In 2019, Bare By Vogue, an online retailer of high-quality self-tanning products was launched by Vogue Williams, a well-known Irish presenter, dj and fitness enthusiast. Despite being a young Irish company, Bare By Vogue has quickly stood out from other brands for its unique fruity scent; a rare find for tanning products. 

Indeed, the fruity fragrance is a recognizable feature of the brand. Furthermore, the products are quick-drying, moisturising as well as streak-free.

The whole line is vegan and free from paraben and sulphate. Instead, Bare by Vogue's products contain super peptides as well as many healthy natural ingredients.In fact, Bare by Vogue's products are recognised to be completely safe for pregnant women.

All products provided by Bare By Vogue can be found in pharmacies, drugstores and beauty stores all around the world.

Even though Bare By Vogue has been in operation for less than 2 years, it has emerged as a successful business. In fact, in just 16 months, it sold a total of 475 000 bottles.

Bare By Vogue’s instagram page has a following of 65 500 people and experiences a growth of 600 extra followers every week. In addition, the firm’s brand ambassador has 847 000 followers on the social media platform which serves as a great way of promoting the company’s luxurious products.

In the personal care category, Bare by Vogue offers several self-tanning products such as tanning mist and different shades of tanning bottles which are available in 3 formulas: foam, instant and lotion.

By constantly reviewing the ingredients, technologies and trends, Bare by Vogue is able to keep up with customers' demands and supply innovative products on the market. 

The online store of Bare By Vogue can be accessed on www.barebyvogue.com

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Established in 2018 by Lasse Mortensen and Kasper Fuglsang Hjorth, Urban Bites specialises in sales, marketing and distribution of FMCG products on the Danish market. Its headquarters is based in Hinnerup, Denmark. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business provides its products and services to both the retail and HoReCa sectors. 

Having extensive knowledge on the Scandinavian market, the company deals with the launching of branded and private labels. Moreover, along with being a full-service distributor, Urban Bites offers individual tailored solutions as well. 

Founded in the UK in 2020 by Joe Falter and Navid Hadzaad, Zapp is an online retailer which is operational 24/7. It is also present in France and Amsterdam. The firm operates as a dark store and customers can make their purchases through its mobile application which is available for both android and Iphone users.

A key feature of Zapp is that it delivers a customer’s order within 20 minutes. 

Unlike most dark store businesses, Zapp is focussed on convenience products rather than fresh foods and groceries. 

At present, Zapp provides around 1000 references consisting of both food and non-food products. 

Despite being a new company, the employees are experienced and many of them have worked for major e-commerce companies. 

Products are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, crisps
• Sweet Grocery
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits
• Frozen Food: ice-cream
• Personal Care: baby care
• Household: laundry care

The references also include dairy-free items.

Some of the brands available include Ariel, Alpro, Pringles, Coca Cola, etc.

Concerning logistics, Zapp operates 9 micro fulfillment centres and handles all the deliveries through its riders. As mentioned before, all deliveries are made in less than 20 minutes. 

The delivery fee for orders under €31.4 is €2.1 while for orders over €34.1, there are no delivery charges.

Founded more than 30 years ago, Ecotone is a pioneer of organic and vegetarian food products in Europe. Its headquarters is based in Lyon, France. The company has its subsidiaries across 6 European countries.  

Ecotone is an independent company, whose triple shareholding guarantees the project:

• Investment fund: PAI partners (historical and independent French fund, CSR pioneer)
• Family: Charles Jobson (individual shareholder committed to organic farming issues)
• Managerial: About a hundred employees own shares in the company.

In the financial year 2021, Ecotone achieved a turnover of €725 million and employed 1,600 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm received the “Great Place To Work” certificate in 2022. 

Moreover, Ecotone provides a variety of products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cereal bars, teas, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: biscuits, spreads, snacks, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh: ready meals and breads. 
• Drinks: vegetable and fruit drinks. 

In addition to organic and vegetarian food products, the firm also offers a range of gluten-free products. 

Ecotone developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Bjorg: A brand of dairy-free drinks, cereals, biscuits, etc. 
• Allos: This brand includes products such as fruit spreads and cereals. 
• Clipper: A line of organic tea. 
• Bonneterre: This brand includes spreads, biscuits, snacks, etc. 
• Isola Bio: A dairy alternative brand. 
• Destination: A brand dedicated to coffee beans and tea leaves. 

The company maintains the highest quality standards as it was the first European company to obtain the B-Corp Certification in 2019. 

Ecotone currently operates 9 production facilities across the world. 

In May 2022, Ecotone announced that it will be investing 20 million euros in its plant-based beverage production site in Italy. 

Starting out with humble means, HelloFresh, a meal kit retailer, was founded by Dominik Richter, Thomas Grisel and Jessica Nilsson in Germany in 2011. 2 of the founders would personally be packing the meal kits and delivering them directly to customers.

The meal kits consist of ingredients for a specific meal and recipe cards with all the instructions. Clients ust need to follow the steps to prepare the meal. 

Nowadays, HelloFresh has grown into one of the largest meal kit retailers not only in Germany but also in Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand and even in the US. In fact, it was recently ranked as the No. 1 meal kit company in the world, standing out from 100 competitors in the industry. In 2020, HelloFresh distributed over 600 million meals across the world.

HelloFresh achieved a turnover of €3.75 billion in 2020, registering a growth of 111% compared to 2019 and employed 11 860 people in 2021.

Even though HelloFresh is already recognised as the leader in the meal kit industry, the company is conquering 1 or 2 new markets each year for the next 4 years. 

Furthermore, HelloFresh is also planning to distribute to retailers and test prepared-food vending machines in Europe. In other countries, the meal-kit retailer has started to offer salads, soups as well as desserts. 

HelloFresh is known for providing fresh ingredients for its meal-kits but also for its sustainable packaging. In fact, recycled packaging is used and that’s only for products that have to be packed. 

A 2nd production facility is expected to be built by the end of 2022. A photovoltaic system with a capacity of approximately 5000 kWp will cover a large part of the site's energy requirements itself. It will also purchase only green electricity.

The online store can be accessed on www.hellofresh.com

Founded in 2018 and located in Barcelona, Spain, Telemarketing Express Internacional is a B2B company specialising in the development and marketing of products. These items are then sold in more than 75 countries across Europe, South Africa, and South America. 

Some of the company’s clients include The Home Store, JML, Mediashop, etc. 

Moreover, Telemarketing Express Internacional provides a range of products such as houseware, kitchen range, textile, and cosmetics. 

The firm, being a B2B supplier, provides its services using DRTV advertising and ensuring that their clients have high-quality products with a high-quality TV show. This includes services such as script and pre-production, shooting, and post-production. 

Other solutions provided by Telemarketing Express Internacional include market analysis, product development, product testing, etc. 

Some of the brands that the business endorses are Hollywood Pants, Myvolume, Lipboost, Flexyo, etc. 

Founded in 1974 and based in Greece, Cafetex is one of the biggest Greek owned coffee roasting companies in the country. In 2005, Cafetex  was acquired by Coffee Connection. Currently, the company is the leading producer of Private Label coffee products in Greece.

Additionally, Cafetex is also the parent company of the Coffeeway chain. 

Some of the company’s clients include OK, Market IN, The Mart, My Market, etc. 

In 2021, Cafetex signed a contract with a distribution company in Scandinavian countries which will allow for the promotion of Cafetex products in Scandinavian supermarkets.

The enterprise achieved a turnover of € 9.41 million in 2020 and employed around 36 people. 

Cafetex specialises in the import and processing of all types of coffee. Some of the products offered are Greek coffee, Filter coffee, Flavoured Filter Coffee, Instant Coffee, etc. 

Furthermore, the business also provides packaging services for all coffee products. Different types of packaging are offered such as Vacuum, Pouch, Paper box, Metal box, etc. 

Cafetex produces and owns the brands, Coffeeway and Brazita, both specialising in coffee products. 

The firm holds certifications such as IFS Food, ISO 22000, UTZ, PLMA, etc. 

With regards to logistics, Cafetex’s processing plant and headquarters are located in Peania-Attica, occupying a 2.000 sq.m. building in a total area of 5.000 sq.m. 

The company is looking for brand label Iced Coffee drinks, Cold Brew coffee and Nitro can products. The suppliers must hold certifications such as BRC, IFS, and ISO.

Cajoo is a fast delivery service founded in France in 2021 by Henri Capoul, Guillaume Luscan and Jeremy Gotteland. The firm operates 10 dark stores across 6 cities in France including Paris, Lille, Lyon, Montpellier, Toulouse and Bordeaux, where customers can place their orders and be delivered within 15 minutes at the cost of € 1.95 by bikers. 

Moreover, Cajoo manages a mobile application and is aiming to open additional 50 online stores across 20 French metropolises. 

2000 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by Cajoo.

The first fundraising event held by Cajoo raised € 6 million from Frst and XAnge.

A monthly turnover of € 750 000 was reported to be achieved by Cajoo.

Cajoo offers a variety of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, soy sauce, canned tuna, etc
• Drinks: beer, soft drinks, juices, etc
• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, baby products, etc
• Household: washing liquids, tissue paper and many more
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, biscuits, jam, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: vegetables, fruits, charcuterie, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream and many more

Furthermore, various organic and vegan products are also provided by Cajoo.

Brands such as Barilla, Coca Cola, Heineken and several others collaborate with Cajoo. These are imported from Italy, USA, Canada, etc.

Cajoo operates 18 logistics units spread across its cities of operation, where all its products are stored and distributed.

Delivery is free for purchases exceeding € 40. 

Founded in 2020, Dija is a British delivery company which operates several dark stores in various locations in European countries such as Paris in France, Madrid in Spain and London in the UK. The company specialises in the fast distribution of groceries through cyclists within 10 minutes, at the cost of € 2.3. Dija was launched by former Delivaroo employees, Alberto Menolascina and Yusuf Saban. A mobile application is also managed by Dija.

Moreover, Dija is planning on expanding to other English cities and many more countries across Europe. 

2000 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by Dija.

Dija organised a fundraising event at its opening, which raised €16.6 million.

In addition, Dija is planning to organise the UEFA Euro Competition in June 2021, where winners will benefit from exceptional vouchers and gifts from the company.

A variety of products in the following categories are offered by Dija:

• Savory Grocery: canned beans and many others
• Frozen Food: ice cream, ready made meals, meat, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, vegetables, ready-made meals, etc
• Personal Care: baby care, supplements and many more
• Sweet Grocery: cakes, biscuits, pastries, etc

Dija works with several brands including Heinz, Ben & Jerry, Pop Chips, etc. These are imported from the USA and many others.

KOL is an online store based in Paris, France. Founded in 2015 by Martin Gunther and Baptiste Guez, KOL began by providing drinks and some food items at supermarket prices.

Initially, 95% if KOL's portfolio consisted of drinks which it provides at tasting temperatures. However, in 2020, KOL made changes to its portfolio, offering around 400 food references to meet the requirements of customers.

KOL is reputed for delivering orders within 20 minutes, despatching from its 5 dark stores in Paris. 

Coca Cola European Partners now own 25% of KOL. 

With the aim to expand the business, KOL intends to launch in another city in France and provide 1500 references in the future. 

To ensure prompt delivery, KOL works with 200 delivery persons who are employed on a freelance basis. 

In 2020, KOL reached a turnover of € 1.7 million.

Some of the categories which KOL offers include:

• Drinks: wines, champagnes, soft drinks, juices, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, tea, coffee, chocolate, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: oil, canned food, pasta, etc.
• Dairy: milk
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ice-cream, vegetables, meat, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, ice-cream
• Personal Care: hygiene, fragrances, skincare, etc.
• Household: laundry care, detergents

Many brands are available on KOL including Havana Club, Okay, Pedigree, Haribo, etc. These brands are imported from countries such as Cuba, UK, USA, Germany, etc. 

Regarding the sourcing, KOL works directly with manufacturers.

Pertaining to its logistics, KOL operates 5 dark stores in Paris which rely on a central warehouse of 600 m2. 

Founded in 2020, Flink is a German online retailer which was established by Christoph Cordes, Julian Dames, Nikolas Bullwinkel, Oliver Merkel and Saad Saeed. Just as the name suggests (Flink means quick in German), the company, through its bikers, delivers in barely 10 minutes at a cost of €1.80.  Flink manages a mobile application as well.

At present, Flink has operations in Austria, Germany, Netherlands and France. The firm owns 100 hubs across Germany and 50 in the Netherlands.

In 2022, Flink partnered with mymuesli to launch mymuesli2go Go Nuts.

In the financial year 2022, Flink achieved a turnover of €400 million and it currently employs more than 12,000 people.

Furthermore, a total of €53.3 million was raised by Triple Point Capital, Target Global, Northzone, Cherry Ventures and Cristina Stenbeck from fundraising events that Flink organised since its opening.

Flink provides over 2400 products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery
• Sweet Grocery
• Fresh & Chilled Food
• Drinks
• Dairy
• Household
• Personal Care

A variety of organic options are also available.

Founded in 2015, Getir is an online retailer based in Turkey and was founded by Nazım Salur, Serkan Borançılı and Tuncay Tütek. The company specialises in the fast distribution of groceries across 29 Turkish cities including Istanbul and Ankara, 7 UK cities, 1 Dutch city, 1 German city and Paris, France.

A mobile application is managed by Getir as well. It is one of the pioneers in the industry and remains an independent firm.

It is planning on expanding in the Netherlands, the USA and 4 additional locations in the UK.

Getir operates 3 sub-brands which are as follows:

• GetirFood: delivers food from restaurants to the client's doorstep.
• GetirMore: provides home deliveries for grocery items
• GetirWater: offers water from the firm’s private label, Kuzeyden

1500 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by Getir.

Getir acquired Spain's instant market app, BLOK, in 2021.

A total of €250 million was raised by Tiger Global Management and Sequoia Capital in a fundraising event held in March 2021. Funds of more than €390 million have been raised by Getir since its opening.

In 2019, Getir achieved a turnover of €101 million. Moreover, the firm was reported to have doubled its orders in the second half of the same year.

Moreover, Getir carries the “unicorn” title after being valued at more than €2 billion.

Getir provides a variety of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, herbs, canned food, etc
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, tea, etc
• Drinks: soft drinks, water and many more
• Dairy: cheese, milk, eggs, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, charcuterie, vegetables, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream, poultry, meat, etc
• Personal care: hair care, oral care, baby care, etc
• Household: detergents, toilet paper, washing liquids, etc

Brands such as Coca Cola, Magnum, Heinz, Selpak and many others, collaborate with Getir. The company imports its products from the USA, Belgium, France, etc.

Getir  partnered with Animal Rights Federation (HAYTAP) in Turkey to organise the “Feed A Friend” project every year. Till now, the firm has been able to donate 100 tons of pet food in shelters.

A subsidiary of Yandex, Yandex Lavka is an online store with a rapid delivery service that was established in Russia in 2019. In roughly 2 years, Yandex Lavka has expanded across several Russian cities and even launched in Tel-Aviv, Israel. 

At present, Yandex Lavka provides around 2500 to 3000 references in the food and non-food categories which can be purchased through its online shop or its phone application. However, the online retailer is open to collaborating with other manufacturers and distributors.

In addition to selling  products from various brands, Yandex Lavka also ensures their marketing and promotion through TV, catalogues as well as its own advertising system. Product samples are regularly added to orders for customers to try. 

As Yandex Lavka continues to grow, it now plans to conquer the markets in France and the UK. 

In 2020, Yandex Lavka reached a turnover of € 121 million. 

An extensive range off products is available in different categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, crisps, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals
• Drinks: soft drinks, ice tea, water, etc.
• Dairy: milk, eggs
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, fruits, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream
• Personal Care: oral care, skincare
• Household: laundry care

Some of the brands offered include Movenpick, Bite, Coca Cola, Barilla, etc. 

Yandex Lavka operates 200 dark stores which operate as drop-off points across Russia. These dark stores are supplied by a central warehouse. Riders are employed on a freelance basis and pick up the orders from the dark stores. They deliver most orders within 15 minutes. Usually, all deliveries are free but there may be certain charges in exceptional cases. 

The online store can be found on www.lavka.yandex

Quentin Vacher and Julia Bijaoui launched Frichti in 2015 in France. The food tech startup is known for delivering ready-meals which are prepared by the firm itself.

So far, Frichti provides 200 ready-meal references. Furthermore, the food service and delivery business also provides 1000 references consisting of grocery items.

Customers can order through the website or via the phone application. 

Frichti was recognised as one of the Next 40 companies, a title awarded by the French government which indicates that the company is most likely to be a leader in its sector in the future.

Many investors such as Felix Capital, Alven Capital, Verlinvest, etc. also believe in their concept and have funded Frishchti which organised different fundraisers. The funds will help to finance Frichti’s expansion across different French cities but also abroad. 

With 20 dark stores,  in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nantes, Lille, etc. Frichti has quickly drawn 40000 clients. The food tech startup promises to deliver orders within 15 minutes but another concept which stands out is that the meals are prepared by the company itself compared to different food tech delivery companies that collaborate with other restaurants. All the dark stores have a kitchen where the meals are prepared. 

In 2016, Frichti achieved a turnover of € 4.7 million.

Frichti offers products in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, desserts, fruits, etc.
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese
• Drinks: water, soda, soft drinks, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: cereal bars, cookies, chocolate, etc.
• Savory Grocery: nuts, crisps, snacks, etc.

Some of the brands available include Coca Cola, Evian Superbon, etc. 

Considering the delivery there are several options at different delivery fees: € 3.99 for express deliveries, € 2 for orders to be delivered at a specific time and a monthly subscription of € 4.99. 

Frichti’s online shop can be found on www.frichti.co

Weezy is a British online retailer which was founded in 2019 by Kristof Van Beveren and ​Alec Dent. The company specialises in the fast distribution of groceries in 9 districts across London including Brighton and Bristol. Weezy owns a mobile application as well.

By the end of 2021, Weezy is planning on launching 40 additional dark stores to other cities countrywide.

2000 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by Weezy.

Weezy organises fundraising events, where a total of €17.7 million raised by Left Lane Capital, Heartcore Capital and DN Capital since its creation.

Moreover, Weezy employs a total of 20 people.

A variety of products are offered in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, herbs, canned food, etc
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, tea, etc
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, juice, etc
• Dairy: cheese, milk, eggs, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, charcuterie, vegetables, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream, poultry, meat, etc
• Personal care: hair care, oral care, baby care, etc
• Household: detergents, toilet paper, washing liquids, etc

Weezy sources its products from local farmers, bakeries and independent wholesalers.

In addition, Weezy works with brands such as Lindt, Lavazza, Nescafe and many others. The company imports its products from Switzerland, Italy, USA, etc.

Weezy owns 2 fulfillment centers across London where all its products are stored and distributed by drivers on bicycles or electric scooters within 15 minutes at the cost of €3.40.

Founded in 2015 in the Netherlands, Picnic is an online retailer and delivery service offering around 10000 references that consist of both food and non food items. Furthermore, Picnic also provides meal kits known as Presto Meal Boxes which contain ingredients and a recipe card. The meal kits can be ordered for 2 or 4 persons.

Picnic delivers orders within 20 minutes. 

Joris Beckers, Frederik Nieuwenhuys, Michiel Muller and Bas Verheijen started with just 4 electric delivery cars and became the fastest growing company in the Netherlands within 4 years. Today, Picnic is present in 120 cities in the country and since 2017, it launched in Germany and since May 2021, it began to operate in France. 

In 2020 Picnic achieved a turnover of € 500 million. 

Categories offered by Picnic include:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, pastries, vegetables, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, baby care
• Savory Grocery: chips
• Dairy: yoghurt, eggs
• Drinks: sodas
• Frozen Food: ice-cream

Both A-brand products as well as products from private labels. Picnic prides itself as it supplies fresh products straight from farmers and bakers to customers.

Concerning the logistics, Picnic operates its own warehouses and there is a fleet of over 1000 vehicles in the Netherlands serving 120 cities. 

In order to comply with its sustainable objectives, Picnic uses solar panels in its warehouses and all its vehicles are electric, hence protecting the environment. Furthermore, deliveries are organised in an efficient way to reduce the number of trips to a certain area. 

La Belle Vie is an French online retailer which was founded in 2015 by Alban Wienkoop and Paul Le. The company specialises in the distribution of grocery items in Paris and its surrounding areas, mostly within 1 hour depending on the location. A mobile application is also operated by La Belle Vie.

One particularity of La Belle Vie is that it provides a wide selection of products from local artisans and producers, introducing new partners each week. 

Furthermore, La Belle Vie partnered with Systeme U, a French retailer which manages several supermarkets, to gain access to the business’ supplies in its central office.

Over 15 000 references in the food and non-food categories are offered by La Belle Vie. The firm was reported to have doubled its range in one year.

Furthermore, La Belle Vie raised a total of €11.6 million from Capagro, FJ Labs, A Plus Finance and Celeste Management, during its latest fundraising event.

The company's clientele consists of local importers, distributors, retailers, etc.

In 2021, La Belle Vie was reported to achieve a turnover of at least €80 million.

La Belle Vie provides a variety of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, herbs, canned food, etc
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, tea, etc
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, juice, etc
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, charcuterie, vegetables, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream, poultry, meat, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, oral care, baby care, etc
• Household: detergents, toilet paper, washing liquids, etc

In addition, La Belle Vie offers vegan, kosher, halal as well as organic and items from the four corners of the world which are AB, Demeter, Fairtrade, Ecocert, Nature & Progrès certified. 

More than 200 suppliers including producers and artisans, collaborate with La Belle Vie. Some examples are La Mère Mimosa, Beillevaire, Celnat and many more.

Moreover, La Belle Vie offers several products in its private label, The Kitchen of La Belle Vie, such as purees, condiments and ready-made meals.

150 independent riders carry out deliveries. If orders exceed €40, no delivery fees are charged to the customers.

La Belle Vie is looking for new products entering the French market as well as direct supply from FMCG brands that can meet its logistic needs (regular supply - several time a week, to its various Parisian warehouses)

La Belle Vie’s online store can be found on www.labellevie.com

Founded in 2007, Mon-marche.fr is an online retailer based in France. The firm has been owned by Prosol (Grand Frais) since 2018. Mon-marche.fr specialises in the distribution of groceries within 1 hour throughout Paris, at the cost of € 2.50. An application is also managed by Mon-marche.fr.

3000 references, in the food and non-food categories, are available at Mon-marche.fr.

In 2017, a turnover of € 4 million was achieved by Mon-marche.fr.

Products in the following categories are provided by Mon-marche.fr:

• Fresh & Chilled Food: fruits, charcuterie, vegetables, etc
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc
• Drinks: beer, wine, juice, etc
• Frozen Food: a variety of ready-made meals

Mon-marche.fr's products are natural, organic and are preservative-free.

Furthermore, Mon-marche.fr works with local artisans and producers such as Confiture Parisienne, Artefact, Hugo & Victor and many more.

Deliveries are free for purchases exceeding € 60 and orders are transported to clients’ homes by electric bikes. Moreover, Mon-marche.fr manages orders in underground car parks in Paris, an effective way to reach customers’ homes easily. 

Mon-marche.fr offers anti-waste baskets where edible leftovers are packed together to reduce wastage of food. 

The online shop of Mon-marche.fr can be accessed on www.mon-marche.fr

Previously known as Supermercato24, this marketplace was established in 2014 in Italy. Following its expansion across Europe, it was decided to rebrand the name to Everli, a name that the managing team feels is more in line with the expansion plans of the company. 

Everli is a marketplace which operates its own application. Customers can choose from over 30000 references from different retail chains and specialised stores such as Carrefour, Auchan, Lidl, etc.

Around 3000 personal shoppers employed by the company will be going to the retail stores and purchasing the products, ensuring that they pick high quality products and fresh produce.

Through the application, customers can monitor the status of their orders and can also make changes to their cart.

Furthermore, the shoppers communicate with customers to inform them about missing orders. Once the shopping is done, the shoppers will deliver the orders to the customers at a scheduled time. 

Everli has received positive reviews from satisfied customers who have been using the service for months. One of the things that is greatly appreciated is that Everli is not limited to large cities. Indeed, Everli services small towns and low-populated cities as well.

In Italy, the company has been expanding to around 40 provinces. Furthermore, Everli has entered Czech Republic and Poland and most recently, in February 2021, it started to serve the French market. The aim is to become the leading European marketplace and it is already on the way to do so. 

Just in 2020, Everli achieved a turnover of € 109 million, a figure which quadrupled compared to 2019. 20% of its orders are from its companies outside Italy. 

Moreover, major investors like C4 Ventures, Luxor, DN Capital, etc. have funded the company. 

Concerning the logistics, Everli relies on the vehicles of the shoppers for deliveries and the retailers’ facilities are mostly used in terms of warehouses. A fee of around € 4.90 to € 5.90 is charged for the delivery. Other charges are involved for express deliveries. 

Founded by Apoorva Mehta and Max Mullenin 2012, Instacart is an online shopping platform based in the US. Based in San Francisco, Instacart enables customers to order their products online from the store they prefer. A personal shopper will shop, pack and deliver the products at a scheduled time to the customer’s place. Deliveries are carried out within 1 hour to up to 5 days after ordering. 

Instacart serves over 5500 cities in both the US and Canada. So far, around 40000 stores including local grocery shops and retail chains have partnered with the company. Some of them are Sam’s Club, Walmart, M&M Food Market, etc. 

Innovation is key at Instacart which is introducing a new delivery, Priority Delivery. Under this new offer, all orders are fulfilled within 30 minutes. 

At present, Instacart provides over 500000 references. 

In 2020, Instacart achieved a turnover of € 1.3 billion and employed 10000 employees. Shoppers have the option of working full time or part-time and choose which orders they wish to handle, giving them more flexibility regarding their working hours. 

In 2015, Instacart was recognised by Forbes as America’s Most Promising company. 

The products available include:

• Savory Grocery: sauces, nuts, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, coffee, chocolate, etc. 
• Drinks: soda, water, spirits, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, crea, ghee, milk, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, etc.
• Frozen Food: snacks, vegetables, ice-cream, fruits, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, skincare, fragrances, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, cleaners, laundry care, etc. 

Some of the brands distributed include OHA, Hupana, Campeon, Delve, etc. 

The delivery fee charged to customers is € 3.99. 

Founded in 2016 in France, Yper is a delivery service enabling shoppers to shop online from Yper’s retail partners like E.Leclerc and Intermarche and receive their orders from riders. The orders are delivered to Yper’s drives and hubs and the riders ensure the delivery.

Yper has handled over 260000 deliveries so far and is available in over 2500 cities across France. Furthermore, there are over 1500 retailers collaborating with the firm. 

In 2020, Yper acquired You2You, a logistics company and has since started to operate its own courier service. In addition to this, Yper also partnered with Systeme U, one of France's leading retailers’ cooperatives. 

In less than a year since its foundation, Yper was voted as startup laureate of LMI Innovation.

Yper’s works with logistics companies like DHL which deliver the orders to specific Yper hubs. Riders, employed by Yper, will pick up the orders and deliver to the customers.

Founded in 2017 by Jeremy and Sebastien Vray, Courseur is an online delivery service based in France. The firm specialises in the transportation of groceries from various supermarkets. Customers can send their shopping list through Courseur’s mobile application and be delivered shortly. Courseur’s head office is located in Paris.

A wide assortment of products from 5500 stores are offered by Courseur.

Moreover, all services provided by Courseur are free of cost and are available throughout France.

Courseur won the 1st prize of the 2018 SilverEco Trophies, The Silver Expo for Personal Services as well as the  “Economy of tomorrow” award.

Shopopop is a delivery service based in France since 2016 and was founded by Antoine Cheul and Johan Ricau. The firm specialises in the distribution of groceries, clothing, luxury items, etc, from more than 1200 stores within 2 hours at the cost ranging from €5 to €50. Shopopop is available in 96 metropolitan departments throughout Italy, Portugal, France and Belgium.

At present, Shopopop has more than 500 000 users nationwide.

Furthermore, Shopopop has delivered over 1 million orders in more than 10 000 cities.

Shopopop raised €4 million in 2020 from Go Capital, West Web Valley, Pays de Loire Participations, Bamboo and Bpifrance at its fundraising event.

In 2020, Shopopop achieved a turnover of €6 million.

Carrefour, Intermarché, Casino, Super U and many others collaborate with Shopopop.

Moreover, all products provided by Shopopop are insured by AXA.

Will Shu and Greg Orlowski established Deliveroo, a food delivery business, in 2013 in the UK. The idea emerged when Will Shu moved to London and realised that while there were many restaurants operating all around the city, very few of them provide home delivery services. 

Deliveroo collaborates with different food service businesses and offer delivery services within 30 minutes. Customers can access the Deliveroo platform through the website or application and order from various restaurants within the area. Some of the food service businesses that collaborate with Deliveroo include Pret A Manger, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Nando’s, etc. 

In addition to this, the company also delivers groceries and has partnered with retail chains such as Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, etc. 

Deliveroo charges a delivery fee to customers depending on the location and its partners are charged a commission. Since 2017, UK customers who subscribed to Deliveroo Plus do not incur delivery charges. 

Within a few years since its creation, Deliveroo has entered European markets such as France, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, etc. Furthermore, the food delivery business has also expanded to other continents, starting its operations in Hong Kong, Australia, UAE, etc. 

In order to help restaurants reach more customers, Deliveroo has started Deliveroo Editions Kitchens. This service enables restaurants and other food service businesses to set up delivery-only kitchens in specific areas identified by Deliveroo. These dark kitchens can be set up within 8 to 12 weeks at a lower cost compared to a full-fledged restaurant. 

In 2020, Deliveroo’s turnover rose by 650% to € 4.8 billion and presently employs 30000 people. 

Deliveroo employs riders who pick up the orders from restaurants and dark kitchens to the customers. The riders use bicycles or motorcycles to carry out the deliveries. Customers can track their orders through the application. 

Concerned with different communities, Deliveroo has pledged to deliver 1 million meals to those in need through its Full Life Campaign. To achieve this goal, it has partnered with organisations such as NHS and Pride in London. 

A subsidiary of Uber, Uber Eats is a food delivery business based in the US. In 2014, the food delivery company was launched under the name Uber Fresh and after a year, it was renamed as Uber Eats. 

Customers can use the website or application to go through the food service businesses and stores working with Uber Eats and place their orders. Delivery persons will pick up the orders and deliver to the customers. 

Presently, around 60000 businesses in the retail and food service sectors in the world collaborate with Uber Eats.

Uber Eats is present in around 32 countries that include France, Australia, Hong Kong, UK,etc. quickly emerging as the number 1 food delivery company in many of them.

One of the latest innovations of Uber Eats is that it offers a dine-in option in select restaurants in the US. Clients can order their meals in advance through the application and come to eat at the restaurant.

In 2020, Uber Eats achieved a turnover of € 1.21 billion, indicating a rise of 103 % compared to 2019. The increase is mainly due to the covid 19 pandemic.

Uber Eats charges a delivery fee based on the distance traveled by the delivery person. Restaurants, on the other hand, are charged a commission. 

It was recently announced that some deliveries in the US will be carried out by drones.

Founded in 2015 by Clement Benoit and Benjamin Chemla, Stuart is a French delivery company owned by GeoPost, which is a subsidiary of La Poste. The firm specialises in the transportation of goods from businesses to their preferred location within 1 hour. Stuart operates a mobile app as well. 

Furthermore, Stuart has operations in 80 cities throughout 4 countries including Spain, Poland, France and the UK.

Stuart offers direct 3 types of direct deliveries:

• From store to end-customer
• From warehouse to customer
• Next day delivery for customer’s convenience

Machine learning was installed by Stuart to forecast client demand in order to be able to offer immediate delivery.

Stuart raised €23.5 million during its fundraising events before the acquisition by GeoPost.

Over 8000 businesses from different sectors such as food distribution, e-commerce and luxury & retail work with Stuart. Some examples are Zapa, Monoprix, Decathlon, Cdiscount, Pure, Swatch, BCG, etc.

At present, a total of 500 people were reported to be employed by Stuart and the company achieved a turnover of €1 million.

Stuart owns warehouses in various cities and is testing its new mobile warehouse, a van storing several packages, in Paris as an attempt to speed-up the process. Moreover, its delivery fleet consists of vans and bikes.

Orders are delivered mostly by bikers which help the firm reduce its carbon footprint and be eco-friendly.

Zapp France is a subsidiary of Zapp, an online retailer that was founded in 2020 by Joe Falter and Navid Hadzaad. Just like in the UK, Zapp is operational 24/7 in France and delivers grocery items in less than 20 minutes after ordering. 

Presently, there are around 200 references available. 

Customers can purchase essential items offered at reasonable prices on its application which is available to both android and iphone users. 

Zapp France operates 30 Zappstores in France in the main cities in the country. 

Products are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, crisps
• Sweet Grocery
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits
• Frozen Food: ice-cream
• Personal Care: baby care
• Household: laundry care

Some dairy-free items are also available.

Brands such as Ariel, Alpro, Pringles, Coca Cola, etc. can be found on the application. Some of these products are imported from Belgium, USA and other countries. 

Moreover, Zapp France is sourcing products from French brands which can deliver their products directly to the dark stores in Paris. 

Regarding the logistics, riders, known as ‘Zappeurs’ in France, handle all the deliveries promptly so that customers can receive their purchases within 20 minutes.

Suppliers wishing to work with Zapp France should be able to deliver products directly to the operating dark stores. They should also be able to provide branded products of top quality at competitive prices. Deliveries should be according to the norms and requirements of Zapp France.

As a sustainable company, riders are provided with electric vehicles which are known to be eco-friendly.

Furthermore, to reduce food waste, Zapp France has partnered with OLIO, a mobile app that connects retailers and food service businesses to those in need. 

In 1983, Harry Walker made his dream of owning his own chocolate business come true. He opened his store front in Burlington, Ontario, where chocolates and candy were freshly made in the back. As demand for his mouth-watering chocolates increased, he and his wife, Anne, moved the candy production to a larger factory with its own small retail outlet while opening a larger flagship store in Burlington, and then two stores in Hamilton.

Now in its second generation, Jennifer and David are keen to keep up the family tradition of exceptional, handmade quality and great taste that has helped make Walker’s Chocolates loved by so many. The Walker family is dedicated to continuing with the traditional favourites while embracing the future with updated products, packaging and hands-on social media marketing. With the Mint Meltaway as their signature chocolate and more than 50 different flavours to choose from, Walker’s continues to add new items regularly such as Chili Meltaways, Sea Salt Caramels and our own specialty chocolate barks. The enticing smell of chocolate and freshly baked cookies makes a visit to Walker’s an unforgettable experience. Gourmet chocolate chunk cookies are baked daily with six mouth-watering flavours to choose from. You can always count on Walker’s products to be fresh, all natural and made with care in Canada. With the area’s largest selection of moulded chocolate novelties—everything from chocolate iPhones and Lego blocks to beer bottles and chocolate pizzas – gift giving is easy. Customized requests are also encouraged with many companies creating corporate logos for gift giving and employee incentives. We invite you to savour the unforgettable taste of Walker’s Chocolates soon!

Founded in 1989 in China, Qingdao Dihoon Spirits was among the first private enterprises in China, operating a strong liquor business. By 2012, the company started exporting its products while catering to the domestic market as well. 

In 2015, Qingdao Dihoon Spirits signed a strategic cooperation with Dihoon UK  and became the sole authorized partner and production capacity platform of Dihoon UK in the Chinese market.

The business boasts around 106 individual products, which they have developed and upgraded. Many of these items are international award winners.

A wide range of products are available in the wine & spirits category, such as whiskey, liquor, vodka, etc. 

Brands such as Partagas, KAR 98K, Glac Premium, Single Idol, etc, are endorsed by Qingdao Dihoon Spirits. 

Moreover, the company offers OEM service for domestic and foreign customers. The service provided is also currently the leading OEM service in the market. A Brand Planning company is also affiliated with Qingdao Dihoon Spirits. The former provides brand planning services. 

Additionally, the firm collaborates with a number of multinational raw material suppliers. Qingdao Dihoon Spirits itself is a supplier to Budweiser, providing it with base liquor. 

With regards to the logistics, the distilleries have a capacity of 28,000 tonnes per year. Moreover, the company has a yearly production capacity of 50,000 tonnes on base liquor.

Founded in 1954 by Jacques Dessange, Dessange is a chain of around 1700 beauty salons operating in 45 countries including 400 in France. It specialises in offering beauty services and distributing cosmetic products as well. Dessange is headquartered in Paris.

The business is involved in 3 core businesses:

• Franchise
• Product and Distribution
• License

Dessange operate franchises under the following banners:

• Dessange Paris
• Camille Albane
• Fantastic Sams
• Coff’Idis

Concerning Dessange’s clientele, more than 230 000 clients are welcomed in the firm’s salons on a daily basis.

Moreover, the firm owns 35 training centres including 7 running under Dessange and Camille Albane in 6 countries as well as 28 Fantastic Sams training centres in the USA.

The Creation and Development Lab was set up to design new products according to recent trends, technologies, techniques and also, to understand the needs of its customers. Tests are carried out to check the effectiveness, stability and reproduction of over 50 natural formulas and 180 active formulas that the firm is currently working on.

Over 20 000 professionals are employed by Dessange and in 2019, the company achieved a turnover of €7.81 million.

Products in the personal care such as hair care, skin care and many others.

Natural items are also available. Moreover, more than 500 active ingredients are used as raw materials by Dessange.

More than 80 suppliers collaborate with Dessange. Brands such as Revlon, L’Oréal Professional, Wella, Schwarzkopf, etc, can be found in the firm’s salons.

The enterprise developed its private label which offers hair color and  goes by the name Phytodess. 

Dessange operates 7 logistic centres including 1 industrial site that carries out development, manufacturing and distribution as well as 6 Coiff’Idis manufacturing plants.

The firm is looking for aluminium, paper, cardboard, wood and recyclable plastics for its packaging.

Founded in 2018, OBRATORI is the Corporate Venture Capital [#CVC] of L'Occitane Group, headquartered in Marseille, France.

Obratori invests financial capital and human capital in innovative startups that meet the criterion: "Better for people and for our planet"

Obratori thus promotes the emergence of new products and services that will reinvent our daily lives, change the way we live and consume.

INVESTING AND SUPPORTING 

OBRATORI invests in startups in the seed phase, and offers much more than financial capital! 

Close to the founders, we advise and support them. We help them to structure themselves and take risks to take the first decisive steps. 

Beyond the financing, we build the framework of the startup and ensure its foundations. Product market fit, business and corporate development, talent recruitment and retention, impact trajectory. We guide, prepare and advise the founders. 

Our goal : to help them overcome the many challenges of the early years of their company’s life.

Our plus: we connect the players in our ecosystem and network, all of whom are eager to share their know-how and experience.

The background of the entrepreneur, the maturity of the company, the business model, the sector of activity... The founders and the startups we support are all different. To be effective, our support takes into account the uniqueness of each one.

Partner of the innovative entrepreneur, our team builds with him|her a long-term relationship based on trust.

Our strengths? Listening and availability, interactions, direct and authentic dialogue.

The team supports 17 companies including Le Rouge Français, Paper Cosmetics, Bocoloco, InHairCare, Eclo, Funnel…

Founded in 2005 in India, Anant Wines is an importer and distributor of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. A business belonging to the Mehra family, which has been involved in the wine and spirits industry since 1905.

Nowadays, Anant Wines distributes its products across different states in India, working mainly with trade outlets.

Premium brands are marketed using various techniques in order to introduce them to customers.

Anant Wines offers a wide range of products in the drinks category such as wines, gins, beers, etc. It has been distributing international brands such as Pernod Ricard, Brewdog, Thunder, etc. 

As a leading importer, Anant Wines has been sourcing products from various countries including Mexico, France, UK, etc. 

By setting up warehouses in different states, Anant Wines can deliver to its customers effectively. Currently, the drinks importer operates a total warehousing area of 45000 sq.ft. 65 employees ensure that the logistics and distribution run smoothly.

Founded in 1733 in the Netherlands and owned by Cordier Invivo and Vinadeis, Cordier, previously known as Oud Reuchlin & Boelen, is a wine importer, manufacturer and distributor which operates over 65 wineries. Furthermore, the company has a dedicated integrated distribution network across 11 countries and owns bottling locations as well. Cordier is supported by 9 cooperative wineries to which 3600 winegrowers are affiliated.

Cordier’s clientele consists of businesses in the horeca sector, wholesalers, wine specialists, e-commerce and retailers. Additionally, the firm offers tailor-made products according to each client’s requirements.

Cordier also comes up with innovative marketing concepts to promote its different products.

In the drinks category, Cordier provides different wines such as red wines, white wines, sparkling wines,  dessert wines, etc. 

Organic and alcohol-free options are also available.

Some of the brands available include Selbach Oster, Lomond, Condor Peak, etc. Cortier imports its wide selection of wines including France, Chile, Italy, South Africa, etc. 

Cordier also produces its own wine and owns a few private labels as well.

Concerning the environment, Cordier invests 30% of its profits in sustainable viticulture.

Founded in France in 1987, Passat is an online retailer and distributor that offers a range of non-food items that it develops under its own labels.

With around 150 references, Passat supplies retail chains and specialised stores such as Carrefour, Leclerc, Castorama, Bricomarche, etc. 

In addition to this, Passat also operates its own online shop. 

Passat’s activities are based mainly in France but the company has also entered other European markets in Italy, Belgium, Portugal and Spain. 

Furthermore, the company is also present in the US. As a matter of fact, Passat has formed a joint venture with the US sports company Echelon, marking its entrance in sports activities. This new partnership, known as Echelon Fit, has boosted Passat’s shares.

Innovation is key to Passat, not only through its products but also in its marketing tactics.The business sets up displays in its clients’ stores. Moreover, by making its own videos, Passat is able to showcase its different products and brands. 

While Passat is very active with a wide range of products in France and Europe, in the US, the brand developer opts to provide a limited number of high quality brands to a select clientele. 

In 2020, Passat achieved a turnover of € 36.34 million and 74.4% of its turnover was made through its activities in France where it experienced a rise in its revenue.

There are 133 people working at Passat, including a sales team of 60 persons. 

Passat offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: nail care, makeup accessories
• Household: cleaners, cleaning supplies, insect repellents, etc.

All the products are provided under Passat’s private labels which are (but not limited to):

• Durandal: a range of kitchenware products
• Lisere Vert: a brand featuring cleaning supplies
• Spirit of Beauty: body massagers and other related selfcare products
• Gardi REX: a range of gardening equipment

The online shop can be accessed on www.passat-shop.fr

Founded in 1986, M and Y Trading W.L.L is an importer which started its business in the field of General Trade, food and IT. Its headquarters is based in Manama, Bahrain. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes a range of selected food and non-food products to FMCG companies across the country. Moreover, its products are accessible on the online store of Homiez.me. 

The firm achieves €1 million in terms of turnover. 

The company offers Dolce Gusto capsules, Dolce Gusto Compatible capsules, Nespresso Compatible capsules and many other products. 

In addition to its brands, the firm also offers a variety of products under its private label. 

Marketing Alternative Produits (MAP) France is an importer and distributor of grocery and drinks that was established in France in 1987. As an importer, MAP France is known for helping foreign manufacturers enter the French market. In fact, each year, around 20 new references are introduced to its portfolio as the company constantly looks for the latest products and newest market trends. 

Indeed, to satisfy the growing demand for innovative and high quality products, MAP France develops long-term relationships with manufacturers from different countries. The importer and distributor is able to develop sales strategies to help brands establish a strong presence in France. 

Clients that work with MAP France include around 600 organic shops as well as several luxury food stores, specialised shops, catering businesses and online stores based in France. Furthermore, MAP France collaborates with 7 leading retail chains, supplying 1200 hypermarkets, 5000 supermarkets, 4300 discounters and 2500 drives. 

The company’s employee count ranges between 2 to 10 people. 

As an expert in food and beverages, MAP France offers an array of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: truffle pasta, appetizers, pulses, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: seasonal confectionery, maple syrup, cookies, etc.
• Drinks: juices

Aware of the latest trends, MAP France provides over 50 organic references. Furthermore, many of its products are gluten-free. The drinks it offers are also free from preservatives and artificial flavours. Some specialty items such as truffle-based products as well as maple-based products can also be found.

Some of the brands available include Nora, Pedon, Racio, Walter Lang, Jeurgens, etc. 

However, MAP France does not limit itself to supplying its clients with only branded products. Recognising the fact that many clients such as luxury food stores and catering companies want to offer products under their own labels, the importer has partnered with different manufacturers who can supply private label products based on the client’s specifications. 

To ensure that all products meet the necessary quality standards, MAP France employs some quality experts in food regulations in France and Europe. The business is IFS and organic certified. 

Moreover, MAP France maintains transparency regarding the products. 

Regarding packaging, MAP France provides various options such as cardboard boxes, plastic bags and printed bags. Clients also have the option of purchasing products in bulk.

At present, MAP France imports its products from Canada, USA, Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, etc. 

Founded in 2019 by Praver Kachroo and Shwetank, and based in India, Evolvere Salon Solutions is an importer of premium hair care products. The company offers customised solutions to its clients, by providing highly researched, bold techniques and products to them. 

Evolvere Salon Solutions caters to salon chains as well as individual customers. 

An online shop is also available on the website. 

Furthermore, Evolvere Salon Solutions also owns a training centre, where professionals are trained under the guidance of the Education Director. 

Various products are available in the personal care category. These items are all pertaining to hair care.

Additionally, Evolvere Salon Solutions endorses the brands, KeraStraight and Innoluxe. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.evolvere.in

Official Vegan Shop is a french vegan online shop. 

Founded in 1967 in Italy, Coop Italia is a system of Italian consumers' cooperatives and is currently the largest supermarket chain in Italy. The company functions with around 115 consumers' cooperatives of various sizes and owns 2120 stores across the country. 

Moreover, the firm collaborated with its innovative partner, Accenture, in order to use new technology and devices to connect with its customers. 

Coop Italia’s multi-format structure encompasses around 100 hypermarkets and over 1.400 supermarkets, convenience and discount stores. 

With a workforce of  56,500 employees, the business achieved an annual turnover of € 14.3 billion in 2020. 

Additionally, the company offers several services which include (but are not limited to):

• Spid: offers a personal digital identity which can be used to access online services of the public administration and of private individuals or companies.
• Italiani.coop: which is a research and analysis tool, highlighting the changes that occur in the daily lives of Italians. 
• Coop Telephony: the mobile operator of the Coop world active

Coop Italia offers several products under its private label, including (but not limited to):

• Fiorefiore: a range of regional Italian specialties
• Amici Speciali: a brand of pet food
• Crescendo: a line consisting of baby care products

Furthermore, Coop Italia maintains transparency regarding the sourcing of the products as well as all the related conditions. For instance, Coop Italia uses less than 70% pesticides in its fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Moreover, Coop Italia abides by the EU Commission's code of conduct. 

With regards to the environment, Coop Italia participated in the G20 Agriculture Summit in order to tackle issues of climate change and to take measures towards sustainable business dealings. Furthermore, in 2021, the enterprise installed a seabin that captures wastes, ranging from large materials to microplastics. Moreover, under the Oasi Urbane project, the firm envisages to plant 10,000 trees in ten Italian capitals. Another initiative by Coop Italia is the Coop Youth Experience, wherein the company aims to redevelop 2 green areas.

Founded in 1986 in the Netherlands, Konings started out as an importer of cheeses which it sold to cruise ships. After discovering one-person desserts during a visit to a German dairy business, the founders of Konings decided to import these products to the Netherlands, recognising that there would be a demand for them. 

Konings has since been importing desserts which it sells to supermarkets as well as hospitals, manufacturers and HoReCa businesses. Furthermore, Konings also collaborates with manufacturers in order to develop products for the private labels of its clients. 

In fact, Konings has been supplying ingredients from brands like Mars and Twix to Mc Donald’s branches in New Caledonia. These ingredients are used for their ice-creams.

Whether a business is interested in large quantities or small batches, Konings is able to provide for both. 

Some of the products provided in the dairy category include yoghurt, cottage cheese, cheeses, etc. Furthermore, some lactose-free products are also available. 

Pertaining to the logistics, Konings manages its own distribution centre and refrigerated trucks. The distribution centre was accredited with the BRC storage and distribution certificate. The vehicles used are Lean, Green and SKAL certified. In order to store the products at the appropriate temperatures, Konings uses a modern software. 

Founded in 2006 and based in New Zealand, La Pachamama is the largest importer of Latin American Foods in the country. The company caters to several supermarkets, convenience shops, and restaurants as well as retailing its products directly to the public. 

La Pachamama mainly operates through its online platform as well as through a network of retailers and distributors. The firm also owns a retail store in Auckland. 

Several products are available in the following categories: 

• Wine & Spirits: wines, brandy, liquer, etc
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, jams, gummies, etc
• Frozen Food: banana leaves, frozen bread, frozen delicacies, etc
• Drinks: juices, coconut water, soft drinks, etc
• Savoury Grocery: tortilla, pulses, flour, etc

Additionally, La Pachamama is the exclusive importer of brands such as Canarias yerba mate, Playadito, Rosamonte, Liebig, etc. 

Some of the brands endorsed by the company are BonBon, Goya, Arcor, Corona, Arequipe, etc. 

La Pachamama imports its goods from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Chile, etc. 

Furthermore, the firm works directly with suppliers based in Argentina. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.pachamama.co.nz

Founded in 1986 by Louis Noe Fernandez, Alimerka is a supermarket chain which has more than 180,000 customers visiting daily. Its headquarters is based in Asturias, Spain. The company provides top quality products and specialises in Fresh Food. 

Presently, the firm operates 168 stores across the country and an ecommerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Alimerka achieved a turnover of € 706 million and currently employs 6,473 people. The enterprise recorded an increase of 10% in its revenue in 2020 as compared to the previous year. 

It is noteworthy that the enterprise gained recognition through the “Lean & Green” Award by AECOC in 2019. 

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

• Savoury Grocery: canned food, pastas, rice, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: tea, cereals, chocolate, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wine, spirits, beer, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, meat, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, ice-cream, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, disinfectants, etc.
• Personal care: body lotions, lipstick,shaving cream, etc. 

Alimerka also offers bio products for consumers with specific food needs. 

Moreover, the retailer developed its own brand under the name “Alimerka” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Alimerka operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of electric vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

With regards to the community, in 2021, the Alimerka Foundation collaborated with its “Together with them” project for the social and labour insertion of migrants and refugees. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its carbon emissions by reducing the use of plastic and promoting organic eggs in its range. 

Additionally, in 2019, the retailer joined forces with StrongPoint, a leading e-commerce technology provider, to expand its business with click & collect service. 

Furthermore, in 2020, Alimerka partnered with Cimcorp to automate the distribution of its fresh produce. 

The firm introduced its first fully electric 26-tonne truck in partnership with the Man eTGM in 2021. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.alimerkaonline.es/  

Founded in 2017, S.E.D.A Consulting is an importer based in Czech Republic that specialises in sourcing raw materials and animal produce for animal feed. The company is also involved in the production of animal feed. 

The goods are sold on the local market as well as international markets such as Germany, Austria, and others. 

In 2019, the business achieved an annual turnover of € 259 211.

At present S.E.D.A Consulting provides around 130 references in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: beef, lamn, pork, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables and other products
• Savory Grocery: rice, oats, herbs, etc. 

An extensive range of organic products is also available.

The importer sources products from different parts of the world including Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, Ghana, etc. 

Suppliers eligible to work with the company must hold the necessary veterinary and hygiene permits approved by the European Union’s legislation. 

The firm possesses certifications such as IFS, Bureau Veritas and Halal certified. 

With regards to the logistics, the packaging and transportation is handled by shipping partners and the products are packed in pallets.

Founded in 2017, Farm.inc is an importer and distributor of shea butter and cosmetic products. Its headquarters is based in Děčín, Czech Republic. The company sources its products from Ghana, Turkey and the European Union countries. 

Moreover, after the sourcing takes place, Farm.inc collaborates with manufacturers of organic and conventional natural cosmetics in the Czech and Slovak Republic in order to produce the products. 

Farm.inc also manages an e-commerce platform. 

It is noteworthy that the importer was selected as one of the Top 10 best companies in the Usti Region in 2021. 

Furthermore, Farm.inc offers the following products in the personal care category (non-exhaustive list):

• Unrefined bio shea butter
• Refined shea butter 
• Yellow shea butter 
• Natural soaps 
• Lip balms 

Brands such as Alma, Almara soap, Medarek, Naturinka and symbiosis are endorsed by the firm. Besides, a range of natural and organic products as well are available in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the enterprise also developed its own brand under the name “Farm.inc” which includes products such as african black soap, refined shea butter, whipped shea butter, etc. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it holds the Bio certificate and is registered in the Traces control and expert system with approval number CZ 42712006. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm partners with third-party delivery service companies to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Farm.inc uses carton materials for its packaging hence reducing its carbon footprints. 

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

An Australian company based in Victoria with subsidiaries in Malaysia and Egypt. We manufacture , import and export plant oils, aromatherapy oils, beverage and food which are healthy and beneficial to our consumers . Our commerce vehicles are B2B and Ecommerce.

Founded in 1997, Tsentrobalt is a wine trading company which imports, supplies, and promotes high quality alcoholic drinks. The company functions under the name Centrobalt and operates in several regions across Russia.

Moreover, Centrobalt works with suppliers from the wineries of France, Italy, Spain, etc. The business’ clients also include producers of Mexican tequila. Moreover, it is also a distributor for brands such as Diageo, Bacardi, Maxxium, etc. Centrobalt also works in the off-trade channel with several retail stores including local stores such as O`Key, Lenta, X5 retail groups, etc, and European retailers such as Prisma. 

Additionally, in 2019, Centrobalt partnered with Nestle in order to represent the assortment of waters and lemonades pertaining to the HoReCa and B2B segment. In 2020, the enterprise collaborated with Redbull, representing the assortment of energetic beverages in North-West of Russia. 

Around 320 people are currently employed by Centrobalt. 

The firm provides a wide range of items in the wine & spirits category such as wines, whiskey, scotch, etc.

Several services are also provided such as organization and holding of thematic tastings and events, drawing up wine lists and assortment matrices, selection and supply of wines, etc. 

Some of the brands that the firm works with includes Campagnola, Advini, Henri de Villamont, etc, which are imported from countries such as Italy and France.

With regards to logistics, Centrobalt owns several wineries and small family-type farms, indulging in the production of wine in small batches. The company also owns a warehouse with an area of 2000 m2 and can store up to 100,000 bottles.

PetHouse Company is a specialist in pet products based in Ukraine. The online store provides pet food and pet care products for various pets including dogs, cats, rodents, birds, reptiles, etc. 

At present, Pethouse company offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: dry food, canned food for pets, treats, etc.
• Household: stain removers, odor eliminators, cleaners, etc. 

Some of the brands available include PetKind, Acana, Beaphar, Hartz, etc. Many of these brands are imported from France, Canada, UK, USA, etc.

The online store for Pethouse Company can be accessed on www.pethouse.ua

Founded in 2009 by Anne Marie Vullierme, Topzoo is a manufacturer and retailer that focuses on pet products for dogs, cats and small animals. Based in France and Hong Kong, Topzoo has conquered markets in 9 countries including France, China, Japan, Russia, Australia, etc. 

Topzoo operates its own factories in France and China. Furthermore, the products it offers are sold on its online shop as well as other e-commerce platforms like Amazon. Several pet store chains also offer their products. 

Every year, Topzoo launches a new collection of innovative and high quality pet products to keep up with the demands of its customers.

With a staff comprising 150 people, the pet specialist is involved in product development, design as well as promotions and quality control.

The online shop can be accessed on www.topzoo.com

Dog Shop is an online Danish retailer that provides pet food, treats and quality equipment for cats and dogs. 

Furthermore, Dog Shop has partnered with 2 training schools for dogs: Happy Dog School and FJEIDSO Dog Training.

Some of the brands which can be found on the online shop include Acana, Orije, ZiwiPeak, Naturea, Proature, etc. These brands are imported from Canada, USA, New Zealand, etc. 

Dog Shop’s online store can be accessed on www.dogshop.dk

Arwem Food Group is an importer, exporter and manufacturer of food items which was established in 1964 in Belgium by Constant Van Dyck.

The company specialises in manufacturing, packaging and importing grocery products – especially biscuits, chocolates, confectionary items, bakery products, pastry goods and snacks. 

Nowadays, Arwem Food Group remains a family business which has expanded across various countries through several subsidiaries which are import companies:

• Dimi: Belgium (the headquarters)
• Probisco: Worldwide
• Aron: Netherlands
• Happy Snacks: Germany
• Arwem Food Distribution: UK and Ireland
• Dimi Dulces Iberica: Spain and Portugal
• Satellite: France

Concerning the export activities of the group, Arwem Food Group supplies businesses not only within the European continent but also across the world. 

The clients of the company include retailers, discounters, distributors, petrol stations, wedding machines, etc.

Arwem Food Group provides various services such as product development, packaging design, sales and marketing, market surveys, sensory panels to test new products, product labeling etc.

Additionally, the company’s team consists of employees that are fluent in several languages including french, german, dutch, italian, spanish and english and can thus facilitate communication with clients.

Currently, Arwem Food Group provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks
• Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries and bakeries, chocolates, confectionery, biscuits
• Frozen Food: desserts and pastries

Since 2008, Arwem Food Group as been certified IFS Broker.

In regards to the logistics, there is a central warehouse in each country the company is set up. 

Another important role of Arwem Food Group is to ensure that all products comply with the clients’ specific requirements as well as the law.

In 1967, Ralph Ward and Bud Williams launched their first discount store in Idaho, USA. The company operated as Waremart and during the 70s, the business grew into a chain of grocery stores before the owners transformed all their stores into supermarkets. 

In 1985, the employees of the company formed their own company WinCo Foods ESOP after the death of Ralph Ward. Concerned about their future, they decide to take over the stores by purchasing a controlling stake from Waremart. 

By 1999, the retail chain was rebranded and began operating under a new banner, WinCo Foods. During the 2000s, WinCo Foods expanded all over the US. Nowadays, there are 167 stores across the country and an online store.

WinCo Foods achieved a turnover of € 7.6 billion in 2021, indicating a rise in its revenue by 10.35 %. At present, 20000 employees work for the business. 

Forbes listed WinCo Foods as one of the largest privately owned companies in the US in 2020. In fact, WinCo Foods is ranked 59 on this list. 

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: ramen, pasta, snacks, nuts, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sugar alternatives, confectionery, spreads, etc.
• Drinks: lemonade
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, ready-meals, meat, poultry, etc.
• Personal Care: hygiene, oral care, cosmetics, etc. 

There is a wide range of specialty foods from India, Asia and Mexico. Furthermore, dairy-free alternatives can also be found. 

The supermarket chain has also developed its own brand, WinCo which consists of a wide range of food and non-food items such as lemonade, sauces, cleaning products, etc.

In the case of fresh foods, the company works with local farmers and partners.  

At present, WinCo Foods operates 6 distribution centres across the US.

As an active member of the community, WinCo Foods supports schools in the regions where its stores are based. In fact, it has set up a portal on its website where schools can apply for donations. 

WinCo Foods’s online shop can be found on www.wincofoods.com

Established in Walnut Creek, California, USA, Central Garden & Pet is a retailer and importer which is known for its range of pet as well as gardening products. 

The firm expanded by acquiring several companies such as Bird Feed Company, Green Garden and DoMyOwn.com in 2021. 

At present, Central Garden & Pet operates the following subsidiaries:

• Central Pet Distribution: a wholesaler of pet products
• General Pet Supply: a chain of 5 pet stores
• Central Garden: this segment is all about garden supplies 

Central Garden & Pet employs over 6900 people in North America, Europe and China. In 2020, the company achieved a turnover of € 2.3 billion. 

The business provides products in the categories:

• Savory Grocery: pet food, treats, edible chew toys, etc.
• Household: stain removers, odor removers, rubbish bags, etc. 

Over 65 brands are distributed by the company.

In fact, Central Garden & Pet provides products under its own labels include (but not limited to):

• Nylabone: a range of edible chew treats
• Four Paws: a wide range of pet care products
• Wee-Wee: an extensive range of pet products as well as cleaning products
• Magic Coat: a range of grooming products 
• Cadet: a range of pet treats

At Vita Food Group, we’re a leading manufacturer,importer and distributor of Italian food. But let’s drop formalities. By group, we really mean that we’re one big family. And since 2017, we’ve been made up of three families, united by strong values

Founded in 2019 by Niraj Karmacharya and Sagar Agarwal, Luxamour is a French online retailer dedicated to distributing young luxury brands. The firm allows users to discover and try high-end brands and items through free sampling.

In 2021, the company launched its mobile application. 

Moreover, the business experienced a growth of 71% in sales in the second quarter of 2020 and 55% in the third.

Products in the personal care category such as make-up, skincare, bodycare, etc,  are offered by Luxamour.

Several brands including Fenty, Clarins, Vera Wong and many more work with Luxamour.

Luxamour is also the exclusive retailer of premium labels like Gentlemen’s Tonic, Beaudiani, Rare Minerals, etc.

The business offers an end-to-end solution from digital marketing to product feedback analysis and distribution.

Concerning sustainability, 54% of Luxamour’s packaging is recycled. The company is also contributing to reduce waste as it is providing samples to avoid the unpleasant surprises that come with online shopping thus decreasing the number of returned or discarded items, as well as to reducing the carbon footprint and the damages of overproduction.

Additionally, Luxamour is looking for paper, cardboard or other plant-based materials which are compostable and recyclable for its packaging.

Luxamour can be accessed on www.luxamour.fr

Based in Bulgaria since 2006, Zoomarket is an importer and distributor of pet food and accessories. Zoomarket works with over 250 clients that include pet stores and veterinary clinics.

By supplying knowledgeable stores and clinics, Zoomarket ensures that final customers receive the necessary advice on nutrition, health and breeding for their pets. 

In 2019, Zoomarket reached a turnover of € 1.8 million and employed 15 people. 

At present, Zoomarket provides products in the savory grocery category such as canned pet food, dry pet food, treats, etc. 

In addition to this, Zoomarket also supplies pet care products and accessories. 

Some of the brands currently offered include Champion Petfoods, Affinity Petcare, Stefanplast, Boyu, etc. Products are imported from countries such as Canada, China, India as well as European countries such as Spain, Poland, Italy, etc.

Magia lui deceneu is Romania company our food and drink product you can find on kouflaund.carrefour cora  and mega

Oslo we have some product on gas station and horeca market 

Based in India since 2014, ProRelix Research is an importer of drug products as well as personal care and dermatological products.

In addition to this, the company is known for providing an extensive range of services ranging from clinical research, data management, regulatory matters, pharmacovigilance as well as medical writing. 

ProRelix Research works with clients such as universities, over 100 hospitals, pharmacies, businesses in the herbal industry, etc, which are based in countries such as in India, Europe, USA and Australia. 

In 2017, ProRelix Research was recognised as the Best Institute for Clinical Research in India. 

Moreover, the firm is ISO 9001:2005 certified and was also awarded the “Certificate of Commitment” by the Central Vigilance Commission of India. 

Among the various regulatory services ProRelix Research provides, the company ensures that all drugs are labeled and listed according to the regulations of the USA and other countries. Furthermore, ProRelix Research also make sure that all the necessary paperwork and applications are filled and submitted to the right organisations.

Coty is a French company specialising in the retail distribution of personal care products and is one of the market leaders in the cosmetics industry in the country. It was founded in 1904 by François Coty and is headquartered in New York, USA. Coty’s executive offices can be found in London. The company is partly owned by JAB Holding company, with a 60 percent stake.

In 2016, Coty acquired 41 beauty brands from Procter & Gamble.

Coty operates various branches in 46 countries worldwide including Germany, USA, UK and many more.

Coty’s products can be found in specialized beauty shops as well as on its online store.

In addition, Coty is a shareholder in Wella Company which offers professional haircare products. The company owns 40% of Wella and is focusing on 3 core businesses:

• Prestige Beauty
• Consumer Beauty
• Professional Beauty

Moreover, the firm is also concentrating on e-commerce, dtc, skincare, and the Asian market.

In 2020, Coty achieved a turnover of €3900 million and was working with 20 000 full-time employees in 2018.

Additionally, Coty was placed in the 396th position on Forbes' 2018 list of "America's Largest Public Companies" and won the 5th place on Women's Wear Daily's 2017 "Top 100" list of the world's largest beauty manufacturers.

Products in the personal care category are offered by Coty, including skincare, hair care, cosmetics and fragrances. 

Furthermore, natural products are provided as well.

Coty supplies around 77 brands including Covergirl, Burberry, Adidas, Gucci, Bourjois Paris, Chloe and Nioxin. 

Additionally, Coty owns 3 private labels which are as follows:

• Coty Luxury: offers exclusive fragrances
• Coty Consumer: offers makeup, skincare and fragrances
• Coty Professional: offers professional beauty products

As a contribution to the environment, Coty reduced its energy consumption in its factories by 14% compared to 2019 and is also part of RE100. Most of Coty’s packaging are recyclable, reusable or compostable.

The online shop managed by Coty can be accessed on www.coty.com

Terras de Portugal is a wine and spirits importer based in Spain and Andorra. As the name suggests, Terras de Portugal provides wines and spirits from Portugal. The importer’s portfolio consists of over 200 references. 

There are different clients of Terras de Portugal including large retailers, distributors, wine stores, businesses in the HoReCa sector, etc. Some of them are A Portuguese House, Chalk and Flower, Vinalium, etc. Furthermore, there is an online store. 

In addition to providing wines, Terras de Portugal also organises tastings, workshops as well as other events. 

Some of the products available in the drinks category include white wines, rose wines, spirits, etc. Furthermore, organic wines are also offered. 

Some of the brands available include Conceito, Vinhos, Quinta Do Crasto, etc. 

Terras de Portugal’s online shop can be accessed on www.terrasdeportugal.com

Established in 1970 by Gwyn Lewis, Farm & Pet Place is a retailer of pet food and accessories. Its headquarters is based in Conwy, United Kingdom. Having over 40 years of experience, the company has expanded its product line to gardening and household products as well. 

Presently, the firm operates 5 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform. 

Farm & Pet Place achieves an annual turnover of around € 16.2 million and currently employs more than 50 people. 

Furthermore, the enterprise offers a variety of goods in the following categories: 

• Household: air fresheners, sanitisers, disinfectants, etc. 
• Pet: animal feeds, medication, shampoos, etc. 

Brands such as Frontline, Whiskas, Felix, Burgess, Chudleys, Country Choice, Nature’s Variety, Royal Canin, Wagg, Vitalin, Tribal, Pedigree and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that the retailer also offers organic products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, Farm & Pet Place launched its own brand known as “Dr. Green” which consists of animal food. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own warehouse and partners with DPD, a courier service company to manage its online deliveries. 

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

Founded in 2017 by Catherine Cochaud and headquartered in the USA, CC8 International acts as a medium between skincare & haircare brands and US & Latin American distributors and retailers. 

The company enables the creation of partnership between these parties so that consumers can discover, experience, and indulge in the most innovative and iconic products & spa treatments.

The firm currently employs up to 10 workers.

CC8 International  provides several services such as selecting the right distribution for their clients, targeting retailers, cruise lines, travel retail, spas, etc. It also leads negotiations with the distribution up to first orders and also provides ongoing operations follow-up post the brands’ entrance in the markets. 

Founded in 1959 by Yordan Obegi, Obegi Consumer Products is an importer of FMCG products in the Lebanese and Iraqi market. Its headquarters is based in Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon. The company sources its products from countries such as Belgium, Scotland, France, Germany, England, United States, Japan and many others. 

Moreover, Obegi Consumer Products joined forces with Henkel Germany which led to an opening of a detergent plant for local manufacturing. 

In the financial year 2020, the business achieved a turnover of €19 million and employed 250 people. 

Obegi Consumer Products offers various products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery
• Savoury grocery
• Frozen
• Dairy 
• Personal care
• Household

Furthermore, brands such as Kikkoman, Alpen, Weetabix,  Le Chat, Huggies, Energizer, Persil, Eveready, California Scents, etc,  are endorsed by the firm. 

It is noteworthy that Obegi Consumer Products developed its own brands under the following names:

• Al Wadi Al Akhdar: This brand consists of products such as canned and frozen vegetables, condiments, cheese, etc. 
• Bihar: It is an authentic and high quality cheese brand. 
• Dounya: It is a coffee brand. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company provides freight forwarding services and over 15,000 square metres of storage space. Moreover, a fleet of 42 optimally-conditioned trucks are available to conduct its deliveries nationwide. 

In addition, recently the firm expanded its business into the Moroccan market with the chocolate brand Aiguebelle. 

Established in 2016 by Cynthia Elsen and Iris Clarke, CiAtelier is a gateway for premium beauty brands that want to expand in the UK and beyond. The enterprise is headquartered in London.

As an exclusive representative and supporter for its clientele, CiAtelier proposes customised services for a successful expansion which are as follows: 

Brand International launch & expansion: market analysis, budget planning, distribution strategy, expansion planning and contract negotiation are organised

Sales management: services such as sales forecasting, country management, customer service, development and training of sales team as well as retailer training support are offered 

Brand building & operational marketing: brand partnerships, trade marketing, events organisation, social media and online planning including execution, merchandise support are provided

PR & Communications: CiAtelier also offers PR management, press launches and events, influencer marketing

CiAtelier represents a vast collection of luxury beauty brands including Korres, Vida Glow, Clinique La Prairie, R+Co and many more.

Founded in 2019, Identicos is a marketplace operating in the beauty industry. Its headquarters is based in Moscow, Russia. The firm accumulates the finest brands from all over the world to serve the Russian market. 

Moreover, the company believes in having its own style and trends, therefore, Identicos offers a unique range of beauty products that are not available in Russia. As a result, the retailer’s target market is a group of customers which closely follows the latest news and  trends in the beauty industry. 

The retailer operates its physical store as well as an online store. 

Identicos offers a wide range of products under the following categories:

• Personal care: makeup, shampoo, cream, mask, etc.
• Home care: scented candles and aroma sprays.
• Baby care: cream, body cleanser, shampoo, etc. 

Furthermore, the business provides various brands such as Ouate, Terre Verdi, Alqvimia, Lili Margo, Inari, C.Lavie, etc. It is noteworthy that the brand Lili Margo is among the best sellers of the company. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, the firm partners with third-party courier services in order to optimise the cost and speed of delivery. 

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

Moor Cosmetics is an importer that focuses on sourcing cosmetics brands. Based in the Netherlands since 2015, Moor Cosmetics has been supplying clients in its home country as well as in Belgium and Luxembourg. The specialisation of the company is natural and clean beauty products. 

The beauty importer distributes to retailers across the Benelux territory. 

Moor Cosmetics achieves an annual turnover of €4.5 million and employs less than 10 people in the organisation. 

Moor Cosmetics provides products in the personal care category such as face care, hair care, skincare, etc. 

Some of the brands available include Novexpert, So’Bio, Madora, etc. 

The products offered by the company are natural, clean and are free-from chemical preservatives, parabens, silicons and other substances. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business collaborates with a professional third-party logistics company to manage its deliveries. 

Presently, Moor Cosmetics imports products from European countries like France and Latvia. 

Founded in 1996, Orbico Group is the biggest distribution company in Europe, operating in 20 European countries. The firm is present in the 3 main divisions: beauty & style, FMCG and tourism.

The beauty & style division provides distribution services for cosmetics, fragrances and accessories as a full service distributor or service provider in particular areas, such as consultancy, marketing, sales, logistics etc. 

Orbico Beauty Poland has been collaborating with several international clients including Matis, Clarins, Tangle Teezer and Davines.

Alongside nearly 250 employees, Orbico Beauty Poland achieved a turnover of €209 million in 2018.

Orbico Beauty Poland owns a modern and automated warehouse thus providing quick deliveries for wholesalers, retailers and e-commerce platforms. The business offers tailored services made according to its customers needs.

Established in South Africa in 2013, Alchemy Business Development is an importer and distributor of cosmetics that was launched by Karen Laubscher. Owned by Mosaic Manufacturer, the cosmetics distributor is known for introducing new brands in South Africa.

Clients of the company include retail stores, salons, pharmacies, online shops, etc. Some of the current clients are Woolsworth, Clicks, Edgars, etc. 

Alchemy Business Development provides services such as product training, practical selling skills, brand development, marketing, visual merchandising, etc. 

The team behind Alchemy Business Development has a lot of experience in launching brands on the South African market. In fact, the founder herself has worked as a consultant for brands like Sorbet and Foschini.

In the personal care category, the cosmetics company offers products such as face care, skincare, nail care, etc. Some of the brands available include REN, Charlotte Rhys, Teaology, etc.

Many of the brands are vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly. Indeed, one of the aims of Alchemy Business Development is to widen its vegan cosmetics portfolio. 

Pertaining to the logistics and distribution, Alchemy Business Development relies on Mosaic Manufacturer, its parent company. The company delivers to its clients stores and central warehouses. 

Beauty to Retail UK is an importer operating in the health and beauty industry. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The company is part of a Beauty to Retail global network which operates in Europe, Asia and the US. Further, the importer offers its services in the UK and Irish market. 

The company partners with department stores, beauty boxes, concept stores, fashion e-commerce, e-retailers, retailers, drugstores and specialty stores. Its potential clients include Selfridges, Browns Fashion, Superdrug, Boots, Urban Outfitters, The Vegan Kind and many more. 

Additionally, the enterprise provides a diverse portfolio of products in the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Perfumes 
• Makeup 
• Haircare 
• Skincare 

The company offers various brands such as Holidermie, D’orsay, Shaeri, Sl lashes, Merci Handy, Seventyone, etc. 

It is noteworthy that the business offers a line of natural, vegan and organic products. Besides, Beauty to Retail UK offers products which use cruelty-free ingredients as well. 

With regards to its logistics solutions, the firm partnered with a third-party logistics company which operates a warehouse in Midlands, UK.

Founded in 1997, Excellence is a Brazilian importer and distributor of cosmetics and fragrances. Based in Tambore, Excellence is known for its variety of luxury international brands. 

Nowadays, the beauty importer offers products in the personal care category consisting of fragrances, face care, skincare, etc. for men and women. 

Its portfolio consists of 10 international brands from countries like Italy, Germany, France, etc. as well as a Brazilian brand.

Headquartered in New York, Strat’America specialises in business development with simple, operational actions throughout its network of retailers and websites in North America as well as launching new brands in the US market. The firm was founded in 2010 by Laetitia Longuefosse.

Clients collaborating with Strat’America, for a successful sales process, go through the following steps:

• Concept: brand presentation, sales manual, product cheat-sheet, catalog, price lists, sales conditions, and translate packaging are offered when the client’s success factors and competition has been analysed
• Administration: access to an office in Manhattan with a phone number is provided so that clients can reach the firm easily. Customer service and trend reports are also provided
• Business Development: targeted buyers are contacted and onsite presentations are arranged. Monthly reports and future plannings on actions, results and feedback are then provided.
• Training and Animation: master training during brand implementation are scheduled and a calendar of promotional actions including new products launch, brand education, product demonstrations, and sweepstakes are proposed.
• Promotion: making sure that sales and Public Relations work hand in hand whether the client has their own PR agency or needs one.

Over 80 companies such as Repetto Paris, DK Cosmetics, Pomellato, etc, worked with Strat’America.

A total of 6 people work towards the goal of Strat’America.

A Swedish importer and brand developer, Amazing Brands was founded in 2014 and has been focusing on cosmetics for the Scandinavian market. With a team that understands the needs of each market, the company helps brands establish a presence in Sweden and other countries such as Finland, Norway and Denmark.

Indeed, the Stockholm-based business knows the particularities of each country’s customers and develops the appropriate strategy for each brand. 

Around 25 employees work for the company. The firm’s turnover is around € 4.2 million. 

Amazing Brands’s clients consist of beauty stores, online shops, pharmacies, travel retail businesses, etc. 

The importer is known for offering products in the personal care category such as fragrances, skincare, hair care, etc. 

With over 60 large and small brands in its portfolio, Amazing Brands provides both luxury and premium products. Some of these brands include One Ocean, Lakme, Secret Garden, etc.

The company also prides itself as holding the production license for Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Parfums, a successful fragrance brand to the image of Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Samarkand Global is a cross-border e-commerce business headquartered in London, UK. Specialised in the cosmetics market in China, the company helps foreign brands enter China through its platform, Nomad. Founded in 2016 by David Hampstead and Simon Smiley, Samarkand Global manages 20 e-commerce storefronts.

In addition to its London HQ, the cross-border company operates an office in Shanghai, China.

In 2021 it acquired 2 supplement companies, Zita West and Babawest, and the Scottish Herbalist Napier's of Edinburgh.

Total revenue exceeded £16m in FY22, and the company employs over 100 people.

Samarkand specialises in distribution beauty brands in the Chinese market. It is the exclusive partner of brands like 111Skin, Omorovicza, Revolution Beauty, Iconic London, Temple Spa, and more. They are also making entries into the luxury fragrance market with Sana Jardin, Ruth Mastenbroek, and Grace de Monaco. 

Samarkand's primary client base is in EU and UK, with an increasing number of clients from other major markets.

Founded in 1994, C&F is a chain of perfumery and beauty stores which provide a wide range of foreign brands to its clients. Its headquarters is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. First known as one of the largest perfume retailers in Indonesia, the firm has now expanded its portfolio to other beauty products. 

The company operates around 90 stores nationwide and an online store as well. Moreover, its products can be found on other e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Tokopedia. 

Furthermore, the firm provides a diverse portfolio of products in the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Perfumes
• Makeup 
• Moisturizers 
• Body wash 
• Lip balms 

Cooperating with brand owners and authorized distributors, the firm endorses around 100 brands, such as Giorgio Armani, YSL, Bvlgari, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Hermes, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Penhaligons, Rance, etc. Further, there are certain beauty brands such as Yves Rocher, Trilogy, Patyka, Sampar, Flormar, and several K-Beauty brands like Banila Co., Shangpree, Blithe and Cremorlab which are exclusively distributed by the company.

Moreover, the company also acts as the exclusive distributor for many niche fragrance brands such as Memo, Floraiku, Xerjoff, Tiziana Terenzi, Alexandre.J, etc.

The business also developed its own fragrance brand namely Avicenna and Perfume Republic. 

The online store for C&F can be accessed on: https://cnfstore.com/

Based in Sweden since 1907, Kronans Apotek is a chain of pharmacies specialised in pharmaceutical products, cosmetics as well as pet products. The chain consists of over 325 pharmacies as well as an online store.

More than 2.5 million customers are loyal to Kronans Apotek and are part of its loyalty club.

Owned by Oriola Corporation, Kronans Apotek employs over 2600 people and achieved a turnover of €708 million in 2020. The retail group also has 18% market share.

The pharmacy chain provides products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, face care, oral care, skincare, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pet food

Products that are free from parabens and mineral oils are also available. 

Some of the brands available include Isadora, ACO, Neutrogena, etc. While some of these brands are Swedish, the company also provides products from foregin brands from Finland, USA and other countries.

Kronans Apotek owns a private label which goes by the company name itself and the brand proposes products like facial care, body care and hair care as well as dietary supplements. 

Suppliers wishing to work with Kronans Apotek are required to send 2 samples of a product which will be reviewed by Kronans Apotek. Changes may be required to the products to meet the firm’s requirements before the pharmaceutical chain orders the final products.

Kronans Apotek’s online store can be found on www.kronansapotek.se

Founded in Paris, Gemology is a manufacturer, online retailer and distributor of cosmetics launched by Chystelle Lannoy. Under its own brand, the product line features cosmetics created using traces of precious stones. 

Gemology operates a division in Switzerland that includes an online shop dedicated to clients in that country. Furthermore, the company works with beauty institutes, shops as well as hotels in the country. Some of its clients include Institut Fleurs de Coton, Kraemer Maison de Beauté, Institut BIO 9, W Hotel Switzerland, etc.

Under its own brand, Gemology Cosmetics Paris, products such as face care, makeup removers, fragrances, etc. The whole line is free from parabens. 

The products are manufactured in its laboratory in France and the precious and semi-precious stones are sourced all around the world from Asia, South America, Europe, etc. 

Gemology Switzerland’s online shop can be found on www.gemology-cosmetics.ch

Founded in 1969 by Salvador Plasencia, La Esperanza originally operated as a bakery in Mexico. The company is recognised as the very first Mexican bakery in the city of Sacramento. 

Moreover, the business is in charge of more than 75 branch offices across different regions. 

Currently, La Esperanza has expanded its operations and manages a supermarket as well as a deli. 

The supermarket opened in 2016 and provides a range of grocery items that include spices, fruit, meat, etc. 

Various products are available in the bakery under the chilled and fresh food category such as bread, roasted chicken, cakes, muffins, etc. 

La Esperanza is looking for suppliers who can provide products such as  gingerbread house, vegetable oil, and flour. 

With regards to the community, La Esperanza indulges in several measures such as donations, sponsorships for certain events, and many more.  

Founded in 1996, Orbico Beauty is the leading beauty distributor in Europe, operating in 19 countries. Its headquarters is based in Offenbach am Main, Germany. The company offers full service of sales, marketing, distribution and retail on the cosmetics market. Presently, the company collaborates with over 170 suppliers, manages more than 500 global and local brands and supplies more than 80,000 customers. 

Moreover, the firm partners with renowned international companies such as Bourjois Paris, Burberry, IsaDora, Elizabeth Arden, Coty and many more. Besides, the company operates its own stores as well as its online store. 

Orbico Beauty was honoured by an award for “Retail Project Of The Year” through Disney Award in 2017. 

In addition, the retailer offers a variety of goods under the personal care category which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Perfumes 
• Makeup 
• Moisturisers
• Hair colour 

Orbico beauty offers brands which have strong market value and high brand awareness. Its brands include Davidoff, Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Wella, Burt’s Bees, etc. Furthermore, the business offers a line of natural cosmetics as well. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, the firm partnered with Mantis, a leading European WMS logistics software and Gideon Brothers to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.beautybox.ba/

Founded by Aliza Barre in 2014, OFILD’O is a retailer and distributor of cosmetics and fragrances. Its headquarters is based in Fo Tan, Hong Kong. The name of the company is derived from the French phrase “au fil de l’eau” which stands for “go with the flow.”

The company is known for its range of luxury cosmetics as well as its jewellery collection and fragrances. 

The cosmetics company distributes to retailers, hotels, duty free shops as well as online shops based in Hong Kong, Macau and Asia. Some of the clients include the Four Seasons hotel, Sally’s Toy, K11 Design store, www.letzshop.com, www.zalora.com.hk, Art Piece Beauty store, Sally Coco Central, etc. 

Moreover, OFILD’O operates its own online shop. 

OFILD’O provides products in the following categories:

• Personal care: fragrances, skincare, face care, hair care, etc. 
• Household: scented candles only. 

Some of the brands it offers include Apologie, Doucea, Nuxe, Assam of India, Etat Libre d’orange, etc. These are imported from countries like France, India and many others.

The firm launched its perfume line which goes by the name Le Carrousel D’Aliza.

The online shop of OFILD’O can be accessed on www.ofildo.com

Les Fumee was established in Taiwan since 1998 importing and exporting fragrances and fragrance concentrates, we are one of the largest distributors in China region, now we work with Lesquendieu, L‘ADONÉ, Urban Scents, WELTON London, Gelle Freres etc.. 

Les Fumee also supplies to hotels, airlines, spas, etc. as with branded shampoos and soaps.

Please email us at p.chan@lesfumee.com / or visit www.lesfumee.com

Based in Malta, C+M Marketing is one of the leading importer and distributor of beauty products across the country. The business was founded by Diana Grech alongside her father in 1990.

Furthermore, every retail outlet operated by C+M Marketing is carefully chosen and appointed to increase product representation and sales.

A total of 25 people are employed by C+M Marketing to work towards the goal of the company.

Products in the personal care category such as skincare, fragrances, face care, make-up, etc, are offered by the enterprise.

A variety of luxury brands including Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana, Elizabeth Arden, Decleor and many others, which are imported from the USA, France, UK, etc, are represented by C+M Marketing in Malta. 

Founded by Sotirios Voulgaris, Bulgari France is a retailer of luxury goods, specialising in the distribution of jewellery, watches, fragrances, accessories and leather goods. The firm is a subsidiary of the Italian company, Bulgari, which has been part of LVMH since 2011.

Its first store in France was established in the 1970s. At present, Bulgari France operates a total of 21 points of sale countrywide.

In 2019, Bulgari France achieved a turnover of €83.7 million and employed 98 people.

Products in the personal care category such as fragrances and many others are offered by Bulgari France.

Moreover, the firm developed several of its own brands such as BVLGARI Man, Aqua, Goldea, Splendida.

A partnership with Save the Children organisation was formed in 2001, where Bulgari France donated over € 68 million.

Bulgari France’s online store can be reached on www.bulgari.com

Graham Anthony Distribution is a distributor and online retailer specialising in natural cosmetics. Based in Ireland, the cosmetics distributor began to operate in 1988.

Nowadays, Graham Anthony Distribution provides clients such as pharmacies, department stores, spas, spas, salons, etc. The customers are based in Ireland as well as in the UK. 

A range of online and offline marketing strategies are used in order to promote the brands.

The firm’s annual turnover is around € 3.4 million and there are 24 people working for the business.

At present, the products offered by the company include: 

• Personal Care: skincare, face care as well as other cosmetics.
• Household: scented candles

Several brands are available including Uriage, Payot, Aroma Works, etc. 

Many of these brands are from France and the UK.

In regards to delivery, orders are generally processed within 48 hours and sent out to clients by courier, guaranteeing that they are received at the agreed time. 

In 1988, Matti Varpula founded the first Musti store in Finland. Over the years, the pet specialist expanded and in 2020, Musti Group was listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Musti Group now operates 3 pet store chains in Finland, Sweden as well as Norway.

Musti Group is recognised as the leading pet store chain offering pet food and pet care products for dogs, cats as well as small animals. 

Indeed, the company has acquired Vetzoo and Arken Zoo in Sweden and in 2016, it entered Norway.

Presently, Musti Group operates a total of 293 stores under the following banners:

• Musti: 129 stores in Finland and 39 in Norway
• Vetzoo
• Arken Zoo

The pet retailer employs 1162 people and in 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of € 284.4 million, registering a rise of 15.3% in its revenue compared to the previous year. Musti Group recognises this rise as an effect of the covid 19 pandemic which led people to get more pets and turn to specialist pet retailers for purchasing their products. 

In regards to the turnover, 48% of the sales in 2020 were achieved in Finland and 43% in Sweden while the remaining 9% were made in Norway. In fact, Musti Group serves around 1.2 million customers. 

In the savory grocery category, the company offers an extensive range of pet food for different types of pets. 

Some of the most recognised brands such as Royal Canin, Arena, Brit Care, etc. can be found in the stores. These brands come from countries like France, UK, Sweden, etc. 

Musti Group is very meticulous regarding which brands it collaborates with. Indeed, all suppliers have to adhere to the firm’s Supplier Code of Conduct and meet the requirements in regards business and sustainability practices. 

Indeed, Musti Group is concerned about sustainable practices and is working towards reducing packaging and using recyclable packaging products. The retail chain is intent on reducing its carbon emissions as well. 

As an active supporter of animal welfare, Musti Group assists various small and large animal welfare associations in various Nordic countries. 

Founded in 1923 in Tokyo, Japan, T Kawabe used to manufacture and sell fashion accessories. With time, the company began to diversify its business by importing fragrances and cosmetics. The business now manages 5 offices in Japan.

T Kawabe is now listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. 

Moreover, T Kawabe now operates 2 store chains as well as an online shop. The 2 banners are as follows:

• Players: 19 stores offering fashion items such as handbags
• Juicy Jewel: a chain of 7 stores 

In addition to this, T Kawabe also supplies other stores such as specialist shops, duty free shops as well as department stores. Some of the clients include Keio and Christina Perfumery. 

T Kawabe offers products in the personal care category such as fragrances as well as cosmetics. 

Some of the brands imported include Etro, Versace, Asprey, Juicy Couture, etc. These brands are from countries such as Italy, UK, USA, etc. 

Feelunique Hong Kong is a beauty care retailer and is part of Feelunique International, which is owned by Palamon Capital Partners.

Furthermore, Feelunique Hong Kong manages physical stores, each consisting of a perfume shop, beauty parlour and a hair salon, and also runs an online store.

There are around 35 000 references in Feelunique Hong Kong’s portfolio.

Moreover, Feelunique Hong Kong promotes its products by collaborating with social media influencers. 

A wide range of products in the personal care category such as fragrances, skincare, makeup and many more, are offered by Feelunique Hong Kong.

Vegan, natural, cruelty-free and free-from items are also available.

There are currently over 1000 niche brands, spa and salon brands as well as digital brands available such as Pureology, Decleor, He-Shi, L’Oreal Paris, Elizabeth Arden and Blinc. Feelunique Hong Kong imports its products from Switzerland, UK, USA and many more.

The firm partnered with SEKO Logistics to run and manage its supply chain.

Feelunique Hong Kong partners with Toiletries Amnesty, a charity organisation which helps to improve hygiene, poverty and reduce waste.

The online shop of Feelunique Hong Kong is accessible on www.feelunique.com

In 1991 Panos Manuelides embarked on bringing the delights of the Greek cuisine to the UK. He started out by selling premium Greek olives from a stall on Portobello Road, as it grew in popularity it soon became clear to Panos that there was a gap in the market for high quality authentic Greek products and so Odysea was born.Our aim is to be the first choice and point of reference for Greek products. One of our fundamental strengths is the knowledge of Greek cuisine. Our goal is to maintain this expertise by continuous review of both our products and suppliers, whilst always focusing on our customers needs.Odysea prides itself in supplying products of the highest quality. Members of our team have scoured the length and breadth of Greece in search of the finest local producers. This allows us to guarantee a degree of quality and authenticity that mass production and sourcing methods may fail to match.As Odysea has evolved over the past 30 years so too has our award winning product range, from the truly authentic through to more contemporary flavours which have been inspired by traditional Greek & mediterranean recipes and are unique to Odysea.We have tailored our extensive product range to meet the needs of a host of customers from leading restaurants, hotels and gastro-pubs to quality delicatessens, independent retailers and department store food halls.

Founded by Robert and Nina Brüfach in 2003, Bomerx is an importer of cosmetics that has been offering a wide range of international brands in Slovenia.

Along with an online shop, Bomerx distributes to clients such as hotels, spas, beauty salons, etc. in Slovenia, Croatia and Austria.

Bomerx also provides training, consulting services as well as advertising and promotional services for brands. 

In 2020, Bomerx achieved a turnover of € 2.6 million and the firm currently employs more than 20 people.

So far, Bomerx offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: fragrances, nail care, supplements, makeup, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: tea

Some of the brands available include Zoya, CR 7, Morgan Taylor, Thalgo, etc. Bomerx imports products from countries like the USA, UK, France, etc. 

In regards to the logistics, the firm operates its own warehouse which is managed by 2 employees. 

The online shop can be accessed on www.bomerx.si

Founded in 1984 in Italy by Danilo and Ivano Venzetto, Tecnozoo is a producer of animal feed as well as an importer of pet food and vitamins. The company caters to breeders, pet stores, and online stores specialised in pet products. 

Furthermore, the firm has 1 central store in Veneto and 30 franchised shops in Italy under the name ZooPlanet.

In 2019, Tecnozoo opened its online shop. 

The company offers a variety of products pertaining to pet care & accessories. Some of these include animal feed, cat food, milk substitutes, vitamins and minerals, etc. 

Some of the brands available include Prestige, Crocktail, Protect, Aptum, etc. Tecnozoo imports its products from countries such as Australia and France. Local products such as BioSand, MPS Italian Pet Product, Pro-Nutrition Flatazor, etc are also available. 

Furthermore, the enterprise owns several brands, some of which include:

• Zoo Fishing: offers carp fishing products
• Equiplanet: offers supplements for competition horses, camels and pigeons

With regards to logistics, Tecnozoo operates its own factory and carries out research and development in order to create new products that include animal feed, special feed, vitamin feeds, pet food, etc. 

With regards to the environment, Tecnozoo ensures that its business activities are eco-friendly and sustainable. These include measures such as efficient packaging, use of solar energy, and many more. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.tecnozoo.it 

Launched in 2006, Shop TJC is a TV shopping network which is broadcasted in over 30 million households across the UK and Ireland. It is part of the Vaibhav Global Limited (VGL) group and owns an online store as well. The company's marketing offices are located in the USA, Hong Kong, India and Japan.

More than 40 000 references are provided in the non-food categories.

A 24/7 Personal Shopper service is also offered to its customers to give out more detailed infos on its products. Moreover, UK and India based call centres, which are operational 7 days a week,  are also owned by Shop TJC.

In addition, new employees are offered training, coaching and development needed to excel in their respective fields.

At present, Shop TJC achieved a turnover of €101 million and a CAGR of over 25% each year.

Shop TJC was recognised as a Great Place To Work in 2019 and 2020.

A variety of products in the following category are proposed by Shop TJC:

• Personal Care: make-up, skin care, face care, body care, etc

Brands such as Jojoba, Opatra, Merumaya and others collaborate with Shop TJC. These are imported from France, Germany, USA, etc.

Shop TJC also has a team of expert artisans who craft jewellery items for its private brands including Iliana, Rhapsody, J. Francis, Karis, etc. Its workers personalise jewelleries with precious gems and metals such as emerald, rubies, diamonds, sapphires, gold, silver, platinum, etc, as per client's requests. 

The home shopping channel has also collaborated with world famous brands including Lucy Q and Rachel Galley.

Moreover, Shop TJC is affiliated to the British Jewellers Association (BJA), the Thai Gem & Jewellery Traders Association, The Jewellers Board of Trade and the International Coloured Gemstone Association.

Furthermore, Shop TJC is one of the site holders of the African “Tanzanite One” mine.

Shop TJC operates manufacturing facilities in India, Thailand and China.

In regards to social responsibility, Shop TJC launched the ‘’Your Purchase Feeds’’ program where for every order, 1 meal is donated to poor children in India and the UK. To date, the firm has donated over 23 million meals.

Shop TJC's online store can be accessed on www.tjc.co.uk

Founded in 1995, Arcaplanet is a chain of pet stores established in Italy. The firm operates over 380 stores across 17 regions countrywide. Arcaplanet also runs 2 stores in Switzerland. It has been owned by Permira since 2016.

In 2021, 25 new stores were opened across the country.

Furthermore, Arcaplanet is the first business to launch an online pet shop in Italy.

The Ark Academy was created in 2013 to offer training to its employees.

Among its services, Arcaplanet offers facilities to wash and dry its client’s pets and pet clothings as well as accessories. Educational activities and training are also provided by experts.

Many of its stores are equipped with coffee shops to offer its clients a comfortable experience while shopping.

Arcaplanet currently employs over 1750 people and achieved a turnover of €339.23 million in 2020. Its online revenue amounted to €7.5 million in the same year.

Products in the following categories are available at Arcaplanet:

• Savory Grocery: pet food and many others
• Personal Care: hygiene products for pets and more

Brands such as Acana, Adaptil, Advantix and several others partner with Arcaplanet. These are imported from the UK, France, USA and many others.

Arcaplanet developed various private labels which offers pet food and can be found in its stores exclusively:

• Hi Fish
• Hi Lamb
• Virtus
• In The Nature