Action is a chain of retail stores founded in the Netherlands. The company opened its first store in 2012. Nowadays, Action France has over 400 shops in France. Action France has an online shop. 

Action France reached a turnover of € 1456 million in 2018, indicating a growth of 39.7% in its revenue compared to 2017. The firm has around 9000 employees at present. 

Action France offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, dried fruits, cookies, etc. 

• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, pet food, noodles cup, etc.

• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks and a variety of other drinks

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

• Household: a range of cleaning supplies

Action France offers products from brands like Skin Essentials, Adidas, Becky’s, Max & More, Daily Defense, etc.

Action France operates 3 warehouses in the country. Another warehouse is currently in construction.

Action France’s online store can be accessed on www.action.com

Action is a retail chain which was established in the Netherlands. Action opened its first shop in Germany in 2009. Action Germany features around 6000 references in the food and non-food categories.

Action operates 288 shops in the country.

Action Germany offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, dried fruits, cookies, etc. 

• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, pet food, noodles cup, etc.

• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks and a variety of other drinks

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

• Household: a range of cleaning supplies

• Bazar: a range of  bathroom accessories

Action Germany offers products from over 350 international brands such as Whiskas, Kitekat, NatureFit, Fa, Sento, Culi Deco, Coca Cola, etc. Action works with 1000 suppliers in Europe and Asia. 

Action Germany also supplies products under Action’s 65 private labels.

Action, a chain of retail stores originating from the Netherlands, established its first store in Belgium in 2005. The Group was originally founded by Gerard Deen and Rob Wagemaker. Action Belgium features around 6000 references in 14 categories. Moreover, by the end of 2021, Action Belgium aims to be operating 200 stores across the country. 

Several products are available in the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: candy, chocolate, dried fruits, cookies, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, pet food, noodles cup, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks and a variety of other drinks
• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, pet care, fragrances, etc.
• Household: detergent, bleach, toilet gel, etc

Action Belgium offers products from over 350 international brands such as Whiskas, Kitekat, NatureFit, Fa, Sento, Culi Deco, Coca Cola, etc. Additionally, the enterprise works with more than 660 suppliers in Europe and Asia. 

Furthermore, the business also supplies products under Action’s private labels, some of which include:

• Innovit: a range of vitamins and supplements
• Redstone: a brand offering kitchen essentials
• Palazzo: offers a wide range of coffee products

Concerning  logistics, Action Group uses double decker trucks, transporting 60% more than with an ordinary truck. 

With regards to the environment, the company indulges in several measures. For example, all of its products contain the PEFC logo as well as the FSC logo which attest for the sustainable management of forests. Action Group also recycles packaging materials across all its stores, whenever possible. Furthermore, the stores have durable LED lighting.

Action owns 8 supermarkets in Austria. The retailer goes way across the supermarket habits by introducing new products on a regular basis. The customers get to choose among more than 6000 SKUs. Action also integrates its private label and branded products in a wide range of products for the customers to choose from. 

There are currently 13 product categories available at Action.

Founded in 2006 in France by Thierry Petit and David Dayan, Showroomprive is an online retailing leader specialising in the distribution of cosmetic products. It is also a subsidiary of SRP Group.

The company has expanded in 9 countries including Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and many others.

Furthermore, Showroomprive offers a portfolio consisting of 2000 references.

In 2016. Showroomprivé expanded by taking over Saldi Privati, an Italian online event sales.

In 2017, Showroomprive acquired Beauteprivee, a French e-commerce business specialised in the field of beauty, well-being and cosmetics.

The online retailer counts over 25 million members benefiting from its services.

Showroomprive was reported to achieve a turnover of €697 million in 2020 and employed a total of 800 people.

Products in the personal care category such as skin care, haircare, fragrances and many more, are available.

In accord with its progress, the online retailer launched its private label named Collection IRL - Fashion for women in real life.

Showroomprivé is determined to digitalise the retail industry hence has started using bitcoins. Today, Showroomprive is one of the largest retailers to use virtual money.

Moreover, a logistics centre in Saint-Witz is run by Showroomprivé. 

Showroomprive is accessible on www.fr.showroomprive.com

 Ahold Belgium is among the most important retailers in Benelux considering the fact that it has more than 800 stores in Belgium and Luxembourg alone. Since its creation in 1867 near Brussels, the company now counts 15,000 associates.

The company is represented under various brands like Delhaize, Proxy Delhaize, AD delhaize, Delhaize shop & go, Albert heijn. The different available formats enables not only the expansion of the company but also increases the satisfation of their clients.

Blackemore food service is a wholly owned subsidiary of AF Blackemore & Son Ltd engaged in the distribution of food requiring specific temperatures. In addition to its 40 years of experience, the distribution company has a wide range of clients such as :

• schools
• public institutions
• independent caterers

Following the expansion of the company, a second warehouse of 80000 square feet was launched.
This particular site was contrived for clients in the nothern region of the United Kingdom. At the same time the other depot of 69000 square feet counts actually serve its main purpose and that was to serve clients in the south.

Over 1000 Spar stores in the United Kingdom and Wales receive their products through Blackemore Logistics.
To ease up the whole logistics process Blackemore logistics makes use of delivery points and distribution centres.
Indeed the company has over 8500 delivery points in the United Kingdom alone and the 10 distribution centres is of 860000 square feet. 

The allocations are as follows :

• Distribution center in Willenhall covers 166000 sq meters
• Distribution center in Darlaston covers 60000 sq meters
• Talbot green distribution center covers 150000 sq meters
• Distribution center in Hastings covers 90000 sq meters

Founded in 2015, Vipsters.de is the german version of the online retailer Showroomprive.com.

Having a showroomprive.com in Germany has not only expanded the business in a short span but also enabled the accessibility of popular brands to german customers.

Vipsters.de is an online retailer with its certifications such as SSL and the website also went through the Trusted shops web of conduct hence being safe for customers to shop on.

The brands that Vipsters.de operates with are:

• Puma
• Levi
• Adidas
• Diesel
• Bosch
• Pampers
• Mango
• Triumph
• Calvin Klein

The online retailer also has a dedicated team of customer advisors. As Showroomprive.com Germany is always innovating, new products are proposed on a daily basis. The retailer approach its customers through flash sales where several famous brands are available at low prices. These flash sales are for a limited time but very effective and successful. 

Beside the flash sales, another innovation adopted by Showroomprive.com Germany is that bitcoins are accepted as payment form.

Showroomprive Spain is an online retailer, which was founded in 2010 and is a subsidiary of the French company Showroomprive.

In 2020, Showroomprive Spain achieved a turnover of €25 million and had 30 employees in 2019.

Products in the personal care category such as skin care, haircare, fragrances and many more, are available.

Showroomprive Spain has partnered with around 1500 brands including Essie, Maybelline. Novange and many more.

Furthermore, Showroomprive Spain imports its products from France, Italy, UK and many more.

The online shop of Showroomprive Spain can be accessed on www.showroomprive.es

Showroomprive, a French company, was launched in Italy in 2011. The firm acquired Saldi Privati in 2016 and is currently the largest online retailer in Italy.

The retailer is mainly known for the flash sales it organises. The flash sales are done for a short period of time for the different brands available on the website. 

Showroomprive Italy offers products in the personal care category such as nail care, fragrances, hair care and many more.

Among the brands that Showroomprive.com Italy deals with are Puma, Levi, Adidas, Diesel and many more.

Moreover, Showroomprive Italy imports its products from France, UK, Spain and many others.

The retailer is keen on doing innovation,therefore to set itself apart, Showroomprive Italy offers bitcoins as a payment method.

Showroomprive Italy’s online shop can be accessed on www.saldiprivati.com

Specialized in online flash sales, Showroomprive.com in United Kingdom offers the facility of online shopping of many popular brands. What sets it apart from other online shopping website is that there are flash sales regularly which enables customers to acquire famous brands when the prices are reduced.

Over 1000 brands are available.

These brands are categorized in:

• Fashion & Beauty
• Home & Leisure
• Kids
• Leisure
• Travel

The online retailer also makes use of bitcoins as online payment method.

Founded in 2013, Showroomprive.com in Poland is the largest online retailer offering brands such as :

• Diesel
• Bosch
• Pampers
• Mango
• Triumph
• Calvin Klein
• Puma
• Levi
• Adidas

To establish a good reputation among its clients, Showroomprive.com Poland has its flash sales. The flash sales is a concept where the prices of the products are lowered for a limited time. In their innovation path, the online retailer also offers to its clients the possiblity to use bitcoins as payment method.

Specialized in online flash sales, Showroomprive Netherlands offers the facility of online shopping of many popular brands. The firm was established in 2012 and is part of Showroomprive which was founded in France in 2006.

What sets the firm apart from other online shopping websites is that there are flash sales regularly which enables customers to acquire famous brands when the prices are reduced.

In 2020, Showroomprive Netherlands achieved a turnover of €2.7 million.

Showroomprive Netherlands offers several products in the personal care category including baby care, hair care, body care and many more.

As in other countries, Showroomprive in the Netherlands offers various famous brands such as Diesel, Bosch, Pampers, Mango and many more.

Furthermore, Showroomprive Netherlands imports its products from France, Italy, UK and many more.

Showroomprive is known for always being on the innovative side, the online retailer was the first to use bitcoins as a payment method.

Showroomprive Netherlands is accessible on www.showroomprive.nl

Showroomprive Portugal is an online retailer which was founded in 2013 and is based in Portugal. The company is a subsidiary of the French company, Showroomprive, which was established in 2006. 

A turnover of €20 million was achieved by the firm in 2020 and Showroomprive Portugal generates 30% of its sales through mobile phones and tablets. 

Products in the personal care category are available on Showroomprive Portugal’s website.

Approximately 1650 brands including Elite, Dolce & Gabbana and Kenzo, partnered with Showroomprive Portugal.

Showroomprive Portugal imports its items from Italy, France, UK and many more.

Concerning its logistics, Showroomprive Portugal partnered with third party transportation companies such as Chronopost, Cttexpresso and many others, to offer its clients fast and secure deliveries.

The online shop of Showroomprive Portugal can be accessed on www.showroomprive.pt

Circle K is a chain of convenience stores which was founded in 1951 in Texas. Since 2003, it has been owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard which expanded the banner, enabling it to venture on the international market. Circle K offers a range of food and non-food items. 

Circle K is present in 25 countries including Egypt, China, Norway, Sweden, Vietnam, etc.

In 2015, it was decided that all other banners of the group Alimentation Couche-Tard, Statoil, Mac’s and Kangaroo Express would be rebranded as Circle K stores. Nowadays, Circle K operates a total of 14876 stores including 2697 in Europe.

UPDATES ON CIRCLE K ON 29/05/2018

Circle K Europe is interested in the drinks category and exclusive B Brands. Circle K prefers to deal with manufacturing companies near its geographical area like Poland for example. The company is very keen to know more about snacking products.

UPDATES ON CIRCLE K ON 29/10/2019

The company is looking to develop their private label and is interested in collaborating with suppliers to develop the following products in the sweet and savory grocery categories:

• Snacks like potato chips
• Protein bars with flavours such as caramel, peanut and coconut
• Nuts and candy
• Chocolate Wafer bars

In the drinks category, the firm also wants to develop its own brands for:

• Vitamin water and caffeine water
• Beer
• Cappuccino and Vanilla latte
• Soft drinks
• Juices

The company wants to use sustainable packaging for all the products. 

UPDATES ON CIRCLE K ON 28/10/2020

For 2020, Circle K is sourcing products for its own brands in the sweet grocery category such as biscuits and breakfast foods.  

Euroapotheca is an international pharmacy retail chain and wholesaler which has been established in the year 1998 and is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. Euroapotheca Group is a subsidiary of the largest diversified international retail group in the Baltics State namely Vilniaus Prekyba.

The company operates in the following countries:

• Lithuania - The firm operates 271 pharmacies in this country and the turnover amounts to 233 million euros with the cooperation of their 1858 employees. Their trading area measures upto 16531 meter squares.

Their goal is to help people to be in good health condition by supplying pharmaceuticals and other services through its professional advice.

Euroapotheca operates the pharmacy networks Eurovaistinė in Lithuana. Its products are classified into:

-  Skin and hair cosmetics (facial skin care, hair care, body skin care, cosmetics for men and home spa)

-  Decorative cosmetics (facials, eye measures, tools for nails, accessories and perfumes)

-  Vitamins and supplements (well-being, vitamins and minerals, for beauty and sport, family and tea and specialised food)

-  Hygiene (women’s hygiene, oral hygiene, adult nursing and family planning)

-  Medical devices and techniques (diagnosis tests, orthopedic goods, optical goods, pharmacy and emergency aids)

- Prescription drugs (pharmacies only)

Eurovaistinė Lithuana has its private labels in the skin and cosmetics range like:

- Eurocare marigold ointment

- Eurocare travel pack set

- Eurocare zinc oxide

Apart from the skin and cosmetic range. Eurovaistinė has most of its brands in the medical and techniques range for e.g:

- Eurocare mustard twigs

- Eurocare patch set sensitive

- Eurocare callipers

- Eurocare antibacterial hand gel

Most information about its product can be found on its wellness magazine Eurovaistinė.

The promotions of Eurovaistinė Lithuania are done online only and can be accessed through the site: https://www.eurovaistine.lt/

In 2016, Euroapotheca had 265 pharmacies in Lithuania.  

In 2017,  Euroapotheca turnover in Lithuania was EUR 239.4 million.

Founded in 2001, Euroaptieka managed by Euroapotheca UAB opened a first pharmacy in Riga. Indeed, Euroapotheca UAB manages the pharmaceuticals sector in countries like Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

The pharmacy retail chain serves more than 10,000 buyers on a daily basis. In the year 2001 a pharmacy was opened in the Maxima Store, which at that time was an innovative approach to customers. The aim was to open a pharmacy in a place always full of people. And by 2011 40 pharmacies were opened across the country. Showing the extent at which Euroaptieka in Latvia progressed.

The advantages that Euroaptieka proposes are :

1. IT operated systems
2. Updated marketing approach
3. Years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector
4. Quick adustment to any change in the market
5. A strong presence and reputation of the company

Euroapteek is a pharmacy chain which has been established in the year 2004. The headquarters is based in Tallinn, Estonia. The firm operates 73 pharmacies across the country.

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

• Personal care (medicines, face creams, deodorants, baby diapers, etc…)

Furthermore, the company provides its loyal customers with an Euro card with which they receive discount on more than 300 products monthly.

The main aim of Euroapteek Estonia is to serve at its best the customers through carefully selected medicines. The company provides high quality pharmaceutical services through prescribed and non prescribed medicines.

The firm generated a total revenue of 46 million euros. There are 418 dedicated employees  working hard for the business.  

Established in the year 2001 in Poland and managed by the international Euro Holding Apotheca. Euro apteka Poland now owns 84 pharmacies in which 5 are franchised.

The size of the pharmacies ranges from 40 square meters to 900 square meters.

The products that are provided by Euro apteka are categorized as follows :

• Health care products
• Cosmetics
• Personal hygiene products

Whole Foods entered Canada in 2002 in Toronto with 9 stores. Today it possess 467 stores all over canada.

Also considered as America’s healthiest grocery store, Whole Foods is the first certified organic grocer in United States that offers a variety of exclusive foods without:

• artificial preservatives
• Colors
• flavors
• sweeteners
• hydrogenated fats

The company also proposes private labelled products:

• 365 Everyday Value

365 Everyday Value are natural & organic products at very affordable prices. It offers a whole range of whole grain flours and shade-grown coffee to organic milk and frozen veggies.

Engine 2 Plant-Strong contains

• Zero animal fats
• No added oils
• 100% whole grain
• Minimal added sugar

Whole Foods Market Brand

Whole Foods Market develops the most unique and exquisite products from small batch, artisan recipes to exotic flavors.

Whole Trade

Whole Trade offers high quality and 3rd-Party certified seasonal products.

The company also offers the facility to shop online.

Whole Foods Market exposes only quality standards products and USDA-certified organic foods that aim to be environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible.

Recently one the largest group in United States, Amazon, has bought Wholefoods in June 2017, but the stores will still continue to operate under the same name and its founder Mr John Mackey will still stay on the lead as CEO of Whole Foods.

Hakmar was launched in Turkey in 2007. The first branch was opened in Pendik Esenyalı as HAKMAR Mağazacılık in discount store sector unlike HAKMAR Gıda and HAKMAR Mağazacılık they have their warehouses and central offices.

Hakmar sells more than 15.000 products in diffrent sku's and operates as a subsidiary of Hakmar group.

Hakmar also operates in the process of transformation and development. In this context, work has been initiated by the conclusion of the ISO 9001:2000 certification of quality of service objectives are to perform.

Newrest Algeria has been present in Algeria since 2006 and is specialised in sectors like restaurants, airports, schools and remote sites. With a dedicated team of 1011 employees, Newrest Algeria serves more than 15000 meals daily across the country.

The business operations of Newrest Algeria are geographically segmented as follows:

• Cafeterias & restaurants concessions - in Alger
• Restauration - across the country in Alger, Boumerdès & Oran
• Remote sites - In Hassi-Messaoud, Adrar, Timimoun, Saïda, El-bayad, Regan, In-Salah et In-Amenas

In the sector of restaurants concessions, the revenue increased by 3% which is possibly due to a progress in the product offer and the commercial strategy between the customs-free zone and the customs zone.

Founded in 1986, QVC France is a television shopping channel and also the world leader in the distribution beauty & personal care products present in the following countries:

• United States
• Germany
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• China
• Japan
• la France

More than 1000 brands are sold worldwide such as: GHD, Tarte, Canon, Samsung, etc...

QVC France is owned by Liberty Interactive, in July 2017, the latter announced the acquisition (62% owned).  

As a result, Liberty Interactive sold its non-retail business and renamed as Qurate Retail, Inc.

QVC started to broadcast its channel in August 2015, in France. Today the company has approximately 10 million customers worldwide and a big range of 170 millions of products ranging from fashion to jewelry to cosmetics or home. The United States represented the largest market for the year of 2014 with a revenue of $ 5.8 billion.

One of the asset for customers to shop with QVC is :

Today’s Special Value

This concept of QVC offers its customers 1 exclusive product offer in Beauty, Jewelry, Home, Fashion, Kitchen for 24 hours only  at the best prices

QVC allows its customers a 30 days delay to exchange or return their items due to dissatisfaction or any other valid reasons.

QVC France is broadcasted on the following free channel in more than 22 million household:

• Channel 36
• Fransat channel 70
• Orange TV channel 205
• Canal channel 77
• Bouygues Telecom channel 230

They offer premium customer services such as: "call for free on a 7/7 basis as from 8h - 22h".

QVC focuses on a unique commercial approach based on high-quality customer service, total transparency in product demonstrations and brand information. Moreover the company puts forward preferential prices and a strong relationship of trust with its customers.

In the financial year 2016, the firm achieved a turnover of 5 million euros. The company employs 170 people in the business.

QVC France has closed its activities on March 2019; the company is no longer active.

We are ProCare Ltd based in Hameenlinna , Finland. We are member of Tradekey.com since April, 2008. Our business is related to Beauty & Personal Care industry and we specifically deal in Denture care products, pocket flosser, whitening products.Since 1 August, ProCare is an exclusive distributor of the Finnish brand HUR in the Netherlands.

Pharm & You France is a pharmacies network. The pharmacy is all about proximity retail that serves 4 millions customers daily. Pharm & You stresses on 2 major factors:

• A portfolio of services

• A commercial approach

Pharm & You differs from other pharmacies through its :

• Purchasing structure

• Economic strategy

Indeed, to be closer to the consumers, Pharm & You has identified different professions through its territorial zones :

• City - Pharm & You market

• Mall - Pharm & You market

• Semi-urban - Pharm & You express

• Rural - Pharm & You contact

Overall, Pharm & You is a banner that boosts the performance of independant pharmacies. Allying ''selling out'' strategy to promote sales, Pharm & You regroups leading commercial partners hence having competitive products references.

Feelunique France is a beauty care retailer which launched in France in 2016 by acquiring the perfumery chain, Parfumeries Rive Droite. The company is part of Feelunique International, which is owned by Palamon Capital Partners. It is recognised as the largest online retailer across Europe.

Feelunique France manages 4 stores in the country and also runs an online store. The stores consist of a perfume shop, beauty parlour and a hair salon. 

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

Moreover, Feelunique France promotes its products by collaboration with social media influencers. 

In 2018, Feelunique France was reported to achieve a turnover of €7.9 million and employed 20 people.

A wide range of products in the personal care category are offered by Feelunique France such as fragrances, skincare, make up and many more.

There are currently over 500 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 France imports its products from Switzerland, UK, USA and many more.

Feelunique France manages 1 warehouse in the country and delivers orders promptly to Monaco, Corsica and countrywide. Free delivery is offered for all purchases exceeding €50.

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

Alliance Healthcare France was launched as Alliance Sante France in 1991 by ERPI Holding company, providing cosmetics and healthcare items. However, the companies behind Alliance Healthcare France have been operating since 1835. 

As from 2007, the business started operating under the name Alliance Healthcare France. Alliance Healthcare France is a member of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Alliance Healthcare France has over 33500 references.

Alliance Healthcare France offers a range of products in the personal care category that includes face care, skincare, cosmetics, etc. 

Alliance Healthcare France provides a number of products from Walgreens Boots Alliance. They are:

• Almus: a range of medicines

• YourGoodSkin: a brand of skincare products targeted at women

• Alvita: a brand featuring baby care, baby care, orthopaedics products, etc.

Alliance Healthcare France has 9 regional logistic platforms and a fleet of 850 vehicles deal with the delivery. 

Alliance Healthcare France is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Alliance Healthcare France supports EORTC Charitable Trust which carries out research to find treatments for cancer. 

Alliance Healthcare France has also taken measures like reducing waste, recycling and controlling energy consumption in order to be more sustainable. 

Birchbox United Kingdom is a subsidiary of Birchbox, an American beauty box company which was established in 2010 by Katia Beauchamp and Hayley Barna. The company is known for its surprise beauty boxes which consist of 5 beauty products for a monthly subscription of €16.3 and it also sells full-size products. Birchbox is recognised as the UK's number 1 beauty box.

Furthermore, Birchbox was launched in the UK in 2013 and opened its first pop up store in London. 

200 000 people are subscribed to Birchbox United Kingdom.

In 2020, Birchbox United Kingdom achieved a turnover of €25 million 

Birchbox United Kingdom offers products in the personal care category which consist of skincare products, perfumes, cosmetics, etc. 

In addition, the firm provides organic products as well.

Over 800 brands including NARS, Akane, Balance Me and D’Orleac, partners with Birchbox United Kingdom. The company imports its products from France, USA, Italy and many more.

Birchbox United Kingdom has developed its own brand, Birchbox, which offers loungewear and accessories.

Moreover, Birchbox United Kingdom delivers to its customers in the UK and Ireland.

Birchbox United Kingdom makes use of recycled packaging to help reduce waste.

The online shop of Birchbox United Kingdom is accessible on www.birchbox.com

Blivakker was founded in Norway in 2007. The company specialises in personal care products which are sold through its online and physical stores. Brandsdal Group is the parent company of Blivakker. 

Furthermore, Blivakker has expanded its business by launching branches in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Austria and Poland.

Moreover, Blivakker offers over 18 000 references in the non-food category.

Over 1 million customers collaborate with Blivakker.

In 2019, Blivakker achieved a turnover of €44.9 million and there are 23 employees on its team.

Blivakker was voted as the People’s web favourite for 4 consecutive years and also won the Sarlandsbedrift of the year award. 

Products in the personal care category, which include hair care, makeup and fragrances, form part of Blivakker’s portfolio. 

Vegan products are available as well.

There are over 17 000 brands such as Dermalogica, Ralph Lauren, Biotherm, Clinique, The Ordinary and Elizabeth Arden, which can be found in both its online shop and stores. 

Blivakker imports its products from the USA, France, UK and many more.

The online shop of Blivakker can be accessed on www.blivakker.no

Previously known as Joliebox, this French startup caught the attention of Birchbox in 2011.

Birchbox France operates as an online shop and is known for its beauty box. In 2017, Birchbox opened its physical shop in Paris where expert salespersons can assist customers.

In 2020, the original founders purchased Birchbox France back from Birchbox. The founders decided to rename the business Blissim. 

Blissim is now a fully french-owned company that is still working with the same team and brand partners. 

The turnover for 2020 was € 50 million, indicating a growth of 25%. 

Under the personal care category, products such as hair care, skincare, face care, etc. can be found.

Some of the brands available include Kerastase Paris, Cacharel, Clarins, etc.

Blissim launched its own brand which is known as LOC (Love of Color) which includes a wide range of makeup products such as eyeshadows and lipsticks.

Blissim’s online shop is accessible on www.blissim.fr

UPDATES ON BLISSIM ON 10/06/2021

It was announced that the company will be venturing on the international market and plans to expand in European countries, starting with Germany, Italy, Scandinavia and Poland. 

In 2021, a new lab known as Beauty Story was launched in order to develop sustainable cosmetics and hair care products under Blissim’s private labels. So far there are 4 brands consisting of 13 references. These brands consist of 2 skincare lines and 2 hair care lines:

• Imparfaite: a line of face care, makeup, and skincare products
• Glime: a brand featuring face care products
• Morning Street: a brand of shampoo and conditioner
• Speciology: a line of hair care items specifically designed for damaged hair

House of Fraser (HOF) is a well-known chain of departmental stores based in the UK since 1849. Founded by Hugh Fraser and James Arthur, HOF started as a drapery store and expanded significantly by taking over several businesses including Dingles Group, Dickins & Jones, Rackhams & Cavendish House, etc. 

Nowadays HOF owns 44 stores and in 2007, the company launched its online shop.

At present, the firm employs 18068 employees and in 2016, HOF achieved a turnover of € 981 million. 

HOF is looking for products in the personal care category which include Perfumery, Hair Care, Makeup and Skincare. 

Brands such as Aveda, Aramis, Laura Mercier, MAC, NARS, Yves Saint Laurent, Benefit and many more high-end labels are available

HOF’s online store is available on www.houseoffraser.co.uk

A&D Pharma Holdings is a large Romanian pharmaceutical group which was established in 1994, providing private labels as well as brands. It is the only Romanian business which was listed on the London Stock Exchange. A&D Pharma Holdings is owned by Dr. Max Group. 

The group operates through the following companies: 

• Sensiblu: with more than 2,500,000 customers, Sensiblu works with more than 3000 pharmacies and pharmaceutical specialists
• Mediplus: It was initially the distribution line of the pharmaceutical company and is now on the verge to become a complete portfolio vendor.
• Dr. Max: a chain of pharmacies

Moreover, the company and its subsidiaries handle import, sale, marketing, retail and wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical products nationwide.

In 2019, the firm reached a turnover of € 1 billion. A&D Pharma Holdings employs around 5000 people. 

Since 2002, A&D Pharma Holdings has been operating the Sensitive Foundation which works for the welfare of disadvantaged communities. The foundation works on programmes such as the Blue House programme for victims of domestic violence and a mobile medical van offering health services to isolated places in the Apuseni Mountains.

Sensiblu is a subsidiary of A&D Pharma Holdings and possesses a network of pharmacies. The company distributes pharmaceutical products across Romania, accounting for over 400 pharmacies.

Sensiblu's turnover for the year 2017 was € 354 million.

The company has been on the market since 1997, with a first opening of pharmacy, that same year and now has 1 million active members. Moreover, it was ranked 5th among the most valuable Romanian brands in 2006 and 2009 it won the Superbrand award in Romania. Furthermore, Sensiblu was in the Top 10 list of Consumer superbrands in 2010.

The company is looking for products under the personal care category which includes skincare and face care products.

The pharmacy chain was even among the first to introduce branded dermocosmetic products.

Some of the famous brands distributed by Sensiblu pharmacies are: Dr Hart, Anima, L'occitane, Melvita, L'erbolaria, Iwhite, Biosilk, Apivita, Oxyance, Herbosophy, Imacul'eau, Dermalin, Batiste, Splat, Trussa, Dr. Organic, ETC;

In 2011, Sensiblu hit 1 million dollars of profits following the acquisition of 90 City pharma pharmacies. The innovative side has always been part of their habits since, they were the first to introduce customer loyalty system in pharmacies.

In 2016, Sensiblu purchased 78 recipe pharmacies from Polisano a group controlled by Remus Borza.

Massarella United Kingdom provides catering services to: 

1. Cafés & restaurants
2. Shopping malls
3. Garden centres 
4. Department & retail stores

The company has a portfolio of  own brands and they are as follows:

• Caffé Massarella - Italian caffé, comprising of italian food trends as well.
• Angelica’s Tea & Cake - Tearoom concept, providing tea & cake.
• Caffe Botanico - Mediterranean caffé, consisting of prosecco drinks as well as italian sandwiches and salad bar.
• Wild Mint - Partnering with House of Fraser, the caffé provides personalised service and a menu. 
• Café Zest - Self service restaurant in House of Fraser stores.

TJX Europe is an American off-price retailer specialising in apparel, cosmetics and home products. The business is owned by TJX Companies, who entered Europe in 1994 by setting up stores in the UK and Ireland. Currently, TJX Europe operates over 500 TK Maxx stores and more than 40 Homesense stores in Europe.

The company owns several subsidiaries in Europe such as TK Maxx and Homesense. Moreover, TJX Europe also owns international stores such as Marshalls, Winners, Home Goods, etc. 

The business runs online shops as well as a mobile phone application for TK Maxx since 2009. 

With a workforce of 33,000 people, the firm achieved a turnover of € 682.83 million in 2020.

TJX Europe offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: skincare, hair care, makeup, fragrances, etc.
• Household: scented candles, dishwash, and other products. 

Concerning logistics, in 2021, TJX Europe opened a new headquarters, equipped with all the modern amenities and technologies, in Watford. Moreover, the stores receive deliveries from more than 20,000 suppliers across the globe. 

Furthermore, the company is seeking producers who have a big range of products in the wine & spirits category. The firm is interested in buying French, Spanish, and Portuguese wines, spirits, and beers, ciders, and seltzers which have nice and trendy packaging. TJX Europe is also looking for products from the personal care category such as vitamin C supplements with collagen, 

TJX Europe also takes its social responsibilities seriously and has adopted several measures to contribute to the society. For instance, through its charity partners, its no-fur rule, its green initiatives, etc. 

Lulu Hypermarket was established in 2000 by Yusuff Ali M.A and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is owned by the parent company Lulu Group International.

Lulu Hypermarket consists of 194 stores operating in the Middle East and Asia under the following banners

• LuLu Hypermarket
• LuLu Express
• Lulu Center 

Lulu Hypermarket's turnover is around € 24.5 million. 

Furthermore, its products categories include:

• Personal Care: oral care, hair care, skincare, etc.
• Household: cleaners, disposables, laundry care, etc.
• Frozen Food: seafood, ready-meals, ice cream, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pasta, hot sauce, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, tea biscuit, cupcake vanilla, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: samosa, beef burger, wheat paratha, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, full cream milk, pure ghee, etc.
• Drinks: basil seed drink, drinking water, mango drink, etc.

Additionally, its own brands are known as:

• Lulu: Under this brand, products such as ice cream, fish filet, coffee, rice, etc,.. are sold.
• Ikon: The products that are sold in this brand are electronic products such as tablets, fan, calculator, etc...

UPDATES ON LULU HYPERMARKET ON 26/10/2020

Lulu Hypermarket announced its intention to operate a total of 300 stores in India by 2020. 

At present, Lulu Hypermarket is looking for products for its private labels in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, skincare, oral care, etc.
• Household: shoe care, laundry care, air freshener, etc. 

Launched in 2010 in France, Vapiano is a German restaurant chain which started operating in 2002. Vapiano now has several restaurants across the world. In 2020, the Czech company, Love & Food Restaurant, took over the Vapiano business following which Salvatore Perri bought 100% of the shares of Vapiano France and Luxembourg.

Moreover, Vapiano currently owns 32 restaurants in France and plans to double its presence countrywide. In August 2021, the company opened an outlet in Bordeaux Lac. 

With around 756 employees, the firm achieves a turnover of € 133.11 million. 

Additionally, in 2020, Vapiano France won the HR Creativity award. 

The restaurant offers various Italian meals such as salads, pizzas, risotto and soups. Every meal is freshly prepared.

Furthermore, Vapiano France is looking for suppliers that can cater for the firm’s private labels. Vapiano is interested in products in the following categories:

• Frozen Foods: salmon, seafood
• Dairy: Italian cheese, milk, whipped cream
• Chilled Food: fruits, vegetables, bread, charcuterie

The firm has also shown an interest in those suppliers which provide innovative and clean packaging.

Momentum Services operates the catering part mainly on trains (high-speed ones). Indeed, the foodservice is recognised as the caterer for Eurostar trains.

Founded in 2000, Momentum services is a subsidiary of Cremonini group and the company's business operations entail in the retail sale of prepared foods and drinks.

In 2006, 1.5 million meals were served by the caterer for business class and leisure while the standard class have ready meals, drinks and meals available on purchase.

Momentum Services works through a joint venture between Cremonini Spa (51%) and the SSP Financing UK Ltd (49%) to deliver catering services to the high-speed trains (Eurostar) encompassing the following destinations:

• London
• Ebbsfleet (from November 2007)
• Ashford
• Paris
• Brussels
• Lille
• Calais
• Disneyland Paris
• Avignon
• French Alps

Established in 1997, Bagel Factory is a foodservice company operating a restaurant chain mostly at major travel hubs. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The company is a subsidiary of Italy’s largest meat products group, Cremonini S.p.A. 

Presently, the business operates 18 outlets across the country and manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Bagel Factory achieved a turnover of € 1.6 million and currently employs more than 51 people. 

In addition, Bagel Factory offers a variety of products in the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh: cakes, bagels, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, water. 

Brands such as Innocent, Coca Cola, Lavazza and many more are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the enterprise caters for consumers with specific food needs as it offers a line of vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, gluten-free and many other products. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the foodservice partnered with Uber Eats in order to manage its food deliveries for the online shop. 

The company became the first UK chain to offer bagels with vegan cream cheese in 2017. 

Additionally, the business joined forces with food app “Too Good To Go” in November 2020 in order to fight food waste. 

Furthermore, in March 2022, Bagel Factory partnered with Sprint Group to improve the flow and design of the counter in the recently-acquired site at Arndale Centre. 

Bagel Factory announced that it will be opening a new outlet in 2022 at Eldon Square which will create at least 8 jobs. Moreover, with this new opening, the firm aims to attract young people, students, office workers as well as families around the centre of Newcastle. 

Concerning sustainability, Bagel factory makes use of biodegradable and recyclable materials in its business operations in order to reduce its carbon footprint. 

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

Amazon Europe is a subsidiary of Amazon, one of the world’s leading E-commerce platforms. The company is an online retailer and its European headquarter is located in Luxembourg.

Amazon entered Europe in 1998 by launching 2 E-commerce platforms in the UK and Germany. Nowadays, the company is recognised as one of the biggest e-commerce companies countrywide. Moreover, Amazon Europe is now present in many countries which include UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, as well as Sweden which was established in 2020. The following year, Amazon Europe launched in, Poland.

Recently, Amazon has launched Amazon Prime in Luxembourg which is a payable service (monthly fee) that gives access to next day delivery as well as unlimited streaming. It was reported that Amazon Prime Video has nearly 5.96 million subscribers in the United Kingdom.

In addition, the firm also launched AmazonFresh, a food delivery service in Europe, starting from the UK in 2016, then Berlin, Potsdam and Hamburg a year later and finally in 2021,  Italy and Spain.

In 2017, Amazon Business, a marketplace, was established in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.

Half of the items sold on Amazon's website are from SMEs that offer their products on Amazon Marketplace.

Moreover, Amazon Europe shipped over 1 billion items to its clients across the continent.

The company achieved a turnover of €44 billion in 2020. Currently, Amazon Europe employs over 250 000 persons and during the festive season when customers shop more, the company employs temporary staff in order to manage the warehouse effectively.

Amazon Europe has been awarded with the Top Employer 2021 certificate.

Amazon Europe offers various categories of products and wishes to partner with suppliers for the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, jams, cereals, etc
• Savory Grocery: oil, vinegar, pasta
• Drinks: water, juice, health and energy drinks.
• Personal Care:  baby care products, hair care, skin care, fragrances, etc

The company also sources products which are gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, organic, sugar-free and works with suppliers who abide by fair trade guidelines.

Amazon Europe has partnered with various brands which include L’Oreal, Dove, Nivea, Neom,LaVazza, Belvita, Doritos and Heinz.

The firm is sourcing products for its own labels for products such as herbs, crisps, ready-meals, oils, etc. The focus is on organic items. 

Amazon Europe has a network of 31 logistic centres across Europe.

Moreover, Amazon Europe is determined to promote sustainability as they launched the Frustration-Free packaging program. Through this action, it is easier for customers to remove their products from the packaging. Till date, this particular program has benefited the planet as over 50 million pounds of excess packaging has diminished.

Since the company has started to use double decker trucks rather than conventional trucks, they were able to reduce traffic by 250 runs a year thus reducing 40% of ejected gas emissions.

Nitrazdroj can be defined as a food network within the wholesale and retail food sector in the Slovakian market. Owned by CBA, the general retail chains has over 500 collaborators and has its business activities across 8 towns in Slovakia.

The company is segmented into retail and discount stores wherein several ranges of products and brands can be found.

The products available at Nitrazdroj are comprised of:

• Chilled and fresh
• Grocery
• Frozen
• Dairy
• Drinks
• Personal care
• Organic

The supermarket chain provides brands such as:

• Dr Oatker
• Nutella
• Fa
• Maggi
• Tento
• Bambino
• Nescafé
• Pepsi
• Magnum
• Jack Daniels

The company also supports local companies hence local products also can be found on the shelves.

Established in 1998, Metro markets Egypt is a retail chain headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. It is a subsidiary of Al Mansoor Trading group.  

Currently, it operates 48 stores as well as an online shop. 

The business achieves a turnover of €1.3 billion and employs more than 400 employees. 

Metro markets Egypt provides various products under different categories such as:     

• Savory grocery: pasta, rice, sandwich, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, vegetables, salmon, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: energy drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, hair care, body care, etc.

It also offers organic products under different brands like:

• Isis: an extensive range of tea.
• Imtenan: turmeric powder, olive oil, peanut oil, etc.
• Rude health: a range of milk. 

Furthermore, it has developed its private label ‘Metro’ which consists of products like juice. olives, fries, pepper, salt and many more. 

It is important to know that the company aims to open over 96 stores worldwide.     

Regarding its logistics solutions,  Metro markets Egypt manages a central warehouse and its products are delivered by its own fleet of vehicles. 

Its online store can be accessed on: https://www.metro-markets.com/   

Founded in 1992, Eurest Hungary is managed by Compass group. Eurest is known for its catering services which can be found in various institution types such as:

• Hospitals
• Offices
• Educational organisation
• Social institutions
• Factories
• Sports facilities
• Older people institutions

The firm is able to serve 25,000,000 guests yearly and 40,000 portion of hot food a day. To put forward their food and services quality, Eurest owns the following certifications:

• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 22000
• OHSAS 18001

Services they provide are segmented into 2:

1. Meals
2. Facility management

Meals includes the following components:

Restaurants, cafés, in room service and event organisation, breakfast organisation, pantry, moving buffet, machine operation, food delivery, guidance and investment.

While facility management is composed of the following services:

• Horticulture
• Outdoor cleaning
• Internal cleaning
• Technical operation
• Plant care
• Reception service
• Posting
• Waste management

Shanghai Yonghui Yunchuang Zhongcheng Network Technology is a subsidiary of Yonghui superstores a retail group based in China. The company is specialised in supply chain and logistics services, dealing with all fresh produce of Yonghui superstores.

It was recently announced that Tencent an investment company, will have 15% stake in Yonghui supply chain and logistics.

The leading foodservice provider, Eurest Poland is a proud subsidiary of the International Compass Group which has over 70 years of expertise in the restaurant and catering services. The company was founded in 1993 (Poland), and has approximately over 900 employees. Its aim is to become world-class contract food services, which is why it strives towards healthy eating lifestyle and flexibility towards food delivery.

Eurest Poland offers high standard of food quality which meets the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Hygiene Practice (GHP), and follows the HACCP system. Consequently, it has attracted many customers from office buildings, industrial plants, educational institutions and hospitals. Currently it serves over 25,000 dinners on a daily basis.

     The company excels in providing a wide range of dining services, notably:

• Sandwich to desk service
• Breakfast and coffee service
• Restaurant and kitchen management
• Catering services for business meetings, conferences, banquets and team bonding event
• Nutrition in schools and hospitals

     In addition, the food service provider assists in:

• Minor maintenance and repair
• Designing kitchen facilities and dining area
• Green areas maintenance
• Potted flowers maintenance
• Service desk and mailroom
• Advising on the form of co-financing meals

Subway is a franchised restaurant specialised in submarine sandwiches and salads. Subway is present through approximately 2000 stores in the United Kingdom.

The firm achieved a turnover of €575 million in 2016.

Their menu offers a wide choice including:

• Breakfast
• Side drinks & extras
• Salads
• Bread
• Toppings

The quick service restaurant plans to have 3000 stores in both the United Kingdom and Ireland by 2020. Moreover the 2500th store was recently opened in the United Kingdom which has strengthen the latter’s position on the market.

Poundland is a discount retailer which founded in April 1990 by Dave Dodd and Steven Smith who came up with a successful concept of  selling its products for  £1 through its 900 stores across Europe. However, the company decided to sell its products costing more than £1 from the mid 2010s onwards.

Its first store was opened in the Octagon centre, Burton with 624 products, and today Poundland sells a range of about 3500 products of which 1000 are branded products with the majority being food and drink. The retail company has expanded into the mainland Europe (Ireland; Isle of Man) under the name of Dealz, and currently is part of the Steinhoff International family operating in Australasia, Africa and the United States, besides Europe.

Its product stock is divided into 3 categories described as: Ongoing core lines (products bought direct from the manufacturer), seasonal ranges or clearance stock, whereby 10,000 new products are featured annually. Its product categories include: food & drink; health & beauty; home & pet; leisure & entertainment; leisure & entertainment; toys; stationery & crafts; party & celebrations.

The food & drink section consists of grocery, sweets & snacks, soft drinks, chocolate, cakes, biscuits and hot drinks. Health & beauty has make-up gallery, haircare, toiletries, healthcare, dental, baby, beauty & skincare. The home & pet section includes: back to uni kitchen( food preparation tableware, etc), around the home (storage, home accessories), household accessories, pets & animals, and cleaning. The leisure & entertainment consists of DIY, entertainment, batteries CDs, DVDs (A-Z & by genre), toys, play & learn, dolls & figures, soft toys, disney frozen, star wars. Some of the brands that the company sells are: Kelloggs, Nestle, Belvita, Uncle Ben’s Express/Special, Felizzano, Malibu products, Colgate, Pedigree, Tommy Walsh, just to mention a few.  Additionally, it has its own private label known as ‘Twin Peaks’ Chocolate bar.

To meet its operational difficulties, Poundland has an office in Hong Kong in view to support product sourcing and operations in UK. It has a distribution centre of a 300,000 square feet (28,000 m2). In 2016, it was observed that approximately 7 million customers (mostly working class females) shopped in Poundland every week. It is also interesting to note that the company was named as ‘Discount Retailer of the Year’ in 2015.

Ledo Montenegro is part of Ledo, the largest producer and distributor of industrial ice cream and frozen foods in South Central Europe. Ledo Montenegro is owned by Fortenova Group (which was previously known as Agrokor). The business started operating in 1965 when the ice-cream plant, Ledo, was established in Croatia.  .

Furthermore, Ledo Montenegro has clients such as Voli, HD Lakovic, Aroma, etc, and occupies more than 2,000 points of sale. 

In 2006, the company took over Montenegrin ice cream brand, Sun.

Currently, Ledo Montenegro employs 91 people.

Several products are available in the frozen food category such as ice cream, seafood, pastries, dough, ready meals, meat, etc.

Ledo Montenegro endorses brands which include Tiger, Macho, King, etc.  

Moreover, the firm has certificates such as HACCP,  BRC, IFS, Kosher, ISO 9001:2008, etc.  

Concerning the logistics, Ledo Montenegro manages 2500 refrigeration units all over Montenegro as well as 30 new refrigerated trucks with the latest IT equipment.

Additionally, Ledo Montenegro is interested in products for the frozen food category. The company is looking for brands as well as suppliers who can cater for Ledo Montenegro’s private labels. 

Paul UK operates as a subsidiary of Paul foodservice. The company is a French company but can be found in other countries as well. In fact, it was initiated in London in 2000. Paul is known as a producer and supplier of bakery products providing different products such as bread, pastries, platters, viennoiserie, cakes, tarts etc. It also extends its activity range by supplying the catering sector including:

• Corporate meetings
• Parties
• Special occasions

Presently, the United Kingdom counts 36 shops located mainly in Central London. In 2016, Paul UK experienced an increase in its turnover and revenue. Indeed with an increase of 12.3%, the turnover attained 32.3 million pounds.

Recently 2 new bakeries emerged in Notting Hill Gate and Earl’s court and plans of 5 more outlets are to be seen, following the refurbishment of 11 stores.

Convergence Achats is an importer for the HoReCa sector. Launched in 2002, the business sources food and beverages for its clients in the HoReCa sector. Convergence Achats is owned by Groupe Flo and Disney Land Paris. 

What was initially supposed to be only a purchasing group gradually became a service provider as well. Indeed, the firm now expands its services to menu modification, client orientation to a particular product type and even packaging and tableware.

Convergence Achats’s clients include Relais & Château, Partouche, HD DInners, Planet Sushi, Berresto, etc. 

Each year Convergence Achats purchases products for a value of € 220 million. The firm organises tastings and product presentations at its clients restaurants. 

In 2018, Concergence Achats reached a turnover of € 3.2 million. 

Convergence Achats offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery
• Savoury Grocery
• Chilled & Fresh Food
• Dairy
• Frozen Food

Concerning logistic measures, Convergence Achats since 2016, has been working on a better platform with the support of different partners to find the most suitable one. Their partnership with France Frais has helped in economic gain with regards to clients and suppliers proximity hence a better service quality. Nowadays, Convergence Achats handles over 6000 deliveries each week.

Convergence Achats sources products from various parts of the world. There are experienced buyers who are specialised in each category and who have a good knowledge of the market and distribution channels. 

Convergence Achats works with over 600 suppliers.

In order to make sure that quality standards are maintained, Convergence Achats has its own hygiene and quality department which regularly inspect the suppliers’ facilities. Furthermore an independent laboratory audits the suppliers. 

Dixy Group is a retailer which has been established in the year 1992 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The company operates 2703 stores in 753 locations of the country. The retail area is about 930000 square meters. It is noteworthy that the firm is ranked 4th in terms of revenue among retailers in Russia.

The store formats of Dixy are as follows:

• Convenience stores (accounts for 80% of revenue + retail space)
• Supermarkets (accounts for 13% of revenue)
• Hypermarkets (accounts for 7% of revenue)

The products categories include:

• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Chilled & fresh
• Frozen
• Dairy
• Drinks

Pertaining to their supply chain, the company operates their distribution centers and their own fleet of trucks hence ensuring the flow of goods.

Founded in 2015, Transgourmet Poland is a foodservice distributor operating in the Polish market. Its headquarters is based in Poznan, Poland. The company is a subsidiary of Transgourmet Holding AG. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products in the HoReCa sector mainly which includes cafes, restaurants, bars, catering companies, etc. An e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its clients as well. 

Transgourmet Poland employs over 1,000 people in its organisation. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was appreciated by customers as it bagged the “Grand Prix” award in 2020. 

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

• Savoury Grocery: flour, oil, sauces, noodles, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: muesli, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: vegetables, meat, fish, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, water, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: beers only.  
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 

Brands such as Lowicz, Mlekovita, Fanex, Develey, Knorr, Hellmann, Mosso, Heinz, Caprio, Pepsi and many others are endorsed by the firm. The firm caters for consumers with specific food needs by offering vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free products. 

The distributor developed its own brands under the following names :

• Transgourmet Premium: This brand includes products such as wild rice, seed oil, vinegar, etc. 
• Transgourmet Quality: A line of products such as green tea, coffee, muesli, etc. 
• Transgourmet Economy: This brand includes products such as olive oils, noodles, vinegar, etc. 
• Topseller: A line of products such as honey, wheat flour, noodles, etc. 

Transgourmet Poland maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS Logistics which also fulfils the requirements of the HACCP system. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates the most modern warehouses which allows deliveries 6 times a week. Moreover, a fleet of modern vans is available to ensure deliveries for its dry, fresh or frozen products. 

In 2018, the enterprise opened a modern culinary institute in order to give its customers the opportunity to learn about culinary techniques and European trends in gastronomy. 

In 2021, the company’s sales director mentioned that Transgourmet Poland is adapting to market needs after the impact of the pandemic. As a result, it has introduced new products such as ready-made or partially processed meals as this is the future of the gastronomy sector.

Transgourmet  Poland introduced the SAP system in 2021 as it increases better efficiency of warehouse management and the entire supply chain.

Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its carbon emissions by sourcing ecologically produced meat products, fish and seafood, dairy products, and fruit and vegetables. 

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

Founded in 1999, Dino is one of the biggest chains in Poland. 

It operates over 2,069 stores across the country and in the beginning of 2022, it opened 265 new stores.

In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to  €2.8 billion. By the end of September 2022, it reported a dedicated team of over 35,000 employees. 

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, waffles, cookies, etc.  
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: meat, fish, sausages, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, meat, etc.
• Dairy: yogurt, milk, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, water, juice, etc. 
• Household: kitchen napkins, toilet papers, detergents, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, conditioner, face masks, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, liqueur, etc. 

Most of its dry grocery products are branded FMCG products with a high level of recognition. 

Dino offers high-quality meats, sausages, and meat products provided by Agro-Rydzyna, a meat-processing plant belonging to the Dino Group.

Its logistic network is based on seven distribution centres in: Krotoszyn, Jastrowie, Wolbórz, Rzeszotary, Łobez, Sieroniowice and Sierpc.   

Farutex is a wholesaler which was established in 1991 and is headquartered in Szczecin, Poland. It operates as a subsidiary of Bidvest Group. Farutex offers over 6000 references in different food categories. Farutex operates 18 branches in Poland. 

Farutex supplies hotels, cafes, petrol stations, restaurants, etc. with a variety of products. Some of its clients include Accor Hotels, Radisson Hotels, Shell, Staoil, Tornetti, etc. 

Farutex also runs a training and consulting programme for chefs and cooks known as Farutex Culinary Academy. The programme enables Polish chefs and cooks to work with professionals in the industry. 

Farutex won several awards including the Pearls of the Polish Economy in 2015 and the Forbes Diamond and Gazele Biznesu in 2011. 

Farutex offers products under the following categories:

• Frozen Food: fish, fish fingers, lobster, ice cream, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: bread, bagel, cookies, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: soups, soy sauce, ketchup, etc.
• Drinks: juices and various beverages
• Dairy: cheese, whipped cream, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: a range of chilled and fresh food items
• Household: products such as toilet paper and dishwashing liquids

Farutex also provides products under its own labels which are (but not limited to):

• Cook Base: Products like canned peas, shrimp , ketchup can be found in this brand.
• Horeca Fresh: Under this brand, high quality lettuces are available.
• Eat Meat: The products that are sold in this name are bacon, chicken kebab etc…
• Mili: eggs, natural yoghurt, butter and milk are found in this brand.
• Simply Sweet: Products such as jam and sauces are available in this brand.
• Soleo: Drinks such as apple and orange juice are sold under this name.

The firm has obtained the ISO 22000:2005 and QAFP certificates for its food products. Also through the execution of the HACCP system, Farutex focuses on food health safety.

Furthermore, the company offers best service through its transport fleet.

McDonalds UK is a fast food chain which was established in 1974. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The company is a subsidiary of the American-based multinational fast food chain, McDonalds. 

Currently, the business operates 1,358 outlets across the country, serving more than 3.7 million customers daily. McDonalds UK manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the sustainable food and farming award in 2021. 

Additionally, the enterprise offers a variety of products under the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh: burgers, desserts, milkshakes, etc. 
• Frozen: A variety of ice creams. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, juice, etc. 

Besides, McDonalds UK offers a range of vegan and vegetarian products in its portfolio. 

The firm offers its products under its own brands such as (non-exhaustive list): 

• McCafe: A line of coffee, milkshakes and juices. 
• McFlurry: A line of desserts and ice creams. 
• McPlant: A line of vegan burgers. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by RSPO, Vegan, Rainforest Alliance, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, McDonalds UK operates its own distribution centres and partners with Martin Brower, a leading logistics service provider to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm signed an agreement with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment for the recycling of PE-lined paper cups. Moreover, Mc Donald’s UK favours local suppliers in order to reduce its carbon footprints. 

In July 2021, the company launched the “Hottest Burger”, McSpicy which comes with a bottle of milk for delivery orders. In the same year in September, the foodservice introduced the “Vegan McPlant Burger” in partnership with vegan brand, “Beyond Meat”. 

Moreover, McDonalds UK announced that it will open 50 more new restaurants in 2022 and will hire 20,000 people. 

Furthermore, in February 2022, McDonalds UK opened its first net zero restaurant which will act as a blueprint for its future outlets nationwide.  

In May 2022, the restaurant partnered with Deliveroo in order to promote growth and increase consumer choice.

The company’s online platform can be accessed on: https://www.mcdonalds.com/ 

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Peru, Tottus is a retailer of products pertaining to food, cleaning, personal hygiene, etc. The company was acquired by Falabella in 2005 and has been operating in the Peruvian market for more than 16 years. 

In 2020, the company launched a mobile application called Fazil in order to facilitate online shopping for its customers. Moreover, an online shop is also available on the website. 

Furthermore, Tottus operates 30 stores across the country, including 20 in Lima.

With a workforce of more than 10 000 employees, the company achieves an annual turnover of €984 million. Its online sales brought a revenue of over €24.3 million in 2021.

Tottus provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: Jam, Honey, Coffee, Cookies, Industrial pastries, etc.
• Savory Grocery: Canned food, Oil, Rice, Pasta, Salt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: Meat, Poultry, Minced meat, Seafood, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, Cheese, Butter, Yoghurt, etc.
• Frozen Food: Burgers, Ready-made meals, Vegetables, Ice cream, etc.
• Drinks: Soda, Mineral water, Juices, etc
• Wine & Spirits: Beer, Wine, and many more
• Personal Care: Hair care, Oral care, Body care, Make up, Face care, etc.
• Household: Detergents, Softeners, Toilet paper, Napkins, Sponges, etc.
• Pet care: Pet food, Pet shampoo, Pet accessories, etc 

Moreover, the company works with brands such as Ace, Ariel, Laive, President, etc. The firm imports its goods from Belgium, France, UK and many more.

Tottus also provides several  products under its own labels which are: 

• Tottus: This brand is dedicated to all product categories.
• Tottus Life: The brand has been created to improve the lifestyle of people by providing healthy foods with low fat, organic, gluten free and lactose free products.
• Precio Uno: This brand covers the food and non-food categories and is sold at lower prices.

Concerning logistics, in 2019, Tottus invested around € 34 million for a new logistics centre in Peru, aiming to serve its customers in a better and faster way. The new warehouse is equipped with the latest facilities. 

With regards to the environment, Tottus has adopted several measures such as selling shopping bags which are made from corn starch, ensuring that the latter are not only biodegradable but can also be used as compost. 

Furthermore, the firm recently announced that it aims to invest in and to open around 30 new supermarkets in Peru by the end of 2030. 

The online shop can be accessed at www.tottus.com

Founded by Franz Colruyt in 1925, Bio Planet is a Belgian organic supermarket chain having over 6000 references of organic products and ecological products. Its first organic supermarket was opened in Courtrai in 2001 and presently counts 31 stores across Belgium and 127 collection points. The online shop where Bio Planet’s products can be accessed, is managed by Collect & Go. Bio Planet is part of the Colruyt Group.

Bio Planet is planning on launching a new store concept which will consist of a separate greenhouse for fruit and vegetables, recycled shopping baskets, and 100% recyclable panels from Circular Matters.

Furthermore, Bio Planet partnered with Colruyt Group Academy (CGA) to establish workshops where people are taught about organic food, well-being and sustainability.

Bio Planet’s clientele consists of businesses in the horeca sector, retailers, bakeries, wholesalers, fishmongers, vending machines and many more.

For clients who want bio products on a daily basis, Bio-Planet puts forward Boni Selection Bio which is a product selection at low prices. Indeed, Bio Planet also provides competitive prices for professional customers all year long, especially to those having the Colruyt Professional Plus card.

In 2020, Bio Planet achieved a turnover of €143 million and employed 586 people.

Bio Planet offers products in the following categories:

• Dairy: Butter, eggs, cream, yoghurt, milk, cheese, desserts, etc
• Savory Grocery: oil, pasta, flour, vinegar, sauces, bouillons, rice, etc
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, sugar, cookies, chocolate, etc
• Drinks: syrups, juices, soft drinks, wine, liquor, beer. etc
• Personal Care: skincare, fragrances, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, hygiene, supplements, etc
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, cleaning products, etc

The buying office also extends its ranges to free-from products such as gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free as well as vegan items.

Brands currently available at Bio planet include Ecodoo, Tempo, Nestle, Weleda, Bioitalia, Eden and Natur Compagnie. 

The products are reputed for being non-GMO, having less additives and no pesticides. Moreover, the company is more prone to deal with local producers or else the products are transported by boat.

Each and every Bio Planet item sports the bio logo of the European Union, Euroleaf, which certifies the country of origin and the official organism’s number for certification. This particular feature indicates each production process from ingredient selection to sales conditions.

Likewise, products offered by Bio Planet are certified by and labeled as :

• Bio Garantie
• Agriculture Biologique
• Bioland
• Demeter
• Gluten-Free
• Fairtrade
• Fair Trade Original
• Fair For Life
• Ecocert

Bio Planet offers several alternatives for plastic bags such as reusable polyester pouches, biodegradable bread bags and cotton bread bags.

Established in 2012, Bidfood Makady Belgium is one of the leading food service companies in the Belgian market. Its headquarters is based in Dilbeek, Belgium. The company is a subsidiary of the international broad-line foodservice group, Bidcorp. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products in the HoReCa sector mainly. Moreover, the food service delivers to 450 customers daily and more than 2.7 million parcels each year. It is noteworthy that the company operates a cash & carry store as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Bidfood Makady Belgium achieved a turnover of € 18.5 million and employed 80 people. 

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

• Chilled & fresh: charcuterie, sauces, salad spreads, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurts, milk, spreads, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, snacks, pastries, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: canned goods, biscuits, salt, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: jams, honey, coffee, etc. 
• Household: cleaning supplies. 

Brands such as Al’Fez, Vandemoortele, Artisan, Ardo, Banquet D’or, Phase, Fuze tea, Schweppes, Alpro, Flora and many more are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, Bidfood Makady Belgium developed its own brands under the following names: 

• SmartChoice: A range of products such as biscuits, canned goods, sauces, etc. 
• Deline: This brand includes products such as jams, honey, sugar, etc. 
• Chef’s Fine Cook: This brand consists of products such as mustard sauce, meat and vegetables. 
• Pro Smart: This line is dedicated to non-food items. 

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

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates a total of 5,000 square metres of warehouses and has a fleet of 20 trucks to ensure deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm offers its customers sustainable products from organic farming and of 100% Belgian origin. 

With regards to the community, Bidfood Makady Belgium supports associations such as “Le relais pour la vie” (against cancer) by offering food products. 

Transgourmet Germany is a subsidiary of Transgourmet, a French wholesaler to businesses in the HoReCa sector. In Germany, Transgourmet offers around 15000 references.

The company has 41000 clients that include catering businesses, hotels, social institutions, etc. 

Transgourmet Germany’s turnover is around € 1.4 billion and the company employs 41000 people. 

Transgoourmet offers products in the following categories:

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

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sugar, sweet canned food, biscuit, tea, etc.

• Dairy: cream, cheese, milk, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, specialty food, etc.

• Frozen Food: ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.

• Household: a range of cleaning and wiping products

Transgourmet distributes products from brands such as Elle & Vire, Royal Dansk, Cafe Musica, Amand Terroir, Milram, etc.

Transgourmet also developed its own brands which include:

• Transgourmet Origine: a brand offering products such as honey, meat, seafood, etc.

• Selection Transgourmet par Gerard Cabiron: a range of desserts including ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.

• Sélection Transgourmet par Marie Quatrehomme: a selection of high quality cheese

• Premium: a range of premium products including pepper, black rice, smoked salmon, etc.

• Transgourmet Economy: a range of specialty products like dried mushrooms, Thai rice, desserts, etc.

• Legave: a variety of chocolates, ready-to-bake pastries, fruit for pastry, etc. 

Poundland is a discount retailer which was founded in April 1990 by Dave Dodd and Steven Smith who came up with a successful concept of selling its products for £1 through its 900 stores across Europe. However, the company decided to sell its products costing more than £1 from the mid 2010s onwards.

In 2021, 25-30 new stores were opened. Poundland is planning to launch 400 points of sales per year.

Its first store was opened in the Octagon centre, Burton with 624 products, and today Poundland sells a range of about 3500 products, of which 1000 are branded products with the majority being food and drink. The retail company has expanded into mainland Europe (Ireland; Isle of Man) under the name of Dealz, and is currently part of the Steinhoff International family operating in Australasia, Africa and the United States, besides Europe.

Poundland’s product stock is divided into : 

• Ongoing core lines (products bought direct from the manufacturer)
• Seasonal ranges, whereby 10,000 new products are featured annually. 

It was reported that approximately 7 million customers (mostly working class females) shopped in Poundland weekly. It is also interesting to know that Poundland won BEST LOW BUDGET PR WEEK AWARDS 2019.

In 2020, Poundland achieved a turnover of €3.5 billion and currently employs a total of 17 000 people.

A wide range of products are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, dried fruits & nuts
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuit, cakes, etc
• Drinks: soft drink, hot beverages, water, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, dental care, etc
• Household: homecare accessories

Some of the brands that the company sells are: Kelloggs, Nestle, Belvita, Uncle Ben’s Express/Special, Felizzano, Malibu products, Colgate, Pedigree, Tommy Walsh, just to mention a few. 

Additionally, it has its private label known as ‘Twin Peaks’ Chocolate bar.

To meet its operational difficulties, Poundland has an office in Hong Kong in view to support product sourcing and operations in the UK. It also has a distribution centre of 300 000 square feet. 

Komfos is recognised as a trading company specialised in wholesaling and retailing activities which was founded in 1998. Beginning as a humble dairy and fresh product distributor its clients is now composed of suppliers, manufacturers and other food providers. Newly added clients, propulsed the business development, extended the services and also initiated its retail businesses.

Providing a portfolio of product ranges and services, the firm develops new business segments of retail and wholesale yearly up to 42 retail outlets in total.

The product assortment consists of brands and different offers plus stocks. The wholesale warehouse of Komfos consists of a wide product range including dairy goods, meat, frozen items, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), tobacco goods and drugstore items.

Being a member of the CBA International business alliance, Komfos also provides products under the CBA brand.

The company has various partners with whom its deals:

• KFD
• Amor
• Mattoni
• Penam
• Pannon food
• Maxx energy drink
• King fruits
• MSI
• Emco
• Coco24
• Coca-cola
• Pepsi
• St Nicolaus

To expand even more their business operations, they are now on the lookout for different cheeses, butter and desserts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Products in the following categories are available:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Dairy products: Cheese, etc.

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

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

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

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

UPDATES ON BIDFOOD PROCUREMENT COMMUNITY ON 17/01/2020

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

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

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

• Dairy: cream, butter, cheese, etc.

• Dairy Alternatives: cream alternatives, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cdiscount France distributes several products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr Max Pharma Serbia employs 500 people. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are 527 Teta drugstores dispersed across the country.

Teta Czech Republic offers instant photo printing at its stores.

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

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

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

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

The firm owns several private labels which are known as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia runs 155 drugstores in Slovakia.

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

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

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

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

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

Dm Drogerie Markt Slovakia offers several organic products as well.

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

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

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

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

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

Delivery is free for purchases exceeding €49.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free delivery is offered for purchases exceeding €30.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The business offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company also developed its own brands which include:

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

• Babywell: a range of baby care products

• Bi Good: a range of organic personal care products

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CBA Romania also provides dairy-free and vegan products.

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

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

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

Established in June 23, 2003, CBA is a retail chain company headquartered in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria. It has been founded by 25 retail chains across 86 locations in Bulgaria. 

There are 136 stores across the country and it employs more than 500 employees.  

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

• Savory grocery: Bread, pasta, rice, etc.Sweet grocery: Candy, chocolate, cakes, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, pasta sauce, pesto sauce, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, vegetables, ice cream, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Soap, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, conditioner, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc

The company offers different products under its private label brand CBA in different categories such as:

• Fresh and chilled: Meat, russian salad, etc.
• Frozen: Minced meat, beef salami, hamburg salami, etc.
• Dairy: Yogurt, milk, cow butter, etc.
• Drinks: Cola, apple juice, apple soft drink, etc.
• Savoury grocery: Beans, lentils, vegetable broth, etc.
• Personal care: Normal sanitary napkins, silk sanitary napkins, ear clips, etc.
• Household: Liquid soap, degreaser pump or filler, etc.

It also work under different brands such as: Uno, Royal and Resto.   

Hebe Poland is a chain of makeup stores owned by Jeronimo Martins Group and was founded in 2011. Its first store was opened in 2011 in Warsaw. Hebe Poland specialises in the distribution of dermocosmetics and professional beauty products across Poland.

The company currently owns 315 stores in the country and also launched its online store in 2019. 

In addition to providing cosmetic products, Hebe Poland also supplies professional products for beauty salons. 

In 2020, Hebe Poland achieved a turnover of €245 million and its employee count ranges between 1000 to 5000 people. 

Several awards including THE MOST INNOVATIVE DRUGSTORE CONCEPT, THE MOST ATTRACTIVE IN-STORE VISUALIZATION, THE FASTEST TREND FOLLOWER, CEE RETAIL AWARDS 2020 & 2021 and many others were won by Hebe Poland.

Additionally, one of Hebe Poland’s own brands, Hebe Natural was recognised and won the Consumer Award 2020 Debut Of The Year. Other private labels achieved the Glamour Glammies 2018 and 2021.

Hebe Poland offers a range of personal care products which include makeup, bodycare, footcare, hair care and hand care products.

In addition to this, Hebe Poland is one of the first drugstores to introduce Korean cosmetics, natural cosmetics and vegan beauty brands in the country. 

Hebe Poland offers products from several brands such as Bioliq, Vichy, Sensilis, Jowa, Almak and Bandi Clean Skin. 

Hebe Poland is the exclusive distributor for brands like Gosh, Ava, Hask, Lomi Lomi and Mades. 

The company owns and manages 5 private labels under the following names:

• Hebe Professional: a range of hair and makeup accessories
• By Hebe: a range of cosmetic bags, hair curlers and accessories
• Hebe Basics: the brand offers cotton pads and wipes
• Hebe Cosmetics: launched in 2019, this brand offers products such as foot care, hand care and shower gels
• Hebe Naturals: offers natural body care products

Hebe Poland’s online store can be accessed on www.hebe.pl

Drogerie Polskie Poland is a personal care retailer which is based in Poland. The company currently owns about 300 franchise stores. 

Drogerie Polskie Poland offers product advertisements as well.

 The company won the Najciekawszy Koncept Franczyzowy 3 times for the cosmetics chain category and was awarded the Consumer's Laurel various times.

Drogerie Polskie Poland has partnered with brands such as Nivea, Eurus, Garnier and many more.

Bio Planet is a Polish distributor, wholesaler and producer of organic food which was established in 2006. The firm also deals in exportation. Its headquarter is found in Leszno, Poland.

The company offers about 7000 references in the food categories. 

Bio Planet offers a B2B platform for its partners, which includes several advantages when trading.

The organic wholesaler delivers to 800 organic stores and retail chains and to 1500 regular retail chains and shops across the country. The company also delivers to businesses in the HoReCa sector. 

Bio Planet's products can be found on various e-commerce platforms such as Marketbio, Bee, Biokoala, etc.

In 2017 the company achieved a turnover of € 2.4 million.

Furthermore, Bio Planet offers a wide range of products which are categorized as:

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, honey, bread, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, flour, pasta, etc.
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, milk, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready made meals, turkey salad, soup, etc.
• Frozen Food: salmon, ice cream, vegetables, etc.
• Drinks: rice drink, lemon juice, coconut water, etc.
• Personal Care: dietary supplements, skincare, face care, etc.
• Household: fabric softener, dishwashing liquid, cleaners, etc. 

The range includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items. 

Some of the brands available are Cattier, EO Laboratories, Gron Balance, Modena Bio, etc. 

Bio Planet also provides products under its own brand, Bio Planet under which all products are organic. Moreover, the products that are sold under this brand are coconut slices, pumpkin seeds, agave syrup, chickpea flour, etc…

Bio Planet offers the production of private labels according to the needs of the clients.

Additionally, the firm is certified by the Polish Certification body AgroBioTest. The enterprise holds BRC and HACCP certifications as well.

Bio Planet has its own logistics facilities including vehicles which are equipped with refrigerators and delivers across Poland. The company's warehouse is around 7500m2 and a new logistics centre was launched in 2015 in Leszno. 

Bio Planet is looking for suppliers that acknowledge the needs of the market and meet the company's requirements about certification, quality, composition, purchase price, packaging design and taste.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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