PLN, leaders in manufacturing innovative products and benchmark company on the European food market.

We have been leading the development of Private Label for over 20 years. Many top distribution brands trust in our expertise and that of our partners’pioneering production plants located throughout Europe, where we create and develop products which set market trends.

Our commitment to quality, our methodical work style and our qualified team of professionals, have successfully positioned us at the forefront of innovation and development of new concepts in the food industry.

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Arem group was founded by Mr Jamel Arem, in 1979 in Tunisia. The group has operations in diverse profitable business sectors:

• Trade & distribution

Trade and distribution has been at the heart of the group's activities through STEQ.
Steq is a company created by Arem, which main objective is the distribution of spare parts for automobiles. By showing interest in this sector, the group has given rise to new domains of activity and products whereby its commercials companies seek:

• Cosmetics and hygiene

The group distributes  famous brands of beauty & personal care products such as: Nivea, Septona, Byly,Mp3,Oe, Spontex, Persavon.

• Industry

Arem's took the initiative to launch its business in the industrial sector after the acquisition of SIAME, a company specialized in manufacturing electrical appliances and equipment. Also in different fields of activities:

1. Aluminium extrusion
2. Aluminium casting
3. Manufacture of solar water heaters

• Services

This sector of the company is expanding at both national and international levels. The group parterns with: Carrefour,Carrefour market, Geant, Monoprix: modern supermarkets & hypermarkets. They currently work with distributors and wholesalers companies to reach a network of 800 retailers.

• Hospitality & tourism

The aim of the group for investing in the tourism sector is based on a historical and diversified cultural heritage. Arem's group possess 3 hotels located in the best sites of Tunisia:

Hotel Lella Baya: 4-star hotel
Thalassotherapy centre in Yasmine Hammamet

Hotel Diana Beach: 4-star hotel
Hotel Meridiana: 3 stars hotel in Djerba

• Property development

Through the property development scheme, the group has realized projects of high standing. This sector of the group owes its success to the following criteria:

1. The choice of the best sites
2. Recognized know-how
3. Cost management
4. Innovative and futuristic architectural concepts

The group has set up a quality management system within its subsidiaries operating in the industry, to evolve the objectives of the company.

Keen Meadows Foods Ltd is an international food company with a modern office conveniently located in the heart of London and further offices strategically positioned in Hungary and Italy.

We are experts in identifying suppliers of a wide range of frozen fruit and vegetables from world-wide sources and delivering them in full container loads with continuity of supply, season-to-season, at fixed prices.

Our very experienced staff carefully monitor all lines of supply to ensure that only quality assured producers are entrusted with our contracts.

From the humble pea contract grown in the UK to tightly controlled, carefully size-graded strawberries from Central America; our complete range is subjected to the most exhaustive scrutiny to meet all specifications.

Since our foundation in 1989, our good reputation for providing frozen vegetables of the highest quality has taken us into new markets and new product areas. Our comprehensive portfolio has grown to include frozen fruit and ready meals too, bringing you the world’s finest produce from our best-in-class supply partners across the globe.

But it’s not our enviable range or our diverse channels of distribution that set us apart, it’s our people. Our core team has now grown in both number and experience into a dedicated group of extremely knowledgeable frozen food professionals, each with a true passion for what they do. Whether it’s for retail, foodservice or industry, we work to understand your business and your consumers. From the agronomists working in their fields to our Commercial Managers out in theirs, everyone here is equally committed to delivering not just excellent produce but great new ideas and top class service too

Ruskim Seafoods is a family owned company, established in 1982. From its early days of supplying prawns to Chinese restaurants and take away outlets, the company has progressed to become one of the leading importers, distributors and wholesalers of seafood, meat and poultry in the UK and Europe. 

Ruskim Seafoods serves more than 3000 customers. Its clientele consists of wholesalers, foodservice, retailers and manufacturers. 

In 2020, Ruskim Seafoods achieved a turnover of €96 million and employed 224 people.

A range of products such as poultry, meat, seafood, vegetables, etc are offered in the frozen category.

Several preferred brands including Ocean Classic, Lucky 8, Ace, Vinner and many more collaborate with Ruskim Seafoods.

The firm sources our products from 5 continents, ensuring it buys only from quality assured suppliers.

Moreover, Ruskim Seafoods associates with Seafish, BFFF, Defra and the FSA, which allows the company to be updated about law changes and production standards. All products are subjected to QC tests by its technical team before being stored.

With 3 major storage depots having a capacity of 10 000 tonnes strategically situated across the UK and Ireland and a fleet of 100 refrigerated delivery vehicles, Ruskim Seafoods operates 4 satellite depots as well. 

Icefresh foods is an importer which has been established in the year 1983 by Doug Seybold and Mike Bowen. The headquarters is based in Dunkirk, Aylsham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The firm imports its products from European countries. Icefresh foods provides its services to the retail and HoReCa sector.

The importer provides a diversified range of products under the following categories:

• Frozen (brownies, ice creams, macarons, etc…)
• Chilled & fresh (eclairs, profiteroles, macarons, etc…)

The current portfolio consists of brands such as: Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Barratts, WW, Poppies, Van Diermen, D’haubry, De Pauline.

The company’s distribution channel covers general retail chains as well as food services such as:

• Morrisons
• Sainsbury’s
• Aldi
• Tesco
• Brakes
• Bidfood
• Caterforce

Since the company maintains quality and high service levels, the latter has achieved BRC and and IFS certifications.

In the year 2015, the firm launched minion themed lollies which can be found in outlets such as Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda, etc.

In 2018, the company launched ice cream lollies which are free from artificial colourings, flavourings and preservatives.

The firm generates a total revenue of 27.7 million euros. The importer has a dedicated team of 20 employees working towards the goal of the company.

Caribbean Trading Ltd was set up in 1990 by Jonathan Hickling who has had over 35 years’ experience exporting foodstuffs to the West Indies. We now export to 15 Islands

throughout the Caribbean from countries around the world, with the UK remaining our prime sourcing location.

The company has continually grown over the years with growth of more than 7% last year; with a supplier base now well over 50 companies. 

Our policy is to build strong lasting relationships with distributors, retailers and suppliers. We invest heavily in understanding markets and cultures and offer an unrivalled

service. 

We source products predominantly from the main production areas of Europe, but also work with suppliers in the Americas and the Far East. 

The company has built strong relationships with customers and suppliers alike and has expanded by helping to establish an associate office in Barbados and the formation of a

joint venture food service company in St Lucia.

Established in 1967, Scotch Frost of Glasgow Ltd has become one of the longest established & leading suppliers to the UK\'s specialist ethnic food sector.

Incorporated within our group are our trading divisions comprising of L+T Frozen Foods based in Glasgow, Asian Harvest Foods Newcastle, Asian Harvest Foods North London, Avalon Seafoods North London and our newest additions to the group, Asian Harvest Foods Inverness and Asian Harvest Foods Ireland (North and South). Our Head Office is based in Uddingston.

We are a leading importer & distributor of frozen, fresh & ambient food products, drinks & packaging from Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, New Zealand & South America. We employ local agents worldwide to ensure our customers benefit from the best quality & most competitively priced products.

Our product range covers everything for the discerning caterer, including seafood, exotic fish, beef, pork, duckling, chicken, French fries, vegetables, rice, noodles, oils, sauces, canned goods, drinks & packaging & many more across a product range in excess of 1,000 lines. We are constantly searching for new & exciting products to offer to our customers across the UK. We do this through our agent network worldwide and through the feedback we get back from our customers and their requirements.

As well as stocking leading brands, we are proud to offer our own high quality brands including, Asian Harvest, Asian Treasure, Ecuadorian Harvest, Ecuadorian Treasure, Indonesian Harvest, Indonesian Treasure & Fat Buddha brands. Asian Harvest is already recognized as one of the leading brands in the UK ethnic market. All goods packed under our brands are strictly controlled and inspected at source to ensure the highest possible standards and quality.

At any given time we hold in excess of £3m worth of product in our strategic UK locations, ensuring that we can offer countrywide distribution to suit your requirements. We are driven by our customers needs and we aim to deliver 100% satisfaction, every time.

BFFF is the leading Trade Association for the frozen food sector. Its mission is to promote and protect the interests of the frozen food industry. Members cover the entire cold chain including large companies to SMEs

Seafarm Operations Limited establishes integrated marine protein production operations in Australia through the farming of prawns and fish primarily for Asian export markets. It engages in the operation of Project Sea Dragon, a land-based prawn aquaculture project in northern Australia, which produces black tiger prawns. The company was formerly known as Seafarms Group Limited and changed its name to Seafarm Operations Limited in March 2015. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Perth, Australia

Based in the UK since 1973, Sea Products International (SPI) is the leading importer of frozen seafood and fish products. The firm is part of the International Seafood Group, Landauer. It is headquartered in Birmingham.

The customers of SPI include wholesalers, cash & carries, Chinese and Indian distributors, fish merchants, food manufacturers and retailers.

In 2015, SPI won the British Frozen Foods Federation (BFFF) Annual Catering Awards GOLD Award for best New Starter/Buffet/Appetiser product.

In the foodservice sector, SPI offers high quality products with full traceability. The company works alongside menu development teams of renowned restaurant groups to develop its range of products in order to meet its clients requirements.

In the Asiatic field, SPI has buying and QC personnel in every buying area to ensure that its customers get the highest quality seafood. Additionally, the quality and the production process are closely monitored by the firm. 

SPI offers several services such as developing products for brands and private labels as well as recommending product solutions for any variety of seafood.

SPI was reported to have achieved a turnover of €33.9 million.

Furthermore, SPI is BRC and MSC certified. It is noteworthy that all suppliers and producers associated with SPI are regularly audited and are accredited as well.

SPI owns a private label, Ocean Pearl, under which the majority of its products are packed.

In regards to logistics, SPI owns a cold centre located near to the city centre of Birmingham.

Flagship Europe established in 1991, the company prides itself on fast, friendly and efficient service, coupled with premium quality products at competitive pricing levels. This, along with a strong commitment to product innovation and a true understanding of the specific demands of the market has led to impressive growth. The 2010 acquisition of Oasis Foods, manufacturers of quality mayonnaise, sauces, dressings and dips ensured continued growth for the business this will be continue following the 2015 acquisition of Oliver James Foods and Oliver James Proper Pies.

Flagship Europe is a respected name in the industry, with a prestigious customer base including key players across all sectors of the foodservice industry. Driven by our passion for food, the team works closely with customers to create menu solutions, incorporating the latest trends and flavours from around the world. Whether developing a new bespoke concept or dish, or simply choosing from the wide selection of branded products, Flagship Europe offers a complete product sourcing package unlike any other.

Founded in 2010, Visual Foods is an importer and distributor of specialty frozen foods. Its headquarters is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The firm sources its products from Thailand, Indonesia, India, Vietnam and more. 

Additionally, the company’s distribution channels include food manufacturers, national retailers, wholesalers, cash & carry, restaurants and pubs. 

In the financial year 2021, Visual Foods achieved a turnover not exceeding € 60 million. Presently, the business employs not more than 50 people. 

Furthermore, the enterprise won the Food & Drink supplier of the year award at the Whitbread Supplier Awards 2018. 

Moreover, Visual Foods specialises in the frozen food category which includes products such as: 

• Raw or cooked prawns 
• Added value seafood 
• Specialty seafood 
• Meat and poultry 
• Accompaniments 

Visual Foods also offers the “Gold Water” brand in its range of products. 

In addition, Visual Foods offers its own brands which consist of products such as prawns, fish, chicken, molluscs, etc. The private labels are as follows: 

• Tiger Delight 
• Tiger Choice
• Tiger Primo 

It is noteworthy that the firm maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, BRC Global Standards and British Frozen Food Federation. 

Concerning sustainability, Visual Foods is reducing its carbon emissions by waste management and promoting recycling.

Holmes Seafood is one of the UK’s leading frozen seafood specialists. For over 70 years we have offered the finest frozen seafood to the wholesale, catering and retail trades.

Today, we are recognised as one of the most successful speciality seafood importers and distributors in the industry.

Our reputation is defined by our premium quality Holmes branded product range and is supported and enhanced by the many leading international brands that we represent in the UK.

Homestead opened for business in 1983, set up by John Weatherby and Bob Gibson.

We deliver for supermarkets: sourcing quality, developing supplier relationships, delivering on major crop contracts and discovering innovative value-added products. We are proud to have supplied UK supermarkets continuously for twenty-five years.

We work closely with our customers' product development teams, championing the demands of the expectations of UK consumers.

We think hard about emerging trends and scour the world to bring new, exciting products to supermarket shelves and restaurant tables.

For more than twenty-five years Homestead has supplied quality food to supermarkets, food service companies and manufacturers.

We supply frozen vegetables, chips and other potato dishes to customers in the UK and across Europe. We work closely with growers in the UK, Europe and beyond.

Founded in 1989, Unilever is a co-packer which is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The firm has gained recognition through the Unilever Young Entrepreneurship Award 2018.

The business is interested in products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, rice, pasta, pulses, soups, crisps, snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: a variety of breakfast foods
• Frozen Food: frozen desserts, starters, snacks, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: products such as snacks and ready meals
• Personal Care: a range of hygiene and personal care products
• Household: cleaning and home care products

The company is also looking for meat alternatives. Concerning bouillons, healthy snacks, soups and dressings, Unilever Belgium is looking for suppliers for its private label. The firm is interested in bouillon in liquid, cube and powder formats. 

Furthermore, the Belgian co-packer offers brands such a Becel, Ax, Dove, Knorr, Lipton, Ola, Signal, Zwan and Zwitsal. 

Intros Hotel Supplies is registered in The Netherlands. The company was formed in 1976 to service national hotels and international hotel chains.

Intros markets its products mainly in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and business has developed in line with the rapid growth of the hotel industry in these areas.

The range of operating equipment available is very extensive. All areas of the hotel are covered: bathrooms, bedrooms, front office (lobby), and back of house. Also personalized guest amenities are designed and supplied to any chosen style, as well as guestroom and public area furniture. Intros has developed itself as a ‘one-stop shop’ in the hotel industry.

Nearly forty years’ experience in marketing, selling and servicing hotel products gives Intros an advantage and knowledge which has proven to be second to none and highly appreciated by our customers.

Trusting to have been of service to you with this information we look forward to a valued business relationship.
 

Inspired by explorer Christopher Columbus, the Columbus Café & Co is a French Espresso bar chain created in 1994 by Philippe Bloch and Ralph Hababou. This concept has been brought up to make the Espresso bar a comfy place of retreat where consumers will be able to enjoy quality time around a coffee and bakeries from Italian, French, and American influences.

The coffee chain specialises in hot & cold drinks (coffee, chocolate, tea, fruit juice), sandwiches (various options), wraps, bagels and American bakeries such as donuts, cookies, brownies and cheesecakes. Its flagship product is its muffin, made in 30 different tastes, which are sold in all of its Espresso bar. Consumers have the option to personalise their drinks, while opting from 4 different sizes of cups. The gourmet hot drinks (including the muffin) are made by the experienced barista and are also offered as ‘takeaway’.

To be noted that Columbus Café capsules are available in two ranges: espresso and gourmet at the supermarkets and the Columbus Café point of sales. The company’s network of franchise has grown fast with the development of 30 new stores opening each year across the world (Morocco, Qatar, Belgium , Kuwait , Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi).

Forezia is an importer and distributor established in 1927 and is based in Chasse-sur-Rhône, France. The company started out by manufacturing charcuterie products but in 1980, Forezia decided to quit production and instead focus on the importation and distribution of food and beverages. 

The company caters to around 2,000 points of sale, such as fast food chains, bakeries, sandwich shops, salad bars, bagel stores as well as coffee shops. Some of the clients are Carrefour, Intermarche, Casino, Auchan, etc. 

An online shop is also available on the website. 

With a workforce of 100 people, Forezia achieves an annual turnover of around € 39 million. 

Today, the firm offers over  800 references to their clients. European manufacturers have built their trust on Forezia as a partner for promoting their products in France. Some of the firm’s partners include CROUST'WITCH, Ninkasi, and The Food Bank. 

The importer’s products can be classified among the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: quinoa, couscous, rice, bread, snacks, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: desserts, honey, chocolate spreads, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, cream,eggs, yoghurt, etc.
• Frozen Food: cold cuts, meats, poultry, etc 
• Drinks: limonades, smoothies, ice tea, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, bread, prepared dishes, etc
• Meat Free: a range of meat alternative products 

Furthermore, Forezia is also the exclusive distributor of around 60 flagship brands of high-end snacking such as Gaspard, Eat Natural, Munchy Seeds, etc. 

The company offers their own brand, Gaspard, which provides juices and smoothies of different flavours. They are made of natural ingredients, are rich in nutrients, safe and fresh.

The company holds the organic certification Ecocert, guaranteeing the security of the customers.

Furthermore, Forezia is interested in the following products:

• Frozen Food: desserts, seafood, pizza, snacking, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, desserts, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, ciders, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: crisps, snacks, nuts, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, biscuits, bread & industrial pastries, etc.

The company is looking for brands as well as suppliers providing products for private labels. 

Concerning logistics, Forezia works with 10 transporters with 2 delivery methods. 

With regards to the community, Forezia is committed to a CSR and applies the principles of sustainable development to its business dealings. For example, the enterprise uses low consumption LEDs, is careful of office paper, plastic, glass and other waste, etc. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.forezia-snacking.fr

Established in 1931 as DUCPRA cooperative in Spain, Unide is a chain of over 1700 supermarkets. In 1993, the chain changed its name to Unide and merged with Salamanca, Caceres, Alicante, Las Palma and Tenerife. 

Unide works with Eroski Group and its purchasing centre.

Unide operates the following subsidiaries:

• Trippode 2000: an insurance brokerage company
• Services and Advice G3: the business is involved in creating oint ventures for Unide
• Unirami:the supermarket group

By 2013, the company reached a turnover of € 254 million and employed over 300 people. 

Unide offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, rice, sauces, pasta, ready-meals, etc
• Sweet Grocery: infusions, chocolate, cookies, sweet canned food, etc.
• Drinks: juices, functional drinks, water, ice tea, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, cheese, margarine, milk, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, vegetables, fruits, seafood, etc.
• Frozen Food: vegetables, ice-cream, fish, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, baby care, fragrances, hygiene, skincare, etc.
• Household: dishwashing, disposables, detergents, cleaners, etc.

Unide also launched its own brand, Unide which consists of over 1000 references.

Founded in 1971 and based in France, Dipsa is a wholesaler, providing its services in the HoReCa sector exclusively. Currently the company is under the direction of Sébastien Carabeuf.

Acting as an intermediary, Dipsa does not buy products directly.  For more than 50 years, the company has been distributing artisanal products for professionals in the catering trade.

Dipsa operates across 10 departments around the country, in regions such as Ile-de-France, Hauts-de-France and Centre-Val-de-Loire. 

An online shop is also available on the website. 

Moreover, Dipsa is a premium partner of Académie Culinaire de France. 

With a workforce of 49 people, the enterprise archives an annual turnover of around € 15 million. 

The company delivers cold cuts, poultry and meats to catering professionals. 

Dipsa owns brands such as:

• Les Artcutiers: For butchers, pork butchers, caterers
• L’Ardoise Du Chef: For restaurateurs
• La Carte Des Traiteurs: For caterers, event organizers
• Phil Food: For new consumption patterns

Since the company fulfils the quality standards, Dipsa has certificates such as HACCP and Ecocert. 

The company makes more than 400 deliveries daily and owns 20 refrigerated trucks across the country. Furthermore, the IT system, which is regularly audited and certified, is known as exemplary in the agro-food sector. Dipsa also collaborates with the operator Hub One in order to maximise on its product deliveries. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.dipsa-sa.com

Mediascore food is an importer of food items which was established in 1987 by Claude Lellouche. The headquarters is based in Sucy-En-Brie, France. The company sources its products from England and USA. 

The company’s clients consist of retailers, wholesalers, restaurants, hotels and bars. Some of its clients are Auchan, Franprix, Carrefour, Naturalia, Groupe Pomona, Metro, Showroomprive.com, Intermarche and Jardiland. 

Mediascore Food Shopping Street has a total workforce of 30 people. 

Moreover, the company distributes products in the following categories:

• Savoury Grocery: snacks, crisps, ready meals, oils, condiments, soups, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, desserts, industrial pastries, biscuits, etc. 
• Drinks: carbonated soft drinks, juices, etc. 
• Frozen Food: ice cream, desserts, meals, seafood, meat, snacks, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, yoghurt, desserts, etc. 

The business offers products from brands such as Snapple, Tilda, Dr. Pepper, ProperCorn, Heinz, Kettle Chips, etc. Moreover, the firm offers a range of bio, gluten-free, lactose-free, additive-free and many other special products. 

Furthermore, the firm gained exclusive distribution rights for brands such as Harvest Snaps, Rxbar, Jack Links, Bifi and many more. 

Mediascore Food Shopping Street developed its own brands which are known as:

• Good Spoon: This brand is dedicated to a range of mayonnaise. 
• Kanna’Bar: This brand is dedicated to protein bars. 
• Mandy’s: This brand is dedicated to a wide range of spreads. 
• Mister Free’d: This brand is dedicated to tortilla chips. 

It is noteworthy that the importer maintains the highest quality standards as its bio products are EU certified. Moreover, a key factor about the firm is that it collaborates with suppliers who comply with the European health standards, having certificates such as IFS Food and BRC.    

The company is also engaged in providing warehouses whereby the multi temperature settings help maintain the quality of the products. In relation to the logistics solutions, the company partners with companies which hold the IFS logistics certificate. Ambient, fresh and frozen trucks are available to conduct deliveries.

Somexport is an import-export company specialised in food products. It was established in 1994 and is headquartered in Marseille, France. Somexport offers over 2000 references. Furthermore, the company operates across more than 30 countries, in continents such as Africa, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.

The firm provides its services in the retail and HoReCa sector such as wholesalers, hotels, bars, restaurants, etc. Some of its clients include Carrefour, Netto, Leader Price, Annam Gourmet Market, etc.

Somexport forms part of networks such as Grand Coeur, Africa Link, Disgroup, and CCI Marseille Provence. 

The firm achieves an annual turnover of around € 3.16 million and has a dedicated team of 10 people.

The firm offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, condiments, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, breakfast products, etc. 
• Drinks: mineral water, soft drinks, ice tea, etc
• Wine & Spirits: a wide range of wine and spirits
• Dairy: milk, cheese, eggs, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, vegetables, ice-cream, etc. 
• Frozen Food: pastries, ready-meals, seafood, etc.

A range of natural, halal, and gluten-free products are also available. 

Additionally, Somexport provides services such as Commercial & ADV services, Logistics & Financial services, and Marketing & Merchandising services.

The firm selects its suppliers carefully in order to provide the best quality products on the French market. 

Somexport imports products from Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, America, etc. dealing with over 200 suppliers. A range of local French products is also offered. 

Moreover, the company is seeking suppliers of products for private labels in the personal care category providing items like skincare and health. The business is focusing on products such as soaps, oils, creams, etc.

Somexport is also looking for products in the frozen food category such as desserts, ice-cream, snacking, meat, fish, seafood, etc. The company is looking for both branded products as well as products for private labels. 

In the case of ice-cream, the firm is focusing on premium products and concerning ready-meals, it is looking for single packaging. Somexport is also showing an interest in salmon.

Founded in 1912 by Max Monnot, Group Pomona is a wholesaler of food items in the HoReCa sector. The business has more than 10,000 references.

In 2021, Group Pomona acquired the wholesaler named DGF.

Group Pomona distributes to schools, retirement homes, commercial catering companies, bakeries, butchers, etc. Groupe Pomona also exports to over 50 countries. 

Furthermore, the company has operations in 2 countries, Spain and Switzerland. Group Pomona operates 190 sites across France. 

Group Pomona reached a turnover of € 3.5 billion in 2020 and employed 10,500 people. Concerning its clientele, the firm serves up to 230,000 customers.

The group operates 8 distribution networks which are (not limited to): 

• TerreAzur: Fruits, vegetables and seafood distribution
• Passion Froid: Frozen, chilled and dairy distribution
• EpiSaveurs:  Grocery, drinks and non-food distribution
• Délice & Création: products for bakers
• Saveurs d’Antoine: Delicatessen
• Relais D’or: Ice-cream and other frozen products

Group Pomona offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: flavored oil, spices, condiments, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, breakfast foods and other products
• Drinks: various types of drinks
• Dairy: cheese, dessert and other products
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, fruits, cold cuts, meat, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, desserts, meat, fish, etc.

The business owns regional warehouses which ensure the proper product supply and quality products. There is an export team which manages and handles the shipments, dockside monitoring, preparation of containers and air boxes and other logistics involved. 

Group Pomona takes care of health certificates, certificates of origin, customs documents and other documents necessary for export. 

Moreover, Group Pomona is ISO 22000 certified. There are 72 ISO 9001 certified sites.

Concerning sustainability, Group Pomona makes use of electric vehicles in order to reduce its carbon footprint. All the equipment used for the warehouses are eco-friendly. 

Le Saint is a wholesaler which was founded in 1958 in France. Le Saint distributes products to clients including restaurants, hypermarkets, retail stores, etc.

There are 200 employees working for Le Saint.

Le Saint offers products in the chilled & fresh food such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc. 

Some of the brands provided by the business include Charnel, Youpi!, Jardin Creole, Colomba, etc. 

Le Saint has a fleet of 500 delivery vehicles which are dual-temperature. 

Le Saint has set up Le Saint Fund which works towards encouraging children and teenagers to consume fruits. The fund also supports projects for children with disabilities to practice sports.

Distributeur professionnel spécialisé en fruits & légumes, produits de la mer, produits élaborés, fleurs et plantes, viande, épicerie, surgelés, beurre, œufs, fromages et, depuis fin 2020, produits d’hygiène et arts de la table.

Pro à Pro is a French foodservice wholesaler owned by the Belgian retail group Colruyt S.A. The company was created in 2001, as the result of the merge 15 companies : it provides groceries, fresh and nonfood products to the out-of-home catering industry. Pro à Pro currently empoys about 1700 collaborators, has 20 warehouses and a road vehicle fleet of 400 trucks. 

Founded in 1990 in Belgium by Alain Coumont, a chef who developed a passion for bread since childhood, Le Pain Quotidien is a chain of bakeries known for its variety of breakfast, lunch and dine-in options. The business also runs a catering service. Le Pain Quotidien’s headquarters is now based in New York, US. 

In Belgium, the first Le Pain Quotidien bakery is still in operation. Nowadays, the group has a total of 31 shops in the country. 

Le Pain Quotidien Belgium is known for using organic products in its various dishes and beverages. The company also offers a variety of salads, pastries, and coffee drinks.  

Le Pain Quotidien Belgium publishes its list of allergens present in each option on the menu, giving the customer the ability to choose what they will order based on any allergies they may have. 

La Vie Claire is a chain of organic retail stores which was founded in the 1940s by Henri Charles Geffroy in France. There are now over 360 stores which are either operated by the company or by other franchisees. 

In 2017 La Vie Claire reached a turnover of € 270 million which indicates that its turnover rose by 16% compared to 2016. There are 850 people employed by La Vie Claire.

La Vie Claire operates stores in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: sugar, honey, rice cakes, etc.
• Savory Grocery: rice, soup, pasta, sauce, salt, etc.
• Drinks: water, flavored water, wine, beer, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, cheese, cream, yogurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, fish, deli meats, etc.
• Personal Care: face care, foot care, makeup, oral care, etc.

La Vie Claire launched its own brand, La Vie Claire consisting of various organic products. Such as honey, grains, nuts, etc.

Crescendo is a restaurant chain found across France. The restaurants mainly provides its own brands of french dishes.

The ranges that can be found at the food service are:

• Chilled and fresh
• Frozen
• Dairy products
• Grocery
• Drinks

The restaurants are supplied on a daily basis to ensure products’ freshness and quality. The food service stresses on the fact that it uses mainly local products. Crescendo has also initiated its subsidiary Jules & john, specialised in burgers.

Always innovating, the food service also ventured in the bakery and café sector providing fresh breads and coffees.

Mezzo di pasta is a fast food chain of French origins, providing ready meals such as pastas, soups, desserts which can be consumed right away or at home. 

Since 2004, the fast food chain started to operate under the franchise system and is even present in:

• Travel stations
• Kioks
• Malls
• Suburbs
• Company restaurant

Indeed, its product assortment consists of:

• Pizzas
• Sandwiches
• Salads
• Drinks

The concept relies on a quick service, serving pastas with different sauces and put into an isotherm cup to hold its warmth longer.

Their product ranges include:

• Dairy
• Chilled and fresh
• Savory
• Drinks

Léon de Bruxelle is a restaurant chain specialised in serving fried mussels. Founded in 1893, the food service opened its first restaurant in 1989 and is owned by Groupe Léon Vanlancker.

Its menu takes inspiration from Belgian cuisine with a vast product assortment:

• Fish and chips
• Waffles
• Fresh salmon
• Salads
• Beers

Its other brands include:

Absolute taste is a catering company based in London. Its business activities includes:

• Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH)
• McLaren Group
• Private jets
• Cafés
• Restaurants
• Private parties catering

Absolute taste operates 4 types of cafés:

• The design café
• Dome café
• DetoxRetox
• Apron café

Moreover the operations are as follows:

• Events
• Venues
• Cafes & Restaurants
• Inflight private jets
• Performance sports

Compass Group entered Czech Republic in 1992 and has operations in both Czech Republic and Slovakia. The catering company serves around 130000 meals each day. 

In these 2 countries, Compass Group Czech Republic manages the following subsidiaries:

• Eurest: for corporate catering
• Appetera: for the restaurants
• Scolarest: for school meals

Furthermore, the caterer has developed several gastronomic projects such as (but not limited to):

• Grill Express: a live cooking show and restaurant with a barbecue concept. Customers can observe the chef as he cooks their meals.
• Mr.Wok: a restaurant concept with Asian meals and ingredients
• Pasta and Basta: this project concerns Italian dishes
• Red Rondon: healthy food is the theme and Red Rondon is known for its vegan and vegetarian options

Compass Group Czech Republic’s clients include schools, company canteens, restaurants, etc. The firm provides breakfasts as well as lunches and dinners. It also provides vending machines and collaborates with Starbucks and other coffee 

In 2019 Compass Group Czech Republic reached a turnover of € 58.9 million and it employed 2250 people. 

The caterer continues to develop new catering concepts for its customers. 

McDonald's is the biggest hamburger fast-food restaurants chain in the world, located in 119 countries with about 36.000 outlets. It is the first american company to open several restaurants in Romania. McDonald's has currently 67 outlets in 21 Romanian cities, receiving about 140.000 customers daily. 

Dussman Service takes care of the restoration for businesses and communities.

Fresh and carefully chosen ingredients are the basis of good food that is essential to the wellness, efficiency and human health. Experts of Dussmann Catering ensure a balanced and healthy diet, especially in schools, all types of companies, the Hopitalier middle and  nursing homes.

With our very diverse offer of Catering, we specialize in providing our customers at all times and in all places, a selected, balanced and complete nutrition. We have developed products that satisfy the different needs of our customers, and this both in terms of quality and taste level.

In order to remain consistent in our promises, we make sure the principles of continuity and sustainability of the environment are respected and so we mainly use local products with biological quality. Also, we can provide all forms of regimes and any form of special food.

Pizza hut is a well known pizza provider. In belgium it has 98 points of sale, franchise operated. Having over 1500 collaborators, Pizza hut also operates restauration branches such as:

• Restauration in the hall
• Home delivery
• Take out

Pizza hut has now well established itself in the Belgian market and owns:

• 43 restaurants
• 43 delivery units
• 12 food kiosks in travel ports

New products launch are operated regularly to keep up with trends.

Aramark is an American company that provides food service and uniforms to its various customers in different fields like education, healthcare, corrections, business, and leisure.

The company is based in Pennsylvania and was founded in 1959. It was Davre and Henry Davidson that created Aramark and today the company is the largest employer on the fortune 500 and has activities in North America along with 20 other countries.

In 2016 the service provider did a revenue of 14.415 billion dollars in 2016 with 265,500 employees.

Nisa retail is a convenience store which was founded in 1977 and run by independent retail members.

In the past the company’s name was northern independent supermarket association. The retailer is based in North Lincolnshire and has 4000 outlets while its revenue was estimated was 1500 million euros in 2012.

The company serves mainly in UK and has 213 employees.

Deen Supermarkten is a chain of supermarkets based in the Netherlands. Founded in 1933, Deen Supermarkten now operates 81 supermarkets and an online store. 

Deen Supermarkten’s turnover is € 10.7 million and there are over 9000 people working for Deen Supermarkten. 

Deen Supermarkten offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: chips, crisps, soup, sauces, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuit and various products
• Drinks: ice tea, energy drink, beer, etc.
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, cheese, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: pastries, bread, charcuterie, fruits, etc.
• Frozen Food: cold cuts, ice-cream and other products
• Personal Care: hair care, fragrances and other personal care products
• Household: washing powder, cleaning products, detergent, etc.

Deen Supermarkten provides products from brands such as Oreo, Heineken, Lipton, Persil, Silan, Park Villa, etc. 

Deen Supermarkten’s online shop can be accessed on www.deen.nl

Authentic gourmet is a company that provides French pastries to the US market. In 2012 the food provider got an exclusive contract with MGM group of Las Vegas to provide pastries to the five star hotels. The company was founded in 2009 and has 150 employees.

The product categories that Authentic Gourmet is looking for are:

• Sweet Grocery
• Savory Grocery
• Dairy Products
• Chilled and fresh products

Emirates Flight Catering UAE (EKFC) was established in 2003 by the Emirates Group. Its headquarters is based in Deira, Dubai. EKFC provides catering services to Emirates as well as to around 100 other airline companies.

The services that are provided by the food service are as follows:

• Airline Catering: In-flight catering services are provided to over 100 airlines worldwide and two of its catering units are found at Dubai International Airport.

• Airport F&B: Passengers of Emirates first and business class lounges are provided with food and beverages at Dubai International’s lobby.

• F&B Catering Solutions: FoodCraft is part of Emirates Flight Catering, providing catering services to cafeterias, private events, learning & development centres, etc. 

• VIP Private Jet Catering: catering services for private jets

• Linencraft: Linencraft forms part of the company and it provides laundry and cleaning services.

• Food Point: a food production facility that is based in Dubai and provides mealsfor airlines. 

EKFC employs 11000 people. 

EKFC has its own procurement team. The company works with innovative suppliers that can meet the standards of the group in relation to quality. The firm also supports SMEs.

Suppliers wishing to work for EKFC can apply for tenders online through the company’s platform.

Suppliers of Halal products must hold an ESMA certificate.

EKFC holds the following certificates: HACCP, ITCA, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 9000, ISO/IEC 17025:2005, etc.

UPDATES ON EKFC ON 28/05/2020

EKFC has launched a facility of 56 000 m2 in the UAE that will be providing meals for Emirates Airlines first class and business class.

IGS (Icelandair Group Services) offers aircraft handling services, catering services and cargo & mail service. Based in Iceland, the company is a subsidiary of Icelandair Group. 

In the catering service, IGS is involved in the following areas:

Bonded Store: IGS provides duty-free beverages including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, The firm also offers bar services for various aircrafts.

IGS Flight Kitchen: active for over 40 years, IGS Flight Kitchen has been involved in the preparation of flight meals, providing 1.6 million meals per year. 

Furthermore, IGS Flight Kitchen caters for school and corporate canteens. IGS Flight Kitchen provides meals for Air Iceland, Icelandair training Centre, etc. 

Nordic Deli: IGS supplies products for Nordic Deli which offers meals such as sandwiches, french loaves, soups and a variety of wraps. These meals are sold in grocery stores as well as IGS restaurants and Icelandair aircrafts. . 

VIP Catering Services: IGS also offers catering services for events such as weddings, birthdays, receptions, etc. A team of professional chefs is involved in preparing hors d'oeuvres, sandwich trays, tarts, etc. 

Furthermore, IGS also has a cargo centre that includes a warehouse of 4500 m2 featuring a 1000 m2 cooling facility. IGS can thus store perishable products. 

EIPC  is a food service buying office which was founded in 2001 based in the UK. EIPC was launched by Subway Europe and is responsible for sourcing products for over 5400 Subway restaurants across Europe. 

EIPC  sources products from brands such as Sainsbury’s, Yum!, Brakes, etc. 

EIPC purchases products in large volume for the various Subway restaurants in Europe and ensures that everything is in line with Subway Europe’s standards. Suppliers should be able to provide products based on Subway Europe’s requirements. 

Once the supplier is approved by Subway Europe, EIPC enters into a partnership with the supplier, which enables investment on both sides over the term of the contract to supply.

Bidfood UK is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of ambient, chilled and frozen food products. It was founded in 1999 when the company acquired Booker Foodservice. The firm is part of Bidcorp. Bidfood UK also runs an online shop named Bidfood Direct. Its head office is situated in Slough, United Kingdom.

In 2015, Bidfood UK bought Cimandis, followed by the acquisition of Yarde Farm and an artisan ice cream company in 2016. Furthermore, the firm partnered with Enotria & Coe in 2018 and took possession of Elite Fine Foods in the successive year.

Bidfood UK operates 24 branches across the country from Worthing on the south coast to Oban in Scotland.

More than 18 000 references are available in the food and non-food categories.

Bidfood UK works with more than 45 000 clients countrywide including businesses in the horeca sector such as restaurants, schools, pubs, caterers, coffee shops, hotels, care homes, travel hubs and many more. Some examples are Midlands Partnership, The Royal Wolverhampton, Heart Of England, Subway, Swissport, David Lloyd Clubs, and many more.

An annual turnover of €2.4 billion is achieved by Bidfood UK and it was reported to employ roughly 6000 people.

Additionally, Bidfood UK won the Product Excellence Awards, 3 BFFF Gold Award and the Chef’s Choice Award.

Bidfood UK has a wide range of foods assortment in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: ice-cream, snacks, desserts, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, chicken, salads, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oils, condiments, canned foods, sauces, etc
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, energy drinks, wine, etc.
• Dairy: milk, eggs, cream, yoghurt, etc.
• Household: all purpose cleaners, candles, cleaning supplies, etc.

Moreover, Bidfood UK offers a wide range of protein alternatives, vegan, vegetarian, sugar-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free options.

Bidfood UK caters food for patients suffering from dysphagia in hospitals and care homes while taking IDSSI guidelines in consideration. 

Brands such as McCain, Napolina, Heinz, Casa De Mare and many others collaborate with Bidfood UK.

The company also owns several private labels which are as follows (not limited to):

• Essential Supplies: this brand has a wide range of products like foil and film, dishwashing chemicals, paper products, laundry powders, and cleaning chemicals – all at great prices.

• Premium Selection: is a selection range with over 100 carefully selected products using only the best ingredients to create an unrivalled range of products.

• Farmstead: has a great choice of meat selection with more than 300 fantastic products available to suit all meals occasion.

• Everyday Favorites: this brand consists of more than 600 products in the range including store cupboard cans, cooking sauces, frozen fish, frozen bakery, frozen desserts, frozen vegetables, potato products, individual and multi-portion ready meals and chilled dairy products.

• New4you: supplies a selection of chilled and fresh food.

• V Kitchen: offers a collection of vegan products.

Bidfood UK imports its goods from countries such as France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Spain and several other countries.

Furthermore, Bidfood UK is certified by MSC, the Fairtrade Foundation and the Red Tractor.

All disposable products provided by Bidfood UK are made from recycled waste and are recyclable, compostable and biodegradable. 

Bidfood UK owns 4 regional distribution centres and operates its own fleet of distribution vehicles which offers home deliveries.

Concerning its social responsibility, Bidfood UK is a premier partner of the organisation NACC. In addition, the company supports 11 sustainable development goals including zero hunger, no poverty, gender equality and many more. Bidfood UK also funds LACA. Moreover, the firm aids several charities including The Springboard Charity, Hospitality Action, The Prince’s Trust and The One Foundation. Bidfood UK is also part of the Peas Please foundation.

Restosoleil is a restaurant chain that combines regional specialties, traditional french cuisine and world cuisine.

Their operations  includes:

• Buffets
• Menu cards
• Half-board
• Business menus
• Group menus
• Weddings
• Catering
• Special children's catering

Alpagel Groupe was born in Gap 30 years ago, as a fresh and frozen products retailer for the catering sector. The company owns today 6 distribution centres in Gap, Manosque, Grenoble, Annecy, Gallargues-le-Montueux and Narbonne, and employs almost 300 collaborators, serving more than 11.000 customers. In order to get a kind of leadership in its industry, Alpagel belongs to Relais d'Or Miko network which allows it to be recognized upon the frozen and fresh products supply chain and then to negotiate the best quality for its customers. 

Founded in 1992, Savservice is an importer and distributor of more than 75 brands of the world and domestic manufacturers. Its headquarters is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The company sources its products from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, etc. 

It is noteworthy that the firm has a representative office in 24 regions across Ukraine. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to more than 60,000 clients which include supermarkets, shops, wholesalers, etc. Moreover, a B2B e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its clients. 

In the financial year 2020, Savservice achieved a turnover of € 46 million and currently employs more than 1,400 people. 

Furthermore, Savservice offers a variety of products in the following categories:

• Household: cleaning supplies. 
• Personal care: sanitary pads, shampoos, conditioners, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: coffee, sweets, biscuits, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: snacks. 

Brands such as Ariel, Fairy, Always, Lenor, Kelloggs, Pringles, Chupa Chups, Mentos, Arla, Intersnack, Origo Kaffee, Pampers, Gillette and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, the company also offers its own exclusive brands such as:

• Siela
• Prix
• BelGusto
• Kit Domovit

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Savservice operates a 50,000 square metres warehouse and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

In 2017, the business partnered with Eleks to optimise its B2B marketplace by implementing a viable product to increase its sales. 

Furthermore, in 2021, Dobrodiya Foods started cooperation with the national distributor Savservice in order to reach a wide market coverage and increase sales.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://iorder.com.ua/ 

Restauration Achats Référencement (RAR) is a French business which sources food and non-food products on behalf of its clients in the HoReCa sector. The clients are members and RAR visits each client regularly.

RAR researches the best product references and suppliers, transmits this information to the institutions in the form of recommendations. Adherents directly manage orders and supplies from suppliers. RAR also provides marketing and maintenance services. 

RAR teams regularly visit each member institution. This strong presence in the field, provides a pragmatic vision of the needs of each institution and also to control and correct any malfunctions quickly.

RAR offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oil, pasta, rice, sauces, etc.
• Drinks: champagnes, wines, juices, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese and other dairy products
• Frozen Food: seafood, ice-cream, puff pastry, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, charcuterie, poultry, etc. 

RAR negotiates on behalf of its members and controls the prices and ensures that the products are of high quality.

Cojean is a french fast food chain which launched its first establishment in the UK in 2015. Nowadays, Cojean operates 3 restaurants in the country. Customers can also order online through the platform deliveroo. 

Cojean UK is known for its varied menu that features breakfast and lunch choices. The menu, far from from typical french cuisine, offers healthy options such as  juices, salads and detox soups using fresh as well as organic ingredients. Some of the dishes are influenced by Asian cuisine. The menu varies according to the season.

Furthermore, 40% of the menu is vegetarian. Cojean UK also features vegan and gluten-free options.

Cojean UK aims to reduce food wastage. Moreover the company has taken measures to use eco-friendly packages using recycled materials. 

Cojean UK donates 10% of its profits to the charity Nourrir Aimer Donner. 

Founded in 1982 by Jean-Paul Renou, Convivio is a catering company which operates in  France, focussing on the western region of the country. The group has 37 years of experience and provides tailor made solutions to its clients. Convivio works with 2700 clients. 

Convivio is a family business involved in the following activities:

• Restauration and Catering
• Meal Delivery
• Technical Assistance
• Services

In the catering sector, Convivio works with clients including colleges, high schools, businesses, elderly people, etc. 

Convivio runs 12 central kitchens in France.

Since 2016, Convivio acquired and has been running 3 brasseries-restaurants in France. 

Moreover, the firm has expanded by acquiring various businesses such as (but not limited to)Haute Restauration, Bretagne Restauration and Sogerest. 

Convivio has its own training school where it trains cooks, chefs and catering workers. The business has developed a professional qualification certificate. 800 people have been trained within a year. 

The company announced in 2016, that their brand will be known by only the Convivio name. 

In 2019, Convivio achieved a turnover of € 180 million, indicating a rise of 8% in its turnover compared to 2018. The company employs 2600 people currently. 

 At present, there are 1000 producers and suppliers working with Convivio.

Concerning the sourcing of its products, Convivio concentrates on finding local producers and suppliers who are based near its central kitchens and restaurants. Rather than a central purchasing system, Convivio prefers to trust its own chefs to select the local producers and suppliers while keeping in mind the quality of products. 

In fact, the purchasing department comprises of former chefs who maintain constant contact with the local suppliers. Before selecting a supplier or producer, the department will meet up with when in order to assess and audit the company. The products will be checked to ensure that all specifications stipulated by Convivio are respected.

Furthermore, the products are traced throughout the supply chain. Afterwards, negotiations concerning the prices take place. Convivio works with suppliers who keep innovating and providing new products.

Convivio has also been taking sustainable measures across its company. The firm sources local and organic products. Furthermore, it has been reducing waste by allocating its resources effectively. Convivio has reduced its gas and electricity consumption. Its drivers receive an eco-driving training and every 4 years its fleet of vehicles is renewed. 

Founded in 2006, Corse centrale de restauration also known as CCR is a food service specialised in collective restauration responding to local needs.

Corse centrale de restauration also provides home delivery and deals with all sorts of professional organisation. The company offer the possibility to prepare raw vegetables. For the schools , the company supplies over 40 schools and 6 kindergartens.

Dupont traiteur counts over 45 years of expertise and a dedicated team passionate about what their work. The products assortment are composed of different and fresh products as well as seasonal and organic derived from local producers.

The services they provide are as follows:

• Buffet
• Cocktails
• Wedding
• Menus
• Platters
• Breakfasts

Over the years the food service has acquired many clients such as:

• Racing club de Lens
• Agora
• Ville de Lambersart
• Ville de Rambouillet
• Stelia aerospace
• France TV
• MGEN
• Euro 2016
• UEFA

EXKi was founded in 1999 by Frederic Rouvez, Nicolas Steisel and Arnaud de Meeus. Based in Belgium, the restaurant chain has expanded rapidly in Europe. In 2001, the first EXKi restaurant opened in Brussels. The firm offers a wide range of healthy, balanced recipes which are prepared with top quality, fresh and natural ingredients.

The company owns restaurants in 6 countries such as Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

The restaurant also provides the option for online orders. 

Currently, EXKi owns around 107 restaurants globally. 

With a workforce of 20 people, the business achieved a revenue of € 6.5 million in 2020. 

In 2012, EXKi won the Best Food and Beverage Retail Concept award. Similarly, in 2002, the company won the "Best Concept" award from MAPIC. In 2016, the EXKi brand was awarded “Best Fruit and Vegetable Fast Food Service Project” by  Gault & Millau.

Several dishes such as salad, sandwiches, hot meals, etc are available on the menu. In the drinks category, the restaurant offers hot beverages and juices. 

The company sources its products from suppliers who are certified bio and Fairtrade. Some of its suppliers include Café liégeois, Spa and Tao. 

Furthermore, 40% of EXKi's products are certified organic or derived from responsible sources such as MSC cod, certified chicken, etc. The Fairtrade coffee and teas that are offered are also 100% organic. 

With regards to the environment,  EXKi has reduced the amount of plastic used in the restaurants by 83%. Additionally, the business chooses recycled and recyclable materials. EXKi also partners with Lampiris, which provides the restaurants with green electricity, gas, and co2 logic to offset carbon emissions. 

Eat out is a subsidiary of Ibersol, a catering company having 665 restaurants among which 440 are owned while 225 are franchised.

With a presence of over 25 years, the company has developed its own brands which are as follows:

• Pans and company
• Ribs
• Santa maria
• Frescco
• Travel

The group has over 2100 collaborators in 2015 and in 2016, the company was acquired by Iberso group, following which Ibersol positioned itself as the first restaurant group in the Iberian peninsula having 716 restaurants.

Flams is a food service having restaurant chains spread across France. Founded in 1989, the food service is well known for its Flammekueche, which consists of a blazed tarte and is also a local specialty from Bas-rhin. In fact, Flam’s is among the first food service to provide Flammekueche through its restaurant chain.

Today Flam’s counts over 20 years of presence on the market and 13 locations across France. In 2011 760,000 customers were served.

Flam’s provides mainly chilled, fresh and drinks product ranges as well as frozen.

Beaumarly is a french restaurants and hotels chain owned by Gilbert Costes and his two sons Thierry and Jean-Louis Costes. The company owns some famous outlets in Paris, such as le Café Costes, le Café Beaubourg, the prestigious hotel Amour, the hotel Thoumieux, le café Marly and other premium establishments in the French capital city. Beaumarly Group generated a turnover of €70M in 2014. 

Founded in 2004 by Joseph Mary Captain, Grupo Restalia is the leading organised restaurant group in Spain. Its headquarters is based in Madrid, Spain. The firm is present in 13 countries including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, the United States, etc. 

Moreover, the company has 4 divisions which are as follows: 

• Restalia Franchise Consulting: consultant for entrepreneurs and future franchisors.
• Restalia Delivery: focused on home delivery and new consumption formats.
• Restalia Retail: commercial development of its star products in supermarkets and department stores.
• Restalia Franchise Brands: creation and management of restaurant brands.

Currently, the business operates 780 restaurants worldwide and its offices in Rome and Miami. The majority of its restaurants are located in Spain. The firm discovered 6 brands within the organised catering industry in spain which are as follows: 

• 100 Montaditos
• The Good Burger
• La Surena 
• Panther 
• Pepe Taco
• De Pizza Madre

In 2019, the firm was awarded “Business of the year” for the 4th consecutive year. 

La Mie Caline is a food service which was founded in 1985 in France by André Barreteau, Michelle Barreteau and Catherine Guittonneau. Nowadays, La Mie Caline consists of 238 stores, both owned and franchised. La Mie Caline has 40 million customers. 

In 2002 La Mie Caline also launched its own museum in its first store, allowing visitors to find out more about the business. 

La Mie Caline operates a 200000 sq.ft bakery in St. Jean de Monts with 12 production lines that manufactures baguettes, cookies, pastries, etc. 

In 2018, the company reached a turnover of € 166 million and at present, employs 2200 people.

La Mie Caline offers an array of breakfast, lunch and tea time menu options that include salads, sandwiches, pastries, etc. 

The products are organic and contain no artificial flavours, GMOs or preservatives. 

La Mie Caline has a purchasing department which ensures that all products sourced are of high quality. The business has a strict sourcing policy and the composition of each ingredient has to be specified by the suppliers. 

To ensure that all hygiene and safety regulations are respected, La Mie Caline has a team of hygiene controllers and also works with external laboratories that visit the stores frequently. 

Concerning the logistics, the firm works with a logistic partner and the cold chain is respected from the production facility to the stores.  

La Mie Caline is ISO 9001 and IFS certified.

La Mie Caline is concerned about the environment and has taken measures to reduce its energy consumption. The company now provides less packaging in its stores. Furthermore, La Mie Caline has a 85% waste recovery. 

Il Ristorante is widely known as a French restaurant chain under the ownership of Agapes Restauration Group. The first restaurant was created in Dijon in 2006 as a subsidiary of Pizza Pai. But with its immediate success, the shareholders decided to dissociate both food services.

There are 22 Il Ristorante restaurants in different regions across France that offer fine Italian cuisine. 

All the restaurants have a shop section where customers can purchase wines, Italian cheeses, cold cuts and delicatessen items. 

Furthermore, Il Ristorante also provides catering services. 

Il Ristorante is known for providing meals out of fresh ingredients. The dough is kneaded at the restaurants, guaranteeing that they’re indeed fresh. Most of the Italian ingredients are imported from Italy. 

Il Ristorante also offers products in the following categories in its shop section:

• Savory Grocery: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pasta, etc. 
• Dairy: various types of cheeses
• Chilled & Fresh Food: cold cuts, charcuterie, pates, etc.
• Drinks: red wines, white wines, rose wines, etc. 

Some of the brands available include Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti, Bardolino Chiaretto, etc. 

The firmdirectly imports products such as oil, pasta and wine from Italy to its logistics platform situated in the North of France which is further distributed to its restaurants.

Regarding packaging, the company uses eco-friendly cardboard boxes and reusable plastic packages.

Pizza Pai is a chain of pizzerias which was established in 1979 by Thierry Mulliez in France. The company, which is a subsidiary of Agapes Restauration, operates as a franchise. 

Nowadays Pizza Pai runs 14 restaurants in France. 

The pizzeria chain is known for its menu which consists of Italian dishes including pizzas, starters, desserts, wines, cocktails, etc. Furthermore, Pizza Pai has introduced unique concepts which draws people to its restaurants.

Pizza workshops are held each Friday and there is a free salad bar and free desserts are also provided for those who buy a main dish. Furthermore, for every birthday, a cake is offered for free.

Pizza Pai’s turnover for 2003 was € 4.3 million. There are 400 people who currently work for the franchise. 

ExtenC, previously known as Geimex, is a retailer which was established in the year 1973 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Casino Group, a French mass-retail group. 

ExtenC operates a chain of discount retail stores across the country. ExtenC has some activities in Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe and in the West Indies.

In the financial year 2020, the firm achieved 228 million euros in terms of turnover. ExtenC has an entrepreneurial team of more than 20 people working towards the ultimate goal of the business. 

It is noteworthy that the retailer collaborates with suppliers who meet AFNOR NF V01-003 Standard for its Chilled perishable products, hence maintaining the highest quality standards. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own warehouse and has a fleet of vehicles to ensure deliveries. 

Casino Group signed an agreement with the Baud family for acquiring ExtenC which operates under the banner Leader Price internationally. Through this agreement, Casino Group is able to expand the Leader Price brand globally. ExtenC has the exclusive right of using the registered trademark Leader Price.  

Moreover, for Leader Price, ExtenC is currently looking for fresh products with optimised expiration dates. Leader Price is known for its high quality products at the lowest and unbeatable price. The firm is able to provide its customers low price products as it does not use aeroplanes for its supply chain solutions. 

ExtenC plans to switch its products to private label in the coming years. 

Founded in 2007, Byron is a fast food concept specialised in hamburgers. Through specialised in hamburgers, Byron also provides other product assortment such as:

• Salads
• Fries
• Drinks
• Deserts
• Buffalo wings

Byron hamburgers has been acquired by Hutton collins partners (wagamama parent company) after purchasing it for 100 million pounds in 2013.

Presently the company operates predominantly in the United Kingdom and has 4 points of sale in Scotland.

Costcutter Supermarkets is a chain of supermarkets under different banners and was established by Colin Graves in 1986. Based in the UK, the company  has operations in Ireland as well. Costcutter Supermarkets is actually a subsidiary of Bibby Line Group. Costcutter offers over 14000 references.

Over the years he company has expanded leading to its establishment in countries like:

• United Kingdom
• Ireland
• Poland
• Jersey
• Channel islands

Costcutter Supermarkets operates over 1550 stores in the UK.

Costcutter Supermarkets operates under the following banners:

• Costcutter
• Mace
• Supershop
• Simply Fresh

Costcutter Supermarkets reached a turnover of € 460 million in 2019. 

Moreover the group provides retailers brands they can work with. Working predominantly with independent retailers, costcutter group also provides its own brand under the name independent.

Moreover during the pandemic, Costcutter Supermarkets started offering around 2000 references from the brand Co-op. 

The logistical features for Costcutter supermarkets is handled by Bibby distribution.

Lidl, one of the leading retail chains in the world, launched in the US in 2017. The company is a subsidiary of Schwarz Group. Lidl US operates 94 stores and intends to launch 25 more shops in 2020. Lidl US is known for having a strong influence on its competition in the US market.

Lidl US has acquired 27 Best Market Supermarkets which will be converted to Lidl stores in the future.

Lidl US employs over 5000 people and is expected to reach a turnover of € 3.5 billion by 2020. 

The company was ranked as one of the Top 3 US supermarkets by Food & Wine magazine. 

The business offers products from the following categories:

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

• Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, breakfast cereals, coffee, tea, etc.

• Drinks: soft drinks, flavored water, juice, iced tea, etc.

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

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

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

• Personal Care: hair care, oral care, face care, baby care, etc.

• Household: laundry care, disinfectant, air freshener, cleaner, etc.

Some of the brands available include Emoji, Hannah, Captain, Heinz, Duke’s, French’s, etc. 

The company also offers products under its own label, Lidl Preferred Selection which features a range of ready-meals, industrial pastries, sauces, etc.

At present, Lidl US operates 3 warehouses and is investing in building a new warehouse of 925000 sq.ft in Georgia. 

The company maintains high quality standards. There are strict measures that are taken to ensure that all products available respect the necessary norms. Furthermore, the suppliers are audited by third-party professional quality and safety auditing firms.

The company is UTZ, NON-GMO, USDA, Fairtrade, MSC, Rainforest Alliance, True Source, RSPO, ASC and BAP certified.

Lidl US has also decided to offer cage-free eggs by 2025. The firm has been focussing on sourcing responsibly over the years.

Foodgears industrial international is an importer and distributor of food and beverages. The company operates across China and Hong Kong working with suppliers and customers.

Founded in 1999, Foodgears ensures the distribution of a wide product range by working with partners to cover a vast chinese area.

Moreover the importer has 4 workshops in Hong Kong and China where all processes are performed (testing and solutions creations)

Furthermore Foodgears has a dedicated marketing team who is always on the look out for new marketing techniques.

The company is segmented into:

Some of the brands imported by Foodgears are as follows:

• Candia
• Naarmann
• Danscorella
• La vache qui rit
• Sweet delight
• Fruit life
• Esprit
• Baronia
• Pomone
• Vivo
• Astoria
• Diamir
• Inko’s
• Babbi

Their product ranges include:

• Dairy
• Chilled and fresh
• Frozen
• Grocery
• Household
• Drinks

Based in Dnipro, Ukraine, Varus is a supermarket chain that was founded in 2003. With 111 stores operating in 28 cities, Varus has evolved and became one of the 200 largest companies in the country and now draws over 323 000 customers each day. It also operates an online shop as well as a mobile app.

There are around 24 000 references available in all the stores. 

In the year 2014, Varus acquired the Perekrestok supermarket chain in Ukraine, which was owned by the Russian retailer X5 Retail Group.

As of September 2017, the company promoted the growth of its business by acquiring the Billa supermarkets based in Dnipro and Zaporizhia.

Following a partnership between Moderntrendo and Vertical Field, Varus is the first retail chain in Ukraine that will house vertical farms. The project is currently being tested in its different supermarkets and will be implemented in other supermarkets in Ukraine in the future.

In 2022, Varus established a ToGo supermarket in Dnipro.

At present, 8900 people are employed by the supermarket chain. 

In addition, Varus received the “Best Network of Supermarket Grocery Dnieper” for two consecutive years and was recently classified as one of the TOP-10 retail chains in Ukraine in terms of turnover in 2021. Varus was ranked on the 132rd position countrywide according to Forbes.

Products in the following categories are proposed by Varus:

• Savory Grocery: canned goods, oils, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, chocolates, biscuits, etc.     
• Chilled & Fresh Food: sausages, ready meals, meat, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, champagne, etc.
• Personal Care: diapers, deodorants, shaving cream, etc.
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc.

Brands like Lorado, Donna Chiara, Morshyn, etc, partners with Varus.

Its fresh fruits and vegetables are supplied from the exporter AgroGroup.

Varus provides several products under its private labels which are known as:

• Pure Benefit: The products that are sold under this name are baby wipes, detergents, cosmetics, etc…
• Varto: Under this brand, products such as milk, fish, sweets, etc,.. are sold. The retailer works with Ukrainian and foreign producers to order Varto products.
• Profit: Tea, cereals, pasta, etc,.. are available in this brand. Also, the products are sold at the lowest price possible.
• Domestic Basket: This brand consists of home-made food such as goat & cow’s milk, natural honey, cheese, etc...

In 2020, Varus partnered with Glovo, an  express delivery service, which will provide home deliveries.

Its online store can be accessed on www.go.varus.ua

Comess Group is a food service business with over 400 establishments retributed between several franchises across the globe. Comess Group was founded in 1988 in Spain and attracts 18 million customers in its outlets each year. The Group is recognised as Spain's most organised restaurant company. 

Furthermore, in 2017, the company signed an agreement with Celiac Association Federation of Spain for the development of gluten-free products suitable for consumption by people with celiac disease. Since 2018, Lizarran has included gluten-free products in its menu.

The enterprise is also part of the Association for the Progress of Management, following which, the company excels in management due to the continuous training of its managers.

With a total of 131 employees, Comess Group achieves an annual turnover of around € 13.2 million. 

It’s first restaurant chain, Lizarran, was recently recognised as one of the best restaurant franchises in Europe after being ranked as one of the Top 100 Global Franchises by Franchise Direct. Comess Group was also awarded The best brand by the Executive Magazine.

Comess Group operates the following restaurant franchises:

• Lizarran:  a chain of more than 300 restaurants present in 14 countries across 4 continents.
• Don G: there are 17 Don G establishments in Spain which offer typical Spanish fast food. The firm started operating in 2010. 
• Cantina Mariachi: a chain of Mexican restaurants operating in Spain since 1993
• Pieology: The chain operates 145 restaurants in the US and Mexico which offer pizza and salad. 
• Pomodoro: 117 brand outlets in Spain and Portugal.
• Levadura Madre: there are currently 71 stores across Spain

In 2021, the Group announced that it aims to open 20 more Pomodoro restaurants in Portugal in the next 5 years. 

Furthermore, in the same year, the company signed a deal with petrol station operator, AVIA, which will allow it to open new restaurants in many of AVIA’s sites.

Furthermore, Comess Group aims to promote sustainability by carrying out the business activities in a responsible way.

With regards to the society, the Group collaborates with SERES Foundation and commits itself together with the Foundation to improve society through responsible actions.

Mediterranea is a Spanish catering company who works with the following organisation:

• Healthcare
• Public Sector
• Seniors
• Corporate
• Education
• Remote Sites

The food service has been providing its local suppliers since 2001 as well as bio farming. 

Per year 35 million meals are served to the clients. Today, Mediterranea is in 70 hospitals and over 250 schools.

Bonduelle is a French company specializing in industrial processing and preservation of vegetables. The company was founded in 1853 and for the past 70 years Bonduelle expanded rapidly in the canned and frozen vegetables industry.

Their products are distributed to general retail chains, restaurants, catering businesses, etc. 

Bonduelle is engaged in the following business lines:

• Canned Vegetables
• Frozen Vegetables
• Processed and Fresh Vegetables

In January 2016, the co-packer inaugurated its innovation center in Saint-Priest whose activities were to test and adjust innovations.

As of January 2017, Bonduelle launched an online service which allows shoppers to have their purchases delivered at home.

In 2020, Bonduelle registered a turnover of € 2854.9 million which indicates an increase of 2.8% compared to 2019. 45.5% of this turnover was made in Europe. 

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the demand for Bonduelle’s canned foods rose by 9.1% and the demand for frozen products by 2.2%. 

Bonduelle employs 11000 persons. 

Bonduelle provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: a wide range of canned foods
• Frozen Food: vegetables
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, salads, ready meals, etc. 

The company offers several products under its own brands

Bonduelle

Being the name of the company itself enabling consumers to include vegetables in their meals on a daily basis is our way of steadily increasing their health, their pleasure and their respect for the environment.

Cassegrain

Cassegrain came in 1856, they can be easily found in stores thanks to their famous packaging.The mascot, the little white rabbit, was created in 1970: Cassegrain was finally founded! Bonduelle acquired the brand 29 years later.

Arctic Garden

Arctic is the number one frozen vegetables brand in Quebec, Canada. Their products meet the group’s nutritional requirements. The success is thanks to with large scale retailers and then consumers.

Globus

Globus was created in 1924 in Hungary, Globus is canned foods permanently high expectations in terms of quality. Globus is also considered as the most appreciated brand in the canned vegetable category (Bonduelle is No.1). 54% of consumers know of it.

VeggissiMmm

In March 2018, the firm launched a range of fresh and frozen meat substitutes such as vegetarian burgers and dumpling.

The company works with 3100 farmers and 128000 hectares of land are used to grow vegetables for the company.  There are 55 industrial sites in Europe, North America and South America. 95% of Bonduelle’s products are sourced in France itself. 

The vegetables are processed through the most delicate and finest way in a modern facility using all the latest technology equipment. The freshness of the vegetables are quality guaranteed as they are sealed using an innovative folding system. The frozen vegetables are stored in warehouses, in large containers at -18°C and transported also at the same temperature in lorries. 

UPDATES ON BONDUELLE ON 02/12/2020

The brand Bonduelle stood out on the list of opinion leaders published by Ultramedia. The list recognises the most influential brands in the agrifood industry in the world and Bonduelle was ranked first. 

Furthermore, in 2020, Bonduelle has started providing catered salads which contain no preservatives and only natural additives like citric acid are used if required. 

In November 2020 Bonduelle launched a new range of canned foods free from additives and which contains less salt and sugar. The products under this range are free from any pesticide residues. 

For 2021, Bonduelle is planning to release a new range of canned pulses.

The company is also encouraging farmers to use alternative farming methods that will eliminate the use of pesticides. By 2025, all farmers working with Bonduelle will stop using pesticides. 

Regarding the packaging, Bonduelle intends to replace plastic with cardboard packaging. The firm has partnered with Loop in order to develop a recycling project in 2021. 

For 2021, Bonduelle is currently sourcing products for its private labels in the frozen food category such as fruits and vegetables. 

7 Eleven Japan offers a wide range of food, beverages and cosmectics. 

Among them:

• Seven Gold - which are high quality products at competitive prices
• Seven premium - these are products that adheres to the following seven qualities : safety & reliability, deliciousness, local flavors, best technology, universal design, healthiness and reasonable pricing.
• Sekkisui is the brand of seven and I comprising of skin-care products that ally japanese and chinese ingredients.
• Botanical Force are skincare products formulated from plants and are also additive-free.

Fresh products that are available at the 7-eleven japan are :

City Shop is a chain store providing imported foods and other basic items, to the Chinese market. 

The ranges of products includes:

• Dairy
• Chilled and fresh
• Groceries
• Condiments
• Seafoods
• Drinks

Over the years, City shop has innovated and started to provide organic food items to its customers.

Gourmet du monde is a company specialised in importing processed meats. Founded in 2010, Gourmets du monde deals with selected producers following which the company markets meat products.

The products are imported from the following countries:

• Italy
• Spain
• Switzerland
• Germany
• Belgium

It has a portfolio of clients from different channels such as:

• Retailers
• Foodservice
• Wholesalers (butchers)
• Suppliers (secialty shops)

The importer partners with a supplier to deliver the products and uses the supplier’s warehouse.

Gournet du monde provides the following brands:

• DeKock-DeBrie
• Dobbels
• Gold Meat
• Gualerzi
• Dionisio Sánches
• Kalbacher
• Recla
• Salumeria di Monte San Savino
• SanVincenzo
• Spiess Schiers

Bidfood has been active on the Czech market since 1990. The firm is part of the food service holding Bidcorp Inc. Bidfood’s business activities include production, distribution and exportation.

At present,  Bidfood Czech Republic provides around 5000 references. In fact, 1500 of these references are produced in Czech Republic. 

The food service accounts for over 24000 HoReCa clients such as hotels, cafeterias, school canteens, etc. as well as 12000 retailers including retail chains, butchers, independent stores, etc.

In 2008, Bidfood Czech Republic launched its Grastrostudio where Czech chefs as well as foreign ones create unique menus which are introduced to customers. 

Bidfood Czech Republic employs 180 people and in 2020 achieved a turnover of € 22.96 million. 

Nowadays, Bidfood Czech Republic provides products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: ice cream, ready-meals, seafood, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, pastries, cold cuts, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc. 

There are also gluten-free and there are also Italian specialties. 

The company provides a wide range of products from Bidfood’s private labels. 

Bidfood Czech Republic is known for supporting various projects such as KU Young Chef 2020 and School Canteen Insprires. 

UPDATES ON BIDFOOD CZECH REPUBLIC ON 20/07/2021

In 20201, Bidfood Czech Republic announced that it would stop offering disposable plastic dishes and cutlery in order to protect the environment.

The coffee shop company take its origins from Austria, specialised in coffee making. The food service is a subsidiary of the Scharf group and operates using the franchise systems as well as online. The company has activities around the world in countries like:

• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bulgaria
• Germany
• Hungary
• Czech republic
• Slovakia
• Poland
• Turkey
• Morocco
• Egypt
• United States
• Russia
• Slovenia
• Croatia
• Macedonia
• Mexico

All shops provide a large product assortment including coffee, tea, chocolate delicacies. The company has expanded its activity range by providing its own beverage brand under the name Aqua Coffea. This particular brand also incline as a refreshment range having different flavours.

Other products available at the shops are:

• Sweets
• Muffins
• Brownies
• Cakes
• Bagels
• Wraps
• Focaccias

Conway is a Belgian wholesaler of food and non-food items which was owned by Lekkerland until it was taken over by REWE Group in 2020. Conway’s aim is to be the “Most Convenient Partner” for its clients by offering a tailor made range and assisting clients on which products are most appropriate for their business.  

Conway’s clients include gas stations, supermarkets, cinemas, amusement parks, bakeries, food retailers, restaurants, etc. In fact, Conway distributes its products to over 91000 point of sales in 5 European countries. 

Conway employs 470 people. 

The business provides a large variety of products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: gum, candy, biscuits, chocolates, etc.
• Savory Grocery: a range of snacks and chips
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, wine, beer, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: bread, snacks, salads, fruits, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, fruits, vegetables, etc. 

Conway has developed different products under its own labels, enabling their clients to offer cheaper but high quality products to their own customers. These brands include (but not limited to):

• Take Off: a range of energy drinks
• Aurele: a brand offering mineral water
• Happy: a brand of sweets
• Renardo: a range of biscuits and waffles
• Mr. Knabbits: a brand of chips
• La Patron: a brand of wine
• Zarewitsch: a range of spirits

Conway is IFS Logistics, ISO 22000, FASFC and ACS certified. 

Regarding the logistics, the company operates 2 logistics centres. There is a fleet of 91 multi-temperature vehicles. Conway uses modern software and equipment to effectively manage its stock and deliver to its clients. Furthermore, there are a number of ordering options which are convenient for customers. 

De guilt is a food service that puts forward the traceabillity of its products. The company was founded in 1965 and De guijt products ranges includes:

• Dairy
• Chilled and fresh
• Grocery

Collaborating directly with local farmers, the food service has also developed its own brand under the name De Guijt.

In the same vein, De Guijt has also initiated organic bakery products. The food service has a central kitchen where different food items are prepared.

The prepared meals and products can be found in 9 points of sale across Netherlands.

Factory & Co is a food service, having restaurant chains across France. The company was founded in 2008 by Jonathan Jablonski after acquiring his know-how in the United States.

Presently the food service provides a large product assortment such as:

• Bagels
• Breads
• Burgers
• Sanwiches
• Muffins
• Cheesecakes
• Coffee
• Soft drinks

Presently the food service is present across France through its various sales points:

• • Factory & Co Bercy, cours Saint-Émilion - Paris 12e
• • Factory & Co Aéroville, centre commercial - Tremblay-en-France (93)
• • Factory & Co La Défense, Les 4 Temps - Puteaux (92)
• • Factory & Co Val d'Europe, centre commercial, Marne La Vallée (77)
• • Factoy & Co Rosa Parks - Paris 19e

Factory & Co is also available in travelling ports:

• • Factory & Co Paris-Est - Paris 10e
• • Factory & Co Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Bordeaux (33)

Show Gourmand is a foodservice company that has two main activities. It is a chain of bakery shops located in Paris, which operates 10 outlets under two banners, "Show Gourmand" and "La Grange à pain". And Show Gourmand also provides a catering service for individuals and professionals, organizing reception and delivering lunch boxes. It has its own production center of 5000m² in Vigny. Show Gourmand provides 15.000 lunch boxes per year, serves 9000 customers a day and organises about 200 receptions each year. 

Pret a Manger is a restaurant chain which was founded in the UK in 1986. The company now counts over 700 restaurants throughout the world. Pret a Manger is owned by JAB Holding.

The business is known for its array of healthy food and drinks and excellent service. All meals are prepared in each restaurant, guaranteeing their freshness. The chain is constantly updating their menu to include new dishes based on customers’ demand and feedback.

The company serves over 30000 customers and achieved a turnover of € 787 million in 2018. Pret a Manger employs a total of 11 700 people and 8581 people in the UK. The firm operates its own shops but also partnered with other businesses to launch franchised shops.

In 2000, Pret a Manger launched in the US and in 2002, stores launched in Hong Kong. The company opened its first restaurant in France in 2012 and entered the Chinese market in 2014. In 2016, it launched in Dubai as well. Some of the restaurants are located in travel ports. 

2016 was also about innovation. The company became the first restaurant chain to launch a vegetarian and vegan only shop which operates under the name Veggie Pret. Initially based in London, the concept became so popular and there are now plans to open new stores in the US.

Pret a Manger acquired the chain Eat and in May 2019, announced that it would convert Eat’s stores into Veggie Pret shops by 2021. The company first plans to give Veggie Pret a completely different ambience than Pret a Manger by developing new dishes and redesigning the menu but also by recruiting more vegetarian chefs.

Pret a Manger does its best to provide an excellent service and invests in its employees. In fact, the firm has its own training centre, the Pret Academy where employees are efficiently trained and acquire the necessary skills to perform their jobs effectively. There are around 400 courses offered and they are recognised throughout the UK. The business also runs the Pret Apprenticeship programme which allows employees to work and follow courses. 

Pret a Manger also runs the Pret Charity Run which distributes unsold food to hostels, shelters and charities, thus helping the community and reducing wastage.

Robert’s coffee is a coffee chain shop where all sorts of coffee can be found as well as ice creams and other groceries. It first opened its doors in 

The product ranges available are:

• Drinks
• Sweet grocery
• Savory grocery
• Frozen

The restaurant group is a group operating more than 500 restaurants and pubs. The company is a reference on the casual dining market and its brands includes:

• Frankie and Benny
• Chiquito
• Coast to Coast
• Garfunkel
• Firejacks
• Brunning & Price
• Joe’s kitchen

The company supplying network consists of LambWeston and Kepak group. The former is a frozen potato manufacturer while the latter is a meat supplier (pork, beef and lamb).

The firm operates more than 60 outlets and 30 brands mainly in United airports.

Yo sushi is a restaurant chain specialised in Sushi. The first restaurant was opened in 1997. Owned by Mayfair Equity Partners, Yo Sushi uses the Japanese style “kaiten” which is the conveyor belt method to deliver the sushi to customers.

The sushi are prepared in front of the customers and the restaurant proposes various sushi types as well as other Japanese foods.

Vegan can also be found on their menu. In fact there are 29 vegetarian dishes and 16 vegan meals.

Established in 1993, Restalliance is exclusively specialized in the catering of health & medical facilities and hotel services.

Restalliance intervenes:

Either in the overall management of catering or even the hotel business of the client establishments

Or only on supply management and technical assistance.

In healthcare sector the company deals with:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Retirement homes
• Facilities for persons with disabilities

They offer homemade meals produced within the establishments using fresh ingredients and following the traditional culture to satisfy its clients. Our purchasing department, certified ISO 9001, works with our dietary centre to select quality products adapted to the Healthcare sector: specific packings and weights, dietary products, meat chosen for their tenderness, ripe fruits, fish without bones.

Restalliance also offer hotel services such as:

Bio cleaning & hotel services

The team take care of the orders and the service of the meals, the laundry of the linen or the maintenance of your common spaces leaving you stress-free.

Office design

The design team department will work with you to find the best solution for your project.

Automatic distribution and room service

Restalliance invents a personalized welcome for its patients, visitors and staff.

Today the company has more than 2500 employees and manages 900 client establishments.

Viena is composed of 50 establishments  in the region of Catalonia, Andorra and Valencia. The company has restaurants and bars offering a large product assortment:

• Bread
• Salads
• Potato chips
• Burger

Viena also provides catering services and has also developed its private label under the name Viena. The private labels includes drinks of different flavours.

Presently Viena can be described as a meeting point for European cuisine. Their menu consists of European food which are revised into new trends and clients’s needs.

Having ISO 22000, the company also elaborates its own meat, sausages and bread as well as sandwiches.

MS Group is a consultant company which provides private label products to retailers and distributors. The firm acts as a facilitator between factories and retailers which enables it to offer a wide range of products suitable for its clients. 

MS Group has a strong experience in Grocery, Wholesale and Foodservice for ambient food, chilled food and household products. The business has one of the largest field sales teams in Dubai.

MS Group is interested in products for the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oils, condiments, soups, rice, pulses, snacks, nuts, pet food, baby food

• Sweet Grocery: Sweet canned foods, biscuits, confectionery, industrial pastries

• Personal care: hair care, skin care, fragrances, makeup, baby care, oral care, supplements

• Household care: cleaners, air fresheners

• Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, butter, eggs

• Chilled & fresh foods: meals, charcuterie, seafood

• Frozen Foods: desserts, snacks, ice cream, pizza, vegetables, fish, meat, ready meals

• Drinks: wine, spirits

The firm is looking for brands but also wants to find suppliers to develop private label products for its clients.

MS Group has expertise knowledge of the market and can advise retailers and distributors on solutions such as best suitable products, marketing strategies, product development and appropriate retail channels.

The company deals with local distributors in their respective countries such as (non-exhaustive list):

• Giant Casino

• Intermarché

• Monoprix

• Hyperpanda

• Marjane

The company’s partnership model is conducted in order to help financial firms improve profitability and enrich their client relationships. Transparency is very crucial for the company as they provide client reporting, full portfolio breakdown, drawdown analysis and timely notifications of portfolio trades.

The Group also organizes training programmes for its financial planners and staff:

• Concentrated session with the team

• Quarterly update sessions

• Regular meetings with investment directors

• Ad hoc CPD accredited quarterly training modules

• Meeting for launch and Q&A

In order to satisfy the requirements of its partners, Ms Group provides the following services:

• The firm has assigned a devoted relationship for each partner.

• There is a dedicated team present who are responsible for the incoming calls. (telephone support team)

• Offers out of hours support

• Comprehensive onboarding suite of materials

Founded in 2012, Pret A Manger is a food service based in France. The chain is owned by JAB Holding. Pret A Manger France is well-known for its freshly prepared meals. 

Presently, the company operates 45 stores in the country. Furthermore, Pret A Manger also offers a delivery service through its online platform. 

It is noteworthy that 20% of its products are different to what Pret A manger UK sells. In fact, other Pret A Manger stores outside France have introduced some of these French products in their own country. 

In 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of €28.6 million and employed 623 people. 

The food service offers a wide range of products under the following categories: 

• Savoury Grocery: snacks and crisps.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolates, biscuits, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: soup, salad, sandwiches, etc. 
• Drinks: fruit juice, water, soft drinks, etc. 

Moreover, the business offers a line of organic and vegetarian products as well. Its menu changes regularly depending on the availability of fresh seasonal ingredients. In addition, the restaurant chain works mostly with local suppliers to expand its product categories. 

Additionally, the firm partnered with Deliveroo to take care of its deliveries. 

Pret A Manger is also engaged in community service as all fresh and unsold products are donated to charities and the homeless at the end of each day. 

Currently, the buying team of the organisation is interested in products to develop its private label. Furthermore, it is also looking to develop its breakfast and hot meals options. Besides, the company is focusing on innovative recipes in order to stand out from its competitors on the French market.  

Furthermore, Pret A Manger is concerned about the use of eco-friendly packaging and wishes to work with suppliers that use recycled materials such as glass. In fact, the business has introduced reusable mugs and bottles which can be purchased in all its stores. 

The company’s online platform can be accessed on: https://click.pretamanger.fr/ 

Iberika Distribution is proposed as a distributor in Ho.re.ca and Retail channels of food Foreign Affairs;
its goal is to offer a range of quality products to provide customers with the opportunity to diversify the range of normal warehouse and propose new references that can open new markets. 
 

Safir Austria is a company with experience in the catering industry. The firm provides a large product assortment, approximately over 600 SKUs. Presently Safir is recognised as a wholesaler which works with selected suppliers only.

Safir acts as the connecting point between Europe and Asia as well as a trading partner providing contacts and helping business establish networks.

Its product ranges consists of:

• Dairy
• Frozen
• Grocery
• Drinks

The company works with brands such as:

• Safir
• Schardinger
• Gazi
• Sutdiyari

La Croissanterie is a french fast-food chain founded in 1977 by Jean-Luc Bret, with a first store in Paris, next to the Gare Saint-Lazare. Today, the company accounts over 200 sandwich shops in Europe (including 60% under franchises), and generated €34M of sales revenue in 2014. La Croissanterie's concept has three basis : the quality, the innovation with the launch of recipes which are the signature of the group, and its commited workforce. Since 2013, the company is managed by Marie-Pierre Soury, and belongs to the 50 best companies led by a women, according to the Palmarès Women Equity. 

SMS was found in 1995. Created in partnership with companies committed to organize the sales network and to ensure the distribution in the Francophone European Countries. Our direct partnerships with the producers allow us to offer to our customers'turnkey solution for all the products lines of the Mediterranian gastronomy.

Today SMS works throughout the French territory on three types of customersnamely:

Large and medium sized supermarkets including Hard Discount  EMC group ( Leader Price, Franprix, Casino, Monoprix

RHD: Catering trade such as Metro Transgourmet Loste Stalaven Promocash 

Wholesalers and Retailers

15 Employees 

Founded in 1999 by Monica Matellano and Ioseba Larregui, Eirespan is an importer based in Ireland. The company specialises in continental food and beverages. Eirespan has extended its business operations into product development and brand expansion as well. Eirespan distributes across Ireland and the UK. Eirespan offers over 1000 references.

Eirespan began by supplying products to independent retailers. Now, the business also supplies retail chains and businesses in the HoReCa sector. Eirespan counts over 2000 clients that include Spar, Musgrave, Centra, Dunnes Stores, Donnybrook Fair, etc. 

Eirespan’s turnover is around € 5.2 million and the company employs 31 people. 

The business offers products in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: a range of charcuterie, salads, ready-meals, etc.
• Frozen Food: products such as desserts and ready-meals
• Dairy: dairy products like cheese and yoghurt
• Savory Grocery: olives, pesto, sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: a range of spreads

Eirespan offers products from brands such as Arrabawn, Powerful  Yogurt, Divilly’s, etc. 

The importer has a portfolio of private labels suiting every business needs:

• Taste of Sol: products derived from Meditterranean flavours
• Blackwater Valley: a brand of Irish products such as yogurt
• Teddylicious: a range of snacks for toddlers

Eirespan operates its own warehouse.

Schietse is an importer specialised in the distribution of Belgian as well as European delicatessen.

The company has launched its private labels which are as follows:

• St-Hubert
• Gondola
• Duomo di Milano
• De Jachthoorn
• Kreta
• Bene
• Rheinland
• Suprême

Schietse also provides 5000 SKUs including different ranges such as:

• Charcuterie
• Deli
• Dairy
• Organic
• Grocery
• Chilled and fresh

The company has even extended its brands spectrum:

• Apollo
• Astro
• Bedford
• De Lille
• Granada
• Gents
• Forte
• Peka

Servair is a French airline catering business which was founded in 1971 and started operating in 1973 by catering onboard trains in France. Launched by Air France, the company became under the control of Gate Group in 2017 when the latter became the majority shareholder. 

The services are segmented into three divisions:

• In-flight services
• Airport services
• Complementary services

The detailing of the on-board services are as follows:

• Meal elaboration
• Preparation
• Layout
• Trays transportation

 Expanding its range of services, Servair provides:

• Cleaning of plane
• Preparation
• Press management
• On-board sales

Servair manages 36 catering units which supply more than 100 airlines in 19 countries. The company employs 10500 people and registered a turnover of € 900 million in 2018. 

In 1974, Servair started to cater for airline companies. In 1988, the company partnered with Flying Food Catering, entering the US market. 

In 1989, the company started operating its first establishment on the African continent in Gabon. 

In 1990, Servair signed an agreement with Nippon Airways, a Japanese airline company. Servair became the caterer for the airline company, offering Japanese meals to the airline company from its facility in Roissy Charles De Gaule, France. . 

During that same year, Servair entered the Duty free sector by launching a Duty Free shop in Dakar.

In 1995, Servair set up its first Asian unit in Macau.

By 2003, Servair launched its training centre, Servair Formation which is responsible for the training of its employees. 

Servair started a new service, Buy on Board. Passengers can purchase sandwiches, snacks and drinks during a flight. 

In 2009, Servair started operating Studio Culinaire Servair which gathers various Michelin-starred chefs who revolutionize meals in airline catering. 

In 2014, Servair partnered with Burger King with the aim of developing the brand in Kenya and West Africa. 

Servair is known for its focus on the African Airline Catering market. In fact, in 2018, the company launched a 2600m2 unit at Accra Airport which caters for 7 airlines, providing 2500 meals per day. 115 people work in this facility. 

Over the years, Servair felt the need to develop its own brand namely Air lounge café, at the same time partnering with several international brands.

In terms of food supplies, Air lounge café uses the logistic support of Servair. Presently, Air lounge café has approximately 41 locations around the world.

Recently Servair inaugurated Air lounge café in Reunion island, comprising of 1400 square meters as well as an Air lounge café & Burger king in Martinique island. 

Servair has obtained the ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certificates. The company operates its own laboratory which analyses the microbiological quality of food items since 1976. Around 220000 analyses are carried out in order to ensure that all norms are respected.

Carrefour is a retailer which has been present in Morocco since the year 2009. Its headquarters is based in Casablanca, Morocco. The company is managed by Majid Al Futtaim and is currently one of Morocco’s leading businesses, offering a choice of more than 500,000 food and non-food products. 

Carrefour Morocco partnered with Label Vie and all stores under this partnership started operating under the banner Carrefour Market. The supermarkets Label’Vie were converted into Carrefour Market stores.

It operates 81 stores. 

Furthermore, it employs more than 250 employees. 

In addition, Label Vie and Carrefour hold a combined market share of around 20%. 

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

• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, sugar, hot drinks, chocolate, sweets, industrial bread, pastries, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: spices, rice, pasta, pulses, pet food, crisps, nuts, snacks, etc.
• Frozen Food: desserts, ice cream, fish, fruits, vegetables, meat, ready meals, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: a range of charcuterie.
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, milk, cream, butter, margarine, etc.
• Drinks: juices, water, syrup, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wine, spirits, beers, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, supplements, hygiene, makeup, skincare, oral care, baby care, fragrances, etc.
• Household: cleaners, air fresheners, laundry care, dishwash, shoe care, etc.

In addition, the firm offers solutions for consumers with specific food needs such as dairy-free and meat-free products. 

Brands such as Nesquik, OMO, Nivea, Dettol, etc are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, customers can choose from a vast range of private label products such as:

• Carrefour: This brand is dedicated to almost all product categories.
• Carrefour bio: A range of bio products available in almost all product categories. 
• Twimen: Under this brand, products such as juice, condiments, detergents, etc, are sold. It is the cheapest brand which guarantees lowest prices in basic products. 

Additionally, the firm maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as ONSSA and ISO 9001. 

With regards to its logistics solutions, the company partnered with Glovo, an on-demand courier service to conduct its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Carrefour Morocco collaborated with Searious Business in order to combat the issue of plastic pollution in the country. This project aims to collect around 26 million plastic bottles annually. 

Gate group is a catering service which has been established in the year 1992 by Swissair Catering and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm provides its services in the aviation industry, serving 700 million passengers in 200 establishments across 60 countries.  

In addition to catering services, Gate Group is also involved in the retail-on-board sector offering food, drinks and travel airline products. .

In the catering sector, Gate Group manages 2 airline catering companies:

• Gate Gourmet: Gate Gourmet offers airline catering services to various airline companies around the world.
• Servair: Gate Group acquired Servair in 2017. Servair provides catering services to over 100 airline companies. 

Gate Group also manages Studio Culinaire which regroups over 400 chefs. Studio Culinaire devises recipes for both airline catering companies. The chefs also take into account the regional and local cuisines when devising new recipes. 

In the retail-on-board sector, Gate Group operates the airline retailer, Gateretail, which provides an array of food, beverages and travel airline products to around 20 airline companies, thus catering for around 290 million passengers annually.  

In 2020, Gate Group acquired LSG Group. Moreover, the enterprise now owns LSG Group’s European businesses that includes its airline catering operations, its convenience retail outlets as well as its train catering and lounge operations. 

Gate Group also launched deSter, a provider of food packaging solutions for airlines, hospitality sector and the food service industry. 

The firm developed its menus beyond the traditional tray, offering its customers full plate dishes and at the same time eliminating waste.

Gate Group also partnered with Black Swan to create Travel Retail Technologies which anticipates customer needs and trends which assists in providing the best quality products and services to its various clients. 

In order to strengthen its presence in Germany, the company signed an agreement to buy the German company, SCK sky catering, in September 2018.

Gate Group achieved a turnover of €1.4 billion in 2020. The company employs 43 000 people. It is also recognised as one of the leading airline catering companies in the world.

Furthermore, in 2018, Gate Group launched a 25 000 m2 catering facility in the Republic of Korea through a thirty year partnership between Gate Gourmet and Asiana Airlines. 

Gate Group is also a founding member of ACA (Airline Catering Association) which regroups all the leading airline catering companies. 

Additionally, Gate Group has also taken various initiatives for the protection of the environment and reduction of waste.

Avee industries is an importer based in India founded in 1973. The company is now known as an exporter, manufacturer and trader. Avee industries is specialised in providing the following product assortment:

• Dry fruits
• Cashew nuts
• Raising
• Pistachios
• Gift packages
• Corporate gift pack
• Wedding gift pack
• Seasonal fruit pack

The company supply in mass using different package types that are tailor made to meet clients needs. Avee industries has also a quality assurance system with regards to packaging and supply as well as logistic support.

Founded by Sho Matsui & Tak Mutaki, And D Co imports and distributes a product line-up from Asia and other countries in the world. The company imports foods such as:

• nuts 
• dried fruits 
• marshmallows 
• frozen breads  

They also offer suggestions to food services and manufacturers.

And D Co also operate as an agent business, through which overseas brands are introduced in the Japanese market.

Vita Euroland is an importer company with origins in Netherlands. The company’s network extend to China and Europe. The importer is always looking for new products and new suppliers to work with.

The company works with a portfolio of brands:

• Wustof
• L’oreal
• Dalphin
• Gusto
• Bahlien
• Ferrero rocher
• Haribo
• Jeden tay
• Knoppers
• Kolln
• Mozart
• Raffaello
• Ritter
• Seeberger
• Teekane
• Toffifee
• Babix
• Aptamil

Vita euroland products’ ranges include:

• Grocery
• Baby products
• Personal care
• Household

Bagels & Beans is a restaurant chain which was launched in the Netherlands in 1996 by Ronald Bakker and Ninande Thio. The company has introduced the American bagel to the Netherlands and has quickly grown. 

Furthermore, as of 2020, Bagels & Beans operates 1 own branch and 80 franchise branches in the Netherlands as well as 1 branch in Germany. 

In 2021, Bagels & Beans was announced as the 'Winner of the GfK Formula Report Out of Home'. The previous year, it was announced that Bagels & Beans was nominated for the Food Service Award. The chain won the NFV Franchise Award in 2009, 2013, 2015 and 2017. Furthermore, it was awarded the GFK Out of Home Formula Award in 2017. 

With a workforce of around 15 employees, the firm achieves an annual turnover of € 3.04 million. 

Bagels & Beans is known for its range of food options which are classified as follows: 

• Bagels: cream cheese bagels, warm bagels
• Yogurt and porridge: walnuts, maple syrup and cinnamon
• Sweet: cruffins, muffin, pie
• Drinks: fresh juices, tea, coffee, hot drinks and cold drinks
• Other: tapas and salads

The company also offers organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free meals as well.

Additionally, Bagels & Beans is looking for products in the following categories:

• Dairy: milk, cream, cheese, etc.
• Frozen Food: dessert, fruits, vegetables, meat, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, juices, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sweets, chocolate, hot drinks, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: bread, fruits, vegetables, etc.

The firm is interested in branded products as well as products for its own labels.