Macewen Falconer is an importer and distributor of food items which is based in the UK. The company sources a variety of products from different parts of the world. 

Macewen Falconer offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pulses, oil, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: items such as honey and sweet canned food
• Dairy: cheese, custard, condensed milk, yoghurt, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: a range of fruits
• Frozen Food: vegetables and desserts

Mace Falconer offers products from brands like Glen Oats. 

The company’s sourcing team looks for products across the world based on their clients’ needs and depending on the current market trends and requirements. 

Macewen Falconer operates warehouses in the UK, USA, Australia, Europe, etc. Regarding the distribution, Macewen Falconer’s operations department liaises with shipping companies in order to deliver products to their clients’ warehouses or depots. 

Spinneys is a well-established premium supermarket chain operating primarily in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a history dating back to its original foundation in 1924 and a significant presence in the Gulf region today. The group operates around 61 stores across the UAE and a total of approximately 80 locations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, including subsidiaries and associated brands such as Waitrose and Al Fair.

Known for its commitment to freshness, food safety, and high-quality customer service, Spinneys serves a diverse population of expatriates and locals who seek premium grocery and fresh food products. The company has evolved over decades, expanding its store footprint notably between 2014 and 2018 with 17 new stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including a location in Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 1. Its headquarters and corporate office are located in Meydan, Dubai.

Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon is an e-commerce platform providing its services worldwide. Its headquarters is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Initially known as an online marketplace for books, Amazon has now diversified its product categories into a vast range of food and non-food items. 

Currently, the enterprise operates 606 physical stores in different formats. More than 130 million customers visit the Amazon website monthly. Furthermore, the firm provides its services in the following regions: Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania.

Moreover, the retailer manages various subsidiaries including Amazon web series, Zoox, Kuiper Systems, Amazon Lab126, etc. Amazon operates a learning centre called AWS Digital Training where it offers more than 500 digital courses for free.

Amazon achieved a turnover of € 293.8 billion in 2021 and has a total workforce of 1,468,000 people. 

In addition, as of 2022, Amazon ranks No.2 on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies. The firm gained recognition through Linkedin Talent Awards, US. Edition by winning the Diversity Champion and Best Employer Brand, 2021. 

Amazon provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Savoury Grocery: snacks, crisps, crackers, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, cookies, honey, etc.
• Drinks: flavoured water, energy drinks, sparkling drinks, etc. 
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meals, meat, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, fruits, soups, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, butter, etc.
• Personal Care: skincare, hair care, nail care, etc.
• Household: toilet papers, detergents, sprays, etc.

Some of the brands available include Reese's, Kraft, Lays, Augason Farms, etc. 

Today, Amazon offers a range of private labels such as (not limited to):

• Happy Belly: Under this brand, products such as coffee and dried fruits are available.
• Wickedly Prime: This brand is dedicated to the category of savoury grocery.
• Amazon Echo: This brand is dedicated to electronics.
• Amazon Basics: This brand includes products such as stationeries, cushions, bags, etc...

Furthermore, the company possesses certifications such as USDA, RSPO, CPC, etc. 

With regards to the logistics solutions, Amazon operates a fleet of electric vehicles and has more than 175 warehouses with more than 150 million square feet of space worldwide. 

Concerning sustainability, the retailer is working to reinvent and simplify its sustainable packaging options to minimise waste and ensure damage-free delivery. 

In fact, the aim of the company is to invest in renewable energy to meet the climate pledge, its commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040. 

Amazon's online platform can be accessed on: www.amazon.com.

Qalaa Holdings’ investments in agrifoods aim to overcome challenges facing the agricultural and food production sector in Egypt and the region. Qalaa Holdings’ companies in the agrifoods sector bring trusted household names to market, from tahina and halawa made by Rashidi El-Mizan to fresh milk and meat from Dina farms and fresh juices and dairy products made by Enjoy,

TONS RAW MILK

Dina Farms Sales (FY15)

49,869

TONS AGRI PRODUCTS

Dina Farms Total Sales (FY15)

17,217

COWS

Dina Farms Total Herd (FY15)

23/9,785

RETAIL STORES/RETAIL SPACE

Total Retail Stores and Retail Space

Clicks Group Limited is a South African retail-led healthcare company specializing in healthcare, personal care, and beauty products. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Cape Town, Clicks operates over 945 stores, including pharmacies, across Southern Africa. The group is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and is known for its extensive customer loyalty program, Clicks ClubCard, which has over 11.8 million active members. Clicks targets the middle to upper-income markets and offers a wide range of products, including private label and exclusive brands.

The company's strategic focus includes expanding its store and pharmacy network, enhancing its online presence, and improving customer convenience through digital engagement and alternative delivery models. Clicks is also a leader in the pharmaceutical wholesaling market through its subsidiary, UPD, which services both private hospitals and independent pharmacies.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Markant group is the largest trading and service cooperation in the food trade in Europe. Markant Group was founded in 1950. The cooperation regroups 150 retailers mainly supermarket and hypermarket groups. Markant Group has expanded over the years and is now present in Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. 

Overall Markant organized with its specialized subsidiaries merchandise served  more than 20,000 outlets in the food distribution business.

1000 people are employed at Markant Group. 

Markant Group now works with 150 retail partners including (but not limited to) Budni, Bako, Agravis, Conway, Chef Culinar, Globus, etc.

Markant group works in partnership with 14000 industrial companies that manufacture food, personal care, household products, etc.

In addition to supplying their partners with brands, Markant Group has also developed its private labels that include food, animal feed as well as drugstore products. The brands are developed according to the needs of the market and Markant Group maintains high quality for all the products. 

UPDATES ON MARKANT GROUP ON 29/05/2018

Markant Group is responsible for sourcing products for Metro and Real mainly for private labels. The company’s purchase increased from  € 400 million to € 900 million. In fact because of the same reason, Real and Metro experienced 30-40% staff reduction especially in their purchasing department. Markant uses the software Agecore for sourcing and private labels which are 100% sourced by Markant are:

• TIP

• Real Quality

• Aro Deutschland

• Fine Life

UPDATES ON MARKANT GROUP ON 07/01/2020

Markant Group has acquired BLOC which is involved in brand and private label management. The firm manages brands like Winny, Best of, Peltri, etc on behalf of their clients which include Trendy Foods, Spar and many more. 

It has been decided by Markant Group that Markant Germany will be handing BLOC. The subsidiary ZHG will be responsible for the private labels handled by BLOC while the other subsidiary Intergast will be managing the brands. 

Engrotus owns and operates different channels such as:

• Supermarkets
• wholesale shopping centers
• Filling stations
• Drug stores.

Founded in 1989 and based in Celje, the retail group manages 350 supermarkets and wholesale stores including both owned and franchised stores.

The firm also provides the following services:

• Entertainment
• Play corners
• Catering services
• Petrol stations

UNO Algeria is the leading retail brand in Algeria and a subsidiary of the Cevital group, the country's largest private company and employer. Established in 2007, UNO has expanded to become the leader among hypermarket chains in Algeria and is recognized for its wide offering of both food and non-food items, including personal care products. The company supplies approximately 40,000 SKUs, covering food, drinks, and beauty segments.UNO operates multiple store formats across Algeria, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Its network is extensive, with the fifth hypermarket alone featuring a sales area of 5,000 square meters and housing up to 50,000 SKUs, illustrating its scale and comprehensive product range.The company holds about a 13% share of the Algerian retail market and maintains exclusive partnerships with international brands such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and RB, emphasizing quality and service in its purchasing experience. UNO's growth is notable, driven by a well-established buying team engaged in the purchase and import of diverse products.

Ardis is a leading Algerian retail group specializing in large-format grocery and consumer goods retailing, primarily through its flagship hypermarket locations. Headquartered at the Centre Commercial et de Loisirs Ardis Medina Center, Pins Maritimes, Algiers, the company is best known for operating the largest hypermarket in Algeria, with a sales area of approximately 16,200 m², serving families daily from 9:00 AM to midnight.

The company was founded in 2012, launching its first hypermarket in Mohammedia, Algiers, followed by expansion to Bir El Djir, Oran, in 2016. Owned by the Arcofina Group, Ardis has built a reputation for offering a wide selection of food, beverages, personal care, and household products, positioning itself as a one-stop destination for mass consumption in Algeria's major urban centers.

Ardis’s retail concept emphasizes convenience, variety, and a modern shopping environment, attracting both local residents and visitors. The company’s locations are designed as integrated commercial and leisure centers, often situated in prime areas such as along the Bay of Algiers, enhancing their appeal as retail and social hubs.

Numidis is the subsidiary of Cevital group. Popularly known by the brand UNO, Numidis is based in Alger and operates in the mass distribution sector. The company has developed its network through chain of stores. Those stores are of different formats ;

• hypermarkets
• supermarkets
• convenience stores

The expansion of Numidis has led the latter to become leader among the hypermarket chains and also the largest. From its first convenience store opened in 2007 to now with the recent opening of its 5th hypermarket in 2016 where 50,000 SKUs are provided. The 5th hypermarket has a sales area if 5000 square meters. In fact Cevital group was the1st private company and at the same time the 1st private employer in Algeria.

Cevital has also other subsidiaries and they are as follows:

• CeviAgro
• Cevital
• Nolis
• Numidis

Indeed since 2015, a food processing unit was set up pertaining to the following activities:

• Through the UNO stores ; the distribution of food and non-food items
• Specialist retail : concerning the personal household appliances
• Ceviagro - agricultural production -  1,500,000 tonnes of sugar produced
• Management of shopping centres - Managed by Sierra Cevital
• Agri-food production - 80% of the business sector

The group has also established a buying team for the purchase and import of products where they deal with brands like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, RB. Moreover Unidis has 30% of annual growth and owns 26 subsidiaries in 3 continents.

The company wants to set the standard and establish a good working realationship and network with its customers as well as suppliers and shareholders.

A.S. Watson Benelux is a AS Watson group's subsidiary that handles the company's business in the Benelux union. The company is headquartered in UTRECHT, Netherlands.

Being in a fast moving sector like the retail sector, AS Watson Benelux adheres to its innovative side, with more than 17,000 references among which the different assortment are always changing.

A.S. Watson Benelux is the leader of the health & beauty market in the region and operates under 4 different banners:

• Kruidvat - The firm has been founded in the year 1975 and is headquartered in Renswoude, Netherlands. It is indeed the market leading drugstore in the Netherlands and is also famous in Belgium. The firm operates 170 stores in Belgium and overall operates over 1000 stores in both the countries. One can find an extensive range of health and beauty products and household items in the company. The firm attracts more than 3 million customers weekly.

• Prijsmepper - The company is part of the AS Watson group and runs their business across the Netherlands. In the stores, the firm does not provide a fixed assortment of products, instead the collection of goods can differ weekly.

• Trekpleister - The company is known as the second largest health & beauty brand in Netherlands operated by the AS Watson group. All the products can be found in over 180 stores in the Netherlands.

• ICI PARIS XL - The company established their presence in the year 1960 and operates over 280 stores in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

AS Watson Benelux was reported to employ a total of 7882 people and achieved a turnover of €1.60 billion in 2019. 

AS Watson Benelux stores provide products in the personal care category as well as self-medication products, food supplements, toys, craft materials and textile products.

The company has a distribution center in Heteren where the orders are processed on a daily basis for the well functioning of the 1300 stores of Kruidvat and Trekpleister.

Interested suppliers should register for the A.S. Watson Ideas Day, which can be accessed here: www.kruidvat.nl/ideeendag

Wholesale of food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs, the company has more than 3300 clients in whole Baltics in retail and foodservice.  

Number of foodservice clients (restaurant’s, café’s, hotel’s, canteen’s, catering) is more than 2300 to whom Bidfood supply wide range of food products and ingredient’s needed to make fine dishes at our clients kitchen’s Bidfood also presented in retail in the biggest supermarket chains Maxima, IKI, NORFA, PRISMA, RIMI, also in most of the independent retail shops. Clients find our wide range of products market by Nowaco brand. 

Bidfood company products in retail is recognized under brand. Nowaco is second most known brand of fish and sea foods in the Baltics. Retail product range includes nearly 200 products Besides to own products which Bidvest import from all the world the company is also good local producers link to their clients by providing sales and logistic services to deliver products to their clients. 

Landmark Group is a leading retail and hospitality conglomerate headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a foundation dating back to 1973. It began with a single store in Bahrain and has since expanded into a multinational powerhouse operating across the Middle East, North Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. Landmark Group employs over 55,000 people globally and manages more than 2,200 retail outlets occupying over 30 million square feet of retail space across 21 countries. 

The group’s retail portfolio spans a diverse array of product categories focused primarily on food, drinks, fashion, beauty, home décor, electronics, and baby products, making it a preferred partner for manufacturers and suppliers in FMCG and related sectors. Landmark Group operates 57 brands, including 27 proprietary and 30 franchise brands. Core retail brands include Centrepoint, Babyshop, Splash, Lifestyle, Shoe Mart, Max Fashion, Iconic, Sports One, Shoexpress, Home Centre, Home Box, and Emax.

In the UAE, the group has a significant retail presence with multiple selling formats such as supermarkets, convenience stores, hypermarkets, distribution centers, warehouses, and cash & carry outlets. Landmark Group owns and operates the Viva supermarket chain, which as of April 2023, had 77 outlets across all Emirates of the UAE, highlighting their strong footprint in the grocery segment.

G & G Associates is an agri-food trading company based in Paris. We work from Europe for an African import group in the following countries: Niger, Nigeria, Togo, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ivory Coast, Republic of Congo, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Our customers are wholesalers who import more than 800 containers per month into dry and frozen products (over 1000 import references). Our mission is to scan the European market in order to identify products that are interesting our African customers, who for several years now have fully mastered the cold chain in the Republic of Congo, Angola and Côte d'Ivoire . We therefore fulfill the role of prescribers and not direct buyers.

Founded in 1968 by Édouard Le Joncour, Jacques Bossard and Viviane Le Noir, Giphar operates as a group of French dispensary pharmacists. The company currently constitutes a network of around 1,370 pharmacies and is headquartered in France. 

Giphar has an application, My Pharmacist Giphar, which allows the customers to access the products of the company online. 

In 2021, Giphar group acquired Medadom teleconsultation terminals, which provides the company with teleconsultation services. 

The firm partners with clients such as Sigvaris Group, Thuasne, Radiante, etc. 

Furthermore, the business also owns a training company, Hémisphère Santé, which provides its services to healthcare professionals. 

With a workforce of more than 10,000 poeple, Giphar achieved a turnover of € 2.3 billion in 2022. 

Several products are available in the personal care category such as hair care, body care, food supplements, etc. 

Additionally, various services such as pharmacy services, smoking cessation, diabetes screening and monitoring, etc are also provided. 

Giphar also owns private labels such as:

• Laboratoire Giphar: offer a wide range of products in the personal care category such as hair care, body care, etc
• Libéoz: provides medical equipment for autonomy and mobility. 

Concerning logistics, Giphar owns 3 warehouses in areas such as Grandvilliers, Castelaneau-le-lez, Angers. Moreover, it aims to open a new warehouse named Dijon .

With regards to the community, the company indulges in several measures such as organising national information and prevention campaigns, screening for diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc. 

In 1990, just as Poland enters the free-market economy, an important part of the country’s history, Jacek Szwajcowski and Zbigniew Molenda founded Medicines, a pharmaceutical wholesaler. The company was renamed as Pelion in 2014.

In 1998, the business was quoted on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, becoming the first pharmaceutical group to be listed publicly. 

In 1999, the company entered a merger with one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the hospital market in the country, Urtica. 

In 2004, Medicines entered the retail market in Poland and operated its stores under 3 banners:

DOZ Apteki

DOZ Drogerie

Natura beauty stores

The business also entered the Lithuanian market under the banners:

Gintarine Vaistine

Norfos Vaistine

Limedika

In 2011, following a reorganisation, Pelion classified its businesses into 4 distinct areas:

Hospital  Sales

Retail Sales

Wholesale

Services for manufacturing

The company operates more than 840 branches of its own and franchises as well. 

Pelion Poland achieves a turnover of over €2 billion each year and currently employs over 10,000 people.

Pelion was awarded the CSR Silver Leaf in 2017 and as from 2011, it was included in the Respect Index for 5 consecutive years. Pelion also won the Oar of Business statute in 2015. 

The business operates a warehouse of 105000 m2. 

In 2019, Pelion invested € 47 million in expansion, innovation and energy efficient improvement. Furthermore, the firm also announced that additional investments would be made in order to upgrade its warehouse and its stores. 

Dolphin Supply Chain is a cross border e-commerce platform based in China.

The company offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, baby care, skin care, face care, oral care

• Household: detergents, cleaning products

• Savory Grocery: rice, condiments, dried meat, snacks

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, pastry

• Drinks: Beer

Dolphin’s e-commerce platform can be accessed on www.dolphinsc.com

lAustway Group is an outstanding multi-variety investment Group in Australia which has well-known reputations in Foods manufacture industry and chain-corporation, which has many wholly-owned subsidiaries: Helmsman Foods Co.,ltd. in Australia, Goodhousekeeping Chain Group ( The top one corporation in Victoria and the top five in whole Australia), etc., In China Austway has Genuine Foods (Shanghai) Co.,ltd., Genuine Technology (Shanghai) Co.,ltd., Austway Shanghai Foods Co.,ltd., Austway Tianjin International Trading Co.,ltd.  and Austway Hongkong International Trading Co.,ltd.

Founded in 1992 and based in Spain, Atlanta Restauracion is engaged in the operation of a chain of grocery stores as well as involved in the retail trade of groceries and other related products. The company is totally committed to distribute only the healthiest range products of the market, for which they work only with medium and high qualities goods. 

Atlanta Restauracion serves more than 11,000 points and occupies a large presence in the foreign European market. Currently, the firm is present in Spain and Portugal and owns branches in Madrid, Malaga, Barcelona, etc.

Additionally, the company also has a Commercial Department distributed throughout the Iberian Peninsula and archipelago. Atlanta Restauracion owns a Delegation in Andalusia, whose headquarters is in Malaga, a delegation for all of Catalonia located in Barcelona, ​​and for all the Canary Islands, the firm has atlanta Canarias. 

The business caters to restaurants, collectivities, universities, hospitals, airlines, etc, and offers more than 1,500 products. 

With a team of more than 250 people, Atlanta Restauracion achieves an annual turnover of around € 26.5 million. 

Various products are offered under the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: bread, burgers, ready-meals, etc
• Savoury Grocery: sauces, dips, spices, etc
• Dairy: cream, cheeses, and many more.

Additionally, Atlanta Chef, the restaurant, is a service that is provided by the company to all of its clients. Other services include administrative, distribution, media & organisation, etc. 

Some of the brands distributed by Atlanta Restauracion are Apio Polvo,Aceite de Oliva,Prep Deli, etc. 

Moreover, Atlanta Restauracion imports its goods from Mexican, American, Holland, Asiatic, Mediterranean, etc.

The company offers several products under its own brands which are:

• Atlanta: offers a range of vegan food items
• Cactus River: a selection of sauces 

The company is as much concerned about how their products taste and look, as they are about their nutritional value and wholesomeness. Thus, Atlanta Restauracion offers products with natural ingredients, with no preservatives or added fat or oils. 

Furthermore, the firm always demands that all factories, which they work with, should hold accreditations to the highest level Grade A of the BRC Global Standards, IFS and ISO.

Atlanta Restauracion owns a network of warehouses as well as its own distribution fleet. In fact, the firm owns 45 trucks. The company also collaborates with companies specialised in transporting controlled temperatures.

Eco-Care was created in 2005 with the objective of making available to the local population 100% vegetable food and first quality products. We celebrate 10 years and we keep working every day to offer the best quality and make more accessible vegetable food in Chile.

You can find our products everywhere in the country, mainly in specialized shops.

We sell : vegan cheese made of oil, vegan sausage, prepared vegetal meat and vegan chocolate.  

Groupon Goods France is a leading e-commerce company and was launched in France in 2010. It is part of the US e-commerce company, Groupon. The online store allows the customers to purchase products and choose within a wide range of electronics, fashion, furnishings and much more. It operates a mobile application as well.

The firm also sells coupons for beauty treatments offered by different cosmetic companies and salons.

In 2018, Groupon Goods France achieved a turnover of € 3.75 million and employed 20 people.

Groupon provides products for its different product categories which include

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate bars, sweets, tea, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: sauces and many more.
• Drinks: beer, wine and many more.
• Dairy: a variety of cheeses.
• Personal Care: fragrances, oral care, face care, etc.
• Household: cleaning supplies, dishwash, cleaners, etc. 

Some of the brands offered by Groupon are Kit Kat, A La Folie, Oral B, Rhino, etc. 

Groupon France's e-commerce platform can be accessed on www.groupon.fr

Try the World is bringing the best international Foods directly to American Homes. Each month, Try The World send a box of gourmet foods from a new country to their subscribers across the US.

Partenering with Try the World is the easiest way to expand in US. You focus on production, they take care of the rest.

Items are sourced from their country of origin and they make every effort to work with small, family-owned companies who follow traditional and artisanal methods of production. 

More than a box per month, Try the World is an Online retailer shipping all over the US.

They have:

- 60 000 subscribers

- Over 450 000 unique site visits/month

- 180 000 social media followers

- 200 000 email subscribers

Founded in 2006 by Leif and Kirsten Schmidt, Brand and Vision operates in the retail sector precisely dealing in the organic sector. The compay is specialist in creating organic products for babies, toddlers and children.

Hence lauching their private label ; Sesame Street. Sesame street is their own brands that are not only organic but also nutritional and well balanced. The products are ranged as follows:

• Fruit Puree
• Cookies & Biscuits 
• Fruit bars
• Pasta
• Baby tea

The products are distributed by the following distribution channels:

• Dm market
• Kaufland
• Rossmann
• Famila
• Budni
• K+k
• Markant
• Konsom
• Muller
• Real
• Rewe
• Windeln.de
• Allyouneed supermarket

Class'croute was founded in 1987 and provides a wide variety of sandwiches as well as salads and hot meals without forgetting a range of box meals and cocktails which can also be delivered at office premises. In 2002, the society was acquired by Jean-Marc Sonolet and Jean-Philippe Gras(Apagor). It is now owned by FrenchFood Capital since 2019.

The food service has about 150 restaurants in France among which 135 are franchised and is also present in Luxembourg, Belgium and online. The menu card presents over 150 recipes on its card and is composed of different features such as :

• Lunch break (Sandwiches, salads, hot meals)
• Box meals
• Sharing range (breakfast, cocktails, buffets)

Over 20 000 companies are already clients to the food service. The outlets can be found in strategic locations like airports, stations and motorways (in partnership with Autogrill).

In 2020, the firm sold a total of 1 million units.

More than 1000 people worked to achieve a turnover of €1.1 billion in 2021.

Products in the following categories are provided:

• Fresh & Chilled Food: ready made meals
• Sweet Grocery: desserts
• Drinks: water, wine, juice, etc

Furthermore, organic options are available as well.

Class'croute partners with brands such as Evian, Les Loges, Côtes De Provence, etc. 

Concerning sustainability, Class'croute saved 44 tons of plastic thanks to its eco packaging. PLA cups made with cornstarch are also provided as an alternative.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.classcroute.com/

Townview Sourcing Limited is an Irish-based specialist in international food sourcing and distribution, primarily serving the wholesale, retail, food manufacturing, foodservice, and pet food manufacturing sectors. Established with over 25 years of experience, Townview offers an extensive and diversified product portfolio including high-quality meat, seafood, dairy, frozen foods, retail FMCGs, and pet nutrition ingredients.

The company operates with a strong focus on provenance, quality, and food safety, holding a BRC AA-grade certification which underscores its commitment to meeting Europe's rigorous food safety standards. Townview's retail division specifically concentrates on sourcing and distributing highly differentiated and provenance-centric fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) for the UK and Irish markets. Their products cater to major supermarkets, discounters, butchers, and specialty food stores, supporting in-store counters with ready-to-eat and easy-to-heat options, as well as providing expertise in own-brand and private-label product development.

Product Range and Services:

• Meat: beef, lamb, pork, poultry, game, mutton with options for fresh, processed, value-added, and custom cuts.
• Seafood: fresh, frozen, and processed fish and shellfish, including shrimp, crab, clams, scallops, and other varieties.
• Dairy Ingredients: milk powders, whey and derivative powders, dairy blends, milk protein concentrates, and milk fats.
• Frozen Foods and Retail FMCG products designed for consumer markets seeking convenience and quality.
• Pet Nutrition: sourcing proteins and ingredients such as emulsions, MDMs, dried products, powders, and offal for pet food manufacturing.

Townview offers comprehensive support such as market intelligence, quality assurance, technical expertise, risk management, smart logistics solutions, and cold storage and warehousing services. These capabilities enable Townview to ensure timely, safe, and efficient delivery of products across the UK and Ireland, supported by a capable team of approximately 50 to 99 employees.

Financially, Townview Sourcing Limited reported sales of approximately £3.3 million in 2022, marking a 57% increase from £2.1 million in 2021, reflecting its expanding product, supplier, and customer base. The company maintains a limited number of physical selling points in Ireland, focusing more on wholesale and distribution channels serving supermarkets and convenience stores.

The company’s strategic alignment within the wider Roebuck Food Group plc facilitates smooth UK, Republic of Ireland, and European market access, reinforcing its position as a key sourcing partner in the FMCG food sector. This makes Townview Sourcing a valuable partner for manufacturers and suppliers aiming to reach the Irish and UK retail and food service markets with quality food products.

Orkidia is an Austrian-based food importer and brand developer headquartered in Linz, Austria. The company specializes in marketing food products in Austria and Germany, facilitating the entry of foreign brands into these markets. Orkidia also develops private label products by collaborating with various producers and devising tailored marketing and distribution strategies to support each brand's specific needs.

Orkidia works with multiple supermarket chains and retail stores including well-known names such as Globus, Edeka, Real, Rewe Group, and Maxi Market. Its operations include logistics and distribution, supported by a network of 9 warehouses across Germany and Austria. The firm offers three customized service packages to producers: Full Service Distributor handling all marketing, distribution, and logistics tasks; Food Agency focusing on sales and marketing with producers managing logistics; and Food Broker managing logistics and delivery.

Though primarily focused on food, Orkidia’s portfolio spans a relevant range of grocery and food-related products catering to retailers and suppliers. It plays a key role as an intermediary between international producers and retail chains, facilitating efficient market entry and growth in the European FMCG sector. The company’s approach emphasizes flexibility and tailored solutions to manufacturers seeking to develop private labels or expand their brand presence.

Financially, Orkidia is a smaller enterprise with a turnover estimated below 1 million euro as of 2023 and employs between 10 to 19 employees in Austria. The company’s selling points number fewer than 10 physical locations, focused mainly on warehouse and supermarket partnerships within the region.

SPAR Poland started in 1996 though the licence was acquired in 1995. Currently the country operates in around than 215 retail outlets marked with a distinctive green-and-red logo.

Furthermore, in 2021, the retailer opened a EUROSPAR Supermarket, which used to be a Piotr i Paweł outlet.

An online shop is also available on the website. 

Spar Poland achieves an annual turnover of around  € 237 million. Moreover, in 2020, the firm witnessed sales growth of 12%.

Various goods are offered under the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: sugar, pudding, jellies, etc
• Savoury Grocery: flour, spices, soups, etc
• Homecare: bleaches, detergents, washing liquids, etc
• Drinks: water, energy drinks, juices, etc
• Dairy: cheese, milk, eggs, etc
• Frozen Food: sausages, beef, poultry, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, salads, etc
• Personal Care: cosmetics, hair care, body care, etc

Furthermore, a range of organic products are also available under Spar Natural brand, which includes gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian and vegan items. 

Brands such as Jacobs, Bobovita, Winiary, Lubella, etc, are endorsed by the company. 

A wide assortment of products is available under the company’s own brand, Spar. These include a wide range of goods such as grocery products, animal care, health care, etc. 

With regards to logistics, the company has a retail sales area of 93,003 sqm. Furthermore, a SPAR store in Poland has an average surface area of 243 sqm. 

With regards to the community, Spar Poland has been participating in many programs for the welfare of the community. These include events and charities as well as encouraging a healthy lifestyle. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.e-spar.pl 

lAustway Group is an outstanding multi-variety investment Group in Australia which has well-known reputations in Foods manufacture industry and chain-corporation, which has many wholly-owned subsidiaries: Helmsman Foods Co.,ltd. in Australia, Goodhousekeeping Chain Group ( The top one corporation in Victoria and the top five in whole Australia), etc., In China Austway has Genuine Foods (Shanghai) Co.,ltd., Genuine Technology (Shanghai) Co.,ltd., Austway Shanghai Foods Co.,ltd., Austway Tianjin International Trading Co.,ltd.  and Austway Hongkong International Trading Co.,ltd.

Cofco Germany GmbH produces food items. The Company manufactures fresh and processed produce including tomatoes, tomato paste, asparagus, pineapple, mushrooms, and other related products. Cofco Germany operates internationally. 

It is a subsidiary of Cofco, which is established in 1954. Due to successful business operation, Cofco has become the leading food processing company in China with nation wide and world wide sales networks. There are total 120,000 people working in Cofco. Our main purchasing products for China is Dairy products like UHT milk, whey powder, milk powder, cheese and yogurt etc, soft drinks, wine, beer and snack foods. Our products export to  Europe is tomato paste, canned vegetables, canned fruits and frozen vegetables. Here vegetables refer to mushroom, asparagus etc. Now we are the second bigest tomato paste producer in the world and the first one in global trading of this product.

lGenuine Foods China is invested by Austway Group of Australia. The main business is retail and distributor imported foods in China market.   Headquarter located in Australia, and also set up branch offices in Europe, Africa, New Zealand, and Dubai, which makes Austway Group sales thousands Foods with more than 30 brands from more than 30 countries.

Fantastic provides online and offline distribution solutions specialized in healthcare products for Chinese consimers. Fantastic addresses ecommerce gaps by providing unique end to end distribution channels and services for companies trying to enter China via key partners.

365diandao.com is an e-commerce platform which was founded in 2010 and is now part of Shounong Food Group. Furthermore, the company doesn’t rely solely on its own platform but sells the products on other e-commerce platforms like Tmall and Amazon.

The company is looking for products in the sweet grocery, savory grocery, drinks, dairy, chilled and fresh and personal care categories.

Under the sweet grocery category, the company is looking for products such as chocolate, candy and biscuits.

For the savory grocery category, the firm wishes to work with suppliers of rice, grain, oil and related products

For the drinks category, 365diandao.com is looking for products such as drinking water, carbonated drinks, wines and juices.

Under the dairy category, the firm is looking for suppliers of milk and related products.

For the chilled and fresh category, the company is sourcing suppliers of seafood and meat.

Under the personal care category, the firm wishes to work with suppliers of oral care, beauty and skincare, makeup and mother and baby care products.

The company works with international brands such as Julie’s, Lays, Nestle, Olivoila and Quaker.

The online shop is accessible on http://www.365diandao.com/

Hunan Joindoor Supermarket is a large Hunan-based chain retail enterprise serving the whole country. The company was established in July, 2000. As the first hypermarket in Hunan, the company takes the lead to occupy the shares of retail market with its fresh business form. In September of that year, the company's flagship store—Chaoyang Store was opened and its RMB 550 million sales revenue of one single store has always had obvious regional advantages. On April 29, 2011 the company formally joined HNA Group and became a member of HNA Retailing.

Currently the company has 67 stores including 19 hypermarkets, 11 comprehensive supermarkets and 37 convenience stores in total. Its stores are distributed in Changsha, Yueyang, Yiyang, Changde, Hengyang, Zhuzhou, Loudi, Xiangxiang. With its total operating area of 300,000 square meters, the company now has over 4800 employees. The company is committed to provide customers with the most valuable services and integrate the best resources by insisting on the business purpose of being close to life and offering services for the community and the operation philosophy of “integrity, performance, and innovation” as well as integrity management. At present, the company mainly engages on sales of twenty thousand varieties of goods, such as fresh food, daily provisions, clothing, shoes and hats, household appliances. Besides its “one-stop” shopping concept offered for customers, its elegant and comfortable shopping environment, sincere and enthusiastic service, superior quality and competitive price have won the favor and trust of the majority of consumers and it has established a good reputation and corporate brand image. The company realized the sales revenues of more than RMB 2 billion in 2012.

Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets Company is a Saudi Arabia–based joint stock company operating in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. In Egypt, it primarily focuses on supermarkets and hypermarkets, offering a wide range of products including fresh and bakery items, frozen food, beverages, health and beauty products, baby care products, homecare, and home appliances. 

The company was established in 1980 and expanded into Egypt in 2016, opening its first outlets there. As of 2017, it operated 31 stores in Egypt.

Key Features:

• Product Portfolio: Varied offerings including food, beverages, and home products.
• Locations: Multiple branches in Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia, and Menoufia.
• Market Position: Ranked highly in the Arab World for retail management.

Given its extensive network and diverse product offerings, Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets is a significant player in the retail sector in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt, providing competitive pricing and quality services to its customers. 

For potential suppliers, the company offers a large customer base and a strategic opportunity to expand into these markets.

Founded in 1991 and based in Croatia, Euro Alfa is one of the leading and largest food companies in the country. The company operates as a wholesaler and retailer with several of its own retail outlets.

The company caters to large supermarkets as well as Croatian chains in the food and beverage industry. Euro Alfa is also the leading Croatian company which supplies most hotels and restaurants throughout the country. 

Some of its clients are Billa, Metro, Mercator, Getro, Kaufland, etc. 

Furthermore, Euro Alfa exports its products to Eastern European markets.

The company opened its first retail centre in Zagreb in 2001, and currently owns 7 retail stores. 

In 2020, Euro Alfa achieved a turnover of € 8.22 million and employed around 30 people. 

A wide assortment of products are available under the following categories:

• Frozen Food: fish, vegetables, fruits, etc
• Chilled & fresh: pork, poultry, bread, etc
• Sweet Grocery: nuts, cocoa, chocolate, etc

In relation to the logistics features, the company operates its own strategically located warehouse in each region, distribution capacities and its fleet of vehicles, ranging from 2.5 to 24 tons, to conduct deliveries.

Oliviers & Co group manages the various stores of the same name. The stores are spread across France and the company also provides different websites for countries such as:

• Denmark
• United States
• Greece
• Norway
• Slovenia
• Sweden
• Taiwan

Oliviers & Co caters for the different needs of customers by providing different ranges of products :

• Condiment
• Grocery
• Accessories
• Cosmetics

The company has developed its own brands, and the products are derived from olive oil, which is the core ingredient of the company. The principal business activity of Oliviers & Co is the production of olive oil and derivatives as well as commercialisation of the final products.

To expand its business, the company launched the opening of stores across France, and dedicated websites for overseas clients.

Woolworths Group was founded in 1924 by Percy Christmas, Stanley Chatterton, Cecil Scott Waine, George Creed and Ernest Williams. The company is based in Australia and started as a retailer of food items before diversifying into other areas including financial services & insurance.

At present, Woolworths Group manages its businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

Woolworths Group also operates the subsidiary Endeavour Group which involves its hospitality business and the wine retail business. 

Woolworths Group operates under the following banners:

• Woolworths Supermarkets: a chain of 995 stores in Australia

• Countdown: a chain of  181 retail stores in New Zealand

• BWS: a chain of 1100 stores in Australia

• Dan Murphy’s: 238 stores involved in the alcoholic beverage business

• BIG W: 183 stores in Australia

Woolworths Group achieved a turnover of € 35 billion in 2019, indicating a rise of 5.6% in revenue compared to the previous year. The firm employs over 196000 people.

Woolworths Group offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, chips, crackers, oil, vinegar, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals, jam, honey, etc.

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

• Dairy: eggs, cream, butter, milk, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, seafood, deli specialities, etc.

• Frozen Food: fruits, vegetables, desserts, etc.

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

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

Some of the brands distributed include Smiths, Allen’s, Ceres Organics, Bragg, etc.

Furthermore, Woolworths Group also developed its own brand, Woolworths which involves food and non-food products.

Woolworths Group has been investing in projects for the protection of wildlife in Australia. Furthermore, the business is also working with its suppliers in order to improve animal welfare. It must also be noted that by 2020, its brands of tea, coffee, chocolate and sugar will be sustainability certified.

With years of experience in dietary and organic food, the Camargue Production has been cultivating its main crops namely: rice, wheat and grass for the breeding of wild bulls and Camargue horses at the ‘Le Grand Badon’ farm in Southern France. The company was founded in 1990 by Phillipe Cuillé. It handles the packaging and marketing of dry food products, mainly rice from Camargue and the Mediterranean.

Its food products consists of sweet & savoury and drinks categories. The predominantly rice section has the ‘Grand Badon’ brand of rice such as the ‘Riz Long de Camargue, 1kg Risotto, Paella from Camargue and Mediterranean. The Grand Badon brand also comes in big packages notably: Mélange (in 3 types); 500 g of Riz Long étuvé de Camargue; 1 kg of Riz Long Blanc de Camargue (white rice); 1 kg of Riz Long Complet Rouge de Camargue (Long Red Rice of Camargue).

There are also rice packed in jute bags having products like the 1 kg of Long White Rice from Camargue; Special Risotto White Rice (1 kg); White Rice Special Paella (1 kg), and the list goes on.  Its packaging comes in plastics, cardboard, and jute bags.

In addition there are other product ranges such as the  organic rice and cereals from the farmhouse, Asian rice, noodles, sauces and preserves (black mushrooms, bamboo shoots, coconut milk), sweet and savoury snacks, Asian drinks and Japanese products like the vinegar for sushi, puffed rice crackers, wasabi, nori seaweed, just to mention a few. The Asian drinks includes: pineapple, coconut, guava, and tropical fruit drinks.

Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets Company is a Saudi Arabia-based joint stock company. Its main activities are food wholesaling, grocery stores and malls. The firm conducts its business activities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. 

Furthermore, the business operates around 275 stores in Saudi Arabia and more than 45 stores in Egypt. Abdullah Othaim Markets operates an online shop as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Abdullah Alothaim Markets achieved a turnover of € 2.5 billion and employed around 8,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that Forbes Middle-East classified Abdullah Alothaim Markets among the 100 largest public companies in the Middle-East in 2020. 

Abdullah Alothaim Markets offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: sweets, sugar, cereal, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: canned food, rice, sauces, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, cream, butter, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, vegetables, fruits, etc. 
• Frozen: ice cream, pastries, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: juices and water.
• Personal care: soaps, shampoo,  body wash, etc. 
• Household: disinfectants, air fresheners, detergents, etc.

In addition, the business endorses multiple brands such as Belvita, Oreo, Dove, Nivea, Sadia, etc. 

Abdullah Alothaim Markets also developed a range of products under its own brand which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Moreover, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by the international standard ISO 9001:2008. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own warehouses with the latest dry and cold storage facilities. In order to conduct a high level of delivery service, Abdullah Alothaim Markets has a refrigerated vehicle fleet. 

With regards to social responsibility, the firm collaborated with Riyadh’s Municipality to clean one million square metres of the wild environment. 

Abdullah Alothaim Markets’s online shop can be accessed on: https://iktissab.othaimmarkets.com/

Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies traces its origins in 1970 when it was initially known as Distriborg. The company is known as a french society specialised in the manufacture and supply of organic products. It was founded by Régis Pelen. 

Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie offers its services to 7 countries worldwide and its products can be found  in more than 90 countries across the world.

Today, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie is not only the leader but also the reference when it comes to organic products of high quality.

Through its brands, the company proposes a vast choice of organic products, dietary products and foreign specialities. The firm operates as a subsidiary of the Dutch Group Wessanen, currently known as Ecotone.

Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie positions itself in 3 market segments which are as follows:

• Organic (78%)
• Dietetics (7%)
• Kitchens of the world (15%)

The company’s clients consist mostly of supermarkets and specialized stores.

In 2021, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies achieved a turnover of €700 million and employs 1600 people which include a team of employees who work in the company’s Research and Development department.  

Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned fish, rice, pasta, etc
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, chocolate, snack bar, etc
• Drinks: nut-based drinks and many others
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc
• Fresh & Chilled Food: charcuterie, seafood and many more
• Frozen Food: ice cream, seafood, ready-made meals

The company offers gluten-free products as well.

In addition, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie is a B Corp certified business and it is the First international European business to achieve so.

Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnie is working on reducing salt and sugar in its products without altering the taste of its products. Previously, the firm has decided to eliminate palm oil from all its products. 

The international food brands such as Creek, Skippy, Kara, Tanoshi, etc, collaborate with Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies. These are imported from Japan, China, Indonesia and many others.

Rich of 45 years of experience, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies offers organic grocery products in following private labels launched by Ecotone(not limited to):

• Bjorg
• Bonneterre
• Tartex
• Clipper
• Alter Eco
• Naturela
• Evern
• The groove
• Allos
• L’Appetisserie

Pertaining to the logistics solutions, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies partnered with Hardis Group in order to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain.

The firm launched the Bjorg foundation with the purpose of raising awareness and encouraging healthy and sustainable food.

Additionally, Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies plans on using 100% renewable electricity in its offices and factories by 2022 and replacing its 6 production sites with Green Biogas to reduce its carbon footprint.

The online store of Bjorg Bonneterre et Compagnies can be accessed on www.tout-mon-bio.com

Eko-Wital is an importer of organic products of Polish origins, with a market presence of 17 years. The company provides a wide selection of product ranges:

• Fresh food
• Beverages
• Rice
• Pasta
• Child zone
• Oriental and macrobiotic 
• Canned products
• Snacks
• Hot drinks
• Cosmetics
• Detergents
• Condiments

Nevertheless, the importer mainly deals, with chilled and fresh as well as dairy items.

The company also cater for customers with special dietary needs which includes:

• Gluten free
• Sugar free
• Vegan products
• Vegetarian products

Eko Wital provdes own brands:

• Eko Wital brand
• Diet Wital brand
• Eur-eko brand

BigBasket is India's largest online food and grocery store, delivering over 15 million orders per month. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bengaluru, it offers a wide range of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, and personal care items. In 2021, Tata Group acquired a majority stake of 64% in BigBasket, valuing the company at approximately $1.85 billion.

BigBasket's mission is to provide customers with a seamless and convenient shopping experience, leveraging technology to streamline its operations and improve customer satisfaction. The company operates in several major cities across India, including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, offering doorstep delivery services.

With Tata's acquisition, BigBasket is positioned to compete directly with major e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart. The company's focus on supply chain optimization has enabled it to scale efficiently, making it a significant player in the Indian online grocery market.

Spar Oman is a retail supermarket chain operating in Oman under the brand and license of Khimji Ramdas, with its headquarters based in Muscat. Founded in 2014, Spar Oman is part of Spar International, the world's largest voluntary food retail chain, and it has steadily expanded its presence throughout the Sultanate. 

The company began its operations by opening the first supermarkets in Muscat featuring Spar's multi-format strategy, including standard supermarkets and smaller convenience stores branded as Spar Express. As of mid-2023, Spar Oman had opened its 26th store, indicating significant growth since inception. Their stores typically provide a mix of local fresh produce and imported quality products, offering extensive assortments including fresh fruits and vegetables, premium butcher and seafood counters, groceries, personal care, and household items. 

Spar stores in Oman prioritize freshness, value, convenience, and superior customer service, demonstrated by initiatives such as the first 24/7 supermarket in the country and ongoing store openings in key locations near universities and residential areas. The retail formats range from around 250 sqm (Spar Express) to over 700 sqm for larger supermarkets.

Daymon Worldwide, Europe Inc. - Sucursal em Portugal is a leading private brand agency and business solutions provider specializing in the development, marketing, and distribution of private label products for retailers and manufacturers. Established in Portugal in 2005, the company operates as part of the global Daymon Worldwide network, headquartered in Lisbon. Daymon Portugal is recognized for its expertise in private label strategy, sourcing, packaging, branding, and in-store retail execution, serving major food and non-food retailers across Europe.

The company manages an international development center in Portugal and supports a wide range of retail formats, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and cash and carry outlets. Daymon Portugal is particularly active in the food, drinks, and beauty categories, offering tailored solutions for brands seeking to expand their presence in the Portuguese and broader European markets. The agency is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and consumer experience, helping retailers differentiate their offerings and drive growth. 

Daymon Worldwide Europe Inc. - Sucursal em Portugal employs more than 100 professionals and operates a distribution center in the country. The company’s global network includes over 100 major retailers and nearly 6,000 manufacturers in 50 countries, handling more than 2,000 brands and approximately 165,000 individual SKUs worldwide. Daymon’s services are designed to support manufacturers and retailers in launching, competing, and growing their brands, with a strong emphasis on quality, efficiency, and market relevance. 

Financially, Daymon Worldwide Europe Inc. - Sucursal em Portugal reported a turnover in the range of 100 to 200 million euros in 2024, reflecting its significant market presence and robust business activities. The company continues to invest in technology, talent, and strategic partnerships to maintain its leadership position in the private brand sector. 

For manufacturers and suppliers, Daymon Portugal offers a reliable and experienced partner for private label development, retail execution, and market expansion, with a proven track record of delivering results and driving long-term growth.

Kazyon is a discount retailer that is managed by Tawfeer for Food Products.The firm is based in Egypt and has expanded to 414 stores in the country which welcome 1.5 million customers each month. There are plans to operate up to 1000 stores by 2020. 

Kazyon achieved a turnover of €27.6 million in 2015 and employed 1400 people during that period. Kazyon intends to create more jobs in the future.  

The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods which are categorised as follows:

• Savory grocery: rice, oil & vinegars, lentils, wheat

• Sweet grocery: jam, cereals, chocolates

• Chilled & fresh: fruits & vegetables, salami, sausage

• Frozen Food: ice cream, burger, chicken

• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, cheese

• Drinks: fizzy drinks, mineral water, juice

• Personal care: hair care, body care, soap

• Household: liquid detergents, sponges, toilet papers

The business activities are dealt with the fleet of vans and trucks that the company possesses. The firm manages its own warehouses and is looking to set up new warehouses as well. 

Founded in 1852, Le Bon Marche is a French department store owned by LVMH Group since 1984. Le Bon Marche also runs an online shop.

Le Bon Marche was established by Aristide Boucicaut and began as a small stall before gradually developing into a department store. In fact, it is the very first department store in the world. 

Le Bon Marche offers an array of luxury products and services. The company provides luxury clothing, accessories and beauty products. Le Bon Marche also offers services such as hairdressing and beauty services. 

Le Bon Marche also houses a number of restaurants including:

• La Table
• Primo Piano
• Lovine’s
• Rose Bakery
• Season
• La Maree RiveGauche
• Maison de la Truffe
• Le Petit Bistrot

Le Bon Marche has doubled its turnover within 6 years. In 2019, the business reached a turnover of € 514.4 million. 

Le Bon Marche offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: face care, hair care, skincare, fragrances, etc.
• Household: products such as candles and air fresheners.

Some of the brands available include Achielle, Hugo Boss, Fresh, Acne Studio, Marc Jacobs, etc. 

Le Bon Marche’s online shop can be accessed on www.24s.com

Founded in 1959 in the UAE, Emirates Group started as Dubai National Air Transport Association (DNATA). The company provided support services at Dubai International Airport and acted as a sales agent for 26 airlines.

In 1985, Emirates Airlines was launched, becoming quickly became profitable and is now recognised as the largest airline company in the Middle East.

Emirates Group consists of DNATA, Emirates Airlines and its different subsidiaries in the catering industry, cargo industry, travel industry, catering and more.

Emirates Group is considered to be one of the largest employers in the UAE with 63 594 people working for the group. Emirates Group attained a turnover of € 25 billion in 2018, experiencing a growth of 7.3% as compared to 2017. 

Emirates Group invested € 2.2 billion in 2018 in new aircrafts, equipment and modern facilities but also to acquire other companies. 

Emirates Group operates various subsidiaries and divisions consisting of(but not limited to):

DNATA: a support service provider specialising in ground handling, cargo services and catering services in 63 airports. Dnata started to operate its catering services in Canada in 2018 and has announced that it would open facilities in Ireland and Australia as well. 

Emirates: One of the leading airlines in the world with more than 160 destinations. The company has a fleet of 269 air crafts.

Emirates Flight Catering: Emirates Flight Catering is a caterer employing over 11000 people. The firm is divided into different divisions, namely:

• Airline Catering: Emirates Flight Catering offers in-flight catering to more than 100 airlines. It is the largest flight catering company across the world. In total, the facilities have a floor area of 174000 m2 and the company also invested in a 4.2 km long monorail to transport meal carts. 

• Airport F&B: Emirates Flight Catering also caters for first class and business class lounges in Dubai International Concourses for several airlines including Emirates, Gulf Air, British Airways and the Senator Lounge of Lufthansa and Star Alliance. Furthermore, Emirates Flight Catering also manages several food service at Dubai’s terminals 1 and 2 such as The Mezzanine and La Patisserie. 

• FoodCraft: this division handles event catering for grand events such as charity galas, concerts, store openings, product launches, royal weddings and more. FoodCraft is responsible for the catering for The Dubai World Cup, The Dubai Jazz Festival and the annual Sensation White events. 

• VIP & Private Jet Catering: Emirates Flight Catering is also involved in supplying private and corporate flights with meals as well as security. 

• Food Point: the 10000 m2 food production facility can produce up to around 52 million meals per year. 

Alpha LSG: Alpha LSG is a partnership between Emirates Group and LSG Sky Chefs. The business is involved in inflight catering and manage 15 facilities in different airports in the UK and 2 Central Production Facilities. Alpha LSG also offers beauty products for inflight retail.

Dnata Travel: a travel agency with over 200 outlets 

Arabian Adventures: a tour operator which offers desert safari and sightseeing tours in Dubai. The company maintains the high standard established by the group. 

Calogi: an e-commerce platform dedicated to the air cargo industry.

Emirates Executive: the company offers luxury private jet travel for up to 19 guests per aircraft. 

Emirates SkyCargo: a cargo airlines with over 155 destinations in over 85 countries. The company’s fleet consists of over 270 aircrafts and a road fleet consisting of specialised trucks and transport vehicles including dry box roller bed and flat-bed and reefers. 

Emirates Aviation University: the university is known for its courses in aeronautical engineering, aviation management, business management, aviation safety and security studies.

Emirates CAE Flight Training: The reputed institution is involved in training for the civil aviation, defence and security and healthcare markets. Around 220000 people are trained each year, including over 135000 pilots. 

Emirates Flight Training Academy: A reputable academy that offers one of the best training programs for pilots.

Cabin Service Australia: a cabin cleaning service provider for aircrafts in Australia and New Zealand.

EmQuest: EmQuest is involved in providing travel solutions using the latest technology based on what their different clients in the travel industry require. 

Emirates Group also operates its own charity, Emirates Airline Foundation and has been financing and supporting various projects for children in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh as well as several parts of Africa. These include meals programs in Kenya, collaborating with charities and organisations such as Australian Doctors for Africa (ADFA) which provided medical training and equipment to health care institutions in Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Carrefour Tunisia is a major retail brand operating under the franchise of UTIC in Tunisia. It belongs to the Carrefour retail chain and is managed locally by Ulysse Hyper Distribution (UHD). Established as the first hypermarket in Tunisia, Carrefour Tunisia plays a significant role in the country’s modern retail sector.

The company operates approximately 100 stores across Tunisia under three main banners: Carrefour, Carrefour Market, and Carrefour Express. These stores include supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience formats, offering a wide range of food, beverage, and beauty products catering to varied customer preferences.

Carrefour Tunisia provides consumers with a diverse selection of products in categories such as savory groceries (pasta, oil, canned goods), sweet groceries (jam, chocolate, cereals, biscuits), dairy (cream, butter, cheese), frozen foods (seafood, ice cream, meat), chilled and fresh foods (poultry, charcuterie, meat), household items (air fresheners, dishwashers, softeners), and personal care products (hair care, oral care, baby care).

The UTIC Group (Ulysse Trading & Industrial Companies) , is a Tunisian business which is known mainly as a packaging company. UTIC Group was founded  in 1969 by Taoufik Chaibi. 

The company is currently present in the following sectors:

• Distribution
• Trading
• Cosmetics
• Electromechanical
• Packaging
• Food
• Tourism 

In the distribution sector, UTIC is the franchisee for Carrefour in Tunisia. Furthermore, the company is also present, through its subsidiaries UTC and NADC, in the export industry. UTIC Group also operates the company SPC which operates a shopping mall.

In the cosmetics sector, UTIC owns Ulysse Negoce which is an importer and distributor of cosmetic brands. UTIC also manages Point M, a chain of perfumes stores.

In the packaging sector, UTIC operates a number of companies that offer packaging for food items, cosmetic products, pharmaceuticals, etc. 

UTIC employs 3000 people and in 2018, reached a turnover of € 484 million. 

UTIC Group works with 100 partners in various sectors.

With its office established in the UK, Mondelez International Europe is a subsidiary of the American firm Mondelez International, a co-packer. Mondelez International Europe is responsible for the business in Europe and is present in Northern Europe, Central Europe, Western Europe and Eastern Europe. 

Mondelez International Europe operates 53 facilities in 50 countries in the European continent. In fact, Mondelez International Europe controls 38% of the market share in Northern Europe. Furthermore, in Europe, the firm is the leader in the chocolate, biscuits and meals market. 

In 2019, the business reached a turnover of € 9.2 billion. Mondelez International Europe employs 28500 people. 

Mondelez International Europe offers products in the following categories

• Sweet Grocery: chocolates, biscuits, candy, etc

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

Furthermore, the company offers products from brands like Oreo, Cadbury’s, LU, belVita, Maynards Bassetts, etc.

The business operates 3 Research and Development centres in Europe.

Founded in 1971 by Sergio and Bruno Costa, Costa Coffee is a chain of coffee shops operating in several countries including the USA, UK, Belgium and many more. The firm is the second largest coffeehouse chain in the world, and the largest in the UK.

In 2019, Costa Coffee was sold to The Coca-Cola Company. 

Moreover, the firm is a member of Out of Home Food and Drink Alliance and of British Nutrition Foundation, which allows it to be health-conscious and to monitor the contents in the products offered.

Costa Coffee partnered with Auchan in 2021, aiming to introduce self-serve machines at 400 ‘MyAuchan’ stores across the UK over the next 5 years. 

Currently, Costa Coffee has over 20 million consumers. 

The company established its first Costa Coffee shop in Vauxhall Bridge Road thus becoming the first coffee shop in London to provide Espresso and crafted Cappuccino in porcelain cups.

In 2020, Costa Coffee achieved a turnover of € 8.86 billion, depicting a growth of 16%. Around 16,000 people were employed by the firm. 

It operates 11, 696 stores. 

For 10 consecutive years, the business was voted Nation’s Favourite coffee shop. 

Moreover, Costa Coffee handles all processes, from manufacturing to roasting, in order to serve its customers its 6 signature blends which are as follows:

• Espresso
• Americano
• Flat White
• Latte 
• Cappuccino
• Cortado

Additionally, various items are also provided under the following categories:

• Drinks: ice tea, juices, milkshakes, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: burgers, snacks, ready-meals, etc. 

The products offered are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, etc.

The chain also offers its wide variety of coffee in different formats such as:

• Costa at home: offers premium instant coffee
• Costa Express: provides coffee on the go through Express machines
• Costa in a can: made with 30% less sugar, it proposes coffee in cans

The products are all offered under the company’s own label, Costa. 

Other brands endorsed by the business are Innocent, Kind, Bear, etc. 

Furthermore, Costa Coffee partnered with third party delivery companies, such as Uber Eats, Delivaroo and Just Eat, to carry out deliveries. 

Concerning social responsibility, Costa Coffee provides education for over 90 000 people across Vietnam, Colombia, Peru, Uganda and many others.

With regards to the environment, the business is the first UK coffee shop chain to commit to sourcing 100% of its coffee and cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. 

Bio C bon is an organic retailer which was established in the year 2008 and is based in Novara, Italy. The firm is part of Bio C Bon, a French company which was acquired by Carrefour Group in 2020. The main purpose of the Italian business is to provide consumers with quality products without harming animals and improving biodiversity.

Furthermore, the firm operates 16 stores countrywide under the banner Bio C’ Bon.

A wide assortment of goods is provided by Bio C bon under the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh: fruit & vegetable, delicatessens, dessert
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, chocolates, cereal
• Savory Grocery: canned goods, condiments, oil & vinegar
• Dairy: yoghurt, cheese, milk
• Drinks: water, juice, alcohol
• Personal Care: tooth balm, shampoo, styling gel
• Household: dishwasher tablets, cleaning liquid, dishwasher powder

Moreover, Bio C bon has been certified by AB (Agriculture Biologique), Cosmebio, Demeter, Ecocert and BDIH.

In fact, the objective of the enterprise is to provide a safe and healthy lifestyle to customers by offering organic products.

At Father & Son Superfoods we offer a selection of raw, organic, fair-trade cocoa and more. We put quality first, and we’ve structured our company so that we can offer great products at affordable prices. More than a trading company for profit sake, we are a social enterprise / cooperative with a mission. We are here to address the needs of our times. We selectively direct our advertising budget to worthy companies; Media outlets that go beyond the narrow mainstream media’s news reporting, to those that are event driven, timely and responsible, humanitarian focused, people centred, and ecologically responsible. (In the near future you’ll find are advertisements on TCNN (The Citizen’s New Network - United Kingdom), TSNN (The Sovereign News Network - U.S.A.), The Reformers (both U.K. & U.S.A.); and FusionFM and CafeViola). We support a living wage for all, and no less than 70% of our post tax company profits go to worthy causes by bringing this era’s injustices into the fore of public attention and supporting other proactive responsible organizations and groups. In our quest to bring great products at reasonable prices, and to fulfil our moral obligations in an era of unprecedented corruption and greed we offer our superfoods first and foremost to those whose lives have been most afflicted so that they can learn of and have the benefit of the finest superfoods this planet has to offer - foods that support greater health, longevity, mental alertness, and an opportunity for a richer life. With that said we provide our first offering; Cocoa (meaning; food of the gods), this planet’s most rich in antioxidants food! Please see our Cocoa Page for more details. All the best!   JP,  Founder / CEO F&S Superfoods

X5 Retail is the 2nd largest multi-format modern food retailer in Russia. Founded in 2006, the mission of the retail group is to offer to its customers in all regions, accessible food products and modern retail services.

Over the years, the group expanded by acquiring several businesses such as Paterson Supermarkets, a number of Pokepochka stores, Sosseddushka stores, etc.

In 2020, X5 Retail had a market share of 12.8% in Russia. 

At present, X5 Retail operates the following banners: 

• 16960 Pyaterochka stores
• 940  Perekrestok shops
• 49 Karusel shops

In 2020, X5 Retail achieved a turnover of € 22.3 billion,indicating a rise of 14.1% compared to the previous year. 339716 people were employed by the company in 2020. 

Concerning the logistics, X5 Retail now manages 41 distribution centres with a total floor area of 1248000 m2. While the chain Pyaterochka operates its own logistics, Perekrestok and Karusel share the logistic facilities. 

X5 Retail manages its own fleet which consists of 4014 delivery trucks. 

UPDATES ON X5 RETAIL ON 12/07/2021

Bearing in mind that the market is constantly changing, X5 Retail has been working on developing new concepts for its stores. By setting up its own digital academy, the firm has been able to introduce new concepts such as self-check out counters, self-scanning and scan & go. 

Furthermore,  X5 Retail has also worked on express delivery mobile applications, becoming the market leader in the online grocery shopping sector in Russia. 

Banex is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of household products which was established in Slovenia in 1990. Banex is known for importing a wide range of products as well as developing the brands of its clients. 

Banex works with 500 clients which include large as well as small retailers. Some of them are Konzum, Hofer, Topdom, etc. 

Banex’s turnover is around € 1.2 million. 

Banex offers products in the household category such as cleaners, detergents, air fresheners, etc. the business distributes 7 brands at present.

The company has developed private labels for its different clients. For instance, Banex launched the brand DAX for Konzum and developed 40 references for the client TUS for its own label. 

Moreover, Banex launched its own brand, Banex that consists of toilet cleaners, detergents, air fresheners, etc.

For 2020, Banex is looking for branded products in the household category such as shoe care, laundry care, cleaning supplies, etc. Banex is also looking to work with suppliers that can provide products for private labels.

Founded in 2006, Crown Brands is a leading food importer in New Zealand. The company specializes in developing, procuring and supplying a wide range of high quality food products. Crown Brands caters to supermarket, foodservice and retail stores.

The company has offices in New Zealand as well as one in Australia. 

The firm specializes in sourcing, developing, and distributing a range of products to more than 900 stores in New Zealand and Australia. It also provides turnkey solutions to Private Label requirements such as sourcing, manufacture, import, branding, etc. 

Some of the brands that Crown Brands has worked with include Oliveira Da Serra, Lactima, Kaptein, France Lait, Monarch, Presto!, Windsor Prime, Estate, Baystyle, as well as many Private Label brands.

Crown Brands operates distribution centres in Kerikeri, Auckland and Christchurch in New Zealand as well as a Melbourne and Brisbane in Australia.

With regards to social responsibilities, the company sponsors Rapid Relief Team in support of humanitarian aid.

Established in 1976, Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte is a producer, e-retailer and distributor of organic products. Its headquarters is based in Wittibreut, Germany. The company also exports its products in over 25 countries worldwide. Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte is an independent subsidiary within Zertus Group. 

Its products are available on its e-commerce platform as well as in approximately 5,800 stores throughout the country. Its clients include Kaufland, Edeka, Rewe, Real, Rossmann and many others. 

In the financial year 2020, Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte achieved a turnover of €37 million and currently employs approximately 60 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm’s cereal flakes were awarded as one of the 24 winning brands in the dry range by the Lebensmittel Zeitung. 

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

• Sweet grocery: honey, snacks, sugar, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pastas, flours, cereals, etc. 
• Drinks: different flavours of juice. 
• Chilled & fresh: delicatessens, ready meals, sauces, etc. 

The firm caters for consumers with specific food needs as it provides a range of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, protein source and fiber source products. 

The company provides its products under its own brands known as Kraft de Natur and BioKids. Kraft de Natur brand includes products such as spreads, sugar, baking powder, etc. As for BioKids, this line is dedicated to children which includes products such as ketchup, cocoa drinks, fruit puree, etc. 

Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte maintains the highest quality standards as all its products comply with EU organic regulations. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own warehouse and its sister company Importhaus Wilms manages its deliveries. Moreover, for its online deliveries, the firm partnered with DHL. 

As part of its contribution to the environment, Bio Zentrale Naturprodukte uses grass cardboard and grass paper for its packaging which helps in reducing its carbon footprints. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.biozentrale-shop.de/

Little Caesars is a restaurant chain which has been established in the year 2001 and is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bazbaza Trading International Co. Ltd. is the Little Caesars pizza chain franchisee.

In the menu, customers have a wide variety of choices under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery (cookies)
• Chilled & fresh (pizzas, pastas, salads)
• Drinks (water, soft drinks, caesar juice)

The firm is known for their quality of pizza, cleanliness and speed of service. In order to promote the success of the restaurant chain, the company conducts training and supervision on their team. The firm also adheres to the international standards.

Previously owned by retail giant, Walmart Inc., Asda is a British supermarket chain headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Asda was founded in 1965 when Associated Dairies partnered with Asquith brothers who managed a chain of self-service supermarkets. 

In February 2021, the company was acquired by EG Group. Currently, the business operates 633 retail stores serving more than 18 million customers every week. Moreover, an e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its customers. 

Asda operates in different retail formats:

• Supercentres offer a wide food range as well as non-food, often supported by concessions such as food service offers, banks, hairdressers and dry cleaners.
• George is an online fashion store, a subsidiary of Asda. It is present in the 560 stores of Asda exclusively. It's largest store measures more than 100,000 ft2.
• Superstores is the most common format of the company. The superstores offer a large fresh food offer and introduce a Cafe, Pharmacy, Optician, larger George and non-food offers.
• Supermarkets are the smallest format of all. The smallest store which measures 300 ft2 is in Leeds. They mainly focus on food and convenience and offer essential non-food items.
• Asda Living stores are dedicated to George and non-food- products.
• Asda convenience stores can be spotted at filling stations as well.

In the financial year 2021, Asda achieved a turnover of €23 billion and it currently employs over 145,000 employees. 

Products in the following categories are offered:

• Savory Grocery: rice, pasta, noodles, condiments, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jams, coffee, tea, biscuits, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, beer, spirits, wine, etc.
• Dairy: milk, milkshakes, yoghurts, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: soup, ready-meals, snacks, etc.
• Frozen Food: chicken, fish, meat, ready-meals, ice cream, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, oral care, fragrances, face care, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, laundry care, bleach, disinfectant, etc. 

Asda distributes products from brands like Kellogg’s, Quaker, Alpen, Air Wick, Glade, etc. 

Asda offers a range of products under its private labels such as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Asda: this brand covers almost all product categories. 
• Extra Special: this brand includes products such as drinks, fruits, meat, etc. 
• Just Essentials: basic products are available at its lowest price. 

Concerning logistics, the business operates 42 distribution centres nationwide including 20 food depots, 3 clothing centres, 2 ambient GM hubs, 2 import centres, 1 national sortation centre, 5 dot.com fulfilment centres and 9 ASCs. Asda delivers to every shop across 5 store formats as well as customers’ homes and to store for Click and Collect. 

Moreover, in 2021, Asda delivered 1.5 billion cases with cooperation of over 12,500 colleagues working across the distribution function. The retailer increased its bio-gas HGV fleet to 342 vehicles and invested in 6 biogas stations. Asda aims to operate almost 1,000 biogas trucks and invest in 10 further bio-gas stations by 2024. 

IPL sources the products for Asda, covering various categories. IPL looks for products for Asda’s private labels and for other brands as well. With plans to develop specific categories, it has been widely recognised that the IPL model works by improving relationships between the retailer and its supply base.

Asda’s online store can be accessed on www.groceries.asda.com

Tommy Doo is a retail chain which has been established in the year 1992 and is headquartered in Split, Croatia. The firm operates 201 stores in the Croatian regions in the following retail formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, maximarkets and markets.  

Furthermore, the firm provides various products under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh
• Frozen
• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Dairy
• Drinks
• Personal care
• Household

Besides ,the firm cooperates with Croatian producers and international suppliers from Europe in order to offer the best products on the Croatian market.

In fact, the objective of  the company is to invest in new projects in order to promote a socially responsible business.

Horeca achats was created by the association of 3 partners Alexandre Barral-Cadière, Daniel Garnier and Michel Porcel who are experts in the food service sector. The aim of the food service is to facilitate the work of the cafés, hotels and restaurants through competitive prices and professional purchase management.

The food service provides a vast product assortment including local products, organic as well as vegan products. Adding to that, Horeca achats also proposes meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables. Indeed, Horeca’s main activities relies on food and liquids but also equipments. The presence of the Horeca achats extend to even difficult areas like mountain regions or on the sea.

Horeca is responsible for sourcing products for its clients and the proposed products should be based on the following quality criterias:

• Origins: At Horeca achats, certified suppliers are given priority.
• Freshness: Traceability and hygienic features are under the spotlight.
• Logistics: tailor-made services.
• Customer service: Client satisfaction including post purchase services for example regular visits.

The services that Horeca achats provides are as follows:

• Linking suppliers to clients
• Quality delivery
• Support services such as advices
• Product sourcing

Some of the food service’s clients are:

• Le savoyard
• The factory
• Brasserie oucédon
• Les quatre vallées
• Restaurant le tilleul
• Le bistrot des cimes
• La marmite
• La ferme de thorens
• La ferme d’oz
• La ferme
• L’uzine

Based in Portugal, Paladar Pronto is a food service that provides healthy frozen ready-meals, bearing in mind various dietary restrictions. The company was founded by Margarida Crespo and JP Esteves. The business has its own online store.

Paladar Pronto works with clients such as shops, supermarkets, hotels, caterers, cafes, universities, companies, etc. Some of them are Orlando, Natur Loja, Carnarte, etc. 

Paladar Pronto offers products under the following categories:

• Frozen Food: snacks, soups, ready-meals, sandwiches, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: soups, ready-meals, snacks, etc. 

Paladar Pronto provides vegan, vegetarian, low calories, lactose-free, gluten-free, etc. 

Paladar Pronto provides its products under its own brand, Paladar Pronto.

Paladar Pronto uses healthy and organic ingredients. Hydrogenated fats, food coloring and artificial flavoring are never used in its meals. 

Paladar Pronto delivers across Lisbon. 

Paladar Pronto’s online shop can be found on www.paladarpronto.pt

Founded in 1920, Otto Franck Import is an importer and distributor of canned goods and other specialties in the German market. Its headquarters is based in Augsburg, Germany. The company sources its products from countries such as Asia, America, Italy, Thailand and many others. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to major retailers as well as wholesalers. 

In the financial year 2019, Otto Franck Import generated a turnover of € 174.33 million and employed more than 60 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: canned products only.
• Sweet grocery: coffee and confectionery. 
• Frozen: ice creams, fish, vegetables, etc. 

Moreover, the firm offers its own brands such as La Perla, Bakery’s Finest, Chen Lu, Le Pêcheur and Arcobaleno. Otto Franck Import is an exclusive importer of Bristot espresso and Giuso ice cream ingredients. 

It is noteworthy that the company also offers organic, vegan and bio products in its portfolio. 

In addition, Otto Franck Import maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS, MSC, Safe, BSCI, etc.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates a warehouse of over 15,000 square metres and takes care of shipping as well.

Concerning the environment, the firm reduces its carbon footprint by sustainable fishing practices. 

Since its inception in 1969, Cora is a decentralized family business organized around 59 hypermarkets. Directors and their staff are strongly accountable. They adapt their hypermarket to the needs of the local market. The central services (central purchasing department, platform) are entirely dedicated to the smooth functioning of the stores. 

Houra is the cybermarket of the Cora brand of Louis Delhaize group in France.

Established in 1967, Abela Catering is one of the leading food service management companies in the UAE. Its headquarters is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Having a network of 4 kitchens nationwide, the company also has business operations in Qatar and Egypt. 

Concerning its clientele, the business provides its services to around 120 local and international clients. Its clients include hotels, educational institutions, hospitals, offices and many others. 

Additionally, the company operates 5 restaurants and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Abela Catering achieves an annual turnover of around € 426 million and employs more than 3,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the food service gained recognition through the Dubai Chamber CSR Label Award by Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry in 2017. 

Furthermore, the food service is operational 24/7 and more than 120,000 meals are produced each day. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by HACCP and ISO 22000:2005. 

Concerning sustainability, the company took recycling initiatives and also launched the “Clean up the world” campaign. 

With regards to the community, Abela Catering started the blood donation campaigns in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.abelaandco.com/abela-online/ 

Founded in 1992 in France by Denis Dumont, Grand Frais is a chain of 256 grocery stores which are known for the range of fresh and local products.

Grand Frais, unlike major grocery chains across France, has adopted the set up and style of a traditional market. The company has built itself a strong image by offering high quality and fresh products at fair prices. 

Grand Frais reunites several well-established companies, each managing specific product categories. These businesses include Prosol, Despi, Novoviande, Marie Blachere, etc.

Regarding the layout, the stores are set up with 5 distinct areas which are managed by each company:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Dairy
• Bakery
• Butcher
• Grocery

This retail network has proven to be successful as in 2018, Grand Frais was chosen as the favourite store chain in France. The banner is reputed for its wide range of fresh products as well as its range of specialty products such as exotic items, Asian and Middle-Eastern products. 

Most recently, a new store was launched in Luxembourg. 

For 2020, the estimated turnover was € 2.5 billion. Indeed, Grand Frais has been experiencing a constant rise of 15% in its turnover for a few years.

Products in the following categories can be found at Grand Frais:

• Savory Grocery: boulgour, pasta, spices, rice, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, dried fruits, tea, chocolates, etc.
• Drinks: juices, non-alcoholic cocktails
• Dairy: cheese, cream, churned butter, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, seafood, bakery, meat, etc.

Olives and dried fruits can also be purchased in bulk.

Some of the brands which can be found include B&S, Les P’tites Tartines, Grain de Frais, etc. 

With over 800 producers supplying its stores, Grand Frais is able to provide an extensive range of fresh products. In fact, there are around 350 references for its fruits and vegetables category. Many of these varieties can be exclusively found in its stores.

Producers affirm that compared to other retailers, Grand Frais supports its partners by helping them acquire the necessary high environmental value certificates. 

In order to maintain the freshness and high quality of the products, Grand Frais has a well-fined logistics supply chain. Producers deliver their products to 10 collection centers. A fleet of semi-trailers will collect the products and take them to the 2 distribution centres. Once sorted, these products are dispatched to the different stores across France. At all times the cold chain is maintained. 

Moreover, to be able to provide fresh products, Grand Frais operates its own ripening plant which has an area of 13000 m2 and can handle around 50 tons of fruits. The plant’s temperature and humidity is carefully monitored so that the fruits remain of high quality. 

Even in the stores of the group, the area devoted to fresh fruits is fitted with nebulization systems which help to maintain the cold chain. 

Dagrofa was founded in 1983 in Denmark following a merger between Dagros and Brodr Justesen. The company operates in the wholesale and retail sector. It was acquired by NorgesGruppen and KFI in 2013. 

In the wholesale sector, Dagrofa operates Supergros following a merger with Centralkob. 

The firm operates a total of 400 stores under the following banners for which it holds the franchisee license:

• Spar
• MENU
• Min Kobmand
• Let-Kob

It also has a subsidiary, Dagrofa Foodservice, which is a supplier to food service businesses. Dagrofa also operates 29 cash & carry wholesale warehouses. 

In 2021, Dagrofa was nominated as one of the finalists in the Convenience Foods/ Food To Go Category for the European Private Label Awards.

With a workforce of 14 000 people, Dagrofa makes an annual turnover of €2.3 billion. Moreover, the enterprise’s organic sales have increased by 20%.

Dagrofa operates its own labels, that are produced using sustainable palm oil exclusively, which include (but not limited to):

• OMHU: a brand of food items
• Gestu: a range of food items like ready-meals, canned food, pasta, etc.
• Green Balance: a brand featuring food, personal care and household products
• First Price: various products sold at low prices

Vegan and healthy options are available as well.

Dagrofa operates its own quality department and manufacturers are regularly audited to make sure that they all adhere to Dagrofa’s requirements regarding quality, hygiene, safety, etc. 

The company has been taking measures to reduce CO2 emissions. The company has switched to LED lighting. 

Moreover, the business is reducing wastage by donating its surplus to those people in need. Products which are close to their expiry date are sold at cheaper prices. Customers just need to download a mobile phone application which will notify them when these products are available for purchase.

Autogrill Belgium is a buying office of the Italian group auto grill specialized in the catering sector. Founded in the year 1977 the company is today one of the largest providers of food and beverages. The group has 62,000 employees and 4000 sales outlet in 1000 locations around the world.

We supply over 210 independent delivered wholesalers, as well as the larger national and regional wholesalers, and larger end-user caterers across the entire foodservice industry with as little as a single mixed pallet to multiple pallet drops, delivering over 55,000 cases each week. We offer more routes to market than any other supplier in our sector.

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SpartanNash is a wholesaler and retailer which owns and operates more than 155 supermarkets and 34 fuel centers in 10 states including Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio. It was created when Spartan Stores, based in Michigan, merged with the Nash Finch Company in 2013.

In 2017, SpartanNash acquired Caito Foods, a company that specializes in the distribution of fresh produce, and Blue Ribbon Transport which is now SpartanNash Logistics.

In 2018, SpartanNash purchased South Bend, Indiana-based Martin's Super Markets.

SpartanNash operates supermarket chains under several banners:

• Dan's supermarket
• D&W fresh market
• Econofoods
• Family fare supermarkets
• Family fresh markets
• Forest hills foods
• German town fresh market
• No frills supermarkets
• Pick nSave
• SunMart
• Our family supermarket
• Valu land
• VG's

Furthermore, some stores run by Spartannash are also equipped with a pharmacy.

The firm distributes to more than 2,100 independent locations and the U.S military commissaries.

In 2021, SpartanNash achieved a turnover of €7.9 billion, up by 12.91% compared to 2020, and employed 11 950 people in 2017.

SpartanNash won the Gold Plate Award for Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in 2017 and 2020, and was ranked on the 1st position on the “Hottest Companies on the Fortune 500” list in 2015.

All its stores offer a  wide variety of quality meats and fresh seafood, bakeries, full-service delis with meal solutions including a broad selection of ethnic and international foods as well as natural and organic products. 

The business also supplies products from its private labels which are as follows(not limited to):

• Our Family: offers grocery, frozen, dairy, meat, general merchandise, health and beauty care items
• Open Acres: provides bakery, deli, produce, meat and seafood
• PAWS Happy Life: offers pet food
• Simply Done: offers household products

Moreover, SpartanNash operates 13 wholesale distribution centers and 7 military DCs as well as the SpartanNash Logistics which enables the company to bring high-quality produce to its stores and customers.

The SpartanNash Foundation was founded as a way to eliminate hunger, provide shelter and support people working in the military. In 2017, SpartanNash donated 5.4 million pounds of food to help fight hunger.

Founded in 2012 by the firm Lone Star Funds, Southeastern Grocers (SEG) is a retail group that manages 3 retail chains in the Southern part of the US such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. 

Formerly known as Bi-Lo Holdings, SEG operates a total of 523 stores under the following banners:

• 368 Winn-Dixie stores, 
• 45 Harveys supermarkets
• 26 Fresco y Mas

In 2021, SEG achieved a turnover of €8.2 billion, up by 7.82% compared to 2020, and employed 45 000 people. 

Furthermore, SEG was labeled as A Great Place To Work in 2021. The firm was ranked on the 52nd position in Forbes 2020 as America's Largest Private Companies.

As a measure to support local producers, SEG sources products in proximity to its stores. The retailer is confident that through this approach, it can provide fresh products and avoid food waste as the products do not have to be shipped over long distances. 

To ensure that producers provide high quality products, SEG demands that they are GAP certified. In the case of meat products, the suppliers must meet animal welfare standards and compliance. 

Concerning seafood, SEG collaborates with seafood sustainability organisations to make sure that its suppliers operate sustainable fisheries which meet the BAP, SFP and GAA standards. 

Moreover, the company sources cage-free eggs.

To protect the environment, SEG is working towards using reusable and recyclable packaging wherever possible. In addition to this, the company is also reducing packaging and opting for compostable and biodegradable options.

Albertsons is a retail group which was founded in 1939 by Joe Albertson in Idaho, USA. The firm operates 2277 stores across 34 states in total. Albertsons specialises in the distribution of groceries and other food and non-food items.  In 2015, Albertsons acquired Safeway which was running 1075 supermarkets in 29 cities as well as 70 stores owned by Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. In 2017, it purchased meal kit company, Plated and Albertsons’s largest store named Albertsons Market Street in Meridian, Idaho was opened in 2019. The firm is part of Cerberus Capital Management.

Albertsons operates several retail chains under the following banners:

• Acme Markets
• Albertsons
• Albertsons Market
• Amigos
• Andronico’s
• Carrs
• Haggen
• Jewel-Osco
• Lucky
• Market Street
• Pak ‘n Save
• Pavilions
• Randalls
• Safeway
• Shaw’s 
• Star Market
• Tom Thumb
• United Supermarkets
• Vons

All of Albertsons stores feature a bakery, deli, meat counter, produce department and seafood counter. Some of them also have store banks, pharmacies as well as coffee counters, salad bars and juice bars.

There were 325 000 people that were employed by Albertsons in 2020 and the business achieved a turnover of €59 billion in 2021, up by 11.6% compared to 2020.

Albertsons was ranked 53rd in the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations in 2018.

Furthermore, Albertsons operates various private labels under various banners. Some of them are (but not limited to):

• Signature: a brand featuring food and non-food items such as fresh fruits, vegetables, household products, etc.
• Refreshe: a range of soft drinks and mixers
• Open Nature: a brand of organic and natural products
• Pantry Essentials: a range of low priced products 

Moreover, 1100 brand new items are launched by Albertsons’ private labels every year. 

O Organics is one of the nation's largest brands owned by Albertsons which offers USDA-certified organic products and has sales of over €850 million per year.

Additionally, every seafood item marked “Responsible Choice”  is harvested sustainably by Albertsons.

The firm supports local hunger relief programs to help people in need. In addition, Albertsons is trying to reduce its carbon footprint by improving fuel efficiency in its trucks, switching to LEDs that use less electricity, and using renewable energy.

Established by Marion Barton Skaggs in 1915, Safeway is a retailer in the United States. Its headquarters is found in Pleasanton, California U.S. Additionally, Safeway has fuel stations at some of its stores. Safeway has been owned by Albertsons since 2015. 

The company has around 1600 stores and has over 250000 people working towards the goal of the company.

• Its product categories include:
• Savoury Grocery
• Sweet Grocery
• Dairy
• Frozen Food
• Chilled and Fresh Food
• Household
• Personal care

Safeway developed its private label, signature select which displays an extravagant range of products. Sub Labels such as primo taglio and lucerne are used for delicatessen and dairy products respectively. Also for the organic line of products, the label O organics is attached to them.

Furthermore, Safeway’s transportation team makes sure that all the safeway stores stocks are up to date and with the help of its 950 tractors, 3500 trailers and over 1750 drivers, it is able to make deliveries to safeway stores 7 days a week.

Keeping in mind the environmental principles, Safeway possesses the LEED certificate and this is one aspect of safeway’s complete sustainability strategy.

Lowes Foods is a supermarket chain which was founded by Jim Lowe in 1954. Its headquarters is based in North Carolina, United States. The company is a subsidiary of the wholesale company, Alex Lee Inc. 

Presently, the business operates around 150 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Lowes Foods achieves an annual turnover of more than €968 million and currently employs more than 8,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the Southeast Retailer Of The Year Award in 2017. 

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

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, body lotions, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as Merlot, Doritos, Lays, Oreo, Gillette, Dove, Downy and many more are endorsed by the firm. Lowes Foods offers a range of gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, vegetarian and organic products as well. 

The company developed its own brand under the name “Lowes Foods” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, in 2021, the business partnered with Delivery Solutions in order to offer same-day delivery. 

Lowes Foods opened a new concept store in Huntersville in February 2022. The store features a coffee bar, beer and no traditional checkout lines. 

Moreover, in March 2022, the Florida-based Ten Alkaline Spring Water expanded its product distribution to all Lowes Foods locations. 

In August 2022, the retailer announced that it will be hosting a virtual vendor summit in September 2022 as it is currently looking for new local products. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm protects the environment by cooperating with local producers in order to shorten the supply chain. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lowesfoods.com/shop-online 

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Founded in 1930 by Michael J. Cullen, King Kullen is an American supermarket chain operating under the banners King Cullen and Wild By Nature. Its headquarters is based in Hauppauge, New York. It is noteworthy that King Kullen is recognised as “America’s First Supermarket” as it fulfils all the criterias of a modern supermarket. 

Presently, the business operates 34 King Kullen supermarkets and 5 Wild By Nature outlets across the country. Moreover, King Kullen manages an ecommerce platform as well.

Moreover, King Kullen generates an annual turnover of € 475 million and employs more than 5,000 people.

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

• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, vegetables, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: rice, noodles, spices, etc.  
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc.
• Wine & spirits: beer, cider, wine etc. 
• Personal care: deodorant, shampoo, body wash etc. 
• Household: detergent and other cleaning items. 

Brands such as Kelloggs, Kraft Caramels, Kikkoman, Barilla, Hershey, Pepsi, Poland Spring, Modelo, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, King Kullen has developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list): 

• Food Club: This brand includes products such as apple sauce, croutons, canned goods etc. 
• Full Circle: This brand consists of products such as juices, tea, peanut butter, etc. 
• Tippy toes: This brand includes products such as wipes, shampoos, diapers, etc. 
• Top Care: This brand consists of products such as shampoo, vitamins, medicines, etc. 

In addition, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as its products are certified by USDA.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own warehouse and has its fleet of vehicles to conduct its deliveries. 

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

Jewel Osco is a supermarket chain which was established in 1899 by Frank Vernon Skiff. Its headquarters is based in Itasca, United States. The company is a subsidiary of the American grocery company, Albertsons. 

Presently, the business operates 188 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In addition, Jewel Osco achieves an annual turnover of € 53.4 billion and currently employs over 265,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the National Mango Board Award in 2017 for its mango sales performance. 

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

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

Brands such as Heineken, Neutrogena, Perdue, Farmrich, Connie’s, Coca Cola, Jameson, Oreo, Maker’s Mark, Bushmills and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Jewel Osco caters for consumers with specific food needs by providing vegan, vegetarian, organic and many more products. 

Moreover, the enterprise developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list): 

• O Organics: This brand includes salads, fresh chicken, fruits, etc. 
• Open Nature: This brand contains products such as oatmilk, beef, cooking sauce, etc. 
• Signature Select: This brand encompasses almost all product categories. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by LEED, USDA, OU Kosher and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Jewel Osco operates its own distribution centre and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the retailer is committed to reduce, reuse and recycle 90% of its store waste. 

In 2022, the company set a new Guiness World record by making the world’s largest display of bananas. Moreover, in the same year, Jewel Osco introduced a line of net carbon zero beef which has been processed by New Zealand’s meat company Silver Fern Farms. 

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

Founded by Robert P. Ingle in 1963, Ingles Markets is a regional supermarket chain based in the USA. The firm runs 197 stores across 6 states in the southeast including Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia.

Ingles Markets owns supermarkets which goes by the following banners:

• Sav-Mor: is a modern supermarket where all items are readily accessible
• Ingles

Moreover, Ingles Markets operates a subsidiary under the name, Milkco, where the firm supplies dairy and several other products from the drinks category.

Under its wholesale division, Ingles Markets distributes to various clients including food service distributors, grocery warehouses, and independent specialty retailers.

Alongside its stores, Ingles Markets operates 106 gas stations and 109 pharmacies as well. The gas station, "Ingles Gas Express" was established in the early 2000’s and is set up next to the firm’s supermarkets.

In 2021, Ingles Markets achieved a turnover of €3.9 billion, up by 9.7% compared to 2020, and currently employs a total of 27 000 associates.

38% of the items available in the stalls of the supermarkets run by Ingles Markets are purchased from third-party suppliers.

Ingles Markets established private labels which are as follows:

• Harvest Farms: offers natural and organic items
• Laura Lynn: offers potato chips, soft drinks, sugar, etc

Furthermore, Ingles Markets owns and operates 1.65 million square feet of warehouse and distribution facilities, where 62% of the products sold by the firm are produced and distributed. The facility also includes Ingles Markets’ headquarters. A fleet of 193 tractors and 751 trailers are also owned by the firm which serves to carry out deliveries.

Harris Teeter was founded in 1960 and is a General retail chain based in the US. Harris Teeter was founded by W.T Harris and Willis Teeter. It is now owned by The Kroeger. 

The retail buying office has more than 230 stores and 14 gas stations in the US.The business also runs an online shop

Harris Teeter offers products in various categories including:

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

• Savory Grocery: a range of snacks, pet foods and other products

• Sweet Grocery: a range of treats

Harris Teeter also offers plant-based and lactose-free products. 

Harris Teeter has developed products under its own labels which are:

• Harris Teeter: a brand offering products which are similar to leading brands
• HT Traders: a range of gourmet products
• Harris Teeter Organics: a range of organic products
• Simple Truth: a range of products free from GMOs and artificial additives
• Private Selection: a brand of ready-meals
• Abound: a brand offering a variety of pet food
• Luvsome: a range of pet food 
• Pet Pride: a range of products for pets that include pet food, toys and essentials
• Comforts: a range of products that include snacks, diapers and other items

Harris Teeter’s online shop can be found on www.harristeeter.com

Established by George Reese and Irene Harmon in 1932, Harmons Grocery is a 100% family-owned supermarket chain. Its headquarters is based in Utah, United States. 

Presently, the business operates 20 outlets across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Harmons Grocery achieved a turnover of € 830 millions and currently employs 4,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company was awarded the “Blue Plate Good Neighbour Award” by Salt Lake Magazine in 2020. 

Furthermore, a wide assortment of products is available in the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh food: meat, seafood, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: sausages, waffles, bacon, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, sugar, cereal bars, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: rice, pasta, pulses, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurts, etc. 
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, juices, energy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, whiskeys, etc.  
• Personal care: soaps, lip balms, deodorants, etc. 
• Household: toilet papers, detergents, plastic bin bags, etc.

Brands such as Pedigree, Sea Cuisine, Pacific, General Mills, Quaker Life, Land O Lakes, Kerrygold, Meadowgold, Ben & Jerry’s and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the retailer also offers a line of organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and many other products.   

Moreover, Harmons Grocery developed its own brand under the name “Harmon” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fair-trade, Rainforest Alliance, B-Corp and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its distribution centre and has a fleet of vehicles to ensure deliveries.

Furthermore, in April 2022, the company installed 7 new electric charging stations in 3 locations. 

Concerning sustainability, Harmons Grocery reduces its carbon footprint by installing LED lighting, updating refrigeration systems and installing solar panels in its locations. 

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

Founded in 1918 in the US, Giant Eagle started as a grocery company known as Eagle Grocery. The business was sold to the Kroger Company which merged with OK Grocery in 1931 and started operating under the name Giant Eagle. Nowadays, Giant Eagle operates 474 stores (216 supermarkets, 202 GetGo stores, 56 Ricker's stores), including both owned and franchised stores.

In 2018, the company acquired the Ricker’s which is a chain of convenience stores equipped with a gas station.

Giant Eagle operates its stores under various banners:

• Market District: launched in 2006 and now operates 13 stores. 
• Giant Eagle Express: this store is smaller than the supermarkets but offers the same facilities.
• Market District Express: in 2013, the first store launched. The format is similar to the Giant Eagle Express stores.
• GetGo: these are convenience stores which also sell gas at low prices
• GetGo Café + Market: convenience stores offering ready made meals and coffee

Furthermore, Giant Eagle also ventured in pharmaceutical businesses which includes:

• Giant Eagle Pharmacy: since the 1980s, the firm started to operate pharmacies.
• Giant Eagle Contact Lenses: The company partnered with Arlington Lens Supply in 2010 and customers can buy contact lenses on Giant Eagle’s website.

Giant Eagle provides training and classes such as apprentice programs, intern and leadership development programs for its team members. 

Some of the stores run by Giant Eagle also operate Starbucks kiosks and also offer other services which include dry-cleaning, photo processing as well as banking facilities. 

The firm currently employs 32 000 employees and in 2021, Giant Eagle achieved a turnover of €9.6 billion.

Supermarket News ranked Giant Eagle in the 21st position in the "Top 75 North American Food Retailers" and occupies the 41st position on the Forbes List of Largest Private Companies (2020).

Moreover, Giant Eagle (Ohio) supermarket is the world’s first LEED-certified supermarket. Nowadays, the chain operates 8 LEED-certified locations.

Giant Eagle plans on eliminating all plastic packaging by 2025 and achieving zero carbon emissions by 2040. The firm has partnered with Fifth Season, to reduce plastic packaging on products like salads and greens. Biodegradable compressed recycled paper is being opted for instead of plastic. 20 million single-use plastic bags were prevented from being used in just 4 months.

Founded in the US in 1986 by Doug Perry, Macon Brock, and Ray Compton, Dollar Tree is a chain of discount stores that sells items for €0.85(or less). It operates a total of 15 685 shops in 48 states across the US and Canada. Dollar Tree established its e-commerce platform in 2009 which introduces new products every week.

Formerly known as Only $1.00, Dollar Tree operates its stores under 2 banners:

• Dollar Tree
• Family Dollar

Dollar Tree stores sell 3 main types of merchandise which includes:

• Consumable Merchandise: everyday consumables, such as household paper, food, candy, health, and personal care products. 
• Variety Merchandise: toys, stationery, party goods, as well as arts and crafts supplies. 
• Seasonal Goods: holiday items, such as Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day decorations and many more

Moreover, a combination Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store concept was launched by Dollar Tree in 2019 and by the end of 2020, the company opened nearly 50 locations.

In 2021, the firm achieved a turnover of €21.6 billion, up by 8.03% compared to 2020, and employs 193 000 people. 

In 2008, Dollar Tree earned a position in the Fortune 500.

Dollar Tree offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: candy, gum, cereals, etc.
• Savory Grocery: canned food, spices, condiments, pasta, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, water, energy drinks, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, skincare, face care, etc.
• Household: laundry care, cleaners, cleaning supplies, etc.

Brands such as Pure Silk, LA Colors, Werther’s Original, Twix, etc, collaborate with Dollar Tree.

Furthermore, Dollar Tree operates 24 distribution centres and regarding deliveries, the business works with carriers and transportation companies such as Instacart and many more.

In 2020, Dollar Tree initiated a process to reduce its environmental impact by using more energy-efficient systems.

Dollar Tree’s online stores can be accessed on www.dollartree.com and www.familydollar.com