distributor based in the UK. The company is specialised in the distribution of food and non-food items for catering. ICS was founded in 1998. It is headquartered in Bradford.

ICS provides its services to mainly the catering sector, wholesalers and retailers located both in the UK and across Europe.

ICS achieved a turnover of €65.85 million in 2019. The enterprise’s team currently consists of 142 people. 

ICS offers numerous products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned foods, chutneys, and many more.
• Savory Grocery: oil, rice, spices, prawn crackers, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, burgers, garlic, etc.
• Drinks: lemon juice and many others.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, bleach, disposables, etc.

ICS offers both local and foreign brands such as Amoy, British Sugar, Coca Cola, Heinz, Fairy, Britvic, Kamil, etc.

The business provides an array of products including ethnic foods like Indian and Chinese foods, as well as a variety of fast food items. 

ICS also developed its own range of products under various private labels. A few are listed below:

• Prima: a range of sauces, canned vegetables, canned tuna, etc. 
• Double Lucky: a range of asian products including canned food, frozen seafood, crackers, etc.
• Texas Ranger: a range of frozen appetizers, etc. 
• Manhattan Town: a range of sauces
• Atlantius: a brand offering frozen seafood. 
• Al Ameen: a brand of frozen meat, pepperoni, burgers, etc.
• Eazi-Pak: a brand of microwavable containers, napkins, cutlery, etc.
• My Flavourite Chicken: a brand of packaging boxes.
• Eazi-Klean: a brand of bleach, washing liquids, degreaser, etc.

Dietimport is a company based in Portugal and was founded in 1990. The business is involved in importing and distributing healthy food and natural cosmetics. Dietimport offers around 6000 references.

Dietimport’s clients includes supermarkets, hypermarkets, cash & carry stores and pharmacies. Dietimport has over 2000 points of distribution in Portugal.

In 2018, Dietimport registered a turnover of € 51.8 million, indicating an increase of 11.3% in revenue as compared to the previous year’s turnover. 117 people work for the firm.

Dietimport offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, rice, snacks, flour, pet food, baby food, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: sugar, honey, cookies, cereal bars, etc.

• Drinks: water, juices, etc.

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

• Personal Care: supplements, hair care, body care, oral care, fragrances, etc. 

Dietimport also offers dairy-free, gluten-free and organic products.

Dietimport offers products from brands such as Acti-snack, Alga Maria, Holle, Poptato, etcc. Furthermore, there are many brands which are exclusively available from Dietimport. Some of them are Solgar, Dr. Organic, Provamel, etc.

For 2020, Dietimport is looking for brands of healthy food and beverages which are not yet available in Portugal.

Fine wines and spirits distributor

Dear Sirs,

We are a established company of wholesalers in Lisbon, Portugal since 1992 and our company is Manilal Narane e Filhos, Lda. We are specially interested in one of your products. 

Thank you in advance. 

Kind Regards,

Shivani Mahendra 

Founded in 1999 in the US, Tarantino Foods is a distributor of food items catering for the needs of restaurants, food chains, schools, universities, health care facilities, etc. 

Tarantino Foods registered a turnover of € 47.3 million in 2018 and employs 60 full-time and part-time people. 

Tarantino Foods offers products in the following categories:

• Dairy

• Savory Grocery

• Frozen Grocery

Tarantino Foods also provides a variety of ethnic and specialty foods. 

In order to maintain high quality standards, Tarantino Foods is audited twice a year for shipping and receiving, sanitation, pest control, food security, critical control points, recall program, etc. the firm is also HACCP certified. 

Concerning the logistics, Tarantino Foods manages a temperature controlled distribution facility of 50000 sq.ft since 2003. As for the delivery, the business has a fleet of 20 refrigerated delivery vehicles.

Procacci Brothers is a wholesale distributor of premium vegetables and fruits based in the US. Established in 1948, the company supplies to supermarkets, club stores, and various enterprises in the HoReCa sector. Procacci Brothers offers a wide selection of locally produced and imported products. 

Procacci Brothers achieved a turnover of € 66.4 million in 2018 thanks to 500 employees.

Procacci Brothers owns GS Distribution, a subsidiary which supplies small independent retailers. The business also owns a logistics company Nanco Distribution which owns several warehouses with the latest equipment. 

Procacci Brothers acquired its competitor, A. Vassallo in 2019.

In the Chilled & Fresh Food category, the company offers a wide range of fruits and vegetables, including tropical and exotic. 

Procacci Brothers also helps businesses in developing their own labels by providing high quality products, sustainable packaging and size customization. 

The business manages 7 warehouses in the ports near Delaware River, a strategic location since Procacci Brothers imports from different parts of the world.

Founded on the 12 September 1884 in Sweden, Arvid Nordquist is a family business which offers a variety of food and non-food items. Arvid Nordquist has also expanded and is now present in Norway, Denmark and Finland. Currently, Arvid Nordquist offers around 2500 references. Arvid Nordquist also operates an online shop. 

Arvid Nordquist operates 4 stores in Stockholm. 

In 2018, Arvid Nordquist registered a turnover of € 292 million. The firm employs 286 people at present. 

It must be noted that Arvid Nordquist has had various famous personalities as its clients such as the artist Anders Zorn, the poet Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Princess Stephanie von Wedel and Swedish chef Tore Wretman. 

In 1910, the company became a royal court supplier and also delivered products to the British court, even supplying Russian caviar to Queen Elizabeth II for her wedding.  

Arvid Nordquist has launched a Wine Academy offering training programs for those who need to acquire a good knowledge of wine and coffee, regarding aromas, flavours, winemaking, trends, etc. 

The business also runs a Coffee Academy specialising in training courses which give an insight on cultivation, preparation of coffee, tasting methodology as well as Barista courses, etc. 

Arvid Nordquist offers an extensive range of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, sauces, salt, canned food, baby food, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned food, jam, cereals, coffee, tea, etc.

• Drinks: alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• Household: washing powder, etc. 

Arvid Nordquist offers products from brands such as Pringles, Kellogg’s, HIP, Ariel, Giovanni Rosso, Grey Poupon, Maldon, Mentos, Nissin, Skippy, Tabasco, etc. 

Arvid Nordquist has developed its own labels which are:

• Arvid Nordquist: a brand offering tea and coffee made with Arabic beans

• Ekorrens Ecological: a range of organic sweet snacks which are gluten-free, lactose-free, gelatin-free and vegan

In the case of its own brands, Arvid Nordquist uses green packaging. 70%of the materials are plant-based. 

Arvid Nordquist’s online shop can be accessed on www.arvidnordquist.se

Founded in 1893 in the UK, Henry Colbeck is a distributor of food and non-food items to businesses in the HoReCa sector.

Known as a supplier to Fish & Chip food service businesses, Henry Colbeck also offers products to Chinese, Indian and Italian food service businesses. Henry Colbeck has also developed its own brand of edible oils.

Henry Colbeck offers over 1500 references. The business distributes to over 2500 clients in the UK as well as Scotland. 

In 2019, Henry Colbeck achieved a turnover of € 65.3 million which demonstrates that the company has experienced an increase of 18.5% in revenue compared to 2018.

At present, Henry Colbeck employs 149 people, including a sales and distribution team of 133 people. Each delivery area is assigned to a local sales manager and there is also a team of telesales personnel. 

Henry Colbeck offers products in the categories below:

• Savory Grocery: oils, batter flour, canned food, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned food, etc.

• Dairy: butter, milkshakes, etc. 

• Frozen Food: fish, burgers, etc

• Drinks: soft drinks, water, etc.

• Household: cleaning products, packaging, etc.

Henry Colbeck also provides vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free products. 

Henry Colbeck offers products for brands like Spam, Kerrymaid, Middleton Foods, Oxo, Riverdene, etc. 

Henry Colbeck developed its private label under the name Henry Colbeck. Under this brand, Henry Colbeck offers batter as well as an extensive range of edible oils including rapeseed oil, vegetable oil and palm oil. In fact, the company offers more than 30 blends of oil. 

In fact, Henry Colbeck operates a 12000 sq.ft oil processing and packing facility which has a capacity of 250 tonnes. 

Henry Colbeck manages 2 warehouses and a fleet of 28 delivery vehicles distributing across the UK and Scotland. 

Henry Colback is also a Waste Edible Oil and Fat Collector and serves a number of clients, collecting their oil waste in vehicles designed for that purpose. The oil is taken to the company’s Oil Recycling plant which was established in 2018. All the oil is converted into Green Energy.

Dear Sir,

This is to introduce our company, GBP Global Services Limited to your reputable organization. 

We are into the imporation of consumables such as bread making margarines, softners, improvers and the likes.

We are keenly interested in the importation of Margarine, bread softner and improver from one of your array of suppliers, Bielmar Limited, Polish producer of margarine and vegetable oils.

Thanks in anticipation to hearing from you soon.

Regards.

Stanley Chidi Israel

Vins I Licors Grau is an importer based in Spain since 1977 and is mainly known for its wide range of wines and other alcoholic beverages. 

Vins I Licors Grau was founded by Jordi Grau who was already familiar with the wine sector as his father, Miquel Grau launched a winery and tavern in 1951. Prior to launching his own shop, Jordi Grau was a music student  and in order to finance his studies in 1969, he started buying and reselling wine in Palafrugell.

The company operates its own wine shop known as the Vinotheque which is considered to be one of the largest wine shops in the European continent. The Vinotheque features an extensive collection of wines stored in a temperature and humidity controlled area. The shop also features a bar, a recreation area for children, a relaxation area for elderly people, as well as a room where wine tasting courses are organised. 

Vins I Licors Grau has also been operating an online shop since 2009, offering around 12000 references. 

In addition to this, Vins I Licors Grau is also a distributor to clients in the HoReCa sector such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, etc. 

In 1987, the firm launched a subsidiary, Distribuidora Gironina which is involved solely in providing distribution services.

In 2018, Vins I Licors Grau reached a turnover of € 45.7 million and employs over 50 people.

Vins I Licors Grau won the Lledoner D’Or award in 2018 and the Best Commercial Initiative in 2017.

Since the launch, Vins I Licors Grau has grown rapidly, offering a wide selection of products in the following categories:

• Drinks: wine, cider, sangria, liquor, etc.
• Savory Grocery: vinegar, oil, etc.

Some of the brands available are: Almansa, Valdepenas, Dominio Valdepusa, 08, Mlon, 42 Below, etc.

The business imports from countries like France, Germany, Chile, Morocco, Austria, Malta, etc. 

Concerning the logistics, Vins I Licors Grau manages a temperature-controlled warehouse of 1200 m2. The firm also handles the distribution and operates a fleet of 21 vehicles. 

Vins I Licors Grau’s online shop can be accessed on www.grauonline.com

UPDATES ON VINS I LICORS GRAU ON 27/11/2020

Vins I Licors Grau won the Best Specialized Wine Shop in the Retail Awards category during the International Wine Challenge Merchant Awards Spain 2019.

Vins I Licors Grau also launched Flor d'Emporda through a collaboration with Bodega Vinyes d´Olivardots.

Hanseatische Bey is a honey importer and bottler company which is based in Germany. Hanseatische Bey offers around 15 standardized honey products which vary in terms of taste, colour, texture and aroma. Some of the mixtures are organic.

Hanseatische Bey’s products can be used as ingredients in drinks, bakery products, confectionery, cereals, meat products or marinades. 

Hanseatische Bey sources honey from different conventional and ecological beehivers across the world.

In the case of organic honey, beehivers must respect the EC Organic Regulation which clearly stipulates that organic beehives must be set up in large natural areas.

Organic beehivers should avoid the use of chemical drugs but opt for natural drugs to fight bee diseases. Another important aspect is that the beehives should constitute of natural materials. 

Hanseatische Bey’s products are regularly tested for quality control with independent specialist libraries.

Beriksson is an importer and distributor of chocolate and many gourmet food items. The family business was founded by chocolate expert Benny Eriksson in 2006 and is based in Sweden. 

The story of Beriksson started following a car accident in 2000 involving Benny Eriksson who was going for his first chocolate test. That day, he discovered his true passion for chocolate and a few years later, Beriksson was launched. 

With time, Beriksson started to extend its product range, offering a variety of gourmet products originating from Vietnam, Gothenburg, Italy, Ecuador, Switzerland, France, etc. The company also has an online shop. 

Beriksson’s clients include restaurants, hotels, cafes and several retailers specialising in the sale of premium products. In fact, the firm has plans to develop a webshop for retailers.

Furthermore, Beriksson also organizes chocolate and liquorice tastings. 

Beriksson’s turnover for 2020 was reported to be €1.25 million.

Nowadays, Beriksson offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, coffee, tea, etc.
• Savory Grocery: sauces, chips, pasta, etc.
• Drinks: matcha drinks, cola, ice tea, etc. 

Beriksson distributes products from 31 brands, comprising of several award-winning ones. Some of the labels available include (but not limited to) Muzzi, Gardini di L’Artigiano, Guido Castagna, Bernardi, La Perla, Majani, Mathez, Oliva, etc. 

Some of the products and brands are certified and recognised by Ecological, Fairtrade, Direct Trade and Rainforest Alliance. Many of these products are also produced using the slow food principles. 

Beriksson’s online shop can be accessed on www.beriksson.se

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In 2005 Martin Jorgensen founded Scandchoco, an importer and distributor of premium and exclusive food and drinks based in Sweden. Initially, the business operated under the name Scandinavian Chocolate Company, specialising in the trade of chocolate products. The name was shortened to Scandchoco when the firm started to expand its product portfolio.

Scandchoco started by offering products to restaurants and hotels. Nowadays, Scandchoco’s clients also include retailers, pharmacies. delicatessens, interior stores, gift shops and cafes. Scandchoco also operates an online shop.

At present, Scandchoco provides the following products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, oil, sauces, chips, nuts, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, truffles, tea, etc.

• Drinks: fresh fruit juices, etc. 

Scandchoco also offers vegan, lactose-free and sugar-free products. 

Scandchoco offers products from brands such as Bradley’s, Josh & Josh Crisps, Licorice Chef, Monbana, etc. 

Scandchoco is also involved in the development of private labels for its clients, according to their own specifications and needs. 

In 2020, Scandchoco launched a new premium brand, Carl Larsson, influenced by the Swedish artist, Carl Larsson. The brand is a collaboration between Scandchoco and Carl Larsson Farm Sundborn. For the packaging, replicas of Carl Larsson’s work are being used. 

The brand Carl Larsson consists of 4 products:

• Chocolate Truffles: exclusive chocolate truffles

• Licorice: Licorice bars

• Tea: mango flavored tea

• Polka Pig: a Swedish stick candy

Scandchoco’s online shop can be accessed on www.scandchoco.se

Vilore Foods is an American importer founded in 1983, which offers a wide range of Mexican and Hispanic products which it distributes in the US and Canada. The firm has established itself as the leader in the Hispanic Dry Grocery market.

Vilore Foods’s clients include food service businesses as well as wholesalers. The business offers sales and marketing support and is also able to provide solutions for food service enterprises. 

Vilore Foods also operates an office dedicated to the Canadian market. 

In 2015, Vilore Foods collaborated with Captura Group on behalf of 2 of the brands it represents, La Costena and Jumex. The purpose of this collaboration was to launch Mexicorico.com, a social media platform to promote mexican recipes using the 2 brands’ products and target customers. 

Vilore Foods offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate milk, desserts, etc.

• Drinks: juice, nectar, etc.

• Household: scrubbers, etc.

Brands such as Pronto, Fregon, Totis, La Costena, Jumex, etc. are available.

Horeca Van Zon is a wholesaler of food and non-food items. The business started operating in 1964 in Belgium. Horeca Van Zon operates 4 cash & carry in Belgium as well as an online store. Currently, Horeca Van Zon offers around 30000 references. 

Horeca Van Zon employs 38 people and achieves an annual turnover of €36.6 million.

Horeca Van Zon offers products in the following categories:

• Dairy: cheese, etc.

• Frozen Food: snacks, meat, poultry, ice-cream, bread, cake, pastries, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, etc.

• Drinks: water, soft drinks, juices, beer, wine, whiskey, etc.

• Household: packaging and maintenance products

In the case of wine, a sommelier carefully selects the different wines which are offered and can advise clients on different wine pairings.

Some of the brands available are Knorr, Château De Majoulière, etc.

In the case of meat products, Horeca Van Zon ensures that all products meet the EU requirements. Furthermore, the business is HACCP certified.  In the case of poultry, Horeca Van Zon only offers products which are certified by Label Rouge and which are also free-range. 

In 2020, as a measure to reduce plastic and paper wastage, Horeca Van Zon offers stamps to customers who will earn a discount by purchasing a hot pot from BergHOFF. 

The online shop can be accessed on www.shopvanzon.be

Northern Haserot is a food service distributor founded in 1878 in the US, offering food and non-food products. 

Previously known as C.A. Curtze, the company acquired Northern Frozen Foods in 1966. After Northern Frozen Foods took over Haserot Grocery, the business started to operate under the name Northern Haserot. 

Northern Haserot also offers consultative services. There are specialists in each category who can advise food service businesses. The chef can also offer product demonstrations either at the company itself or visit the client. Furthermore, he can also advise the client in designing the menu for his business. . 

Northern Haserot operates a meat facility which is USDA federally inspected. Moreover, the company also runs a fresh seafood processing plant which is HACCP certified.

Northern Haserot employs 210 people, including a team of 150 sales consultants. The firm attains an annual turnover of € 27.5 million. 

Northern Haserot offers products in the following categories:

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

• Chilled & Fresh Food: salads, slaws, charcuterie, vegetables, etc.

• Frozen Food: meat, seafood, ice-cream, dessert, etc. 

• Savory Grocery: oils, vinegar, spices, pasta, sauces, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, coffee, tea, etc.

• Drinks: juices, sports drinks, etc. 

• Household: laundry, general cleaning supplies, film wrap, foil, etc. 

Furthermore, Northern Haserot also offers equipment and supplies which are used in the food service industry.

Brands such as Heinz, Tyson, Rich’s, Campbell’s, etc are distributed by the company. 

Northern Haserot has developed its own brands which are:

• Brandt Meats: a range of meat products 

• North Store Seafood: a brand offering a range of seafood products

• Market Source Produce: a range of herbs and salads

Morandell International is an importer of drinks based in Austria. Founded by Anna ad Alois Morandell International in 1926, the company exports to various parts of Europe.

Morandell International is one of the first wine houses in Austria. Initially focusing on wines, the company started importing beer in 1948. Nowadays, Morandell International has a varied portfolio. Morandell International also operates an online store. 

Morandell International imports a wide range of wines from Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Hungary, Chile, Argentina, etc.

In 1988, Morandell International launched a subsidiary, Vinorama Wine Shipping. 

Morandell International employs a team of trained salespersons who have adequate experience in the catering sector and advise clients on products based on specific requirements. 

Morandell International offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: wine, champagne, gin, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, etc.

• Savory Grocery: olive oil, etc.

Morandell International offers products from brands like Ruinart, Erdinger, Guiness etc. 

Concerning logistics, Morandell International operates 2 warehouses, one in Vienna since 2000 and another in Worgl since 2007.

Morandell International’s online shop can be accessed on www.morandell.com

Ritter Courivaud is an importer and distributor of specialist products which was established by Georges Ritter and Albert Courivaud in 1929 in the UK. Ritter Courivaud offers over 3000 references, importing from France, Spain, etc. The company also products from the UK as well.

Ritter Courivaud supplies businesses in the HoReCa sector, including food service professionals, top chefs, chocolatiers, restaurants, hotels, etc. Some of the clients include The Savoy, Claridge’s and The Connaught. 

Ritter Courivaud acquired W.G White, a caviar distributor, in 2004.

Ritter Courivaud attained a turnover of € 44.7 million in 2019.

Ritter Courivaud offers products from the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oils, flour, pasta, sauces, pulses, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: honey, coffee, pastries, bread, canned fruits, etc.

• Dairy: cream, cheese, butter, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: Iberian charcuterie, caviar, truffles, wild mushrooms, etc.

• Frozen Food: meat, seafood, ice-cream, etc.

• Drinks: a range of beverages including juices and syrups

Ritter Courivaud also offers dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan free products. 

In 2012 Ritter Courivaud launched its private label, Ritter Fresh which consists of meat, fish, scallops, etc. 

Brands such as Bridor, Brover, Chocolatree, Clovis France, Delifrance, Demarle, Elle & Vire, Gallo, etc.

Ritter Courivaud operates several depots in the UK. Concerning the delivery, Ritter Courivaud manages a fleet of 70 vehicles. 

Trading Sureste is a Spanish importer and distributor which was founded in 1996. The business offers a range of food and non-food items which it distributes across Spain, Canary Islands, Balearic Island. Furthermore, Trading Sureste also exports to various countries in Asia. 

Trading Sureste distributes to small businesses such as wholesalers and supermarkets.

Trading Sureste provides products in the following categories:

• Drinks: water, beer, soft drinks, wine, etc.

• Savory Grocery: rice, etc.

• Household: degreasers, detergents, toilet paper, etc. 

Trading Sureste also launched its own label, Clean Up, which consists of degreasers, napkins, toilet paper, detergents, etc. 

Trading Sureste manages its own distribution centre and has also has a fleet of delivery vehicles consisting of 11 trailers that can support 32 pallets each and 2 truckers handling around 20 pallets.

In 1954, Frans Delmote launched Franky Fresh Food, a distributor of food and non-food products based in Belgium. The company is now owned by Willy Naessens Group since 2013. Currently, Frankey Fresh Food offers around 8000 references. 

The company’s clients include butchers, caterers, delicatessens, independent retailers, sandwich shops, schools, etc. 

Franky Fresh Food operates 2 production units which provide products for the firm’s private labels. 

In 2010, the business acquired Blancke Prod and Blancke Distribution. 

Franky Fresh Food offers products in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie,meat, salads, etc.

• Frozen Food: vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, dessert, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate spread, jam, etc.

• Savory Grocery: pasta, oil, nuts, vinegar, etc.

• Drinks: a range of alcoholic drinks such as wine and non-alcoholic drinks like soft drinks. 

• Dairy: a wide variety of cheeses like emmental, camembert and mozarella.

• Household: cleaning products, etc.

Franky Fresh Food also offers meat alternatives products such as burgers.

Brands such as Ariel,Hak, Nalu, Tropico, Bonduelle, etc are available.

Franky Fresh Food has developed 2 private labels:

• Bourgon: a range of traditional meat products

• Trax: a brand of cleaning products

The firm is HACCP certified and is supervised by FASFC concerning the health and safety norms. 

Concerning the logistics, Franky Fresh Food operates a central warehouse and 2 hubs. A fleet of 60 refrigerated trucks handle the delivery and 100 employees work in the logistics department.

Founded in 1930 in the US, Kristen Distributing Company is a distributor of drinks. The company was launched by Ambrose Kristen, a German immigrant who acquired Bellville Bottling Works. Kristen Distributing Company produced but also distributed soft drinks across the US. The business was renamed Kristen Distributing Company.

The company extended its range to alcoholic drinks after Boots Kristen, the son of Ambrose Kristen, joined the family business. Kristen Distributing Company was involved in the wholesale of beer and also launched its private label, Boots Soda, consisting of a range of craft sodas. Boots Soda was sold in the early 1960s. 

Kristen Distributing Company became the exclusive distributor for Miller Brewing Company’s products. In 1979, the business became Coors Brewing Company’s official distributor. 

In 1998, Kristen Distributing Company acquired Brazos Beverages and relocated to Bryan, Texas.

Till today, Kirsten Distributing Company remains a family business which offers more than 1200 references. 

In 2002, the business won the Adolph Coors Founder’s Award. 

Kristen Distributing Company offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: soft drinks,water, beer, sodas, etc.

The company distributes products from brands such as Blue Moon, Fosters, Harp, Modelo, Essentia Water, Nesquik, etc.

Kristen Distributing Company manages 2 private labels:

• Boots Fountain Drinks: a brand of fountain drinks usually found in local restaurants in Bryan. 

• Boots Beverages: relaunched in 2013, the brand of flavoured soda was back on the market. 

Concerning its logistics, Kristen Distributing Company operates its own temperature-controlled warehouse which can handle up to 500000 cases.

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An importer that started operating in 1991 in Czech Republic, Gaston set up its headquarters in Zlin but has quickly expanded and now manages offices in Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Romania and Serbia. Gaston specialises in the import and export of grocery products. 

Gaston imports from Turkey, Peru, India, Ecuador, Thailand, China, Greece and many parts of the world. The firm distributes to clients in 20 countries. While Gaston supplies retail chains mainly, it also delivers to wholesalers, catering businesses and packaging companies. Some of its clients include Albert Hypermarket, Auchan, Globus, Spar, Metro, etc. 

By 2019, Gasto employed 199 people. Between 2016 to 2017, the company has experienced a growth of 14.04% in revenue. 

Frequently awarded for its private labels during the Consumer’s Choice competitions, Gaston has proven, over time, that it still enjoys a notoriety on the market. Surveys and quality tests carried out by the magazine Dtest have shown that Gaston is always ranked high. 

Gaston offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oils, vinegars, rice, sauces, pickles, canned foods, etc.

• Sweet Savory: a variety of sweet canned foods.

Gaston also offers speciality products from Italy and Asia. 

Gaston is the exclusive distributor for brands such as Cirio, Valfrutta, Pagani, De Nigris, Zwan, etc.

The business has also developed its private labels which are:

• Giana: a range of canned food including fruits and vegetables.

• Franz Josef Kaiser: a brand offering premium products like oils, vinegars,canned seafood, etc. 

• Asia World: a brand offering Asian Foods such as spices and other speciality foods.

S&W Wholesale (Savage and Whitten Wholesale) is a wholesaler of food and non-food products. The business was founded on the 18th May 2000 following a merger between Newry Cash & Carry which started its operations in 1916 and J&E Whitten which launched in 1920. As a result, S&W Wholesale became one of the largest wholesalers in Northern Ireland which also offers an online ordering service.

S&W Wholesale offers over 6500 references and frequently carries out promotional offers on over 1500 references, allowing its clients to benefit from competitive deals. S&W Wholesale serves clients in Northern Ireland as well as the Republic of Ireland.

Furthermore, S&W Wholesale also operates a retail chain of 139 stores, Today’s, that operates under the following banners:

• Today’s Express: 23 stores

• Today’s Extra: 16 stores

• Today’s Local: 100 stores

In 2018, S&W Wholesale achieved a turnover of €114.4 million, indicating a growth of 11.7% in its revenue compared to 2017. By the end of 2018, there were 228 employees working for S&W Wholesale, including a customer service and marketing team. 

S&W Wholesale offers products in the following categories: 

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

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

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, jam, cookies, confectionery, etc.

• Savory Grocery: vinegar, pasta, crisps, chips, oil, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: sausages, ready-meals, salads, etc.

• Frozen Food: vegetables, sausage rolls, chicken, seafood, etc.

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

• Household: detergents, fresheners, washing liquids, etc.

Brands such as Airwick, Detol, Pringles, Red Bull, Island Food, etc. are available from S&W Wholesale. 

Concerning the delivery, S&W Wholesale distributes across Northern Ireland and in specific parts of the Republic of Ireland. S&W Wholesale provides delivery at competitive prices if delivery must be made outside the normal delivery zones. 

Orders are processed quickly and to ensure that everything is running smoothly, a representative visits the client each week. 

Clients can place their orders on www.savageandwhitten.com

Nassau Candy is an importer and distributor of confectionery and gourmet products based in the US. Nassau Candy’s headquarters is located in Hicksville, New York. Nassau Candy also operates an online shop.

Nassau Candy started operating as a retailer in Hempstead, Nassau County in the US in 1918 offering candy and tobacco products. The business was acquired by Les Stier and Barry Rosenbaum in 1984, ceasing selling tobacco products and focusing on the development of the candy business. 

Nowadays, Nassau Candy is involved in the manufacturing of confectionery such as (but not limited to) jordan almonds, chocolate raisins, chocolate pretzels, etc. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Hicksville, New York and produces millions of pounds of candy and confectionery each year.

Furthermore, Nassau Candy also distributes products from other brands. The company has diversified its business, now providing gourmet foods as well. 

over time,Nassau Candy acquired 14 businesses, including Chocolate Inn in 2010 and Lanco in 2017.

In 2019, it was announced that Nassau Candy would invest € 4.6 million to expand its headquarters by 20000 sq. ft. 

Nassau Candy has reached a turnover of € 50.7 million in 2018 and employs 1000 people. 

The business is ranked 29th on the Counselor’s List of Largest Suppliers in the Industry.

Nassau Candy offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, honey, breakfast food, coffee, tea, etc.

• Savory Grocery: crackers, oil, vinegar, pasta, spices, canned foods, etc.

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

• Drinks: juice, water, syrup, soda, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: pate, vegetables, charcuterie, etc.

Nassau Candy also provides dairy-free, gluten-free and organic items. Some regional specialties from Florida, New York and San Francisco can also be found. 

One can find brands such as Anastasia, Andre Code, 34 Degrees, Al Dente, Twinings, etc. 

Nassau Candy has developed its private label under the name Nassau Candy which comprises products such as nut mix, dried fruit mix, candy mix, chocolate, buttercrunch, etc. 

Pertaining to the logistics, Nassau Candy manages 6 distribution centers in the country and operates its own fleet of refrigerated and insulated vehicles. 

Nassau Candy’s online shop can be accessed on www.nassaucandy.com

Incorporated in 2012,  International Trading House (ITH) is an importer and distributor of private label food products. Its headquarters is based in Sousse, Tunisia. 

With regards to its distribution channels, it supplies retailers and other businesses all around the world.

Furthermore, it reaches a turnover of around €7.5 million and it employs less than 25 employees.

ITH offer a selection of products in different categories including: 

• Savory grocery: pasta, tuna, sunflower oil, etc.
• Sweet grocery: tea, wafers, biscuits, etc.
• Dairy: a range of milk. 
• Drinks: soda, energy drinks, juice, etc.
• Personal care: an extensive range of diapers under private label.

Its portfolio represents various brands such as:

• Serina: canned meat.
• Bazooka: energy drinks.
• Snapz: a range of juice. 

Concerning its logistics solutions, ITH collaborates with companies which offer freight services for the smooth delivery of its products. 

Founded in 2015 by a Catalan couple driven by talent and passion for the world of cosmetics, La Creme Organics is a beauty care company located in Spain. La Creme Organics operates one physical store in Madrid and an online shop which ships in Spain, Balearic Islands and Portugal. 

La Creme Organics is deeply rooted in the concept of natural cosmetics .

La Creme Organics offers products in the personal care category such as face care, body care, hair care, makeup, etc. 

Some of the brands currently offered are: Ciment, Enfance Paris, Le Pure,NUI Cosmetics, Pandoo, The Organic Republic, etc.

La Creme Organics is highly selective when it comes to the brands it offers. Everything is looked into, including the ingredients, the production, packaging and distribution. The business only provides vegan, organic, vegetarian products that contain only vegetables as ingredients. No artificial ingredients are allowed. Products must be certified as animal-cruelty free.  

La Creme Organics is focussed on sustainability by packing orders using recyclable and recycled materials. The firm encourages customers to opt for 100% recycled materials when they place their orders online. 

La Creme Organics’ online shop can be accessed on www.lacremeorganics.com

Based in Lithuania, Bennet Distributors is an distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and was founded in 1991. During its beginnings, the business focussed on alcoholic drinks and gradually expanded its range, adding non-alcoholic drinks and some grocery items. Since 2014, it has been acquired by Amber Beverage Group. 

Bennet Distributors has over 7100 clients which are businesses in the food service industry, retail chains as well as consumers who purchase directly on its online store or at its shop in Vilnius.

Bennet Distributors sells around 42 million bottles every year and now employs over 300 people. The importer operates 5 offices currently. 

Bennet Distributors offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: water, juice, syrup, lemonade, wine, beer, whisky, etc.

• Savory Grocery: canned food, pasta, oil, vinegar, etc.

Some of the brands which are distributed by the company are: Torres, Roust, Beam Suntory, Heineken, etc. 

Concerning the logistics, Bennet Distributors manages a warehouse of 14000 m2 and for the delivery, the firm has a fleet of 30 vehicles. 

Bennet Distributors’ online shop can be accessed on www.bennet.it

CRS OneSource is a distributor based in Owensboro, USA. The company was created by Marvin Clark, Sr. in 1948 and has been involved in the distribution of food and non-food products to food service enterprises. 

CRS OneSource is also a member of Unipro, a food service distribution cooperative regrouping around 650 members. 

CRS OneSource offers products in the following categories:

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

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

• Frozen Food: fish, seafood, veal, beef, pork, turkey, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: poultry, pork, beef, etc.

• Dairy: butter, sour cream, cheese, yoghurt, etc.

• Drinks: cocktail mixes, soda, soft drinks, smoothies, etc.

CRS OneSource distributes products from brands such as Kraft, Farmland, ConAgra Foods, SaraLee, Tyson, Genpark, etc. 

Chelmer Foods was founded in 1992 in the UK. The importer of dried foods from over 20 countries and its clients are mainly manufacturers and packers. In fact, Chelmer Foods also caters for businesses looking to develop their private labels. 

Chelmer Foods achieves an annual turnover of € 78.3 million. 

Chelmer Foods offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pulses, nuts and seeds.

• Sweet Grocery: dried fruits and baking ingredients

Chelmer Foods has a buying team which is responsible for sourcing the products across the world. 

Chelmer Foods handles all the logistics and for 2017, has imported around 40000 tonnes of products. Each year, the business imports around 2000 containers. 

Chelmer Foods has obtained certifications such as ISO 9001 and BRC. Furthermore its products are certified as organic. 

Chelmer Foods works only with manufacturers who are HACCP, ISO 22000, EFSIS and BRC certified.

Yumi Ice Cream is a distributor of frozen items which was founded in 1986 in Texas, USA. The owners, Hoss Rafaty and Ali Khosgowari started the business, implementing their previous experience in transport management, to run Yumi Ice Cream. Prior to entering the distribution industry, both businessmen ran a business of taxicabs. 

Yumi Ice Cream distributes over 600 references of frozen foods and drinks to around 15000 clients such as convenience stores, retail chains, pharmacies, bakeries, ethnic markets, schools, hotels, delis, etc. 

Furthermore, Yumi Ice Cream also distributes products and provides freezers and coolers for events such as birthday parties, town festivals, weddings, concerts, entertainment venues, school functions. Some of its clients include Wal-Mart, Randalls, Super S Foods, Brookshires. 

Yumi Ice Cream can cater to both small and large businesses as well as events.

In addition to distributing products to its clients, Yumi Ice Cream also offers maintenance and repair services for the coolers and freezers. Yumi Ice Cream has various types of freezers and coolers fit for any client. 

Customers can order by email, phone or online through the company’s website.

At present, the business employs 4000 people. 

Yumi Ice Cream offers products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: ice-cream, frozen ready-meals, pastries, vegetables, snacks, etc.

• Drinks: energy drinks, juices, etc. 

• Chilled & Fresh Foods: a variety of ready-made sandwiches, etc.

Yumi Ice Cream is the exclusive distributor for the brand Nestle and Haagen Dazs. 

The company also distributes brands such as Simply Beverages, Eggo, Jose Ole, Totino’s, Farm Rich as well as various brands from Unilever.

Concerning the logistics, Yumi Ice Cream operates 4 distribution centres. Each of them is equipped with a walk-in freezer that has a three-tier rack system. The 4 centres make up a total floor area of 44000 sq.ft. Furthermore, each distribution centre has a General Manager who reports to one of the owners, Ali Khosgowari. The warehouses are run by a team of warehouse staff and service technicians.

As for the delivery, Yumi Ice Cream manages a fleet of 160 delivery vehicles which are refrigerated. All vehicles and equipment are high-tech and the drivers have extensive training. The company is concerned about road safety and prior to hiring any driver, the latter has to go through a test designed by Yumi Ice Cream’s owners. 

Yumi Ice Cream is also a member of many associations such as the Texas Association of School Nutrition and the School Nutrition Association. The firm is Smart Snack approved, confirming that it provides a range of healthy snacks to K 12 schools. 

Italmarket is a portuguese importer specialising in Italian products. The business imports Italy, Germany, Spain and many other countries. The business operates 2 offices. 

Italmarket’s clients include HoReCa businesses and distributors. Italmarket’s products can be found in over 500 point of sales. 

Italmarket achieved a turnover of € 10 million in 2019 and at present, employs 25 people.

Italmarket offers a large range of products in the following categories:

• Dairy: a large assortment of cheese from Mozzarella to Burrata and Ricotta.

• Chilled & Fresh Foods: fresh pasta, chorizo, ham, bacon, etc.

• Savory Grocery: pasta, spices, canned foods, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, industrial pasties, biscuits, etc.

• Drinks: water, soda, soft drinks, wine, beer, etc.

Brands such as Kimbo, Tassoni, Fiambre, Disaronno, etc. are distributed by Italmarket.

Italmarket also provides products under its private label, Italmarket which offers an assortment of cheese and pasta. 

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

• Frozen Food: bread, dough, pizza dough, vegetables, sauces, etc.

• Dairy: cheese and cream

Italmarket is also looking for dairy alternatives.

Kolonihagen, an organic lunchbox company based in Norway, was founded in 2004 by Jon-Frede Engdahl. Kolonihagen was acquired by Rema 1000, a subsidiary of Reitangruppen, in 2016. 

The business started after Jon-Frede Enghadl, who worked in the advertising industry, was requested to publish a book concerning cooking organic food. After finding out more about organic food, he decided to launch Kolonihagen along with his wife and his sister-in-law.

Kolonihagen offers different lunch and dinner boxes in family or single formats, juices boxes and dairy bags. 

At present, the firm operates in 600 Rema 1000 stores, reaching a large number of customers.

Furthermore, Kolonihagen also runs its own bakery and restaurant offering organic foods exclusively. The restaurant, named Kolonihagen Frogner is Norway's first organic restaurant and it offers catering services as well. In 2014, Kolonihagen registered a turnover of €2 million and 9 persons were employed in its bakery while there are around 60 to 70 people working in its restaurants. 

Kolonihagen offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, rice, pasta, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, sugar, chocolate, sweets, etc.
• Drinks: cider, juice, soft drinks, beer, etc.
• Frozen Food: dessert, ice-cream, seafood, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: drinks, salad, snacks, sandwiches, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, butter, margarine, etc.
• Household: cleaners, dishwash, laundry care, etc.

For 2020, the focus is on savory grocery, sweet grocery, dairy and frozen products.

Kolonihagen works with suppliers based in Norway. The business has a preference for regional suppliers which are based close to its stores. 

The business partnered with Rema 1000 to launch its private label:

• Kolonihagen: provides soda, cheese, yoghurt and many more.

Kolonihagen is looking for suppliers that offer international organic beer for private labels for brands in the same style as Corona, Kronenburg Blanc, Kirin, Peroni, etc.

Suppliers working with Kolonihagen should be trading in organic products and must be eco-friendly. Ethics, quality and sustainability are other points that are considered. Furthermore, suppliers should comply with Rema 1000’s standards such as holding a BRC certificate.

Winner Group Enterprise is a food importer, distributor and manufacturer which was founded by Jane Wongisariyakul and a team of experts in food science and technology. The company was set up in Thailand in 1983. 

In 2004, Winner Group Enterprise took over a factory where it produced bakery ingredients and premixes aimed for bakeries and other manufacturers. 8 years later, the business built another factory of 4700 m2 where it started to produce food additives as well as premixes. 

In 2016, Winner Group Enterprise renovated its Delice Shop, converting it to a Bakery & Cafe where it offers an extensive range of products. 

By 2017, Winner Group Enterprise launched its online shop for international companies  sourcing products from the firm and in 2018, the company decided to expand its activities by entering the cosmetics industry after acquiring Aesthetic Zecret, a cosmetics and food supplements company. 

Winner Group Enterprise also imports a wide variety of products from the US, Australia, Spain, Japan,  China, etc. The company added 73 references to its product portfolio in 2018. 

Winner Group Enterprise has over 12000 clients including over 500 bakeries and food processing manufacturers. The company also supplies businesses in the retail and foodservice industries. Many of its customers are international companies. Winner Group Enterprise works with clients such as LSG Sky Chefs, Tesco Lotus, Tops, Novotel, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Bangkok Airways, etc.

In 2018, Winner Group Enterprise achieved a turnover of € 48.3 million. 

Winner Group Enterprise offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: jam, dried fruits, sugar, icing sugar, baking products, etc.

• Savory Grocery: flour, pasta, oil,vinegar, etc.

• Drinks: products such as syrups and fruit juices

• Dairy: cream, butter along with other dairy foods

• Frozen Food: fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, etc. 

• Personal Care: skin care, cosmetics, food supplements, etc.

Winner Group Enterprise distributes brands such as JB Cocoa, Pakmaya, Nature Valley, Reephos, Avebe, etc. 

Winner Group Enterprise has obtained the following certifications: ISO 9001, GMP and Halal.

Overseas Trading Limited Sp. z o.o. is Polish Branch Office of UK-mother company - Overseas Trading Limited. 

We have been working since 2008 supplying FMCG to Polish large customers (Tesco, Netto, Dino, Żabka… etc…) and exporting goods across Europe (Tesco CE and Salling Group). We produce goods in our brands, private labels (conforming to highest standards both ethical and technical – our factories have BSCI, ISO, GMP or BRC where relevant). We also deliver seasonal products for inout actions – like gardening or Hallowween.

Currently we have 1500 live SKUs across 70 different categories. Our Warehouses are located centrally in Poland and one in UK. 

We are a buyer of baby products and infant formula. Also other  personal care products and food.

Hilton Supply Management is a buying alliance based in the US which sources products including food and beverages for over 8000 hotels and businesses in the hospitality sector.

Part of Hilton Worldwide Holdings, the company supplies many of the company’s hotels but also works with clients such as Lodging Hospitality Management and Vincent Hotel Group. 

In addition to sourcing food and beverages, Hilton Supply Management supplies its clients with kitchen and banquet equipment, furniture, fixtures for hotel guest rooms, lobbies, etc. the company also has an Energy Procurement service that helps clients find suppliers of renewable energy and utility programs. 

Hilton Supply Management has the advantage of offering products at competitive prices as the group can order in bulk. Furthermore, the company has also created its own e-procurement ordering platform which facilitates the ordering process. 

Hilton Supply Management's turnover is € 159.1 million.

The business was also a finalist in the Future of Sourcing Awards in 2019 as it has been an innovator in providing sourcing solutions. 

In the Food and Beverage sector, Hilton Supply Management offers products in the following categories:

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

Hilton Supply Management counts leading businesses like The Coca-Cola Company among its suppliers. However, the company also works with various suppliers, targeting national and regional manufacturers so that its clients can obtain fresh products within their own region. 

Furthermore, Hilton Supply Management works with  over 1000 smaller suppliers. Under the HSM Supplier Diversity Program, the group also works with suppliers who belong to minority groups such as Women, Asian American, African American, Hispanic American, or Native American. Veteran and LGBT suppliers. To be considered for this  program, at least 51% of the business must be owned and controlled by a member from one of these minority groups. 

Hilton Supply Management has also specified that in that case,  it prefers to work with suppliers who are recognised by official bodies such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) or the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Hilton Supply Management has a specific buying team assigned to the food and drinks categories. 

Hilton Supply Management handles the logistics as well. 

For 2020, Hilton Supply Management is looking for products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: Ice-cream, desserts, seafood, drinks, cooking aid, meat, fruits, vegetables, ready-meals, snacking, etc.
• Dairy: yoghurts, desserts, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Bazar: products such as bathroom accessories
• Personal Care: hair care, supplements, make up, skincare, oral care, fragrances, etc. 

Hilton Supply Management is also interested in meat- free products. 

The company is seeking for brands but also wishes to work with suppliers who produce products under their clients’ private labels.

Founded in 1988 by Costakis Constantinou, KIK Trading is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of food items and is based in Cyprus. KIK Trading is also present in the retail market where it operates 49 mini stores located in malls mainly and 43 convenience stores.

As an importer, KIK Trading deals with over 2500 clients. 

KIK Trading employs over 180 people who are regularly trained. 

At present, KIK Trading offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, chocolates, biscuits, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pet food
• Drinks: soda
• Frozen Food: ice-cream

Some of the bands provided by KIK Trading are Balocco, Today, Chupa Chups, M&M’s, etc. 

KIK Trading sources its products from various countries including Italy, Ethiopia, Brazil, etc. 

For 2021, KIK Trading has shown an interest in branded products such as ice-cream for its frozen food category.

Founded in 1984, Piwa Food is an importer of grocery products and drinks, focusing on products having a long shelf life. Piwa Food imports from Europe and Asia. The firm is based in Sweden where it distributes various brands. Piwa Food has helped manufacturers in creating their own brands and has also launched its private labels. Furthermore, the company develops private labels for its clients. 

Piwa Food distributes to retailers and businesses in the HoReCa sector. Some of its clients are ICA, Coop, Axfood, Netto, Lidl, Martin & Servera, Menigo, etc. 

The business achieves an annual turnover of around € 40 million. 

Piwa Food offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, sweet canned, food, honey, fruit cocktails, etc.

• Savory Grocery: canned foods, cup noodles, snacks, rice, ready-meals, etc.

• Drinks: ginger beer, juice, ice tea, energy drinks, water, etc.

Piwa Food distributes products from brands such as Kitchen 88, Crispy, Gullon, Fauvette, etc. Piwa Food works with around 40 producers. 

Furthermore, the company also launched its own label, Buffé which offers mashed potatoes, snacks, etc.

Concerning the logistics, Piwa Food operates a 7500 m2 warehouse. The company maintains an EDI connection with its suppliers, transporters and clients to ensure that deliveries go on smoothly. 

Established in Thailand, Boonsiri Frozen Products is a company that distributes frozen foods with a specialisation in seafood. Boonsiri Frozen Products sources products in Thailand but also imports from Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea, India, etc. 

The company distributes to Thailand and the Asean Economic Community countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. 

Boonsiri Frozen Products also operates an online shop known as Pla2online. The business operates 10 branches currently. 

The firm’s team is regularly trained in order to offer the best service to its customers. 

Boonsiri Frozen Products offers products in the Frozen Food category that includes seafood, pork, chicken, insects, etc. 

Boonsiri Frozen Products distributes products from brands such as Naive Foods, Boon Boon, Argallm Corlim, etc. 

Boonsiri Frozen Products operates its own warehouse where products are stored at -20 C. The company uses CFC-free insulation and the walls are sealed in order to ensure that no air leaks out, hence guaranteeing that the products are stored in the proper conditions. Boonsiri Frozen Products’ distribution centre complies with international standards. 

Boonsiri also intends to open more delivery centres in the North East part of Thailand. 

Concerning delivery, Boonsiri Frozen Products operates its own fleet of vehicles. All deliveries can be done on the same day orders have been placed. 

The warehouse and vehicles are regularly serviced. 

Boonsiri Frozen Products’s online shop can be accessed on www.pla2online.com

In 1969, Alex Karp and Earl Ishbia founded Regal Packing Company in the US. In 1987, the company was renamed Sherwood Food Distributors. Based in Detroit, Michigan, Sherwood Food Distributors is a food distributor.

Sherwood Food Distributors has around 8000 clients including retailers, wholesalers, foodservice businesses, cruise lines, institutions, etc. In the case of foodservice, Sherwood Food Distributors distributes to Thai, Oriental and Italian restaurants as well as various fast food chains. 

In 2017, Sherwood Food Distributors partnered with Harvest Food Distributors.

In 2017, Sherwood Food Distributors achieved a turnover of € 2.03 billion and employs 1200 people.

The business is ranked 210th on America’s Largest Private Companies 2018 published by Forbes. 

Sherwood Food Distributors offers products in the following categories:

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

• Frozen Food: meat, poultry, ready-meals, pastries, fries, etc.

• Chilled Food: an assortment of charcuterie products

Sherwood Food Distributors also offers organic products and ethnic foods. 

Brands such as Hormel, Gusto, Cooper Farms, Dannon, Ore-Ida, Chung’s, etc. are distributed by the company. 

Concerning the logistics, Sherwood Food Distributors operates 6 distribution centres across the country with a total area of 1 million sq.ft. 

Azure Standard was founded in 1987 by David Stelzer in the US. The company offers a range of healthy and organic food and non-food items. 

The family-owned business started expanding and now delivers across the US and also to US territories. 

In 1998, Azure Standard started to operate its own flour mill. 

Azure Standard  offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chewing gum, am, cocoa powder, bread, etc. 

• Savory Grocery: condiments, canned foods, bay food, pasta, etc.

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

• Frozen Food: fruits, vegetables, turkey bacon, tortillas, etc. 

• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables and fruits

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

• Drinks: root beer, kombucha, juice, coconut water, etc. 

• Household: cleaning supplies, laundry liquids, fabric softener, etc.

The business offers gluten-free and organic products as well as dairy and meat alternatives. 

Azure Standard offers products from brands such as Amy’s, Clif Bar, Jovial Foods, Natural Value, Late July, Sam Mills, etc. 

The company has also supported many small suppliers like Selina Naturally when they first began operating. In fact, Azure Standard developed the VCI program allowing small independent startups to sell to its customers. 

Azure Standard also launched its private labels:

• Azure Market Organics: a brand offering bakery products, drinks, spices, etc.

• Azure Market: a range of products such as oats, himalayan salt, cheese, nuts, etc.

• Uncommon Carob: a variety of carob candies

• Azure Clean: a brand of garden brands

• Azure Husbandry: a brand of organic juices, fruits, vegetables, etc.

Concerning the logistics, Azure Standard operates 5 warehouses and handles the deliveries. 

Azure’s online shop can be accessed on www.azurestandard.com

Deza is a Spanish retail chain that has been operating for over 50 years. The business offers over 7500 references. At present, Deza operates 9 supermarkets. 

Deza offers many local products. In fact, 30% of its sales are from Andalousian products. 

There are 500 people employed by the firm. 

Deza offers products in the following categories:

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

• Savory Grocery: canned foods, condiments, nuts, oil, sauces, etc.

• Drinks: juice, water, beer, brandy, etc.

• Dairy: cheese, eggs, yoghurts, desserts, cream, etc.

• Frozen Food: poultry, seafood, desserts, ready-meals, etc.

• Personal Care: fragrances, hygiene, body care, etc.

• Household: air fresheners, dishwash liquids, cleaning products, etc. 

Deza provides gluten-free, dairy-free, low in salt and eco-friendly products as well.

Deza offers products from brands such as Montealbor, Carcarol Express, Alteza, Fripozo, etc.

Deza also launched its own brands which are:

• Tandy: a range of pet foods

• Crowe: a brand of personal care products for men and women

Deza is also concerned about sustainability and uses recycled materials for its packaging. The company has also reduced its CO2 emission. Through the Ecopoints rewards system, it has encouraged customers to reduce the consumption of plastics. 

Furthermore, Deza has also been supporting charities like the Food Bank and the Red Cross. Deza has also sponsored events such as festivals and sports organisations as well.

Coverbrands is an online shop and cosmetics agency based in Norway. The company offers both niche brands and international brands in Norway and the Scandinavan market. 

Coverbrands’ products are also distributed to makeup shops, perfume shops, hair salons and exclusive fashion boutiques. 

Coverbrands was voted as the People’s favourite online store in 2017.

Coverbrands offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: a range of tea and coffee

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

Coverbrands also offers natural and vegan products.

The company distributes over 250 brands such as Bare Minerals, Fudge, The Ordinary, Korres, L’Oreal Paris, Veet, Zoella Beauty, etc. 

Coverbrands provides products from well-known international brands and smaller brands which are bringing in innovative products. 

Coverbrands’ online shop can be accessed on www.coverbrands.no

A beauty cosmetics distributor which launched in 2014, Nordic Beauty Import has set up its headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and operates 8 PR offices. Nordic Beauty Import promotes various products, thus increasing brand awareness. 

In Finland, Nordic Beauty Import operates an online shop under the name Pro Nobe. This shop is mainly a B2B platform. 

The company distributes products to Nordic and Baltic countries including Sweden, Denmark, Latvia, Belarus, Estonia, etc. Nordic Beauty Import distributes to around 9000 point of sales which involve 1000 beauty salons.

Nordic Beauty Import achieves an annual turnover of around € 2.6 million and employs 15 people.

So far, over 2 million products from the brand Tangle Teezers and 2.5 million products from Invisibobbles have been sold by Nordic Beauty Import. 

Nordic Beauty Import offers products in the personal care category including hair care, skincare, makeup, etc. 

Nordic Beauty Import provides products from brands such as Huxley, Foamie, TonyMoly, Tangle Teezers, Invisibobbles, Briogeo, etc. Many Korean brands can be found in its online shop.

The online platform, Pro Nobe can be accessed on pro.nobebeauty.fi

Solera Beverage Group is a distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks which was founded in 2002 in Norway. The company was launched by Einar A. Engelstad which has been operating since 1924. Solera Beverage Group imports from the US, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Chile, France, etc. 

Solera Beverage Group englobes several different companies involved in the import and distribution of drinks and a logistics company as well. 

Solera Beverage Group distributes to hotels, retail shops, restaurants and is also involved in the travel retail sector and the on-trade market. In fact, the firm counts over 1000 restaurants and hotels as clients. 

Solera Beverage Group launched a division in Sweden in 2004 and another one in Finland in 2006. 

In 2009 Solera Beverage Group merged with Prime Wine Group. 

Since 2011 the Finnish investment company Capman acquired the company. 

By 2012 the business acquired Five Eyes, a business involved in travel retail and by 2013, it merged with Vinnet, Vinaren and Tistron Wine Group. 

Solera Beverage Group employs 135 people and a turnover of € 160.1 million was achieved in 2013. 

Solera Beverage Group offers products in the drinks category such as champagne, wine, soft drinks, energy drinks and healthy drinks. The company has also introduced a sugar-free range on the market.

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Futura Foods is an importer and distributor of white cheese based in the UK. The company was founded in 1994 and offers around 240 varieties of cheeses. Futura Foods specialises in Mediterranean and Mediterranean-inspired cheeses. 

Futura Foods was taken over by Nordex Food, one of the largest suppliers of white cheese in the world, since 2013. 

Futura Foods imports more than 3000 tonnes of feta cheese each year. 

Futura Foods’s clients include retailers, wholesalers, food manufacturers and various foodservice companies.

In 2018, Futura Foods has signed an agreement with Fairway Foodservice Group, a buying alliance regrouping 20 independent wholesalers. The group is known for supplying the catering industry, not only in the UK and Ireland but also in Spain and the Balearic Islands. 

In 2019, Futura Foods acquired GRH Food Company, a cheese cutting and grating business located in Wales. 

Futura Foods’s employees are efficient, with over 15 years of experience in sales, technical, marketing and logistics support. 

Futura Foods has also won a number of prizes at the International Cheese Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2019. 

Futura Foods offers products in the dairy category that includes a large variety of cheeses and yoghurt. 

The business has launched 3 private labels:

• Yamas: a brand that offers a variety of Greek cheeses. In 2019, Futura Foods started to offer greek yoghurt under the yamas brand. 

• Taverna: a range of cheeses inspired by Danish and Mediterranean cuisine. Taverna also offers Paneer, an Indian cooking cheese.

• Mozzarisella: Introduced in 2017, Mozzarisella is a vegan cheese.

Futura Foods manages its own logistic centre and handles all deliveries. In fact, the company distributes to more than 500 delivery points.

Dohle Group was founded in 1960 in Germany, following the merger of 2 wholesale companies: Bergheim-Erftkreis owned by Maria Schröder and Königswinter-Quirrenbach owned by Kurt Dohle. The new company was founded after Maria and Kurt Dohle got married. 

Dohle Group founded the supermarket chain HIT in 1972. Today, HIT comprises 102 supermarkets including 25 franchisees. HIT supermarkets offer fruits, vegetables, bread, bakery goods and drinks. 

Dohle Group has been expanding the supermarket chain through acquisitions such as the takeover of 8 TOP hypermarkets in 1998. 

Dohle Group had entered Poland in 1994 by opening a HIT store there. In 2004, all the HIT stores in Poland were sold to Tesco. 

Since 2006, Dohle Group started to collaborate with REWE Group on purchasing and logistics. Dohle Group also sells products from REWE’s private labels in its stores and benefits from its warehouses. 

In 2018, Dohle Group started to study the prospect of opening an online shop to expand HIT. 

Dohle Group achieves an annual turnover of € 1.45 billion and employs 6100 people.

The online HIT shop can be accessed on www.hit.de

Oliver Kay is a wholesaler based in the UK and has been in business for around 25 years. Oliver Kay is owned by Bidfresh. The company offers a range of food and non-food items.

Oliver Kay’s clients include hotels, restaurants, catering companies and leisure businesses. Oliver Kay deals with around 2000 customers each week and offers an online ordering service. 

Oliver Kay achieves an annual turnover of over € 58.1 million.

The firm offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, sauces, chips, oil, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: bread, dried fruits, fruit purees, am, etc. 

• Dairy: yoghurt, milk, cream, egg, butter, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: salads, ready-meals, charcuterie, etc.

• Drinks: a wide range of fruit juice

• Frozen Food: pizza bases, puff pastry, pudding, etc. 

Oliver Kay offers products from brands such as Jus Roi, Mikado, Rizzi, etc.

Concerning the logistics, Oliver Kay operates a central warehouse of 44000 sq.ft and several smaller depots. Oliver Kay also manages a new warehouse of 60000 sq.ft that features a 30000 refrigerated area as well as a banana room. 

There is a fleet of over 90 delivery vehicles including 9 newly acquired eco-friendly vehicles that can carry an additional 20% capacity. 

All warehousing facilities and vehicles are BRC certified.

It must be noted that Oliver Kay is one of the first to use biodegradable packaging and recycled packaging. Furthermore, the business has partnered with Resource Waste Management in order to reduce its waste. 

Furthermore,the company has invested in a new kitchen that can accommodate  35 people. The kitchen will be used in order to offer product tastings. 

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Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is the franchise holder for the brand Domino’s Pizza, running Domino's Pizza stores in Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, Luxembourg and Denmark. 

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises was founded in 1983 in Australia. Silvio's Dial-a-Pizza acquired the company in 1993 and both companies were merged. In 2000, the business was renamed Domino’s Pizza Australia.

In 2003, Domino’s Pizza expanded across Australia and launched in New Zealand. 2 years later, the business was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, becoming the first publicly listed Pizza company in Australia. 

2006 was marked by major acquisitions in Europe. Domino’s Pizza Enterprises took over existing Domino’s Pizza businesses in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Monaco. 

In 2009, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises launched an Iphone Application for Australia and in 2011, the company introduced the online ordering mobile website along with an android application. 

In 2015, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises launched the GPS Driver Tracker which allows customers to track their orders. After a year, the business launched the first autonomous delivery vehicle, DRU (Domino’s Robotic Unit). 

In 2018, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises introduced Voice Ordering through Amazon Alexa and a year later, the same concept was launched with through Google Assistant. The company also launched New Pizza Chef with Augmented Reality, a concept allowing customers to create their own pizza by combining various flavours through the mobile application. 

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises also acquired Domino’s Pizza territory in Denmark and Luxembourg in 2019. 

Domino Pizza Enterprises operates a total of 2522 franchisees across the world, including 700 stores in Australia, 125 in New Zealand, 1097 in Europe and 600 in Japan. 

In 2019, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises registered a turnover of € 843 million, indicating that the company experienced a rise of 24.5 % compared to 2018. Domino’s Pizza Enterprises employs over 50000 people. 

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is constantly innovating the menu for Domino’s Australia and New Zealand, introducing new flavours, sizes as well as desserts. For instance, the Kumara Fries in New Zealand. The Menu also includes vegan products.

It must be noted that Domino’s Pizza Enterprises uses fresh ingredients. 96% of the menu contains no artificial preservatives or coloring. Products are also GMO and MSG free. The firm has set high standards regarding food safety. 

Suppliers working with the business must adhere to the standards set by the company’s Supplier Code of Conduct and provide high quality products. 

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises also manages the charity Give for Good which collects donations to help various charities In Australia. For 2019, the company has raised over €20000 and has contributed 5000 pizzas for charities. Give for Good supports programmes in Education, Disaster Relief, Rural Communities and Leadership & Entrepreneurship. 

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is also concerned about the environment and has been taking measures to reduce wastage. The company uses recycled materials for its pizza boxes and food packaging. The business is also testing 2x2 electric bikes for delivery.

Domino’s Pizza opened its first store in the Netherlands in 1989. Nowadays, the company manages over 270 stores in the country and has announced that by 2020, there will be a total of 300 Domino’s Pizza stores operating in the country.

In 2006, Domino’s Pizza Netherlands was acquired by Domino’s Pizza Enterprise. 

Domino’s Pizza Netherlands is also known for its National offers. Each individual outlet also sets up specific offers.

On average, Domino’s Pizza Netherlands prepares around 56kg of dough per week. 

Domino’s Pizza Netherlands is known for its extensive menu. The business introduced 3 new vegetarian pizzas in January 2020. 

In 2018, Domino’s Pizza Netherlands achieved a turnover of € 178.7 million, experiencing a rise of 17.3% compared to the previous year. 

Food distributor and importer of nuts and dried fruits

Dagema eG is a buying alliance which was founded in 1953 in Germany. At the time, Dagema eG involved 8 specialist wholesalers who were specialised in butchers’ products. Nowadays, Dagema eG counts 29 members and offers products for the following sectors:

• Food retail

• Food industry

• Gastronomy

Dagema also operates a spice mill, processing various types of spices and seasoning mixes such as garlic pepper, turmeric, parsley, etc. 

Dagema eG achieved a turnover of € 630 million and employs 54 people. 

The business offers food items in the savory grocery category including sauces, dressings, soups, seasoning mixes, canned food, etc. 

In addition to food items, Dagema eG also offers catering equipment, packaging, cleaning equipment, etc. 

Products from brands such as Victor, Knorr, Homann, Fresh Can, etc. are provided by the buying alliance. 

In the case of its own brand, Dagema doesn’t use additives or flavorings. 

Dagema eG holds a Halal certified and has also obtained the ISO 22000:2005 certificate.

Dagema eG works with 1000 contract suppliers at present. 

Founded in 1949 by Guntram Peiser in Germany, Genuport Trade is a wholesaler that started by distributing and marketing confectionery. Following a merger between different independent wholesalers in 1971, the company started growing.

By the 1980s Genuport Trade has diversified its product portfolio and now offers an extensive range of products to its customers. These include premium confectionery. The company imports from over 30 countries.

Genuport Trade’s clients include discount stores, convenience stores, drugstores, supermarket chains, online shops, etc. Some of its major customers are Rewe, Metro, Kaufland, Edeka, etc.Genuport Trade works with 200000 customers. 

In 2015, Genuport Trade achieved a turnover of € 104 million and at present, 160 employees work for the company. 

Genuport Trade offers products from the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, chocolate, breakfast products, tea, etc.

• Savory Grocery: a wide range of salty snacks

• Frozen Food: ice-cream, desserts, pastries, etc.

Genuport Trade offers products from over 50 brands. Brands such as Daim, Marabou, Isostar, Ponti, etc. can be found. 

Genuport Trade has obtained the following certificates: IFS, Kiwa, Audit Partner, etc. 

Founded in 1978, Amathus Drinks is a drinks importer and specialist retailer based in the UK, distributing across England and Wales. The company is known for its array of premium beverages including wines and spirits. At present, Amathus Drinks offers over 3000 references. 

Amathus Drinks also operates 5 retail stores where regular events and masterclasses are held. The company also operates an online shop.

Amathus Drinks’s clients include 5 Star hotels, Michelin Starred restaurants, hype city bars, clubs, independent retail outlets, etc. 

Amathus Drinks achieves an annual turnover of € 69 million and employs 200 people that includes well-trained and knowledgeable wine and spirit advisors.  

The company offers a wide range of drinks including wine, spirits, craft beer, cider, mineral water, juices, etc. The range also includes organic beverages. 

Brands such as English Estate, Artemis Karamolegos, Maverick, Finca Cerrada, Woodstock, etc. are distributed by Amathus Drinks. In fact, Amathus Drinks is the exclusive distributor for many premium brands. 

Amathus Drinks operates distribution centres in London, Bristol and Coventry. Furthermore, the company has its own delivery vehicles.

Amathus Drinks’s online shop can be accessed on www.amathusdrinks.com

Douque Group was founded in 1895 by J.TH Douque in the Netherlands and specialises in the import of green coffee. The family business has grown over time in 1988, A. Van Weely joined the company and created the Fairtrade Max Havelaar certification. Douque Group imports coffee from around 40 different countries. 

Douque Group acquired Mild Coffee Company which produces Colombian coffee in 2007 and Alessie, a family business producing Brazilian coffee and is well-known in Brazil.  

In 2012, the business took over Mild Coffee Company Huila. 

Douque Group formed the company Wolthers Douque in collaboration with Wolthers. The company serves the North American coffee market. 

Douque Group sources coffee from small coffee planters and co-operatives. The company ensures that regular quality control tests are carried out at different stages of production. In fact, Douque Group has its own Quality Lab. 

Douque Group is certified by Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade Max Havelaar, 4C Association, UTZ and Euro Leaf. Douque Group also holds the ISO 22000 certificate. 

Douque Group also takes care of all the logistics. 

Caprabo is a supermarket chain based in Spain since 1959. Caprabo is the oldest supermarket chain in the country and welcomes 200000 customers daily. At present, Caprabo operates 320 supermarkets and an online store. Since 2007, Caprabo is owned by Eroski, a part of Mondragon Corporation. 

Caprabo employs over 7000 people at present. 

In 2020, Caprabo became the first supermarket chain to offer all lotteries in the country.

Caprabo offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: mineral water, juice, wine, spirits, etc.

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

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

• Dairy: cream, milk, egg, yoghurt, butter, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fish, ready-meals, charcuterie, etc.

• Frozen Food: ice cream, fish, vegetables, ready-meals, etc.

• Personal Care: air fresheners, dishwasher, detergent, softeners, etc.

• Household: makeup, hair care, oral care, face care, skin care, etc. 

Caprabo offers products from brands like Vianature, Calvo, Cuca, Ortiz, Danacol, etc.

Furthermore, Caprabo also offers products from Eroski’s private labels that include. Many of the products under the parent company’s brands are gluten-free and GMO-free.  

• Eroski: a range of 2500 references including various food items.

• Eroski Basic: a variety of economical products featuring over 450 references like paper napkins, yoghurt, pasta, etc. 

• Eroski Natur: a brand of fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat products.

• Eroski Sannia: a range of products which have less sugar, saturated fat and salt.Products include soup, drinks, breakfast products, etc.

• Eroski Seleqtia: a selection of gourmet products 

• Belle: a brand of cosmetics

Caprabo has been taking measures to reduce wastage. In the case of food wastage, the company has started to reduce formats and units. Furthermore, Caprabo also donates to food banks. The firm has also started to educate customers on how to avoid food wastage. 

Caprabo also opts for the use of recycled materials for its packaging but also for its posters. 

Caprabo’s online shop can be accessed on www.capraboacasa.com

Established in 1989, Caterers Choice is an importer of food items based in the UK. The company provides an extensive range of canned and ambient products.

Caterers Choice distributes to clients that include distributors, cash & carry stores, convenience food producers, hotels, restaurants, catering companies, leisure, staff restaurants, hospital catering, etc. 

In 2017, it was announced that the company would launch an online shop. 

Caterers Choice also runs a test kitchen facility.

Caterers Choice reached a turnover of € 95.3 million in 2019 and employs 19 people. 

Caterers Choice offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: ketchup, canned food, flour mix, etc.
• Dairy: products such as cheese
• Drinks: beverages such as juice

Caterers Choice also launched its private labels which are:

• Fruitypot: a range of flavored drinks
• Fairer Fish: a brand of canned tuna

Caterers choice is the first company in the UK Food Service industry to become a member of IPNLF, a non-governmental organisation that develops sustainable fisheries.

It has been observed that a group or a large segment of people tend to consume healthy, organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, wheat-free or milk-free products and their derivatives, as well as eggs-free and vegetarian because they follow healthy diets that require them to avoid wheat products, milk and its derivatives, eggs or artificial & refined sugar Which increases the level of sugar in the blood or following types of dieting to lose weight, such as the keto diet

Jordan largest distributors of sweet and salty snacks 

O’Briens Wine is a family business that imports and distributes an array of alcoholic drinks such as wine and spirits. The company is located in Ireland where it also operates 34 shops and an online store. 

O’Briens Wine imports products from over 180 wineries across the world but also distributes Irish wine, beer and spirits. 

In addition to offering alcoholic beverages, O’Briens Wine also runs the O’Briens Academy and the O'Briens Wine School where customers can attend wine tasting evenings or follow courses. The company also organises the O’Briens Wine Festival which takes place 2 times per year. Visitors can meet 75 wine producers and sample a variety of drinks. 

In 2010, the firm reached a turnover of € 52 million. O’Briens Wine has a team of staff who are well trained. Many have obtained recognised WSET qualifications. Furthermore, the company has its own training academy where its employees receive training pertaining to wine and spirits. 

O’Briens Wine offer products in the drinks category including wine, spirits, beer, vodka, rum, etc. 

Some of the brands it offers are Moet & Chandon, Beaumont des Crayeres, Spaten, O’Haras, etc. The company distributes both Irish brands as well as various international brands. O’Briens Wine is also the exclusive distributor for many of the brands it offers.

O’Briens Wine’s online shop can be accessed on www.obrienswine.ie

In 2004, Rekha Chaudhari who is recognised as the Global Wellness Ambassador  for India, founded JCKRC which has been renamed as OneLine Wellness, an importer of cosmetics based in Mumbai, India. 

OneLine Wellness is an importer and distributor of European beauty brands. The company supplies luxury salons, spas and clinics with premium products. 

In addition to this, OneLine Wellness also helps its clients by offering training, workshops, merchandising and marketing. OneLine Wellness has set up the Simplicity Platform that offers advice to its clients in running their business effectively. 

In fact, OneLine Wellness is the provider of training programs which are recognised worldwide. The enterprise offers beauty workshops and leadership coaching for professionals. 

OneLine Wellness provides products in the personal care category that includes face care, skincare, hair care, etc. 

OneLine Wellness is the exclusive distributor for European brands such as B Lab, Medskin Solutions, Lemi, Remy Laure, etc. 

FitnessBoutique is a sports equipment and nutrition provider which was founded in August 1999 by 4 partners: Stéphane Viscuso, Mathieu Viscuso, Sébastien Saulnier and Stefan Jaillet. Based in France, the company is managed by Netquattro Group. 

FitnessBoutique manages a total of 106 stores,most of them located in France. However, over time, the company has ventured in other countries like Belgium and different French territories. FitnessBoutique runs an online shop as well. Customers visiting the shops can consult fitness advisors and see the sports equipment in person.

FitnessBoutique launched its School of Fitness & Sports Nutrition in 2015. The company also operates a production workshop as well as a laboratory. 

In 2019, FitnessBoutique achieved a turnover of € 54 million, experiencing a rise of 38% compared to 2018. FitnessBoutique employs 250 people.

FitnessBoutique won the France CAPITAL award for best brand for quality of service for 3 consecutive years as from 2018. 

FitnessBoutique offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: tea and protein bars

• Personal Care: an extensive range of supplements 

Brands such as Black Protein, So Tasty, Harder, X Native, Nutrend, etc. are distributed by FitnessBoutique. 

FitnessBoutique’s online store can be accessed on www.fitnessboutique.fr

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- sardines in oil 170g

- sardines in tomato sauce with chilli 170g

- sardines in tomato sauce 170 g

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Mercator is an importer and distributor of food items based in the US. The company was founded by Jose Luis Martinez and Martina Martinez in 2003. Mercator Inc comprises 2 subsidiaries: The Raleigh for the US market and Mercator Mundi for the Mexican market. 

Mercator works with various suppliers and manufacturers across the US and abroad and distributes their products in Central America, Europe and Asia. Mercator also markets the products through various channels of distribution. 

Mercator offers products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, etc.

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

• Savory Grocery: oil, pulses, spices, etc.

• Personal Care: a range of vitamins and supplements

Mercator handles all the logistics and replies on various means of transportation depending on where the clients are located. The company also handles all the related paperwork and prepares all documentation required within the prescribed deadlines.

Concord Foods was launched in 1968 in the US by Jeff Neville. The company began by distributing lemon and lime juices. Concord Foods has evolved as one of the leading suppliers of food products and ingredients. 

Concord Foods distributes to clients such as supermarkets, food service businesses and food manufacturers. 

Concord Foods offers products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: products such as ice-cream

• Sweet Grocery: premixes, chocolate products, fruit purees, etc.

• Dairy: a variety of dairy products

• Savory Grocery: a range of seasonings

Concord Foods distributes products from its own brands which are:

• Concord Foods: a range of seasoning mixes, dessert toppings, fruit dips, etc.

• Red-E-Made: a range of premix batters, baking mixes, specialty mixes, etc.

• Oringer: a variety of toppings, syrups, shake toppings, etc.

• Concord Fresh Success: a brand of savory snacks

• Simply Concord: a range of products such as chocolate sauce

Concord Foods is SQF, FDA, HACCP and GFSI certified. 

Loch Chocolate is developing a range of low calorie chocolate bars.

Based in Shenzhen, China, Joyplus International is an importer of personal care products and has been trading since around 20 years.

The company distributes to hotels, spas as well as online stores. Joyplus International is, in fact, known as one of the best cosmetics distributors in China.

Currently, Joyplus International works with 1000 clients in the spa and hotel sectors. 

There are over 350 people who are employed by the firm.

Joyplus International offers products in the personal care category such as skin care, face care and other products. 

Some of the brands it offers include Nature Bisse, Comfort Zone, LPG, etc. 

Joyplus International imports products from France, Italy, Spain and other European countries. 

Froiz is a supermarket chain which was founded in Spain in 1970. The company is based in Galacia. Froiz operates in Spain and Portugal. Froiz also runs an online shop.

In 2014, the business acquired Supermarket Moldes. 

Froiz operates a total of 313 stores under 4 banners:

• Hiper Froiz

• Cash Froiz

• Supermercados Froiz

• Tandy/Merca Mas

Froiz offers products in the following categories:

• Household: a range of cleaning supplies

• Bazar: an extensive range of bathroom accessories

• Personal Care: products in the baby care category

Froiz distributes products from brands such as Vileda, Ozenbal, Curver, Roura, etc.

Froiz owns and manages the Grupo Deportivo Supermercados Froiz and also supports the Oscar Pereiro Foundation cycling team.

Froiz’s online shop can be accessed on www.hiper.froiz.com

Distribuciones Igan is a Spanish distributor of foods and drinks that was founded in 1983. The company also offers personal care products. 

Distribuciones Igan offers a wide range of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: salt, pasta, rice, sauces, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chewing gum, chocolate, cookies, etc.

• Drinks: brandy, cognac, beer, gin, tequila, soft drinks, etc. 

• Personal Care: oral care, hygiene, face care, etc.

Brands such as Gin Mare, Guiness, Fever Tree, Font Vella, etc. 

Distribuciones Igan works with many suppliers across the world. The company distributes both local and international brands. In the case of alcoholic beverages, Distribuciones Igan offers premium and super premium products. 

Distribuciones Igan operates its own storage facilities which can cater for ambient as well as frozen products. Furthermore, the company has its logistic network to handle the deliveries. 

La Pulpe is an importer of canned foods based in Paris, France  that began its operations in 1957 as a family business,

La Pulpe supplies clients such as restaurants, catering businesses, viennoiseries, bakeries, etc. 

La Pulpe’s turnover accounted for € 33 million in 2018.

La Pulpe offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: a wide range of canned vegetables and canned tuna

• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned fruits, compotes as well as dried fruits

La Pulpe has also developed its own brand of compotes under the label La Pulpe. 

La Pulpe is always looking for innovative products and packaging. 

Concerning canned food, La Pulpe sources from Asia, America and Mauritius. To ensure that the products are of good quality, regular visits to the suppliers’ factories. La Pulpe also keeps track of the sourcing and all products can be traced back. 

La Pulpe’s own laboratory carries out quality control tests such as organoleptic tests and physico-classical control. An external laboratory handles microbiological control tests.

Founded in 2002 by Bert Boersema in the Netherlands, Topbrands is a distributor of household and cosmetic products as well as a brand developer. Moreover, Topbrands also develops products for licensed labels. Topbrands also offer repackaging, ranslation nd labelling services.

At present, Topbrands operates offices in France, Germany as well as Scandinavia. Since 2016, the company launched its B2B webshop. Furthermore, Topbrands also has its own showroom. 

The company offers around 40 million references from over 200 brands. 

Topbrands achieved a turnover of € 200 million in 2018 and employs over 150 people.

Topbrands offers products in the following categories:

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

• Household: detergents, laundry care, cleaners, etc. 

Topbrands distributes products from various A-list brands. Some of these brands are Ariel, Aax, L’Oreal, etc.

Topbrands also develops brands for its clients, keeping in mind all their demands and requirements. Topbrands handles everything from the design to the conception of the product along with the marketing and distribution. Topbrands has developed brands such as Sence Beauty, Coconut Care and Fashion Professional. 

Topbrands has also developed lines of products for licensed brands such as Barbie or The Smurfs. 

Topbrands handles all the logistics. The company can stock up to 60000 pallets in its warehouse. Furthermore, it operates 30 loading docks. The firm uses an ERP system to effectively manage its logistics.

UPDATES ON TOPBRANDS EUROPE ON 04/08/2020

For 2020 Topbrands Europe is sourcing products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: haircare, hygiene, makeup, skincare, oral care, etc.
• Household: shoe care, cleaners, air freshener, etc. 

The company is interested in products for private labels.

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Ramez Group is a trading and industrial group based in Bahrain. The company has been operating for over 30 years and is present in the following sectors:

• Manufacturing

• Retailing

• Distribution

• Construction and Real Estate

• Information System

Ramez Group has expanded over time, entering Asia and Africa as well. 

Ramez Group manages several factories, producing a variety of products:

• A detergent factory located in Saudi Arabia

• A group of factories in Bahrain operating under the name Al Hidd. These include a spices and grain factory, a sugar packing facility, a factory for paper converting, another for Aluminum forming and one of withdrawing and forming plastic. 

• A factory in China that produces antiques, accessories and household utensils.

In the retail sector, Ramez Group has been operating under the banner Ramez Markets which consists of a chain of 33 stores operating in the Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,Oman, the UAE,Qatar, Kuwait and Thailand.Ramez Group has announced that it wishes to open 90 stores over the years. 

Ramez Group also operates Perfect Supply, a firm that distributes food products in large quantities. The company has developed various brands of food items. 

Ramez Group also operates Golden Chain Distribution, a subsidiary that handles the distribution and logistics and works with suppliers from various countries including China, India, Turkey Indonesia, etc. Golden Chain Distribution distributes to Ramez Market but also to other businesses in the retail industry. The firm manages its own warehouse and delivery vehicles, guaranteeing quick delivery. 

Bolton Group Worldwide is a retail group that is based in Milan, Italy and has been operating since 1980. The company is a subsidiary of Bolton Group which is based in the Netherlands. Bolton Group Worldwide offers food and non-food products and has developed various brands.

Bolton Group Worldwide has expanded over the years by the acquisition of a number of companies producing different types of products. Some of the companies it took over include (but not limited to):

• Exportex: a producer of canned foods

• Manitoba Paper Italia: a producer of household products

• SIE: a manufacturer of canned sardines

• Omia Laboratoires: a business involved in personal care products

• Tri Marine: a supplier of tuna

Nowadays, Bolton Group Worldwide operates 59 offices across the world. The business distributes to supermarkets and perfumeries in around 146 countries. Bolton Group Worldwide also operates 15 plants. 

Bolton Group Worldwide employs over 10000 people. In 2016, the business achieved a turnover of € 1.96 billion. At present, 69 % of its sales are from food items while the personal care category represents 13% of the sales. 9% of the sales are from household products and the remaining from the sale of adhesives. It must be noted that Italy is the main market, representing 34% of its turnover. 

Bolton Group Worldwide offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned foods, pet food, sauces, vinegar, etc.

• Household: laundry, cleaners, degreasers, etc.

• Personal Care: oral care, skin care, face care, hygiene, etc. 

Bolton Group Worldwide offers products from 50 private labels which are (not limited to):

• Prima: a range of sauces, vinegars, ketchup, etc. 

• Rio Mare: a brand offering canned Italian tuna 

• Saupiquet: a variety of canned fish from tuna to mackerels and sardines 

• Smac: a brand of cleaners

• Deox: A range of laundry care products such as detergents, softeners, additives

• Chilly: a brand of hygiene products targeted at women

Bolton Group Worldwide is ISO 9001 certified. Furthermore, the plants dedicated to the manufacturing of food items are ISO 220005 certified and the ones for personal care are ISO 22716 certified. 

Bolton Group Worldwide is concerned about sustainability. All raw materials can be traced back to their origin. The business uses renewable and recycled materials for its packaging.

Furthermore, Bolton Group Worldwide only works with certified suppliers when it comes to packaging. Bolton Group Worldwide also follows an ethical code.