Founded in 2001 by Alain Cojean and based in France, Cojean is a restaurant chain specialising in high-end fast food with the preparation of salads, sandwiches, fruit juices and hot dishes, available for eat in or take away.

Apart from healthy, greedy and chic food, Cojean got the unique idea of merging 2 kitchen types to have its own creation. Customers can serve themselves from the aligned fridge or sit and feast their hot cooked meal served by the expert team.

With a workforce of 500 people, the company achieves a turnover of around € 19 million.

In 2012, Vogue named Cojean as one of the 10 best “healthy cuisine” addresses in Paris. 

Cojean offers a wide range of meals such as salads, soups, sandwiches, lasagna, risotto, vegetables, gluten free cakes and foods, desserts, yoghurt, fruit juice as well as vegetable juice, etc. In total, Cojean’s menu consists of more than 250 products on offer.  

The restaurant chain offers vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-free meals as well. Additionally, 100% of the desserts are without animal gelatin. 

The company holds certifications such as organic, Ecocert, and Fair Trade. Moreover, Cojean is very peculiar about the quality of its products, hence 31% of purchase ingredients for restaurants are bio, 100% of drinks are bio and the chicken is clean label.

Cojean is looking for brands of foods and drinks but also wants to work with suppliers who can provide it with products for its private label. 

The firm is also looking for products under the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: seasonings, rice, pasta, pasta, oils, crisps, snacks, tamari sauce, sesame oil, black olives and nuts.
• Drinks: soft drinks, carbonated soft drinks, innovative drinks
• Sweet Grocery: bread and industrial pastries
• Frozen Food: frozen fish, seafood, fruits & vegetables

The firm delivers over 55,000 full meals each year. Furthermore, since 2010, the remaining food is given to 2 associations mainly La Chorba and Les Camions des restos du coeur. Since 2015, the food has been delivered by vehicles powered with natural gas, causing less noise and pollution.

With regards to the environment, Cojean indulges in several measures such as 100% recycled plastic, 85% eco-designed packaging, 5-flow sorting, privileged local sourcing, etc. Furthermore, the firm redistributes unsold items to associations in France, such as The Nourish Love to Give Foundation. 

Cojean donates 10% of its profits to its foundation, Nourrir Aimer Donner, created to fight poverty and to contribute to the sustainable development of the poorest communities worldwide.

Founded in 2001, EIPC (European Independent Purchasing Company) is a non profit making company owned by Subway franchises in Europe. It manages the purchases of the 5000+ Subway shops in Europe. It also provides services in the area of quality control, maintenance, insurance, utilities, merchant services waste management and more for the fast food chain. 

The organization has delivered over €229M of benefit to European Subway franchises. They only work with suppliers able to supply the products, packaging services to SUBWAY Franchisees across Europe in the volumes required, to the exact specification dictated by Subway, and with the ultimate approval of the company.  Once the approval process is complete, EIPC enters into a partnership with the supplier, which enables investment on both sides over the term of the contract to supply.

Being one of the fastest growing submarine sandwich chain, Subway is present in 44000 countries across the world, including 5000 in Europe. All the products in Subway restaurants are specified and monitored  by the franchisor.

It is the IPC Europe's role to make sure that the products that reaches to the the restaurants are approved products and services they need to run their business, at the best price for the quality required.

Lunch Garden is a food service which has been established in the year 1966 and is headquartered in Brussel, Belgium. The firm operates 75 restaurants across the country. Lunch Garden was acquired by Bregal Freshstream in 2015.

Lunch Garden achieved a turnover of € 109 million in 2018, indicating a 0.4% increase in revenue as compared to 2017. 

Lunch garden chefs are provided with top quality products to prepare fresh food for customers. All their meat (chilled & fresh) are 100% Belgian.  

Discount offers are provided to the customers so that they may have the opportunity to taste the delicious food at low prices.

UPDATES ON LUNCH GARDEN ON 03/11/2019

Lunch Garden announced plans to open new restaurants in supermarkets, hospitals and museums. The aim is to open one or two restaurants each year.

Founded in 1994, NorgesGruppen is a retail group operating in the wholesale, retail and food service industries. Its headquarters is based in Oslo, Norway. 

The company operates more than 1800 grocery stores under various banners. 

In the wholesale sector, the business operates a subsidiary, ASKO and the cash & carry wholesaler chain, Storcash. 

NorgesGruppen also owns a coffee refinery, Joh Johannson Kaffee. Moreover, the firm ventured outside Norway and entered Denmark by acquiring Dagrofa in 2013. The business also owns Pisiffik, a chain of stores in Greenland.

In the financial year 2020, NorgesGruppen achieved a turnover of € 10.2 billion. Moreover, the company had a market share of 44% in 2020. Currently, the Group employs more than 40,000 people from 70 different nationalities. 

Furthermore, the business received the Coveted NACS sustainability award in 2021. 

NorgesGruppen’s subsidiary UNIL is responsible for developing the firm’s private labels. The company offers products under its own labels which make its stores stand out. Some of these private labels are (but not limited to):

• Joh Kaffe: a brand of coffee.
• Ali: a range of coffee.
• Jacobs: a range of products developed by working with the Culinary Academy.
• Fjellbrod: a brand offering bread.
• Evergood: a coffee brand.

NorgesGruppen works with 1200 suppliers that include large and small local brands.

In addition, NorgesGruppen maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates its own distribution centres and offers its own fleet management solutions.   

Concerning sustainability, NorgesGruppen is working towards reducing food waste, using less plastic in its packaging and promoting recycling.

Elior, a catering business, was founded in 1991 in France by Francis Markus and Robert Zolade.  The company has established a good position following more than 25 years of experience in 22 700 restaurants. Elior now operates not only in France but also in the UK, Spain, Italy, India and the US, becoming the reference in the HoReCa sector. 

Clients include hospitals, universities, nurseries, etc. Elior ensures that it provides a range of dishes and services based on each client’s requirements. In the case of the healthcare sector, Elior works with experts, dieticians and chefs in order to offer healthy choices. For the educational sector, Elior is a leader who ensures that nutritious meals are prepared. 

Elior Services, an added service provided by Elior, was launched and provides biological cleaning, facility management and hospitality services.

Nowadays Elior is recognised as the leading contract catering company in France but also in Spain and Italy. 

In 2021, Elior took over Nestor, a meal delivery business which used to serve individual customers. Through this acquisition, Nestor will now be delivering to businesses.

In 2020, Elior reached a turnover of €3.69 billion. There are 99 000 people who are currently working for the company.

Elior also ensures that all suppliers and producers it works with are respectful of animal welfare and the environment. Furthermore the company prioritizes local, organic and labelled products. 

In May 2018, Elior signed an agreement with Mr.Goodfish as the latter provides fish and seafood products from sustainable fishing.

As part of its goal to become a fully sustainabe company, Elior aims to use only cage-free eggs by 2025.

Memphis Coffee is a french restaurant chain, considered as the leader of the American diners in France. All the 60 restaurants are open 7/7 from midday to midnight. Their decoration recalls the vintage atmopshere of the 50s in the United States. 

Newrest Group International S.A.S provides catering services in France and internationally. It offers inflight and catering services, rail catering services (such as services on-board high speed train), hotel services (on-board night trains), services to passengers on-board and in station, associated logistics activities and complementary services (consulting, technical assistance...). 28.000 employees in 50 countries work for Newrest International, serving about 1 million meals per day. 

Newrest also manages retail 94 outlets dedicated to food services in airports, highway service stations, on board ships and bus terminals

Newrest mission & vision is to innovate, improve and offer quality service to its client. Being a specialist in out-of-home food service,Newrest group manages different sectors:

• Airline companies are Newrest core business that actually accounts 44% of its turnover. Newrest offers its catering service to 15,975 fights a week and serves 593,000 meals every day. In 2016, Newrest launched a new company - TRE3 (Travel Retail Equipment, Environment & Entertainment) is the management section of all the SOB (Sales on Board), Duty Free, product and innovation concepts for all kind of on board services equipment and entertainment.

• Railway companies

In 2016, Newrest realised a turnover of 272m euros, catering 254,000 train and serving 37,000 meals through its 2,660 employees in the rail sector.Newrest also has 25 logistics centres to stock & manage all products necessary for on-board services to run smoothly and for passengers to feel at ease.

• Newrest Remote site consists of 8500 employees that serves 162,500 meals per day on 218 sites in 19 countries.We provide hotel management services, in the broadest sense, to anyone who has to work at mining sites, on oil platforms, and on huge construction projects.

• Newrest Catering manages

          -restaurant

          -cafeteria

          -reception lounge

And also offers meals for patient and staff in hospitals and clinics.

• Newrest Catering is also brands of retail outlets namely:

1. Daily Break
2. Caffé Lindo
3. Sky Shop

Founded in 1992 by Regis Arnoux, is a catering business which indulges in on-shore and off-shore trading with companies in various sectors. The headquarter is based in Marseille, France.

In 2015, CIS strated operating in Saudi Arabia, through a strategic partnership with Zamil Group. Moreover, the firm is also present in countries such as Bahamas, Malawi, Senegal, etc. 

The company operates in more than 14 countries across 5 continents and aims to continue its expansion in North America as well. 

Furthermore, in 2020, CIS developped a special Group, which functions under the brand smart4you and offers innovative solutions pertaining to security, well-being, performance and processes.

The company’s clients include firms in the following sectors:

• Oil & Gas
• Mining
• Engineering & Major projects
• Defense & International organisations

With a workforce of over 12800 employees, CIS achieved a turnover of € 287.8 million in 2020, managing a growth of 8.3% as compared to the previous year. 

Additionally, CIS was awarded with titles such as Prix de l’Audace Créatrice, AREVA Supplier Award, and many more. The firm was also listed on Forbes top 200 companies worldwide list in 2003. 

Several services are provided by the company such as:

• Catering
• Hosting
• Facility management
• Support services

CIS holds the following certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP and OHSAS 18001.

With regards to social responsibilities, CIS owns a foundation, CIS Corporate Foundation, which provides financial and personal support to young adults. The group also indulges in a number of sustainable development policies such as environmental management, supporting local employment, investing in the education and wellbeing of children from local communities, etc.

Lagardère Travel Retail is a subsidiary of the Lagardère Group, a global leader in content production and distribution, which is involved in the full range of Duty Free categories from liquor, perfume and cosmetics, tobacco, fashion, accessories, confectionery and fine food. The firm started as a bookstore in 1852 in Paris which then expanded to become one of the leading businesses in the sector. 

Moreover, Lagardère Travel Retail specialises in 3 main sectors:

• Travel Essentials
• Duty Free & Fashion
• Foodservice

Furthermore, Lagardère Travel Retail also created its own store concepts tailored to the needs of each region, providing travel goods, gifts, souvenirs, electronics and multimedia products. 

Lagardère Travel Retail established partnerships with TripAdvisor Premium, Too Good To Go, Grab, ZeCharger, SmartHamster and others, to provide its customers with digital facilities.

Finally, the company owns restaurants in tranzit areas providing fresh and simple high-quality food. 

In 2015, the company created its foodservice business line, So! Coffee and Lagardère Travel Retail launched the New Age Beauty concept in Paris in 2018 as well as other foodservice chains such as 28 Smullers shops, which was acquired in 2019.

Lagardère Travel Retail operates in 42 countries including Germany, Africa, France, Czech Republic, Poland and many others. The firm also partnered with Pierre Herme to start its operations in Japan in 2020.

In 2022, Lagardere Travel Retail was launched in Peru and joined forces with WHW in the middle east. Additionally, the world’s largest Aelia Duty Free store was opened the previous year in Rome.

Many partnerships with renowned chefs such as Thierry Marx, Michael Symon, David Bull and others, were made to introduce innovative concepts to the firm’s operations.

In addition, Lagardère Travel Retail owns over 4850 stores in 260 airports and 710 railway stations.

In 2021, Lagardère Travel Retail achieved a turnover of €2.9 billion and currently employs 20 000 employees. In addition, the travel retail sector represents 39% of the total group’s turnover.

Several awards was won by Lagardère Travel Retail including Top Employer Award 2020, Airport Smoothie or Juice Bar of the Year 2019 and many others by The Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards, as well as FAB Superstars 2021.

Lagardère Travel Retail works with numerous well-known and luxury brands such as Fendi, Hugo Boss, Levi’s, M&M’s, Burger King, Starbucks and many more.

Furthermore, Lagardère Travel Retail operates its own brands which are as follows(not limited to):

• Relay: offers a variety of travel essentials in 1037 stores across 14 countries
• Tech2go: provides digital tools in 9 stores in 3 countries
• Aelia Duty Free: offers perfumes, tobacco, makeup and many others through 146 stores in 15 countries
• Hubiz: offers fresh food to go via 72 stores in 4 countries

In 2019, the firm launched PEPS (Planet.Ethics.People.Social), a CSR strategy to help the environment.  Lagardère Travel Retail is planning on banning non-reusable plastics and reducing 50% of its food waste by 2025. Moreover, Lagardère Travel Retail donated €700 000 to charities.

Established since 1997, Esnaf Toptan is a cash & carry market which operates under the brand Goksu Ltd Co. The company is a family business which was founded by Goksu.

Esnaf Wholesale supplis general retail chains with all category products. Esnaf Wholesale also operates a FMCG business.

The international supply company deals with the following partners:

• Our
• Many
• Honor
• Pehlivanoglu
• Altunbilekler on
• A 101

Tilab is a trading company with focus on the import and distribution of food items mainly from European producers. Founded in 1998, the company was at first dealing principally with dairy products and desserts. Following which, the company has developed its ranges which now includes:

• Drinks
• Grocery
• Chilled and fresh

Moreover Tilab collaborates with many Swedish wholesalers and producers. In fact, Tilab’s products can be found in sandwiches and salads or even pizza.

The company distribute its products through the following distribution channels:

• ICA
• Coop
• Axfood
• Netto
• Bergendahls

The year 2010 was marked with a new working connections with industrial and wholesalers.

The company trade in countries like:

• Germany
• Holland
• Belgium
• Italy
• Greece
• Poland
• Latvia
• Denmark
• Hungary
• Ireland

The importer has even expanded its activity range to include organic products.

Tila also helps companies to develop their private labels. And the brands they provide includes the following :

• Happy days
• Bakoma
• Neuburger
• Ehrmann
• Andechser
• Jager
• Organic
• Maxsport
• Aito

Founded in 1969 by Ahmed Saied Basamah and based in Saudi Arabia, Goody operates as a multinational company which provides more than 200 different products pertaining to food and beverages. Forming part of the Basamh Trading Group, Goody is one of the leading packaged food companies in Saudi Arabia and also has operations in South Africa and the UAE. 

Goody distributes its products to 128 hypermarkets, 2133 supermarkets, 8966 mini-markets, 417 wholesale outlets and 29856 grocery stores. Furthermore, its distributors are based in various countries such as Oman, Canada, Kenya, etc. 

In 2018, the firm signed an agreement with the Iraqi National Company, and became the first Saudi business to enter the country in nearly 30 years. Furthermore, Goody entered the UAE market in 2016 by signing a distribution deal with Gulfco. 

Goody is also in partnership with the magazine, Destination KSA, and created “Toque of the Town” in order to celebrate the culinary champions of the country. 

Moreover, the business has also implemented the Goodyians Program with the aim of making the company a ‘Place To Amaze More’ for its employees. 

Goody also manages an interactive platform, Goody Kitchens, which is considered as a successful model in encouraging Saudi female entrepreneurs to make an impact in the society. Furthermore, Goody Online Kitchen Academy provides several training courses in the culinary arts. 

With a workforce of 95 employees, the company achieves an annual turnover of € 235.82 million. 

Various products are available in different categories such as:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, sauces, canned food, etc
• Drinks: juice, coffee, syrups, etc
• Sweet Grocery: spreads, popcorn, desserts toppings, etc
• Dairy: condensed milk, cream, and many more

The company offers several products under its own brands such as

• Goody: provides a range of items in different categories. 
• Cofique: a wide assortment of coffee products. 
• Treva: offers low priced products such as tuna,canned vegetables, etc. 

With regards to the society, Goody curates a program, Yagaribna, which aims at empowering members of the community. 

Bidfood Netherlands is an online wholesaler which was established in 1949. The firm operates as a subsidiary of the food service company, Bidcorp. Bidfood Netherlands focuses on the wholesale distribution of quality products across the Netherlands. It is headquartered in Ede.

Bidfood Netherlands provides over 50 000 references in the food and non-food categories.

Bidfood Netherlands has 13 pick-up locations countrywide including Amsterdam, Drachten, Geleen, Emmen, Meppel, Tilburg, etc.

Bidfood Netherlands also helps its customers promote their businesses by offering menu calculations, preparation sheets to train employees, and marketing advice.

Furthermore, Bidfood Netherlands launched ChapChap: a platform where business owners can learn how to interact with their customers in a more beneficial way. 

Bidfood Netherlands attracts 25 000 customers in its business. The company’s clients consist mainly of businesses in the HoReCa sector and healthcare centres. Some examples are hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, canteens, etc.

In 2020, Bidfood Netherlands achieved a total turnover of € 549 million and had a team of 1643 employees.

Bidfood Netherlands is known as one of the largest B2B webshops in the Netherlands.

Bidfood Netherlands provides various products in the following categories:

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

Bidfood Netherlands offers more than 3700 organic, gluten-free, lactose-free, halal and vegan options.

Products provided by Bidfood Netherlands are MSC, ASC, UTZ and organic certified.

Bidfood Netherlands distributes brands such as Aquarius, Boiron, Evian, Honig and many more.

Bidfood Netherlands is the exclusive distributor for brands such as Koh Pen, Frosted, Hollandsch Rijk, Dairy Life, etc. 

Bidfood Netherlands works with approximately 400 suppliers in order to fulfill the requirements of its customers.

Bidfood Netherlands runs its private label under the following name:

• Bravour Essentials: offers biscuits and several others. 
• Bravour Premium: provides fat liquid, steak, ready-made meals, etc.
• Bravour Free From: offers products free from certain properties.
• Bravour Green Chef: offers meat substitutes items.
• Pro Smart Choice: provides napkins, disposables, gloves, etc.
• Smart Choice For Smart Chefs: offers products in large quantities such as syrups, juice, ham, etc.

Bidfood Netherlands recycles its residual waste and is reducing its CO2 emissions to help the environment. The company also uses reusable and recyclable packaging.

Bidfood Netherlands operates 17 distribution centers in the Netherlands. Regarding the logistics solutions, the company operates a fleet of 375 trucks in order to conduct deliveries. 

Bidfood Netherlands's online shop can be found on www.bidfood.nl

Jean Coutu Group is a chain of drugstores based in Canada founded in 1969 by Jean Coutu and Louis Michaud. Jean Coutu Group operates its own stores and also is a franchisor. The company has also expanded in the US. The company was acquired by Metro Inc in 2018.

The drugstore chain is the 3rd leading retailer and distributor in pharmaceuticals in North America. 

Jean Coutu Group acquired several companies such as Clautier Pharmacy, Douglas Drugstores and Rite Aid Drugstores. 

At present, Jean Coutu Group operates over 2200 stores under the following banners:

• Jean Coutu
• PJC Clinique
• PJC Sante

Each year, Jean Coutu Group makes an turnover of € 686.7 million. There are 2000 people working for the business, including 1350 in Canada. The company has been recognised as one of Canada’s Most Respectable Corporations. 

In regards to the logistics, Jean Coutu Group operates 2 distribution centres. 

Recently Jean Coutu Group has donated € 41574 to Brunswick United Ways to help the organisation in its efforts to help local communities during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Boyne Valley Foods was founded in 1960 with the establishment of Boyne Valley honey brand. Boyne Valley Foods was established by Malachy McCloskey. Boyne Valley Foods is based in Ireland where it owns 3 manufacturing sites and an innovation centre to develop new products. 

The company supplies businesses in the HoReCa sector such as restaurants, hotels, caterers, foodservice wholesalers as well as retailers.

Moreover, the company exports its products to over 30 countries including Sweden, Norway, Canada, China, Japan, Australia, Brazil, etc. 

Boyne Valley Foods achieved a turnover of € 155 million in 2018, indicating a rise of 3.3% in revenue compared to 2017. There were 260 people employed by Boyne Valley Foods in 2018.

Boyne Valley Foods offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oils, vinegar, spices, condiments, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jelly, jam, chocolate, etc.
• Drinks: a variety of juices.
• Household: several cleaning products

Boyne Valley Foods has launched a portfolio of brands including (but not limited to): 

• Boyne Valley Honey: a brand of honey, including raw honey
• Mcdonnells: a grocery brand offering noodles, curry sauces and spices
• Chivers: a brand of sweet grocery items such as jelly and jam.
• Erin: a range of soups
• Don Carlo: a brand of vinegar, olive oil and spices 
• Homecook: a range of chocolate, cake mix, jam, marmalade as well as juices

Boyne Valley Foods imports its products from various parts of the world and also sources locally.

Boyne Valley Foods is certified by the NSAI. Its facilities are also HACCP certified. The business ensures that it sources its raw materials from sustainable suppliers. There is a quality assurance team which audits the suppliers and there are third parties organisations that carry out site inspections. 

Boyne Valley Foods also maintains transparency regarding the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values used in all its products. 

Concerning the logistics, Boyne Valley Foods operates a warehouse of 269000 sq.ft. which is equipped with the latest voice technology. As a result, no paper is used. Boyne Valley Foods has 25 loading bays. 

Coles is a retailer which has been established in the year 1914 by George Coles and is headquartered in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, Australia. The firm operates more than 2500 department stores across Australia and also has an online store. Coles serves around 21 million customers each week. 

Coles employs over 113000 people and achieved a turnover of €23.4 billion in 2019 which can be retributed under the 3 main business areas as follows:

• Coles Supermarket chain reached a turnover of nearly €19 billion 

• The Liquor business achieved a turnover of €1.9 billion 

• Coles Express attained a turnover of € 1.2 billion

In addition to the Coles supermarket chain comprising of around 800 supermarkets, the company also manages around 700 Liquorland stores, 95 First Choice Liquor stores, 81 Vintage Cellar stores ,24 First Choice Liquor Market outlets in the Liquor business. Coles also manages 685 Cole Express stores. The firm also operates an online shopping platform. 

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

• Chilled & fresh food: fruits & vegetables, delicatessens, soups

• Frozen food: pizza, mixed vegetables, meat

• Savory grocery: oil, pasta, canned goods

• Sweet grocery: jams, cookies, chocolates

• Dairy: yoghurt, pure cream, custard

• Drinks: energy drinks, soft drinks, alcohol

• Personal care: tampons, shampoo, baby wipes

• Household: toilet paper, kitchen towel, detergents

• Bazar: batteries, stationery, cigarettes

Furthermore, the firm has its own brands which are listed below:

• Coles Smart Buy - The products that are sold under this brand are dog food, corn flakes, chicken nuggets, etc…

• Coles Finest - Under this brand, products such as fruit pies, lamb, pork, etc,.. are available.

• Coles Green Choice - Detergents are the specialty of the brand.

• Coles Organic - Its products include flour, baked beans, full cream milk, etc…

• Coles Simply Less - Under this brand line, products such as oat bars, ice cream, custard, etc,.. are sold.

• Coles Simply Gluten Free - Pancakes, biscuits, corn flakes, etc,.. are available in this brand.

• Mix Clothing - Under this line, women and children’s clothing are available.

In addition to operating in the retail market, Coles has also ventured in other sectors. Coles Financial Services offers insurance, credit cards and personal loans to Australian people. 

The firm also owns Spirit Hotels, a chain of hotels situated in various parts of the country.

The objective of the company is to be sustainable. For its own brands of products, the firm has set up a specific criteria by which suppliers must abide to. Furthermore, for its brands of meat, poultry and dairy, Cole works with Australian suppliers. There are around 1900 healthy products under the company’s various brands.

Additionally, the distribution center of Coles is situated in Perth and has facilities such as temperature controlled vehicles.

The firm is certified by RSPO, UTZ, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, RSPCA , MSC and ASC

Tiniloo is a French company specialized in selling boxes of baby care products online, through a monthly subscription system. The firm was founded by Caroline Sicot and Marie Lemoine in 2012. Every month, each subscriber receives some products dedicated to mothers and their children : from mothers-to-be until the child is 9 years old.

The objective of Tiniloo is to simplify the life of future parents and it does so by offering 3 types of boxes:

• The Box for Future Moms
• The Box for children from 0 to 36 Months
• The Creative Box for children from 3 to 9 years old

Each box provided by Tiniloo contains on average more than €40 of products. 

Moreover, all products are personalized according to the age of the child.

Deliveries can be done in 2 ways which are as follows:

• Colieco: allows Tiniloo to provide clients with its boxes at the best price. Delivery takes 5-10 days without a tracking number.
• Colissimo: allows customers to benefit from a tracking number and orders are delivered within 48 hours.

Tiniloo can be accessed on www.tiniloo.com

Ningbo Yazi is a Chinese importer of food items and has been operating for more than 20 years. The business is a subsidiary of Zhongning Chemical Group. 

Ningbo Yazi offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: wines, juices, beers, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oils
• Sweet Grocery: honey, biscuits
• Dairy: milk

Ningbo Yazi provides products from brands like Marta Romera, Mocen, Rubin, Joseph Cattin, etc. 

Ningbo Yazi also offers products under its own labels which are:

• ITASTE
• Yazi Yawei

Ningbo Yazi imports its products from countries like Spain, Portugal, Belgium, USA, New Zealand, etc. 

Founded by Robert Labeyrie in 1946, Labeyrie is an importer and distributor of food products in the French market. Its headquarters is based in Paris, France. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to supermarkets chains, foodservice and specialised stores. 

Labeyrie achieves an annual turnover of € 60 million and currently employs more than 1,500 people. 

It is noteworthy that Labeyrie is the first brand of “foie gras” to feature in television advertising. 

Furthermore, the enterprise offers a wide assortment of products in the Chilled & Fresh category: 

• Smoked salmon
• Foie gras 
• Delicatessens 
• Duck meat 

Labeyrie offers its own brand under the name “Labeyrie” which features duck meat, fish, sausages and many more. 

In addition, Labeyrie maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by FSC, PEFC, MSC, etc. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its carbon footprints by controlling water consumption and fighting against food waste.

In fact, the objective of the company is to increase the proportion of offcuts reused for human food by 25% by 2023. 

Paradise Finest Foods is an importer and distributor founded in 2014. The company started with the distribution of premium brands in the healthy food segment and then expanded its portfolio by adding mass market brands. It operates an online store as well. Paradise Finest Foods is headquartered in Harjumaa, Estonia.

Paradise Finest Foods offers 70 references in the food categories.

Paradise Finest Foods deals with Estonian clients including retailers, wholesalers, retail chains, independent stores and parts of the horeca sector. A few examples are Rimi, Maxima, Prisma, Coop (formerly ETK), ABC Supermarkets (Comarket, Delice), Kaubamaja, Stockmann, Selver, etc.

Paradise Finest Foods achieved a turnover of € 401 742 in 2018

Paradise Finest Foods provides numerous products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: chips, tortillas, condiments, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter and many more.
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, chocolate, protein bars, etc.
• Drinks: cocktails, collagen drinks, and many others.

Paradise Finest Foods offers various vegan and gluten-free products as well.

Paradise Finest Foods works with brands such as AminoPRO, Pip & Nut, VegePlus, Trek, Lizis, etc. The firm imports its products from countries across the UK and many others.

Paradise Finest Foods partners with a third party logistic company called Via3L which provides warehousing and distribution facilities. Free delivery is provided for orders exceeding € 30. Goods are normally delivered within 4 working days.

An easy access to the enterprise’s online shop is www.paradisefoods.ee/

iCan is a canning factory in Iceland producing canned cod liver of premium quality from 2007. 

Our goal is to produce the best product and be the first choice of our clients.  
To make sure that our products reach our and the consumer's expectations, we produce from freshest fish available, and record and monitor all aspects of the production from start to finish ensuring that our production satisfies our high demands and work with HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points). In addition we educate and train our staff so our employees can take part in making our product reach is full potential.
Our production is certified by IFS (International Food Standard), MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) and Kosher (certified by Kashrut).

iCan strives to keep environmental impact to a minimum - we source our products from sustainable fisheries and use green geothermal energy in production.

Wabel accelerates the sourcing and selling of private label and brand products between buyers and suppliers.

How?

By connecting private label and brand partners through www.wabel.com - our ONLINE PLATFORM - and through private meetings between suppliers and buyers at our WABEL SUMMITS.

Plus.

Year round support from our private label and brand consultants helps private label players to connect with each other and consolidate new business.

In particular, private label players operating in the €100bn European market leverage Wabel to save time - and drive real business opportunities - through the rapid discovery of the right private label partner.

Upcoming Wabel Summits:

- Wabel Frozen Summit, March 27-28 2018, Paris

- Wabel Chilled & Dairy Summit, March 29-30 2018, Paris

COFCO Corporation is China's largest diversified products and services supplier in agribusiness and food industry. Among other things, COFCO is a food importer, exporter and is the largest bottling partner of Coca-Cola company in Mainland China. The company focuses on providing healthy food, living space and services from renewable natural resources.

COFCO is engaged in real estate, hotel business and financial services businesses.
COFCO operates in nine businesses through the following subsidiaries: 

COFCO Agri-Trading 
China Agri-Industries
China Foods Holdings  ; Property & Hotels 
China National Native Produce 
Animal By-products Import 
Export Corporation 
COFCO Tunhe 
COFCO Packaging 
COFCO Development 
COFCO Financial Services Department

Fortune edible oil, Great Wall wine, Mengniu dairy, Lohas fruit and vegetable juice, The Conte chocolate, Tomato products, Jojok meat products, Yalong Bay resorts, Grand Joy shopping mall , Gloria hotels, Lotus-cashmere, China Tea products and COFCO-Aviva Life Insurance.

Topco Associates LLC is a private company, sourcing innovative solutions for the food industry.

The company provides services including:

Procurement

Quality assurance - composed of food scientists

In addition, Topco creates brands (of different ranges):

Mainstream:

Food Club

Shurfine

Tippy Toes

Paws Happy Life

Simply Done

@Ease

Sweet P's

Buckley Farms

Harvest Club

Over the Top

Cape Covelle

Papa enzo's

Charking

Health and wellness:

TopCare

Full Circle Market

Premium:

Pure Harmony

Wide awake coffee

Cow belle

Nostimo

B.leve

Basic consumables:

Valu Time

Sourcing for 52 retailers and wholesalers in the United states, Topco also handles non-food section such as health and beauty care products as well as pharmacy programs and not-for-resale products.

Presently, the company is established as a leading buying alliance and has different kinds of clients:

Supermarket retailers

Food wholesalers

Members' delis

Ready meals departments

Commissaries

Military Commissaries

Foodservice operators

Members working with Topco, are midsize retailers, hence having around 100 - 150 point of sale per banner. Members embrace the benefits to have their Natural & Organic brand developed by Topco.

Topco Associates has 49 member-owners which includes supermarket retailers, wholesale distributors and foodservice companies.

Some of the member-owners are:

Hy-Vee

Giant Eagle

Price Chopper

Stater Bros.

Associated Food Stores

What was initially a small cooperative is today recognized as the reference among buying alliances and tailor-made solutions are also available for different types of businesses to meet their needs.

Established in 1924, Spinneys is a retail group headquartered in Maadi, Egypt. Its first store in Egypt was opened in 2006.

It operates 19 stores as well as an online shop. 

The company employs more than 1,000 workers and achieves a turnover of €257.3 million.

Spinneys Egypt offers products in the following categories: 

• Frozen: ice cream, vegetables, ready-meals, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh: charcuterie, cold cuts, fruits, etc.
• Savory Grocery: spices, canned food, rice,etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, jams, sugar, etc.
• Drinks: fruit juices, soft drinks, water, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, milk, cheese, etc.
• Household: dishwashing liquid, fabric softeners, detergents, etc.
• Personal Care: body care, oral care, hair care, etc.

It also offers organic products such as: lentils, juice, butter, baked beans, shampoo and many more. 

The business represents brands such as:

• Biotalia(a wide range of bio products): juice, beans, butter, etc.
• Avanti: a wide range of cheese
• Atyab: frozen crispy chicken, nuggets, crispy strips, etc.

In addition, Spinneys provides a wide assortment of goods under its private label which are listed below:

• Spinneys: duck, facial tissues, lamb cutlets, etc.
• Spinneys Supreme: salt, aluminum foil, fabric freshener, etc.

In 2019, Spinneys Egypt was acquired by Investec Asset Management.  

The firm’s online shop can be accessed on www.spinneys-egypt.com

Metro cash & carry established its presence in Japan in the year 2000 and the head office settled in Tokyo. The company operates as a subsidiary of Metro AG. The firm operates 10 metro stores in the Tokyo area. In an effort to further increase sales, METRO Cash & Carry Japan has developed what is known as the multi-specialist approach.  

The products can be classified under the following categories:

• Frozen
• Sweet grocery
• Savory grocery
• Dairy
• Drinks
• Household

Metro offers their own brands under the following names:

• Rioba - Under this brand, products such as coffee, soda, cocktail, etc,.. are sold.
• Aro - In this line, products such as flour, olive oil, tea, etc,.. are available.
• Metro Chef - This brand consists of meat, bread crumbs, flour, etc…
• Metro professional - Kitchen equipments are sold under this name.
• H.Line - This line is dedicated to tablewares which are used in restaurants.
• Fine food - Condiments are sold under this brand.
• Sigma - Under this brand, office supplies are sold.

In terms of logistics, the company offers delivery solutions to their customers at the required location. The firm ensures low temperature transport for chilled and frozen products.

Gotta Perfumerias, a family business, is a chain of cosmetics shops which was established in 1992 in Spain. At present, Gotta Perfumerias operates 55 shops in Spain and an online shop. 

Gotta Perfumerias offers products in the personal care category which includes fragrances, hair care, skincare, makeup, face care, etc. 

Products from brands such as Jean Paul Gautier, Lancome, L’Oreal Paris, Cottage, Paco Rabanne, Clinique, Guerlain, etc. can be found in Gotta Perfumerias stores. 

Gotta Perfumerias’s online shop can be accessed on www.perfumeriasgotta.com

DELINERO GmbH operates as an online-marketplace for food. The company provides meat, hams, and sausages; fish and seafood; cheese; fruits and vegetables; sauces and creams; pasta and rice; salt, herbs, and spices; oil and vinegar; tea, coffee, and cocoa; wine, spirits, and beer; fruit drinks; sweets; breads and rolls; antipasti and olives; spreads; cereals; cooked meals; and gift baskets and presents.

It serves customers in Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Greece, Denmark, and Scotland.  The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. As of May 25, 2015, DELINERO GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Gruner + Jahr AG & Co KG.

BIM Egypt is engaged in operating retail stores through its retail shops throughout Egypt, which sell an assortment of 600 products, including a number of private labels.

Its products categories include:

• Sweet grocery (cookies, chocolates, cereals, etc...)
• Savory grocery (salty snacks, oil, canned food, etc...)
• Frozen (fish fingers, chicken, fish, etc...)
• Dairy (butter, cheese, yoghurt, etc...)
• Drinks (soft drinks, juices, etc…)
• Household (detergents, toilet papers, kitchen appliances, etc…)
• Personal Care (diapers, shampoo, body lotion, etc…)

High quality and low prices constitute the basic criteria for defining the product portfolio at BİM. The products offered at the stores are carefully selected to meet the daily basic needs of a household. The BİM family has adopted a detailed and precise working method for selecting and pricing these products. There are 600 products available in-stores, a model which remains in line with the “hard discount” concept. Changes in customer habits and behaviors are reflected in the introduction of new products.

Dina Farms, Egypt’s largest private farm. Dina Farms currently has a total of eight stores nationwide with a monthly turnover of EGP 12 million. The retail arm of Dina Farms was initially focused on providing the market with fresh products sourced from the farm including premium quality diary, meat and produce. 

By building efficient relationships with suppliers and implementing a centralized retail system Dina Farms was able to grow from only two outlets with revenue of EGP 35 million to 8 outlets. The company has signed the contract for 2 new stores and plans to add 2 additional outlets before year’s end to reach a total of 12 stores. 

Dina Farms is Egypt’s largest dairy producer and a key supplier of fresh produce to local markets. In addition to its own highly successful, premium brand of fresh pasteurized milk products, which today lead the market with a 67% market share, the company is also the largest supplier of raw milk to leading local producers of processed dairy products

Australian United Retailers Limited (AURL) is an independent retail supermarket group operating under the “FoodWorks” label. Foodworks was created when FoodWorks Supermarket Group Ltd (FSG) and Australian United Retailers (AUR) merged in 2004. Currently, the company manages 650 supermarkets and convenience stores across 7 states in Australia. All of its stores are franchised and its 2 offices are based in Victoria and Queensland.

In 2017, Foodworks Supermarket launched 3 new store formats which are:

• Foodworks Supermarket: This particular store format targets families and primary shoppers situated in big cities and towns. It focuses mostly on fresh food.
• Foodworks Local: It targets mostly elderly people living in regional areas.
• Foodworks Express: This is mainly for people who are passing the traffic, public transport users and residents living in the locality. The retail format offers mostly confectionery, drinks and fresh meals.

By achieving an annual sales of €1.9 billion, Foodworks Supermarket became Australia’s largest truly independent supermarket group. Moreover, the enterprise welcomes over 3 million customers weekly.

The retailer provides a wide assortment under the following categories:

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

Brands such as Mighty Soft, Helga’s, Meadow Lea, and many more collaborate with Foodworks Supermarket.

Furthermore, Foodworks Supermarket owns a private label which is known as:

• Best Buy: products such as meat, laundry powders, honey, etc, are provided.

Pertaining to logistics, the company partnered with CEVA logistics who is in charge of warehousing and distribution to all foodworks stores across Australia. 

Several of its stores offer online shopping as well.

Founded in the 1960s in France, Auchan Retail International deals in the retail sector offering assortments of food items and non-food items. Auchan Retail International oversees the sourcing for the group retail subsidiaries.

Auchan Retail is spread among 13 countries including France, Russia, Senegal, etc. Furthermore, it has 1,985 points of sales under the Auchan banner. 

In 1987, the group’s banking subsidiary Banque Accord was created. 

The firm achieved an annual turnover of € 1.6 billion and currently employs 179590 people.

Regarding the food categories, Auchan Retail deals with local producers and SMEs so that the customers can get fresh, local, healthy and seasonal products.

For non-food categories, the company has been developing its own labels which can rival current leading brands.

Its private labels include (but not limited to):

• Cosmia: a range of cosmetics
• Qilive: multimedia products
• In Extenso: a brand featuring textile products  

With regards to the environment, the business has around 216 projects supported by the company’s foundations worldwide. Moreover, 600 tonnes of plastic bottles were collected from the stores in France as well as 66% of waste was recovered from the hypermarkets.

GPS Distribution aims at being pre-eminent international purchasing and distribution firm. Rich of more than 20 years experience, the firm is responsible for the following aspects:

• Purchase
• Commercial
• Communication
• Network animation
• Technical issues

The buying Alliance handles avery steps from the sourcing to the channel distribution design.

The purchase section involves:

• Referencing and developing brands
• Selecting products
• Importing goods
• Segmentation

The commercial aspect involves:

• Conditions negociation for the members
• Federating members around an inovative concept
• Back-up in terms of commercial tasks

And the communication part involves the planning and elaboration of directives with respect to the commercial aspects.

Founded in 1993, Evroopt Belarus is a retail chain company, headquartered in Minsk, Belarus. The company is a subsidiary of Eurotorg Holding PLC. 

By the end of 2021, there were more than 1,000 Evroopt stores in all regions of Belarus. The network “Evroopt” has more than 600 retail facilities. It provides an online application that caters for purchases through all Evroopt stores across the country. 

The business offers a variety of products under different categories: 

• Savory grocery: pasta, macaroni, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: chewing gum, candy, waffles, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, fish, sushi, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, vegetables, ready-made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, face wash, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc.  

The company has a segment of its own production and involves brands such as: Sushi yammy, bisconti, brown’s bakery and many more. 

The product categories of its own production varies as follows: 

• Fresh and chilled products: ready-made pizzas, sushi, bakery products, etc. 
• Frozen: Pizzas, meat, sausages, etc. 

Evroopt also sells fresh products from farmers such as: rabbit, beef, pork turkey, semi finished kebabs and many more. 

The retail chain is focused on products without flavor enhancers or antibiotics. 

In September 2022, Evroopt held a charity event by the beginning of the academic year and always brings gifts at least three times a year. It offers the Bonus card E-plus to provide customers with bonuses after purchases.

Established in 1996, Anglesey Food started as convenience stores and by 2001 they started to operate under the name korzinka.uz in Uzbekistan. The stores welcome around  10000 customers each day. 

A national brand with an extensive experience in food retailing and related products, Korzinka supermarket guarantees high quality.

There are many benefits to shop with Korzinka, they provide a wide variety of foods and non-foods daily specials and discounts, product samplings in store.

Korzinka proposes a varied selection of branded products, thus encouraging customers to shop in their stores through their loyalty program.

Korzinka operates 52 stores under 2 banners in Uzbekistan:

Korzinka stores

Korzinka stores especially focus on small wholesale shoppers. Their top priorities are to be the best in their area of ​​expertise. Korzinka.uz is a close-knit team and experienced qualified specialists.

Smart Stores

Smart are convenience stores designed to meet daily needs of the consumers in their area. 

UPDATES ON ANGLESEY FOOD ON 28/02/2020

For 2020, Anglesey Food is interested in brands providing products for the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, pasta, oils, condiments, baby foods, etc.

• Drinks: carbonated soft drinks, soft drinks, water, juices, etc. 

Vitalyur is a retailer which has been established in the year 1995 and is headquartered in Minsk, Belarus. The firm operates 49 stores across the country and they collaborate with numerous suppliers from Norway, Uk, Russia, Iceland, Finland, etc…

The firm provides a wide range of products under the following categories:

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

Concerning the logistics measures, the firm operates their own fleet of 46 trucks in order to carry out deliveries.

Junomiss Cosmetics is an established cosmetics company in London, England. Independent retailer specialising in the sale of cosmetics. Beginning with just a few lipstick and mascara sale, the unique brand now brings beautifully handcrafted products to almost all countries around the world.

Junomiss professionally create fun and affordable face, eyes, lips and products using the latest bespoke cosmetics technology at some of the internationally recognized cosmetics laboratories in England. The company carefully source the best ingredients, natural butters and pure essential oils, and minimise our packaging as much as possible to ensure our little luxuries don’t hurt the planet, and only nourish and care for your skin .

Carrefour is a french store chain which reopened in 2015 and is planning to open 5 other hypermarkets by the end of 2018. Specialised in retailing, Carrefour was at first opened in 2006 in partnership with the group Arcofina before retiring.

Carrefour Algerie and its 4000 m² offer a customized food service, with several thousand items, a tasting area and services that simplify shopping. Fresh produce is particularly valued in a friendly atmosphere.

Carrefour’s ranges comprises of :

• Frozen
• Chilled and fresh
• Grocery
• Dairy
• Agri-food products
• Personal care
• Households

The selection, control and quality of products are subject to strict requirements. Food security remains a constant priority to guarantee customers shop with confidence. The non-food section meet the needs of everyday life: textile collections, small and large appliances, tableware, stationery, cultural goods and crafts.

A large area "market" run by true professionals offer a wide choice of quality fresh products: fruits and vegetables, traditional stalls of fish, meat and halal meats, rotisserie, catering area, bakery and pastry (made on site).

The supermarket chain has developed its private labels under the same name:

• Carrefour bio - natural and organic products
• Carrefour - product range for the whole family
• Carrefour no gluten - gluten-free range
• Selection carrefour - premium foods
• Carrefour viversano - chilled and fresh food
• Carrefour baby - baby food & products
• Carrefour kids - mothers and kids items (food & non-food)
• Tex - clothes line
• Tex home - home textiles and decorations

International brands are also available:

• Danone
• Ferrero
• Dylia
• Aroma
• Bonne maman
• Soummam

Danone is a French multinational food-products corporation based in Paris. It has four business lines: Fresh Dairy products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. In the United States it is marketed as the Dannon Company.

Danone is present in over 130 markets and generated sales of €22.4 billion in 2015, with more than half in emerging countries. In 2015, Fresh dairy products represent 50% of the group's total sales, Early Life Nutrition 22%, Waters 21% and Medical Nutrition 7%.

With 16 brands present,France is for Danone the first country ranking in terms of contribution to 2014 sales (11% of the group's total turnover) withe 7500 employees and 12 plants. 

Updates on Danone

27/06/2018

Danone is currently looking for new suppliers and products. This are also interested in organic products as well.

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 Group has been founded in the late 90’s in the Middle East. The retailer operates hypermarkets and supermarkets in countries such as Lebanon, Egypt, Qatar and through a franchise agreement, the firm expanded the business in the UAE and Oman.

The firm focuses on expansion and their main investor namely Abraaj Capital is the one to support the regional expansions projects.

Furthermore, more than 90,000 customers are served daily in the stores.

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 is South Africa's leading pharmacy, health and beauty retailer.

Clicks Group  operates under the following banners and subsidiaries:

• Clicks: 704 stores and 545 in-store pharmacies.
• Claire’s: over 3000 stores offering jewelry and accessories
• GNC: a retailer of supplements and wellness products
• The Body Shop: the company holds the franchisee license for The Body Shop in South Africa
• UPD: a wholesaler supplying health stores, pharmacies, hospitals, etc. 
• Musica: a retailer of music and entertainment merchandise.

The company operates its stores in South Africa as well as Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini and Lesotho. Furthermore, Clicks also manages an online shop.

By 2019, 15413 people worked for Clicks Group.

Clicks Group’s turnover increased by 7.2% in 2019, compared to the previous year. Its turnover from its health and beauty businesses rose by 10.5%.

Clicks is the market leader in South Africa in hair care, colour cosmetics, vitamins & supplements, skin care & bath additives. 

Clicks Group launched its own brand, Eucerin which consists of skincare products. 

Clicks Group operates its  own sophisticated logistics and a centralised distribution system.  

UPDATES ON CLICKS ON 28/09/2020

Clicks Group  is looking for products for its own label in the personal care category such as hair care, hygiene, skincare, oral care, etc. 

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

 Created in 2007 by the Cevital group Uno is the largest Algerian retail brand. Today it stands as the industry leader and provides 40000 SKUs both in food items and non food items as well as personal care products.

Uno will not be advantaged in the creation of private labels as most of the Algerians are satisfied with their local grocery shops. Only the new generations are interested in hypermarkets or supermarkets formats.

Still, Uno has managed to establish itself in the Algerian market with 13% market share. Moreover Uno works with suppliers who have the exclusivity of certain brands like :

• Procter & Gamble
• Unilever
• RB

 Today UNO is recognized as a retailer reputed for its quality of service and purchasing experience, its competitiveness and innovative offering, adapted to customer expectations.

Backed by the success of the largest shopping center in Algiers, Ardis plans to open five new centers in Oran, Biskra, Tizi-Ouzou, Ouargla and Annaba shortly.

On a medium term, the strategy aims to settle Ardis in all agglomerations over 50 000 citizens, with a vision of a shopping center including a leisure area of 10,000 sqm, a shopping area of 20,000 m² and a hypermarket of 10 000m².

With a wide product selection estimated at 40 000 references in a hypermarket organized into 4 universes. Its products categories include sweet & savory grocery, drinks, frozen, chilled & fresh, dairy and bazar. Also it mainly deals with branded products. 

With nearly 70% of the turnover of the hypermarket, the food retail universe is composed of consumer goods, fresh produce, especially  'professional catering "which are produced by our bakers, pastry chefs and caterers. Moreover, it is interesting to know that they have more than 50,000 clients. 

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. 

Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, Landmark Group is recognised as one of the largest retail groups that provides value-driven products for the entire family through a diverse portfolio of core retail brands. In 1990, Landmark Group moved its headquarters to the United Arab Emirates. 

Landmark Group is present in countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, India, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, UK, USA, etc, through its different banners. Landmark Group manages 2300 stores in 21 countries. 

The company has spread its various activities in different sectors like :

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Malls

In the retail sector, Landmark Group operates several banners that include supermarkets and retail stores which include:

• Babyshop
• Splash
• Shoe Mart
• Centrepoint
• Iconic
• Homecentre
• Shoe Express
• Home Box
• E Max
• Lifestyle
• Easybuy
• Spar

The company also operates various international banners offering products such as cosmetics, lifestyle and fashion products. These include:

• Lipsy London
• Carpisa
• Ecco
• Kurt Geiger
• Pablosky
• Steve Madden

Landmark Group is also present in the hospitality sector, running restaurants, hotels and wellness businesses. Landmark Group also holds the franchise license for several chains. In the hospitality sector, the firm operates the following banners:

• Fitness First
• Citymax Hotels
• Balance Spa & Salon
• Fun City
• Fun Block
• Funworks
• Funvill
• Tridom
• Carluccio’s
• Chizen
• Max’s
• Nando’s
• Zafran
• All About Chicken
• Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Landmark also operates 10 malls under the name Oasis Malls in Bahrain, Oman, UAE and KSA. The malls feature various shops from the banners which are operated by the group. 

In the financial year 2021, Landmark Group achieved a turnover of €10 billion and employs more than 55,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm received the “Great Place To Work” Asia July 2021 award. 

Landmark Group has been operating an online fashion store, STYLI since 2019 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. 

Landmark Group has joined hands with Dubai Cares in order to to launch the Education Uninterrupted to support children to be able to afford a computer to be able to follow classes online due to the pandemic.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.landmarkgroup.com/ae/en/Stylishop.com 

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/

Established in 2014, Townview Sourcing formerly known as Foro International sources, imports and distributes high quality ambient/chilled & frozen products/ingredients into the Irish and UK markets.

Its headquarters is based in Dublin, Ireland. The company is a subsidiary of Roebuck Food Group. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the importer distributes its products to retailers, foodservice wholesalers, restaurants, manufacturing industries and many more. 

Townview Sourcing has a dedicated team of around 6 people. 

Moreover, the importer provides a wide range of goods in different categories such as: 

• Savoury grocery: oils, pepper sauces, peanut butter, etc. 
• Drinks: water and other beverages. 

Brands such as Riverdene, Healsi, Louisiana, The King, Pamita, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

The company offers full logistics support through its partner logistics company.. 

Orkidia is an importer based in Austria. The company is known for marketing food items in Germany and Austria, enabling foreign brands to enter these 2 markets. Orkidia is also a developer of private labels. 

As a brand developer, Orkidia works with a number of producers, devising the appropriate marketing and distribution strategies according to each brand’s needs. The firm can help clientswishing to develop their own label find the right producer easily. 

Orkidia works with several supermarket chains and stores such as Globus, Edeka, Real, Rewe Group, Maxi Market, etc. 

Producers working with Orkidia can benefit through 3 customized packages:

• Full Service Distributor: Orkidia will handle everything from the marketing to the distribution and logistics.

• Food Agency: Orkidia will handle the sales and marketing while the producer is responsible for the logistics and delivery.

• Food Broker: Orkidia takes care of all logistics and delivery. 

Concerning the logistics, Orkidia operates a total of 9 warehouses in Germany and Austria. Furthermore, Orkidia also distributes products to its clients. 

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.

Othaim Markets is a retailer which was established in 1982 by Sheikh Saleh al-Othaim and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The company is part of Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets.

Currently, the business operates a total of 46 stores across the country and has over 510, 000 loyal customers. 

In the financial year 2021, Othaim Markets Egypt achieved a turnover of €53.8 million. Moreover, its employee count ranges from 1,000 to 5,000 people. 

Moreover, Othaim Markets is keen on expanding and has established a new store in 2021.

The products categories available at Othaim Markets include:

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

Brands such as Nestle and many others collaborate with Othaim Markets.

The firm also owns several private labels which are as follows: (non-exhaustive list):

• Bonita
• Shiny Gold
• Rex
• Jodan 
• Shera
• Proof

It is important to note that Othaim Markets does not work with any French products.

Furthermore, the firm fulfills the requirements of its customers according to international quality standards.

In relation to the logistics solutions, the firm operates its own warehouses, equipped with the most modern dry and cold storage facilities, and fleet of vehicles hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain.

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

Founded in 2014, Big Basket is an e-commerce platform based in India which offers food and non-food items. The company offers around 18000 references from over 1000 brands. Bigbasket handles 150000 orders per day. 

Big Basket achieved a turnover of €743 million in 2021 and currently employs more than 35,000 people.

Big Basket offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, industrial pastries, cookies, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oils, sauces, condiments, flour, etc.
• Drinks: juices, healthy drinks, energy drinks, etc.
• Dairy: Ghee, milk, eggs, etc.
• Frozen Food: snacks, vegetables, meat, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, meat, poultry, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, hair care, skincare, hygiene products, etc.
• Household: Cleaners, air fresheners,repellents,etc. 

Brands currently available include Fresho, 24 Mantra, Whisper, Real, Nivea, Comfort, Zespri and many more. 

Instead of paper or plastic bags, the firm delivers products in reusable crates and recyclable trays. 

Big Basket’s online shop can be accessed on www.bigbasket.com

Founded in 2014, Spar Oman is a retail chain, licensed by Khimji Ramdas. Its headquarters is based in Muscat, Oman. 

It operates 23 stores. 

In the financial year 2021, the company achieved a turnover of €31.4 million.

Spar Oman offers a selection of products under different categories: 

• Savory grocery: soup, pasta, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: muffins, brownies, cookies, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, fruits, salmon, etc.
• Frozen: meat, seafood, fruits, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, skin care, conditioner, etc.
• Household: grease digestant, glass cleaner, laundry detergents, etc.

The business offers private label products under the brand ‘SPAR’ which includes products like cookies, coffee, biscuits and olives. 

In 2022, Spar Oman opened a new store in Al Ghubrah, Oman.                

Daymon Worldwide Europe is a retailer which was established in Portugal in 2005. The company is part of Daymon Worldwide which is based in the US. It is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. 

It employs more than 100 employees. 

Products offered by Daymon Worldwide Europe are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: herbs, spices, rice, pasta, pulses, pet food, oil, ready meals, soups, canned food, snacks ,nuts, etc
• Sweet Grocery: sweet canned food, biscuits, ambient desserts, seasonal confectionery, sugar, chocolate, sweets, etc
• Drinks: alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Frozen Food: desserts, ice cream, seafood, meals, fruits ,vegetables, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: drinks, snacks, seafood, charcuterie, etc
• Dairy: yoghurt, desserts, cheese, milk, cream, butter, eggs, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, vitamins & supplements, hygiene, makeup, skincare, oral care, etc
• Household: cleaning supplies, air fresheners, dishwash, laundry care, etc

The company also provides dairy-free and meat-free products. 

Daymon Worldwide Europe also manages an international development center in Portugal.

Daymon Worldwide Europe is looking for brands that offer soft drinks and fruit juices.

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 part of the Carrefour Retail Chain. UTIC is the franchisee for the Carrefour stores operating in Tunisia. Carrefour Tunisia offers a number of food and non-food items.

At present Carrefour Tunisia operates a total of 100 stores under the following banners:

• Carrefour
• Carrefour Market
• Carrefour Express

In 2018, Carrefour Tunisia reached a turnover of € 3.2 billion in 2018 and employs 5000 people. 

Carrefour Tunisia offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, oil, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, chocolate, cereals, biscuits, etc.
• Dairy: cream, butter, cheese, etc.
• Frozen Food: seafood, ice cream, meat, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: poultry, charcuterie, meat, etc.
• Household: air freshener, dishwasher, softeners, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, oral care, baby care, etc.

Carrefour Tunisia offers an array of products from brands like Colgate, London Dairy, Veet, Syoss, Soupline, etc. 

Carrefour Tunisia also distributes products from Carrefour’s private labels including:

• Carrefour: a range of food and non-food products
• Carrefour Baby: a range of baby care products

Carrefour Tunisia also has an online shop which can be accessed on www.carrefourtunisie.com

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.