Le Paradis du Fruit is a French fast-food chain established in 1982 by Claude Louzon and his brothers Gilles and Serge. The brand offers a unique concept combining a fruit bar, restaurant, and ice cream parlor, focusing on fresh, natural ingredients and a blend of health and pleasure in its cuisine.

Since its founding, Le Paradis du Fruit has evolved to serve a clientele seeking balanced and enjoyable meals, featuring freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, homemade cocktails, salads, and indulgent desserts. The brand stands out for its commitment to fresh products and continuous service throughout the week, aligning with healthy and varied culinary preferences.

As of January 2024, Le Paradis du Fruit operates 26 restaurants in France, including a network of franchised establishments. By October 2024, this number increased slightly to 27 locations, predominantly concentrated in Paris and other French cities. The chain organizes its restaurants in two formats, "Prestige" and "Roots".

Le Paradis du Fruit’s retail points primarily consist of casual dining outlets featuring menus with cold and hot original dishes, fresh juices, smoothies, and take-away options such as sandwiches and vibrant salads aimed at health-conscious consumers and urban diners.

The company reported a turnover of approximately 50 million euros in 2018, reflecting its steady growth and established position in the French fast-casual dining market. It employs between 100 and 199 people within France, supporting its operations and customer service across its locations.

The brand’s image is centered on natural flavors, freshness, and a convivial atmosphere designed by Philippe Starck, appealing to a broad audience from health enthusiasts to busy city dwellers. Le Paradis du Fruit remains a notable player in the French quick-service restaurant scene, emphasizing quality, freshness, and consistent service.

Vapiano is a chain of restaurants that was launched in Germany in 2002. The chain is known for its Italian cuisine and the freshness of the ingredients used. In fact, many of the ingredients used in their dishes such as sauces and pasta are prepared in the restaurants. 

Vapiano counts around 39.6 million customers worldwide.

Vapiano operates 231 restaurants in over 33 countries. This includes 32 restaurants which were launched in 2018. Vapiano has developed rapidly in many countries by franchising. There are plans to develop in various countries including Canada, Japan, Argentina, etc. 

Vapiano is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017. 

Vapiano achieved a turnover of € 380 million in 2018. This demonstrates that Vapiano’s turnover has grown by 12.9% compared to 2017. The firm employs 7225 people.

Vapiano is constantly offering training to all its staff. Hence, the company has developed an online training program and has set up 2 training centres: Vapiano Vii Learning and Vii Academy. 

Established in 1898 by William Bass, Mitchells & Butlers is a restaurant chain operating under different banners such as All Bar one, Miller & Carter, Toby Carvery, Harvester and many others. Its headquarters is based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. It is noteworthy that the company is listed on the London Stock Exchange. 

It is interesting to know that the restaurant chain also provided vocational training to around 1,500 learners in 2015. 

Currently, the business operates 1,784 bars, pubs and restaurants throughout the country. Moreover, the food service expanded its business internationally by acquiring the restaurant chain Alex in Germany. 

In the financial year 2021, Mitchells & Butlers achieved a turnover of € 1.2 billion and employed around 44,000 people. 

Furthermore, the company gained recognition through the 2020’s Best Talent Management Strategy Award by HR Excellence Awards. 

Mitchells & Butlers offers a variety of products under the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh: ready meals and desserts. 
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, whiskeys, etc. 

Additionally, the restaurant chain works with over 1667 suppliers and spends around $1.3 billion with suppliers each year. Therefore, Mitchells & Butlers partnered with Medius Spend Management as the company wishes to transfer all its paper-based contracts to a centralised online database. As a result, the business can easily communicate with its suppliers efficiently. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Mitchells & Butlers operates its own distribution centre and has partnered with Fleet Operations to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm is working towards eliminating its carbon footprint by reducing water wastage in its toilets. Mitchells & Butlers has been able to reduce up to 13.9 million litres of water wastage in 2022. 

With regards to the community, the food service partnered with FareShare to redistribute surplus food to charities and community groups, hence reducing its food waste. In 2020, Mitchells & Butlers distributed over 57,000 meals to needy people. 

The objective of the company is to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and 50% reduction in food waste by 2030. 

Known as the 2nd largest theme park in Europe, Europa-Park was founded in Germany in 1975 by Roland Mack. To this date, the Mack family manages Europa-Park. The theme park attracts 5.7 million visitors from different parts of the world per season. 

Europa-Park Germany has a large number of attractions divided into themed areas that are inspired by various regions of the world.

Furthermore, the company is also one of the largest hotel resorts, featuring 6 luxury hotels, a camp resort and a camping area, hence accommodating for visitors with different budgets.

The hotels operating in Europa-Park are:

• Krønasår - The Museum-Hotel
• Bell Rock
• Santa Isabel
• Colosseo
• El Andaluz
• Castillo Alcazar
• Camp Resort

Europa-Park also features various food service establishments including restaurants, cafes and snack stands in the European themed areas. There is a variety of cuisine ranging from German, Italian, American, international, etc. 

Furthermore, the hotels feature their own bars and restaurants offering buffets, fine dining and a la carte dining. In total, all the food establishments, including ones in hotels, can seat over 9000 people. 

Europa-Park’s food service establishments include the following:

Park Restaurants, Bars & Cafes:

• Eisdiele Italien Gelato
• Kaffi Hus
• Balthasar Castle Restaurant
• Bavarian & Badisch Beer Garden
• Black Forest House
• Burger Bar
• Chez Marianne
• Colonial Food Station
• Creperie Nadine
• Erdinger Beer Garden
• Europa-Park Rock Cafe
• Fiskechuset
• Fjord Restaurant
• FoodLoop
• Friethuys
• Happiness Station Silver Star
• Is Huset
• Jack’s Deli
• Magellan Lounge
• Mario’s Pizza
• Melusina Snacks & Drinks
• Moby Dick Hot Dogs
• Motorsports Bar
• Pastaria di Enzo
• Petite Boulangerie
• Pizzeria Venezia
• Restaurant Mille Fleurs
• Seehaus Restaurant
• Taverna Mykonos
• The O’Mackay’s Cafe and Pub
• The Three Piglets
• Valaisan Parlours
• Waffle Bakery

The different hotels' restaurants and bars are:

• Ammolite
• Antica Roma
• Bar Colosseo
• Bar El Circo
• Bar Eriksson
• Beer Cellar
• Bodega
• Bubba Svens
• Buena Vista Club
• Cafe Konditori
• Captain’s Finest
• Castillo
• Commedia dell’Arte
• Don Quichotte
• Harborside
• Medici
• Pizzeria La Romantica
• Sala Santa Isabel
• Silver Lake Saloon
• Spirit of St. Louis Bar

Europa-Park employs 3600 people on average and up to 5000 people during the peak season. The company’s turnover for 2015 was € 350 million. 

Europa-Park has a central warehouse and the different food service establishments are supplied each day. 

Established in 2002 by Kaspar Basse, Joe & The Juice is a foodservice company which operates coffee shops and juice bars. Its headquarters is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company has operations in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. 

Presently, the business operates 300 outlets across the world and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Joe & The Juice achieved a turnover of € 160 million and currently employs more than 1,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company won the “Best Airport Coffee Shop of the Year” by FAB Awards in 2013 and 2014. 

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

• Chilled & Fresh: sandwiches, snacks, desserts, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: coffee capsules. 
• Drinks: coffee and water. 

Joe & The Juice offers a range of organic and vegan products in its portfolio for consumers with specific food needs. 

Moreover, the foodservice developed its own brands under the following names: 

• Joe’s Nitro: A line of organic coffees. 
• Joe’s Organic: A line of organic espresso capsules. 
• Joe & The Juice: A line of Still and Sparkling water. 

In addition, the enterprise maintains the highest quality standards as its coffees are organic certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partners with a courier service company to manage its deliveries. 

Furthermore, in 2022, the firm announced its expansion plans over the Middle East in Qatar, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. 

Concerning sustainability, Joe & The Juice reduces its impact on the environment by reducing its food waste and using 100% recyclable materials. 

In fact, the objective of the company is to open 200 to 300 juice bars as part of its expansion plans within the next 2 years.

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

Founded by Arthur Rawdon Spinney in 1948, Spinneys is a retailer operating in the hypermarket concept. Its headquarters is based in Jdeideh, Lebanon. Previously owned by Spinneys Group, Spinneys Lebanon is now managed by Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon (GMRL). 

In addition, the firm operates 16 stores across the country and an online shop as well. Its online shop allows its consumers to shop by their dietary and lifestyle preferences. 

Furthermore, the company achieved the award “Product of the year” for its loyalty program in 2019. 

Spinneys offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Frozen Food: ice cream, vegetables, ready-meals, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, cold cuts, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Savoury Grocery: spices, canned food, rice, pulses, oil, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, jams, sugar, ambient desserts, etc.
• Drinks: fruit juices, soft drinks, water, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wine, beer, liquor, etc. 
• Dairy: eggs, milk, cheese, etc.
• Household: dishwashing liquid, fabric softeners, detergents, etc.
• Personal Care: body care, oral care, hair care, etc.

Additionally, the company endorses various brands such as Aquafresh, Arcoroc, Axe, Barbie, Baygon, etc. Spinneys also provides gluten-free and organic items for consumers with specific food needs. 

Moreover, Spinneys developed its own brand “Spinneys Food” which comprises almost all product categories. It is positioned as a premium brand, carefully sourced from global and leading local specialised manufacturers. 

Spinneys maintains a high quality standard as it possesses the HACCP Accreditation. 

With regards to the community, the business conducted a campaign in 2019 to raise its sales as 10% of the sales were going to Children’s care centres in Lebanon. Moreover, Spinneys contributes towards the planet as well as it has installed energy saving light bulbs in all its branches and automated power saving mode for computers and printers.

Spinneys Lebanon’s online shop can be accessed on: www.spinneyslebanon.com

Avecra OY proposes restaurant services on board trains and railway stations. The company is owned by the VR-Group. Avecra also provide restaurant, kiosk service, café on trains and on railway stations.

The food service also provides group services.

The types of services that they provide are:

• Restaurant service – which consist of passengers sitting while they are served either in the restaurant compartment or by trolley.
•  Allegro restaurant service – it is the bistro service which consists of the finest restaurant between Helsinki and St Petersburg. Customers can buy what they want and bring it to their seats or order it when the trolley pass by.
• Station restaurants – where people can have their meals while waiting for their trains.
• Takeaway – For people in the rush Avecra provide the takeaway service.

SV Group Germany is a catering and hotel management company belonging to SV Group, a Swiss company. SV Group entered Germany in 1992 after taking over KGS.  In 1996, the company expanded its business to include Care Catering and Event Catering.

Currenlty, SV Group Germany operates in the following business areas:

• Hotels
• Company Restaurants
• Care Catering
• Trade Fair & Event Catering

In the hotel sector, the SV Group Germany operates SV Hotels. Under SV Hotels, the firm owns and manages the following hotel banners in the country:

• Courtyard Hotels
• Residence Inn
• Moxy
• Stay KooooK Live

Additionally, the company sources products that are fresh, organic and of high quality. In fact, 70% of the products are regional products. Furthermore, when it comes to the preparation of its meals, SV Group Germany only uses a selected variety of oils. All meals are healthy and balanced. 

SV Group Germany is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 140001:2015, Organic and DGE certified. To ensure that high quality standards are maintained, the business offers training courses to its employees and the facilities are regularly audited. 

With regards to the environment, the group indulges in several measures such as reduction of wet waste, recycling of used grease, optimised purchasing, etc. Furthermore, the firm also owns SV Foundation, which ensures that balanced food is accessible to the general public. 

Frikom (Industrija smrznute hrane Frikom d.o.o. Beograd) is Serbia's leading manufacturer and distributor of ice cream and frozen foods. Founded on 16 March 1976 in Belgrade, it initially operated as a joint investment between PKB Corporation and Unilever. Since 2003, the company has been part of the Croatian Agrokor group and currently is fully owned by Nomad Foods.

Frikom's extensive product portfolio includes well-known ice cream brands, frozen vegetables, fruit, fish, dough products, burgers, and pastries. The company focuses on high quality products and a diverse assortment aimed at satisfying consumer needs and continually expanding its loyal customer base.

Headquartered at Zrenjaninski put bb, Belgrade, Frikom operates production facilities and distribution centers across Serbia. Officially employing over 1,300 people, it maintains a significant presence in the domestic frozen food market, with about 95% of its production distributed within Serbia.

In terms of sales infrastructure, Frikom mainly distributes its products through supermarkets, with additional logistics and storage supported by distribution centers and warehouses within the country. The company is recognized for continual innovation in product assortment and a strong commitment to maintaining market leadership in frozen food production and distribution.

Financially, Frikom reported a revenue of approximately €108.78 million in 2020, reflecting its solid position in the Serbian FMCG sector. The company also manages several subsidiaries and plays a vital role in Serbia's food processing industry.

BM Food is an importer which started operating in 1985 and is headquartered in Bekkestua, Norway. The firm has been present on the market for more than 30 years. The importer provides its services in the retail and HoReCa sector.

An interesting fact about the importer is that the latter is the only company on the Norwegian market which imports beef from Namibia and Botswana. In 2019 Geia Food took over BM Food. 

The company achieved a turnover of € 10.2 million in 2018. 

The products categories include:

• Savory Grocery: dressing, mustard, oil, salt, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: a range of teas and infusions
• Frozen Food: burgers, sausages and other meat-free items

The firm provides warehousing and logistics solutions to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain. To take care of the supply chain, the firm collaborates with leading companies only.

UPDATES ON BM FOOD ON 05/08/2020

For 2020 BM Food is sourcing products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, pasta, ready-meals, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: ambient dessert, biscuits, industrial pastries, etc. 
• Frozen Food: dessert, ready-meals, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Dairy: dessert, butter, cheese, etc. 

BM Food is looking for brands as well as suppliers of products for its private labels. 

BM Food is also interested in reusable packaging and looking for ways to reduce packaging.

Health Store is a wholesaler which has been established in the year 1932 and is headquartered in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Since the firm has more than 85 years of experience, the firm is known as one of the leading Health Food wholesalers in the United kingdom and Europe.

The firm provides an assortment of 12,000 SKUs under the following categories:

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

Health Store also provides a complementary range of gluten free, wheat free, nut free, dairy free and vegan products. The firm provides various brands such as Evian, Optima, Cheeki, etc.

The company supplies their products to customers across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and Asia.

Pertaining to the logistics features, the company operates a distribution center in Nottingham and provides 3rd party logistics for organic and MHRA licensed products.

Pizza hut france is a subsidiary of Yum! brands.

The first franchised Pizza hut opened in France in 1993.

Nowadays, the famous food service offers a wide range of pizza, sandwiches, salads, drinks (even wine) and deserts.

Geia Food, an importer of food and drinks, launched in 2014 in Denmark, resulting from a merger between Afrost and Mortenson Food.

Furthermore, Geia Food operates offices in Finland, Sweden and Norway as well. 

So far, Geia Food provides 2000 references in various food categories. 

Clients consist mainly of retail chains such as Bilka, Irma, Kiwi, Spar, 7 Eleven and Rema1000.

In 2019, Geia Food acquired BM Food, a Norwegian importer. The new acquisition will strengthen Geia Food’s presence in Norway.

During the same year, Geia Food also acquired Danton Trading, an importer and producer of Greek food items including yoghurt, hummus, etc. Danton Trading is based in Denmark.

In 2022, Geia Food bought Lauge Food Selection and Camsac-Lauge Seafood as well as Food Partner’s world.

Geia Food achieved a turnover of €255 million in 2020, indicating a major increase of 56.4% compared to the previous year. In Denmark, the business grew by 12% in 2020. At present, there are 75 people working for Geia Food. 

Geia Food acquired Tilab International, a company that offers private label products, in 2018.

The company distributes products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: Pasta, Sauces, Pesto, Oils, etc.
• Drinks: Juices, energy drinks, mineral water, wine, spirits,etc.
• Dairy: a variety of dairy products including cheese
• Frozen Food: Ice-cream, ready meals, vegetables, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: Chicken, Duck, Seafood, Meat, etc.

The company distributes brands such as Finest Seafood, Julius Duck, La Pasta Di Maria, Victor’s and One Energy Drink. Geia Food works with 270 suppliers from different parts of the world. 

Geia Food has specific requirements for all products. The company is looking for original, high quality items which comply with the EU as well as Denmark legislation. Furthermore, all packing-related products such as pallets can be legally brought in the EU. 

Furthermore, all products must meet the requirements concerning genetically modified raw materials and ingredients.

Products produced for Geia Food’s private label should be free from GMOs. The exceptions are additives such as romatics or enzymes, animal ingredients from animals fed on gene-sliced feed. No PVC packaging should be used.

In the case of organic products, suppliers should be able to prove that their products have been inspected for organic control by their regional veterinary and food control authorities. This should be done every year. 

In addition to this, products must abide by the Danish laws on Salmonella Typhimurium DT104. Suppliers should prove with the appropriate certificates that their products are free from this ingredient. 

Concerning the logistics, the warehouse is located in central Denmark, which allows the company to dispatch products throughout Europe rapidly. There are over 5000 pallets which are handled every week by the company. 

Established in 1992 by Trevor Harrison and David Gould, Turner Price is a delivered food wholesaler and distributor. Its headquarters is based in East Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The company is a member of the leading independent foodservice buying group, Country Range. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to 2,500 restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels, schools, universities, care homes and hospitals. Besides, the wholesaler is also engaged in export activities hence supplying all 7 continents of the world. 

Moreover, Turner Price also operates an e-commerce platform which stocks approximately 10,000 references. 

In the financial year 2020, Turner Price achieved a turnover of € 75 million and currently employs more than 290 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Best Digital Activation Award by the Country Range. 

Furthermore, the wholesaler provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, desserts, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurts, cheeses, milk, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: biscuits, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cereals, chocolates, jams, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, whiskeys, etc.
• Drinks: water, syrups, juices, etc. 
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, soaps, etc. 
• Personal care: vitamins, minerals, protein bars, etc. 

Brands such as Unilever, Dr Oetker, Mighty Small, Country Range, Yorvale, KP, Teapigs, Coca-cola, etc, are endorsed by Turner Price. Besides, the firm also offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, soya-free and nut-free products. 

In addition, the Turner Price maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001, ISO 9002, STS, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise operates over 200,000 square feet of warehouses and has a fleet of 60 multi-temperature trucks to conduct its deliveries. 

With regards to sustainability, Turner Price is recycling used cooking oils into biofuels hence keeping the drains blockage-free.

In May 2021, the company launched the UK's first B2B foodservice marketplace in order to offer a broader assortment to its customers.

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

Established in 2018, Unitas Wholesale is the UK’s largest independent wholesale buying alliance after the merger of two leading and well-established wholesale buying groups. Its headquarters is based in Doncaster, United Kingdom. 

Moreover, the company has 180 wholesale members which include the retail, foodservice, on-trade and specialist wholesalers. Some of its members include Filshill, Abra, AF Blakemore, Savage & Whitten, Deebee Wholesale, Dhamecha, SK Cash & Carry, etc. 

Unitas Wholesale’s turnover exceeds €10 billion annually and has a dedicated workforce of over 50 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through Grocery id Awards by winning the Silver Award in 2021. 

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

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

Brands such as Coca Cola, Persil, Heineken, Cadbury, Weetabix and many others are endorsed by the firm.

Moreover, the buying alliance offers its own brands as well:

• Lifestyle: The range includes beverages, meat, biscuits, etc. 
• LSV: The range is dedicated to sports and energy drinks. 
• Sunspring: The range is dedicated to bottled waters. 
• Prince Consort: The range includes gin, vodka, rum, etc. 
• No3: The range is dedicated to cigarettes. 
• Caterers Kitchen: The range includes canned goods, oils, vinegars, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the buying group operates its distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

Additionally, in 2021, the company signed an agreement with Morrisons to launch the Safeway own-label range in its product portfolio. In the same year, Unitas Wholesale partnered with Heineken to launch the festive BWS category guide. 

Unitas Wholesale also partnered with Appy Shop to allow Unitas wholesale members and retailers to use the platform to offer home delivery and the click collect service. 

Furthermore, in February 2022, Unitas Wholesale announced that it will be launching the HFSS compliance search tool in order to educate retailers for their individual stores. In the same year, the company joined forces with Nielseniq Brandbank, a global digital content provider to provide free access to supplier validated product content for all Unitas members. 

With regards to the community, the business supports the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice organisation by raising funds at key annual events.  

Concerning sustainability, Unitas Wholesale protects the environment by installing LED and timed lighting at its buildings as well as promoting recycling for paper, cardboards and plastics.  

Established in 2003 by Mr Roger Snelling, Q Catering is a foodservice company engaged in wholesaling activities. Its headquarters is based in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom. The company is a member of the foodservice buying and marketing group, Fairway Foodservice. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to retailers and caterers as well. Besides, Q Catering also operates an e-commerce platform. 

In the financial year 2021, Q Catering achieved a turnover of €8 million and currently employs more than 11 people. 

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

• Chilled & fresh Food: cheeses, butter, eggs, etc.  
• Frozen: french fries, seafood, desserts, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.  
• Wine & Spirits: ciders only. 
• Savoury grocery: pastas, sauces, canned goods, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, tea, coffee, etc.   
• Household: detergents, dishwashing liquids, oven cleaner, etc. 

Brands such as Meadow Land, Whirl, Fairway, Nescafe, Fanta, Cadbury, Twinings, Maggi, Knorr, Jacobs and many others are endorsed by the firm.

Q Catering maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by the British Frozen Food Federation. 

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

Concerning sustainability, the business protects the environment by recycling materials used in its operations. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.qcatering.co.uk/b2bstore-signup/ 

Established in 1878 by Robert Thorburn and Ellen, Pioneer Foodservice is a wholesaler of fresh and frozen foods mainly. Its headquarters is based in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The company is a member of the Caterforce Group in the Uk.  

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to over 2,500 caterers from restaurants, hotels, pubs, schools, coffee shops and hospitals. Moreover, Pioneer Foodservice also operates 3 food stores and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Pioneer Foodservice achieved a turnover of € 52 million and currently employs 394 people. 

It is noteworthy that the foodservice was awarded the title ‘North of England & Northern Ireland Family Business of the Year’ by the Family Business Awards in 2018. 

In addition, the enterprise offers a large variety of goods in the following categories: 

• Chilled & Fresh: meat, fish, cheese, etc.  
• Dairy: butter, spreads, cheese, etc. 
• Frozen: desserts, breads, seafood, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: protein bars, sauces, cereals, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: noodles, condiments, snacks, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: vodka and gin. 
• Household: hand washing liquids, disinfectants, bleaches, etc. 

Brands such as Philadelphia, McCain, Pepsi, Nescafe, Cadbury, Alpen, Schwartz, Maggi and many others are endorsed by the foodservice. Besides, Pioneer Foodservice also offers vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, halal, gluten-free and kosher products in its portfolio. 

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

• Chef’s Selections: A line of products such as desserts, oils, cocoa powder, etc. 
• Roast 440: A line of artisan coffees.  
• ProClean: A line of cleaning supplies. 

Moreover, Pioneer Foodservice maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by BRC, FSA, STS and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own warehouse and a fleet of over 60 refrigerated vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

In addition, Pioneer Foodservice partnered with Seven Telematics to introduce the Cool Track remote monitoring system for its fleet of vehicles in order to monitor the temperature of the vehicles every 15 minutes.  

Furthermore, in 2019, the company organised a tasty food show which welcomed more than 600 customers including national and regional suppliers and customers. 

With regards to sustainability, Pioneer Foodservice reduces its impact on the environment by favouring local farmers and suppliers and at the same time boosting the local economy. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://pioneerfoodservice.co.uk/#ordering 

Khanjra International is a family owned business, specialised in wholesaling. The company is based in Blackburn since its establishment in 1977. Khanjra has various depot with a total of 75,000 square feet.

Focused on food sector, the wholesaler has a vast range of products and even offers delivery service. Their main clients are as follows:

• Retail shop
• Forecourt
• Restaurant 
• Cafe
• Food manufacturer

Khanjra provides the following ranges:

• Drinks
• Confectionery
• Grocery
• Household
• Personal care
• World foods
• Chilled and fresh
• Frozen
• Catering food & equipments
• Packaging

The wholesaler has also developed a portfolio of own brands:

• Roma 
• Uno
• Zafrani Rice
• Faran Poppodams
• Sonali
• Sultan
• My Dinner 
• White Heaven
• Hi-Five
• KCC
• Local Value

Hopwells are the largest independent, family owned frozen food distributor in the UK. We have six depots in the midlands and northern England, located at Nottingham (Head Office), Brownhills, Kimbolton, Sheffield, Ormskirk and Darlington. The principle ac

Fullers Foods is one of the UK?s leading suppliers to the Frozen Food Industry with an annual turnover of over ?200m. Now a supplier to Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Morrison and Waitrose, we deliver the complete range of services to the UK (Frozen) Food industry, from Product Sourcing, through Consolidation to Logistics. Established in 1876, Fullers Foods can now boast over 130 years of experience, serving the food industry. Harry Fuller began his family business selling fruit and vegetables from a barrow in Leeds Market, later establishing what became the largest fruit and vegetable stall in the Market.

Created in 2002, Food Options can be defined as a foodservice specialised in the distribution of chilled and frozen food

The range of products supplied are composed of chilled and frozen as well as grocery and non-food products. The business operates in brands and even owns private labels while also being a member of Fairway foodservice - a group of independant wholesalers. Adhering to the group enables Food Options to bring forward competitive prices.

Having more than, 2500 SKUs, Food Options also providdes butchery service since 2013. To promote the products' quality, the wholesaler puts forward its accreditation from NSF-CMI.

Moreover since the company is located in Central Scotland, their daily deliveries are done in the following cities by their own fleet of dual temperature vehicles:

• Glasgow
• Edinburgh
• Aberdeen
• Dundee
• Newcastle

In addition, Food Options provides NPD services as well as products sourcing and also worked with 400 suppliers.

Furthermore the supplier has as clients the HoReCa industry covering 75% of Food Options' business operations.

Founded in 1991, Caterforce is a food service company which sources its products from leading suppliers and manufacturers to support its 9 independent foodservice wholesalers. Its headquarters is based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. 

Caterforce operates 18 food stores and has 33,000 Horeca customers across the group. In addition, its members are: 

• JB Foods
• Lynas Foodservice
• Pioneer
• Pilgrim Foodservice
• Castell Howell 
• Philip Dennis Foodservice 
• Hunt’s Food Group 
• Tiger Foodservice 
• Dunsters Farm 

In the financial year 2020, Caterforce achieved a turnover of € 622 million and employed around 3,000 people. 

Moreover, the business won the CCM Chefs Own-Brand Award in the baking category for its delicious Amaretti coffee cake in 2021. 

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

• Chilled & fresh food: meat, salads, sandwich fillers, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurts, milk, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, pulses, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cereals, breads, cookies, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, energy drinks, etc. 
• Household: foils, bin bags, detergents, etc.

Brands such as Delifrance, Lakeland dairies, BirdsEye, Sussex Bakes, etc, are offered by the firm.   

Furthermore, Caterforce developed its own brands which are as follows: 

• Chef’s selection: Under this brand, products such as olive oils, frozen prawns, cakes, etc, are available. 
• Eden Grove: Dedicated to a variety of fruit juices. 
• ProClean: This brand includes cleaning and hygiene products. 
• Roast 440: A brand of coffee. 

It is noteworthy that Caterforce is certified by FSC and MSC. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates 28 depots and 621 vehicles delivering 805,659 cases per week. 

Concerning sustainability, Caterforce is making its plastic packaging reusable and compostable to reduce its carbon footprint. 

In fact, the objective of the company is to reduce the amount of sugar and calories in its own brand products by 20% by 2025.

Established in 1905 by George Chichester, Birchall Foodservice is one of the largest independent foodservice companies in the UK. Its headquarters is based in Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The company is a member of the leading independent foodservice brand, Country Range. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to nurseries, universities, hospitals, care homes, hotels, restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes and many others. Moreover, the wholesaler operates an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Birchall Foodservice achieved a turnover of € 34 million and currently employs more than 155 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm won the FWD Gold Medal for service to caterers twice and the Greenest Supplier of the Year award in 2018. 

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

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

Brands such as Nestle, Proper Cornish, Burts Crisps, Yorkshire Tea, Whitby Seafoods, Chicago town and many more are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the wholesaler also offers vegan, organic, vegetarian, lactose-free and many other dietary products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, Birchall Foodservice offers Country Range’s own brands which include products such as hazelnuts, biscuits, muesli and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 4 warehouses and a modern, multi-temperature fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries 24 hours. 

Additionally, the foodservice provides allergen information on its e-commerce platform, OrderMate and it is updated everyday. 

In March 2022, Birchall Foodservice partnered with Solomon Commercial to expand its delivery fleet by adding 33 aerodynamic vehicles. Moreover, in the same year, the company was chosen as host of the Callebaut chocolate roadshow. 

With regards to sustainability, Birchall Foodservice reduces its impact on the environment by fighting against plastic use in its business operations. 

Birchall Foodservice is indulged in community service also as it donated food to BFC and provided christmas dinners to people in 2021. Moreover, the firm raised donations for Laura, a local girl who needed donations for her brain tumour treatment. 

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

Established in 1993, Autogrill France is a foodservice company operating restaurants for travellers across airports and highways. Its headquarters is based in Marseille, France. The company is a subsidiary of the Italian-based, multinational catering company, Autogrill. 

Presently, the business operates various restaurants under banners such as Le Grill, Ciao Restaurant, La Croissanterie, Starbucks, Territoires De France, etc. 

In the financial year 2021, Autogrill France achieved a turnover of €94 million and currently employs more than 2,000 people. 

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

• Chilled & fresh: ready meals, breads, desserts, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juices, soft drinks, etc. 
• Frozen: desserts and ice creams, etc. 

In order to improve working conditions and to avoid accidents on sites, Autogrill France launched occupational hazard prevention. 

With regards to sustainability, the business partnered with “Too Good To Go” in order to combat food waste. 

Food Emporium is an importer, exporter, distributor and processor which was established in 2010. The firm is a subsidiary of Al Aabdi Holding and is also a market leader in the distribution of FMCG products. It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The firm offers its products in 4 main segments which are retail, food service, industrial bakery, and wholesale. Some of its clients include Spinneys, Waitrose, Geant, Dubai Duty Free, Lulu, etc. 

Food Emporium offers more than 1000 products and caters to more than 2000 customers. Furthermore, the firm also manages more than 17 distribution hubs. 

With a workforce of 554 employees, the company archives an annual revenue of around € 93.73 million. 

Various products are offered under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: jam, chocolate, cake batter, etc
• Savoury Grocery: rice, pasta, oil, etc
• Frozen: frozen poultry, frozen meat cuts, frozen vegetables, etc
• Dairy: milk, cheese, and others
• Drinks: juices, mineral water, soft drinks, etc

Additionally, Food Emporium provides well known brands on the market such as: Panzani, Grandlait, Tyson, Aurora, etc.

The company imports its products from countries such as Australia, Brazil, Spain, India, etc.

Moreover, Food Emporium is a HACCP certified company.

The company has its own fleet of 25 vehicles, which are temperature controlled and centrally managed via GPS.  Moreover, Food Emporium owns state-of-the-art warehouses, spanning across an area of 100000 sq.ft each, which are fully equipped for frozen, dry, and chilled storages. The warehouses are powered by the latest German and French technologies with more than 3700 pallets.

Established in 2012, Supeco Spain is a discount retail chain which offers 7,500 references on its shelves. Its headquarters is based in Andalusia, Spain. The company is a subsidiary of the French multinational retail and wholesaling corporation, Carrefour Group. 

Presently, the business operates 50 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Supeco Spain achieves an annual turnover of €683 million and currently employs 1,900 people. 

Moreover, Supeco offers a variety of goods in the following categories: 

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

Brands such as Fairy, El Aguila, Eneryeti, Choleck, Pascual, Trapa, Kavis, Nestle, Hellmann’s, Avecrem and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Supeco Spain maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001 and 14001. 

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

In 2021, the company announced that it will be expanding its store network in Spain by adding 16 stores more in 2022. 

Concerning sustainability, Supeco Spain reduces its carbon footprint by collaborating with local suppliers mainly in order to shorten the supply chain. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: http://www.supeco.es/ 

Delifrance is a food service which was established in 1978 by the Vilgrain family. Headquartered in France, the company belongs to the French cooperative group, Vivescia.

Moreover, the business has 12 subsidiaries in Europe and the Middle East.  

Delifrance develops products to supply to the HoReCa and retail sector. Currently, the company operates over 400 outlets across the globe. Delifrance created the first frozen pre-cooked baguette. 

Furthermore, the firm also owns the Paris Bakery and Pastry School. 

Delifrance has an international presence with sales offices in 100 countries like the Netherlands, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc. 

With a workforce of 3100 people, Delifrance archives an annual turnover of € 345.6 million. 

Over 1000 products are available in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: bread, pastry, viennoiserie, etc
• Drinks: a range of hot and cold drinks
• Frozen Foods: an assortment of breads

Delifrance, under its Go Green campaign, offers its customers a range of products which are free from red additives and contain minimal orange additives. The business has also reduced the salt content of its breads. 

The firm has recently launched a range of organic pastries and breads as well as a range of palm oil-free vegan croissants. 

The company also provides services such as out-of-home-catering and also functions as a wholesaler. 

Furthermore, Delifrance provides its products under different categorisations, created by the company. These are follows:

• Délifrance Heritage
• Délifrance Feel Good
• A Taste Of
• Délifrance Essentials
• Délifrance

The flour that is used for Delifrance products is supplied by its sister company, Grands Moulins de Paris, which is a major French milling company.

Delifrance develops its food safety system based on HACCP standards. 

Furthermore, Delifrance owns 14 production sites and produces 1.7 billion pastries per year. 

Delifrance is looking for products in the Frozen Food category including desserts, starters, ready meals, bakery, snacks, ready-to-eat products. The firm is also looking for suppliers who can provide it with products for its own labels.

Additionally, Delifrance is currently interested in products for its own brands in the frozen food category such as desserts, starters, bakery, snacking, etc.  

With regards to the environment, the company indulges into several measures. For example, using 100 %  flour from CRC wheat for our Délifrance Héritage* range, using 100% eggs from non-cage hens by 2025, using 100% RSPO - certified palm oil by 2021, etc. 

Harvey James international Ltd is product sourcing and distribution agent in UK. The company has expanded quickly as a beauty/personal care  importer.

Harvey James is also the exclusive distributor  for the 2 following brands:

• L’Action Paris

This collection are the Must-haves beauty solutions in your makeup kit. Being sold in 50 countries, HJI is proud to bring L’Action Paris collection in UK. The cosmetics are made in France which features products for face, eyes,lips and Hair as well as mud and spa facials. All the products from this collection are:

• Made from natural active ingredients
• Developed in the laboratories in Paris
• Tested dermatologically
• NOT tested on animals

• Reload Professional

Reload Professional provides hair solution to all ( children, men, women).This product naturally regenerates new healthy hair, derived from natural and highly effective active ingredients – a unique patented Reload formula.

• Visible results in just 45 days.
• All Reload products are 100% natural.
• Hormone & Minoxidil free – with no side effects.
• Clinically and scientifically proven to get best results in the market.
• 60 Days Money Back Guarantee (click to read more)

Reload Hairloss is greatly considered by many of the world’s leading hair regrowth specialists.                 

Founded in 1993, Billa Slovakia is a supermarket chain owned by REWE International AG Group. Its headquarters is based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The company offers an impressive range of regional and local products.   

Billa Slovakia operates more than 158 stores across the country and an online shop as well. 

In the financial year 2020, Billa Slovakia achieved a turnover of € 751 million and employed more than 4,500 people. 

Moreover, the company gained recognition through the Best Buy Award in 2020. 

Billa Slovakia offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Frozen Food: ready-meals, meat, pastries, vegetables, ice-cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: rice, pasta, seasoning, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, dried fruits, chocolate, cookies, etc.
• Drinks: water, wine, juice, soda, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, champagnes, etc.  
• Dairy: milk, cheese, eggs, cream, yoghurt, etc.
• Personal Care: face care, skincare, oral care, baby care, etc.
• Household: detergent, dishwashing powder, laundry care, etc.

Furthermore, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of bio and organic products. Besides, Billa Slovakia offers various brands such as Nestle, Loreal Paris, Henkel, Red Bull, Schweppes, etc. 

Additionally, the enterprise developed its own label which are as follows (but not limited to): 

• Clever: a wide range of products in different categories such as pasta, rice, flour, etc.  
• Billa: it consists of more than references encompassing almost all product categories.  
• Billa Bio: a range of bio products. 

Moreover, the company maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as RSPO, Fairtrade, Organic farming, UTZ, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Billa Slovakia operates its own warehouse and a fleet of electric trucks. 

Concerning sustainability, the business uses green products, ecological packaging and bags to reduce its carbon footprints. 

Billa Slovakia’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.billa.sk/  

Founded in 2014, Casual Dining Group is a restaurant chain which operates primarily under the Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, Amalfi, The Mulberry and Cafe Rouge names. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. In 2020, the company was acquired by the private equity firm Epris which rebranded Casual Dining Group to The Big Table Group. 

Presently, the business operates more than 150 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. 

In the financial year 2021, the firm achieved a turnover of € 20 million and currently employs 4,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company’s brand “Bella Italia” was awarded the title of the 8th best place to work in 2021 by Glassdoor. 

Additionally, the enterprise offers various products under the following categories: 

• Chilled & Fresh: ready meals, desserts, cocktails, etc. 
• Soft drinks: water, juice and soft drinks. 
• Wine & Spirits: beers and wines. 

Brands such as Corona, Orchard Pig, Merlot, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Coca Cola and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, The Big Table Group (CDG) offers a range of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the foodservice maintains the highest quality standards as it works with suppliers who comply with all EU and UK legislations. 

Concerning sustainability, the restaurant chain started using free-range eggs and signed the European Chicken Commitment to improve chicken welfare, hence reducing its carbon footprints. 

Furthermore, in November 2021, the firm announced that it will be investing £35 million in new openings and £19 million in renovating the existing ones. 

The firm launched the rebranded “Rouge” restaurant which has a refreshed design concept and French-inspired menus in March 2022. 

In addition, in June 2022, The Big Table Group (CDG) partnered with Pudu Robotics to introduce robot technology in its business operations. 

In fact, the objective of the company is to open 50 new restaurants over the next 3 years.

Grupo IFA has been present on the market for approximately 50 years as a distribution group in Spain. IFA has more than 5000 stores in Spain and covers more than 3 million square meters. The group is supported by 34 affiliates: Piedra Alimerka Condis Ayala CMD Gadisa SonaeMC Sanchez Vanquez Moyasaus E.Leclerc Grupo Hermanos Martin Ibercudis Unialco Ruiz Condis Dani AhorraMas Cash Lepe GarciaRomo The ranges of products available are: Fruits & vegetables Fish Meat IFA Group owns a market share of 20.3% for the manufacturer brand pertaining to the supermarket channel. Moreover as per Kantar World`panel, the Group has been able to cement its position in Spanish households with 53.7%.

Established in 2003, Unil is an importer and distributor of food and non-food products. Its headquarters is based in Oslo, Norway. Unil operates as a subsidiary of the wholesaling company, Norgesgruppen. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to about 18,000 catering companies and 1,800 retail chains. 

In the financial year 2021, Unil achieved a turnover of € 911 million and employed 192 people. 

Furthermore, the importer offers over 4,000 references in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: canned goods, snacks, vinegar, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, nuts, jams, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, vegetables, ice creams, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, ready meals, cheese, etc. 
• Personal care: facial wipes, body lotions, cotton pads, etc. 
• Household: waste bags, aluminium foils, bathroom cloths, etc. 

It is noteworthy that Unil offers a selection of vegan and bio products as well. 

The business provides a variety of goods under its own brands which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Jacobs: A line of ice creams, sausages, coffee, etc.  
• Fauna: A line of pet accessories. 
• Eldorado: A line of juices, pastas, soups, etc. 
• First Price: A line which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Additionally, the company maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, FSC, MSC, Nordic Ecolabel, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Unil operates an automated high-bay warehouse which is being developed further by Swisslog in 2022. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm is working towards reducing the use of plastic packaging by 20%. 

Lejos, an importer of food and drinks was founded in 1921 by Erik Juuranto in Finland. The business has been active among the best local trademarks for almost 100 years. Initially, Lejos imported cocoa to Finland and diversified its portfolio over time, adding coffee from Brazil, dried fruits, energy drinks, etc. 

Furthermore, Lejos owns a professional ordering portal targeted at online stores, fitness centers and business. This portal is accessible via mobile, computers or tablets and will be available 24/7. 

Its clientele include fitness centers, offices, online stores, cafes, etc.

Lejos achieved a turnover of €49 million in 2020 and a total of 35 people work for the company. 

Products in the following categories are proposed at Lejos:

• Sweet Grocery: tea, chocolate powder, jam, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oil, snacks and other products.
• Drinks: healthy drinks, carbonated drinks, juices, etc.
• Frozen food: drinks, snacks, ready meals, meat, seafood, etc.

Lejos provides an extensive range of brands such as Teekanne, Borges, Ella’s, Amy’s Kitchen, Amy’s Kitchen, Hungry Chef, etc. It must be noted that many brands consist of healthy, dairy free and organic products. 

Annam Group operates in both the retail and food service sectors, with a strong presence in Vietnam’s premium food market. Its retail division is represented by Annam Gourmet, a high-end grocery and delicatessen chain founded over 20 years ago by French‑Vietnamese entrepreneurs. Today, Annam Gourmet has 15 stores located across Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. These outlets offer a curated selection of imported and locally sourced gourmet products, including organic fruits and vegetables, gluten-free and plant-based foods, international cheeses and meats, fine wines, chocolates, and luxury snacks. Each store typically includes an in-store café or lounge, a bakery, and a deli section, creating a premium shopping and dining experience tailored to affluent consumers seeking specialty items.

On the food service side, Annam Group’s dedicated division is based in Ho Chi Minh City and serves the hospitality industry across Vietnam. This division supplies hotels, restaurants, bars, and other Horeca clients with a wide range of high-quality gourmet ingredients. Products include premium olive oils, Italian pasta, bottled water, wine, spirits, and other specialty items, both imported and local. The division emphasizes expert sourcing, tailored solutions, and reliable logistics to meet the specific needs of professional kitchens and hospitality businesses.

Together, the retail and food service arms of Annam Group generate an annual turnover of approximately 55 to 60 million euros. While the retail business attracts upscale consumers through a luxury food shopping experience, the food service division plays a vital role in supporting Vietnam’s hospitality sector with seamless, professional supply chain services.

Réalisation d'actifs et gages commerciaux

Frozen, Chilled & Grocery with limited shelf life.

Brands Solution is a wholesaler business that trades iconic brands to international markets. The company operates across numerous retail categories including Frozen & Chilled Foods, Health & Beauty, Household, Dry Grocery, Bonded Spirits, Pet Care and Pharmacy. 
 With strong trading relationships and a flexible yet strategic approach, Brands Solution works with many of the world’s major supermarkets as well as key discount retailers. The company offers more than 20,000 lines across the different temperature regimes, with dedicated ambient, frozen and chilled warehousing and international distribution partners here in the UK. 

With a dedicated logistics team and re pack/ re labelling facilities, Brands Solution works with customers to ensure all exported products comply with food labelling legislation, while their in-house team monitor the progress in order to provide full product traceability. 


Aswak Assalam is a Moroccan retail chain founded in 1998 and a subsidiary of Ynna Holding. It currently operates 15 supermarkets and hypermarkets in major cities across Morocco, including Casablanca, Mohammedia, Témara, Rabat, Kénitra, Tangier, Oujda, Marrakech, Agadir, and Essaouira. The company currently operates 15 supermarkets and hypermarkets across Morocco, primarily situated in shopping malls within densely populated areas. Their portfolio boasts over 70,000 product references, with a strong emphasis on variety and innovation, featuring items sourced from Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East. Continuously expanding their selection, they regularly introduce exclusive products not found elsewhere in Morocco, helping them differentiate and maintain a competitive edge. Recently, the company launched a digital app that provides customers with ongoing special offers, and it has already attracted 1.3 million users.

Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.

Cosi is a chain of restaurants which started to operate in the US in 1996. The first Cosi launched in 1989 in France. In the US, Cosi Inc was established by Shep and Jay Wainwright. The restaurant chain offers online ordering facilities as well as catering services. Cosi operates as a chain of franchised restaurants. 

At present, Cosi operates 20 establishments in the US under the following banners:

• Cosi

• Cosi Downtown

Cosi provides a menu with breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee, dinner and dessert options. Cosi is known for its sandwiches, pizzas and flatbreads. Indeed, the products are freshly baked at each Cosi restaurant. 

Outpost of a veteran local chain serving burgers, quesadillas, shakes & other fast-food staples.

Counter-service coffeehouse chain with espresso & blended drinks plus light breakfast & lunch fare.

Classic Italian dishes and pizza in room with vaulted brick ceilings, wall mirrors and retro photos.

Flame-grilled Latin American dishes and shared plates served in a contemporary chain dining room.

Asian-inspired & Japanese chain restaurant where dishes are whisked to long communal tables. since the first day our noodle canteen opened for business, our philosophy has remained the same, true nourishment from bowl to soul

we believe that the quality of your life is greatly determined by the quality of your food + by the consumption choices you make. which is why it pays to be fussy about your food. because when you eat positively, you live positively

picture this… a base of noodles or rice to give you energy quality protein + good fats to sustain you an abundance of fresh crunchy vegetables to nourish you spices, sauces + steaming broths to ignite your tastebuds

our simple balanced soul food is made freshly everyday in our open kitchens + our menu is now 50% plant-based, giving you more ways to feel satisfied + rejuvenated

open kitchens – open benches

Established by 19 year-old Benjamin Greene in 1799, Greene King is a foodservice company which operates pubs, restaurants and hotels across the UK. Its headquarters is based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. The company is owned by a property developer company, CK Asset Holdings.  

Furthermore, the foodservice company split its business into 3 parts: Pub Company, Pub Partners and Brewing & Brands. 

Presently, the business operates over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland. Greene King runs its business under banners like Hungry Horse, Chef & Brewer, Farmhouse Inns, Greene King local pubs, etc. 

In addition, Greene King operates 2 breweries known as Westgate Brewery and Belhaven Brewery through which it supports 1,050 pub partners and licensees. Moreover, an e-commerce platform as well is at the disposal of its clients.   

In the financial year 2022, Greene King achieved a turnover of € 1.5 billion and currently employs around 40,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company won the award for “Best Diversity and Inclusion Initiative” by the CorpComms Awards in 2021.

Greene King offers a variety of products mainly in the Chilled & Fresh Food and Wine & Spirits Categories. 

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

• Greene King IPA
• Belhaven
• Old Speckled Hen
• London Glory

In addition, the enterprise maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Red Tractor, British Retail Consortium Global Safety, IPA and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partnered with XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions to expand its distribution and transportation network in 2020. 

Additionally, the pub retailer partnered with Too Good To Go to cut waste in its pubs in 2021. It is noteworthy that the firm launched its 9th Hive pub in 2022. 

Furthermore, in 2022, the firm bought the Ubiquitous Chip in order to further expand its business in Glasgow, Scotland. In the same year, Greene King announced that it returned to profitability amid expansion plans after being impacted by Covid-19. 

Concerning sustainability, reduces its impact on the environment by installing LED lighting retrofit at its distribution centres. 

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

Modern chain bar serving beer, wine and cocktails, plus a menu of grazing plates and pub classics.

Informal chain bar with TV sport and live entertainment, plus a burger menu and global comfort food.

J D Wetherspoon plc is a pub company operating in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company was founded in 1979 by Tim Martin and is based in Watford. It operates the sub-brand of Lloyds No.1 bars, and around 50 Wetherspoon hotels

Espresso House is a Sweden coffee house chain which was founded in 1996. The company is owned by JAB Holding Company. In Sweden, Espresso House manages 241 coffee shops. The firm has expanded rapidly in the Nordic region and also operates coffee shops in Norway, Denmark and Finland. The total number of coffee shops operared by the group is 460.

Espresso House achieved a turnover of €146 million in 2018, indicating that the revenue has grown by 6.1% compared to 2017. Espresso House employs 1697 people. According to the firm’s policy, all employees, no matter the job, must be trained to be professional barristas. 

Espresso House trade with coffee producers directly. The company sends its representatives to visit coffee plantations and deal with the producers directly. No intermediaries are involved.

Espresso House not only owns a coffee school but also a roastery in Lanna where the company roasts its own coffee. Furthermore, Espresso House also runs its own bakery.

Eurest has been present in Spain for over 50 years. Mostly known as duty free and catering company, Eurest offers meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee as well as cleaning and maintenance services. Eurest is a subsidiary of Compass Group.

Eurest Spain achieves an annual turnover of € 365 million and employs 13000 people in the country. The company has been recognised as the 2nd largest duty free and catering business in Spain. 

Eurest Spain sources seasonal products and opts for proximity to its suppliers. 

Eurest Spain aims at decreasing its logistics routes in order to protect the environment. 

Eurest Spain abides by a code of conduct as well as a code of ethics in all its areas of operation. The company, through the Eurest Foundation, supports various charities and associations. 

Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.

Established in 1994, MyChef is a foodservice company having a presence in the travel retail business. Its headquarters is based in Milano, Italy. The company sells 13 millions of coffees and serves around 50 millions customers per year. 

Additionally, MyChef has its operations across 14 countries in Europe and the USA mainly in airports, motorways and railway stations.  

Moreover, MyChef is present on the market under the following banners (non-exhaustive list):

• Briciole 
• Ferrari Spazio Bollicine
• Farine
• Grancafe 

Along with its own outlets, the company also offers its services via more than 170 points of sales such as McDonalds, Carrefour Express, Rinaldini, illy, Deli & Cia, Rossosapore, Peroni and many more. 

With a workforce of more than 2,000 people, MyChef achieves an annual turnover of € 180 million. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through FAB Awards by winning the “Best Airport Chef of the year” in 2019. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 5001, ISO 22005, ISO 18001 and many others. 

Concerning sustainability, MyChef aims to reduce its carbon footprints by using eco-sustainable materials in its business operations. 

Cremoni group can be defined as a foodservice whose business line involves:

Production

Distribution

Catering

Founded in 1963, the group has managed to establish its position and has even developed or acquired the following subsidiaries:

Inalca

Montana

Ibis

Cortebuona

IF&B

Marr

Chef express

Toad house

Gourmé

Cremonini rail iberica

Momentum services

Railrest

Bagel factory

Interjet

Sito archeoligico Trevl

Harry's bar trevl

All distribution and commercialisation aspect are managed by Creponini's subsidiary Marr. Marr serves 38,000 clients per year with 10,000 SKUs and the products are distributed through its 34 distribution centres and 700 vehicles (multi-temperature).

Marr's 38,000 clients are composed of :

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Hotel chains
• Tourist villages
• Pizzerias
• Canteens (schools, kindergartens, companies)
• Private clinics
• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Public institutions

The 10,000 SKUs are composed of ranges such as:

• Grocery
• Frozen
• Chilled & fresh
• Household
• Personal care

Chef express deals exclusively with the catering part. Its presence is particularly in travelling ports like airports, train stations or motorways. Recently, even Roadhouse restaurant has been added to Cremonini's catering list as well as its recent acquisition ; Bagel factory.

Cremonini's distribution involves:

• 1,544 million euros of turnover
• 850 employees
• 10,000 of food items distributed
• 8000 non-food items distributed
• 5 cash & carry
• 700 vehicles
• 154 million fish purchased by Marr
• 400 types of fish distributed by the the food service

The catering segment has the following figures:

• 511.7 million euros of turnover
• 5100 employees
• 210 trains served in Europe
• 298 catering points (stations, motorways & airports)
• 80 catering points (train stations)
• 51 catering points (motorways)
• 60 catering points (airports)
• 80 millions clients served per year
• 25 millions of coffee sold per year

Established in 1945 by Gustavo Trombetti, Camst Group is one of the largest Italian companies providing its quality services in the catering sector. Its headquarters is based in Bologna, Italy. The company expanded its business internationally in countries such as Germany, Spain, Switzerland, etc.  Besides, the company has various subsidiaries such as Arcasa, Combi Catering, Sera, Serimi, Summertrade and many more. 

Furthermore, the Group operates 42 cooking centres as well as bars and restaurants across the country. Moreover, the restaurants and bars operate under the banners Tavolamica, Gustavo and Camst Cafe. 

Concerning its distribution channels, Camst Group distributes over 62 million meals to schools, kindergartens, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.   

With a workforce of 15,182 people, Camst Group achieved a turnover of € 542 million in 2020.  

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Sustainability Report Award by Corriere della Sera and Bologna Business School with Aiccon in April 2022. 

Camst Group offers a variety of ready meals in the Chilled & Fresh Food Category such as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Salads 
• Pastas 
• Seafood 
• Meat 

Moreover, the enterprise maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by CEI EN ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO 22005, ISO 22000, Organic Reg CE 834/2007 and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the foodservice has a 23,000 square feet distribution centre and also a fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the business entered into an agreement with Hera Group in September 2020 to reduce the quantity of waste produced. 

With regards to the community, Camst Group distributed shopping vouchers worth € 1,000 to support individuals with the weakest incomes. 

It is noteworthy that the firm partnered with Blulink in order to implement the Quarta Informative System to manage its documentation about Quality, Safety, Audits and Environment from mobile phones. 

Furthermore, in October 2020, Camst Group converted the company canteen to smart canteen by installing the WIB refrigerated Smart Lockers for a 4.0 canteen in collaboration with its partner Ricoh. 

In July 2021, the company signed an agreement with the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo to start a joint research path in order to develop new trends and gastronomic proposals in the collective catering sector. 

Moreover, in April 2022, Camst Group with the collaboration of Guzzini, started “The Better Future Kit” project in order to reduce waste and plastic use. Camst Group took the initiative to distribute stainless steel forks, knives and spoons in a bio based case to canteens, universities and schools. 

Finally, the objective of the company is to reach 1 billion euros in revenue by 2025. 

Founded in 1992, Gelateria Di Noto is an ice cream shop which carries on the Italian ice cream makers’ confectionery tradition. Its headquarters is based in Termini Imerese, Italy. 

The company operates ice cream shops across the country. 

Gelateria Di Noto achieves an annual turnover of €5 million and employs more than 25 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a variety of desserts in the Frozen Category. The raw materials are locally sourced and carefully selected to give a unique taste to its ice creams.  Its products offered are as follows:

• Ice creams
• Sicilian Granita
• Sicilian Cassata
• Panettone 

It is noteworthy that all the products are made using the Brikone which is produced by Cipro Gest with an international patent. 

Portello Caffe is a food service company which operates coffee bars across Italy. Its headquarters is based in Milan, Italy. The company chooses authentic products ranging from breakfast to aperitif to offer on the Italian market. 

Moreover, its stores have been designed in a modern way inspired by the famous French post-impressionist painter, Henri Rousseau. Currently, the business operates 23 coffee bars across the country. 

Additionally, the company offers internal training services to its employees in order to offer the best welcome to each customer. 

Portello Caffe achieves an annual turnover of € 4.7 million.

In 2017, the business made its entry in the contest Foodservice Award Italy.   

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

• Sweet grocery: coffee and chocolates. 
• Chilled & Fresh: sandwiches, toasts, coffee, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: aperitifs such as gin, vodka, rum, etc. 

Brands such as Bacardi, Campari, Corona, Aperol, Dammann, Peaberry, Java, Monoarbica and many more are endorsed by the firm.  

In addition, the foodservice partnered with illy which allows customers to enjoy some of the products at home by choosing illy iperespresso machines in the X7 and Y3 models with the illy 100% Arabica capsules. 

In 1994, he opened the first store Flocafé the public and a new taste and quality time cemented the Greek public. In these 20 years of success, the Flocafé number more than 90 shops and starring in catering. The Flocafé created and developed through continuous training and teamwork, setting a solid foundation for building a relationship that lasts many years. Today, inexhaustible energy, particular passion for coffee and the constant search for the best quality of our services and products, led us to our next step, the FLOCAFE Espresso Room. This new concept is to upgrade the experience of our customers, in a renewed environment where everything - people, products, smells and music - become one, creating every moment the perfect blend

Founded in 1973 by Manfred Holl, Karl-Heinz Reinheimer and Udo Schlote, Maredo is a restaurant chain which offers quality, transparency and honest grilling pleasure. Its headquarters is based in Schmallenberg, Germany.  

Presently, the business operates 6 steakhouses across the country and manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

Maredo achieves an annual turnover of around €9 million and employs over 25 people.

Maredo offers a variety of ready meals and fresh drinks in its assortment. Moreover, brands such as Aperol, Lillet, Tanqueray and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

The restaurant chain’s specialty is its steak and the meats are sourced from South America. 

The company maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by DIN ISO 9001:2000.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partners with Lieferando, Doordash and Wolt to offer home deliveries. 

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

Established in 1955 by Friedrich Jahn, Wienerwald is a German chain of franchised fast food restaurants. Its headquarters is based in Hildesheim, Germany. The company previously had operations in Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United States but is now left with locations in Germany and Egypt. 

Presently, the business operates 5 restaurants in Germany and 3 in Egypt. 

Wienerwald achieves an annual turnover of more than €5 million and employs over 25 people. 

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

• Chilled & fresh: ready meals. 
• Drinks: water and juices. 

The business developed its own brand known as "Wienerwald Spritz” which features a range of lemonades. 

Concerning sustainability, Wienerwald collaborates with local producers mainly in order to shorten the supply chain.

The company is opening the first new Wienerwald in the Upper Harz Mountains in 2023. 

Feinkost Käfer is a food service which was established in 1930 by Paul and Elsa Käfer. The headquarters is based in Munich, Germany. The firm operates in fields such as gastronomy, retail, catering and restaurants.

Feinkost Käfer provides catering services for all kinds of celebrations. Feinkost Käfer is present in various conference centres, providing catering services and managing its restaurants.

Feinkost Käfer operates 5 Beetle Delicatessen Markets.

Some of the restaurants operated by Feinkost Käfer  include (but not limited to)

• Beetle Tavern Resto
• Bistro Im Feinkostladen
• Ess Zimmer
• Bavarie
• Gut Kaltenbrunn
• Dachgarten Restaurant
• Käfer by The Binjiang One
• The Kafer Pleasure Rooms: a chain of 5 deli 
• CooperS
• Biker’s Lodge

In 2017, Feinkost Kafer reached a turnover of € 140 million and employed 1500 people. The company was recognised as one of the top family businesses in Germany in a ranking compiled by DDW. 

The products can be classified under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, breakfast cereals, industrial pastries, etc.

• Savory Grocery: rice, pasta, sauces, etc.

• Dairy: dairy products such as cheese

• Drinks: wine, liquor, champagne, soft drinks, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, dessert, sausage, etc.

The food service is determined to support small local entrepreneurs who work within fair working conditions. Some of their suppliers are Belsazar, Helden Pause, Black Forest Ginger, etc.

Feinkost Kafer’s online shop can be found on www.feinkost-kaefer.de

Long-running chain serving signature donuts, breakfast sandwiches & a variety of coffee drinks.

Indiana Café is a restaurant on the border between US and Mexican restaurant, offering a wide selection of food Tex-Mex burger, tacos, quesadillas, salad Caesar, nachos, guacamole, brunch

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Fort d'une solide expérience dans le domaine du poulet rôti à la broche, St-Hubert jouit d'une notoriété enviable et occupe une place de choix dans le coeur des Québécois. Fondé en 1951 par Hélène et René Léger, St-Hubert exploite un réseau de rôtisseries qui se déploie principalement au Québec, mais aussi ailleurs au Canada. St-Hubert compte également une division détail, Meilleures Marques, qui fabrique et distribue des produits alimentaires

Değişime ve gelişime açık, ekip ruhuna, yaratıcılığa ve çağdaş vizyona değer veren keyifle çalışan, keyifle hizmet eden bir ekip olarak yola çıktık. Firmanın kilit noktalarındaki kişiler, yıllardır sektörde görev almış dinamik, genç ve yaratıcı kişilerdir. Organizasyonlarda ikram edilen tüm yiyecekler ve pastane ürünleri, yıllardır yiyecek ve içecek sektöründe görev almış deneyimli mutfak kadrosuyla kendi bünyesinde üretilir. Bu özelliği ile BALKAN Catering, entegre bir yapıya sahiptir. Hizmet verdiği firmaların İstanbul içinde ve dışında tüm organizasyonlarına tam kapasite hizmet verebilecek bir alt yapıya sahiptir.BALKAN Catering üstlendiği her organizasyonun, müşterisi için ne kadar önem taşıdığının bilincinde olarak her zaman görevini mükemmel bir şekilde gerçekleştirmeyi hedeflemektedir.

Our vision is to be the “On-board Partner of Choice”, working together with railway companies across Europe and beyond.Rail Gourmet is part of SSP – The Food Travel Experts and everywhere we operate, we aim to bring new and innovative ideas to the rail industry to improve the customer experience.

A lot of foodservice clients rely on JAVA as a supplier of food and non food products and additional services. Key strengths are a personal approach with a very high service level, the necessary flexibility to follow the latest trends and the ability to offer fully customized services.

Gezonde en fitte werknemers maken een belangrijk deel uit van het kapitaal van een bedrijf. Minder ziekte, minder afwezigheden, een betere productiviteit en sfeer, meer appreciatie voor het werk van de werknemers en het zich daardoor goed voelen, zijn belangrijke voordelen die mede door een gezond voedingsbeleid op het werk kunnen worden bevorderd. ISS Catering is de afgelopen jaren uitgegroeid tot een veelzijdige catereaar. Dagelijks verzorgen 500 ateringmedewerkers de catering in bedrijven, ziekenhuizen, rusthuizen of scholen. In het bedrijfsrestaurant of bij de koffiecorner, voor een vergaderarrangement of automatenservice en bij receptie of evenement – ISS Catering zorgt overal voor de smaak. In overleg met u creëren we een passende samenstelling van gevarieerde, gezonde en verse producten. Daarmee proeft u de verrassende veelzijdigheid van ISS Catering.

It simply means that if you slow down, stop rushing and take your time, you will achieve your goal. At Jamaica Blue, we couldn’t agree more. We believe that everybody should take a little time out of their day to recharge, relax and reflect; to stop for a while and simply enjoy the moment. So, as you sip your superior tasting Jamaica Blue coffee, be sure to take your time and fully embrace this moment: your coffee moment. After all, “wan wan coco, ful baskit”

VIVATIS Holding AG is a strategic management holding consisting of established branded goods manufacturers and specialised production and service providers. As a leading Austrian group in the food and semi-luxury goods sector, quality is the overriding benchmark with regard to our activities. This not only applies to our products, but also to our attitude to people and the environment. VIVATIS can point to exemplary success, which is based on the recognition of new developments and the vision needed to discover new perspectives and extends far beyond Austria´s borders

Leader in the health and wellness sector in the UK, Holland & Barrett is the largest supplier of a selection of vitamins, supplements, minerals, specialist foods and organic beauty items. Founded in 1870, Holland & Barrett has grown rapidly in the UK as well as other European countries and also internationally.

Nowadays, Holland & Barrett operates over 1600 stores in 18 countries which are either owned by the group or franchisees. These include 66 stores which were launched in 2018. Holland & Barrett operates over 750 stores in the UK.

Holland & Barrett  also operates an online shop and offers over 6000 references. 

In the financial year 2021, Holland & Barrett achieved a turnover of €825 million and it has a dedicated team of over 5,320 employees. Moreover, the company registered a rise of 103% in its online sales. 

Holland & Barrett offers products in the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: honey, jam, cereals, coffee, etc.
• Savory Grocery: noodles, herbs, rice, vinegar, sauces, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, water, etc.
• Personal Care:hair care, skincare, supplements, etc. 

Brands available include Bragg, Wellman, Slimbiome, Twinings, ManulaPharm, Navitas, etc. 

Holland & Barrett also offers products under its own label, Holland & Barrett, which includes supplements, nuts, etc.

Holland & Barrett aims to become the reference among the “free from” retailers, catering for customers with allergies. In 2016, the company launched a Free From range of  600 products including: 

• Free from dairy
• Free from nuts
• Free from gluten
• Free from egg

95% of the products provided by Holland & Barrett are sourced from suppliers based in the UK and Ireland. 

It must be noted that in the case of beauty care, Holland & Barrett no longer offers products containing SLS and parabens. Furthermore, the business has quit selling products with microplastics and plastic. 

Concerning the logistics, Holland & Barrett operates a warehouse in the UK and 2 in Ireland and the Netherlands.

Holland & Barrett manages its own Natural Health Academy  where its employees are trained in product safety and contraindications for products. Furthermore, there are also programs for employees specialising in sports nutrition, natural beauty, supplements or foods.

Holland & Barrett’s online shop can be accessed on www.hollandandbarrett.com

Poundland Far East is the retail buying office of all Poundland stores.

Located in Tai Kok, Poundland Hong Kong services over 900 stores. The company is known to be the sourcing firm of the group, engaged in supplying products from China. The firm has 20 employees and accounts for 1 million euros.

Bidfood Lithuania is an importer, wholesaler and distributor founded in 1994 when its firm was first established in Kaunas. The company acquired Orgevita in 1999 which turned into Nowaco Lietuva. Bidfood Lithuania then expanded to Latvia and Estonia to then become the leader in distributing frozen and chilled food products countrywide. Bidfood Lithuania is owned by the Bidcorp Group. 

The firm operates an online store as well as a mobile application called MyBidfood.

Bidfood Lithuania offers 2400 references in the food categories.

In addition, Bidfood Lithuania provides logistic services including warehousing facilities for other companies in the food distribution field. 

Bidfood Lithuania’s clients consist of retail chains, over 1000 businesses in the horeca sector, public institutions and shops. These include restaurants, hotels, catering businesses as well as hospitals, kindergartens, schools and other state agencies. Some examples are Maxima, IKI, Rimi, Norfa, Talutti, Grill London, Pizza Jazz, Best Baltic Hotels, Hotel Lithuania, Royal SPA Residence.

Bidfood Lithuania was reported to achieve a turnover of € 27.9 million in 2020 and employed a total of 109 people. 

Bidfood Lithuania offers a variety of products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: ice-cream, seafood, desserts, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, chicken, salads, etc.
• Savory Grocery: oils, pasta, canned foods, sauces, etc
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, eggs, cream, yoghurt, etc.

Moreover, the company provides various organic and vegan options.

Bidfood Lithuania works with more than 2400 brands including Barilla, McCain, Prima, Unilever, Nestle and many others.

Bidfood Lithuania has several private labels under the following names:

• Nowaco: offers a range of frozen fish
• NowaMeat
• Nowaco Exclusive
• Nowaco Horeca Exclusive

Bidfood Lithuania imports its goods from countries such as Holland, France, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Spain and several more.

Bidfood Lithuania owns automated and temperature-controlled warehouses situated in Kaunas, Lithuania and Riga, Latvia. The company also runs a distribution centre of 6700 m2 located in Kaunas. The distribution center is equipped with 4 temperature-regulated warehouses. Moreover, the area of ​​warehouses in Latvia is over 1400 m2, consisting of 480 m2 warehouses and 300 m2 occupying a fish processing workshop.

In addition, Bidfood Lithuania operates its distribution fleet which comprises 25 trucks that deliver across the Baltics. 

Founded in 1986, is an american restaurant chain  focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and French fries, and headquartered in Lorton, Virginia. 

In 2002, the chain began franchising, following this expansion, today the chain counts 1,500 stores throughout U.S and is considered the fastest growing restaurant chain.

A Five Guys restaurant typically consists of red and white checkered decorations, open kitchens, a single counter for purchasing and picking up food, and tables and chairs for customers.

Aldi Nord started operating in Denmark in 1977 and became the first discount chain in the country. The firm’s headquarters are based in Copenhagen and the stores are managed by 2 regional offices, one for the east of Denmark and the other for the west. 

Moreover, Aldi Denmark has a total of 187 stores across the country and several new stores are opening soon in Odins Brygge, Brande, Mejrup, etc. Denmark’s largest Aldi store, expanding across 1455 sqm, opened in Næstved in 2021. 

An online shop is also available on the website. The business also provides access to the Aldi app. 

Additionally, in 2021, on the occasion of the company’s 44th birthday, Aldi Denmark partnered with Skanderborg Bryghus in order to launch a special beer under the company’s private label, Humleby. 

Aldi Denmark employs 2689 people and its turnover for 2020 is at € 23.9 million, indicating a rise of 33% compared to the previous year. 

Moreover, the company has won several awards such as Politiken's price check of organic goods 2020, Dairy Award in 2019, Politiken's discount price check 2018, etc. 

The retail chain provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, tea, chocolates, sweets, etc
• Savory Grocery: canned food, pasta, oil, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, ice tea, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, bread, etc
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, chicken, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: wine, beer, and many more
• Dairy: eggs, yoghurt, milk, etc
• Personal Care: oral care, skincare, fragrances, etc
• Household: washing powder, cleaning items, detergents, etc

Some of the brands available include Kellogg’s, Nivea, Mars, etc.

An assortment of vegan, vegetarian and organic products can also be found.

Aldi Denmark offers an extensive range of products from Aldi Nord’s own brands which include (but not limited to):

• Milsani: a range of dairy products
• Joe’s: crisps, snacks and more
• River: a brand of soft drinks
• Asia Green Garden: sauces and marinades with Asian flavours

Many of its products are sourced locally in Denmark such as fresh meat and vegetables.

In line with its social responsibilities, Aldi Denmark only works with suppliers who cater to animal welfare, environmental protection, social responsibility and production, etc. Moreover, it also collaborates with NGOs in order to minimise food waste, help in educating small farmers, etc. Concerning the environment, the company aims to use packaging that is suitable for recycling. Aldi Denmark has also reduced food waste by 38% in 2020 and aims to extend that number to 50% by 2050. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.aldi.dk

Founded in 1982, Kout Food Group (KFG) is a food service company that operates several restaurants and fast food businesses under its own banners as well as other franchises. The company runs activities in Kuwait, UK, Iraq and Kurdistan. 

KFG operates the following franchisees:

• Burger King 
• Pizza Hut
• Taco Bell
• Applebee’s
• Kababji
• Bur Al Hamam

Furthermore, KFG runs the following food service businesses under its own banners:

• Scoop & Cone
• Ayyame
• Melting Point
• Fol O’ Yasmine

KFG also operates an importer and exporter of food items In fact, it operates its own factory where it provides ready-meals under its own label or under its clients’ labels. These products include sauces, sandwiches, desserts, etc. 

The firm is involved in the airline catering business as well. 

Furthermore, KFG is also involved in the retail industry and operates the following franchisee for Coop, Carrefour as well as some wholesale businesses.

There are over 4200 people working for KFG. 

In regards to the logistics, the group operates several warehouses with a total space of 7000 m2. The warehouses can stock dry, frozen and chilled products. For the distribution there is a fleet of 22 reefer trucks and 1 half lorry.

AEON Japan commonly written AEON Co., Ltd., is a Japanese multinational holding company of ÆON Group. It has its headquarters in Mihama-ku, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture. ÆON Co., Ltd. Headquarters of ÆON in ÆON Tower, Chiba,

Based in Scotland and owned Eric Herd, Farmfoods is a chain of retail stores specialising in the distribution of frozen food. Founded in 1954, Farmfoods began as a butcher in Aberdeen before expanding. Nowadays, the business runs 320 supermarkets countrywide.

New stores were opened in the year 2020 including Fareham in Hampshire, Pontypridd in south Wales and Dagenham in Kent, the latter in a former Poundstretcher.

With a workforce of 4000 people, Farmfoods achieved a turnover of €1.1 billion in 2020. Its sales were reported to have increased by €792 million, 35%, compared to the previous year.

Products in the following categories are provided:

• Frozen Food: chicken, beef, turkey, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruit and vegetables
• Dairy: milk, eggs and many others
• Household

3 new distribution centres were established in Warrington, Solihull and Bristol. Farmfoods currently manages 4 distribution centres in the country.

In 2025, Farmfoods will source free-range eggs exclusively.

Based in Louisville, USA, Yum! Brands runs over 50000 restaurants worldwide. In fact, the company inaugurates an average of 6 new restaurants daily. Yum! Brands develops the restaurants for each brand as well. The business is 98% franchised. 

Yum! Brands operates 2000 franchises in over 150 countries including:

• KFC: over 15000 restaurants around the world
• Pizza Hat
• Taco Bell: more than 6500 restaurants in the US
• The Habit Burger Grill

Yum! Brands achieved a total turnover of € 42.2 billion in 2019, indicating a growth of revenue by 9% compared to the previous year. Yum! Brands employs 1.5 million people across the world. 

Yum! Brands was also recognised as one of the top 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media.

The company sources its products from sustainable suppliers. Yum! Brands was the first company in the world to create a prepared food donation programme. By 2015, the firm’s restaurants reduced their energy consumption by 15%.

Socopra is an importer specialised in the distribution of chilled and frozen products dedicated to the restauration sector. With a presence of 60 years on the market, the importer ensures that the products are of high quality through the following certifications:

1. ISO 9001
2. FR 94.081.43 CE
3. HVIA

The company also has a warehouse equipped with tempered settings:

• 3300 meter cube (Frozen warehouse)
• 1600 meter cube (Chilled)

Having a fleet of 12 vehicles which are also multi temperatured, the distribution does not affect the products’ quality.

Their own brands are as follows:

• La ferme de Paris
• Viand’art
• Produits de la mer
• Fresh n co
• L’instant salé
• L’instant sucré

Organic Oasis is an organic producing farm specialized in producing local organic vegetables and eggs. The 64,000sq/ft farm is owned and maintained by an Emarti Family making it a family business. The Organic Oasis is located in Dubai, Al Khawaneej.

Agriberia is an importer that began to operate in 1999 in France. Specialised in ethnic foods, Agriberia distributes to supermarket chains like Metro, Aldi, Carrefour, Auchan, Franprix, etc. In total, Agriberia works with 2500 clients. 

Agriberia operates 5 commercial agencies.

Agriberia employs 51 people and achieves a turnover of € 46.6 million.

Agriberia offers products in the following categories:

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

• Sweet Grocery: biscuit, industrial pastries, am, honey, cereals, etc.

• Drinks: wine, beer, juices, sparkling water, etc.

• Dairy: a wide range of cheese

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

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

Some of the brands offered include C’Bon, Dona Oliva, Esmeralda, Lusitana, Tip Top, etc. 

Agriberia imports products from Portugal and Spain.

Today, Agriberia has warehouses with a total floor area of 11000 m2. 

Argel Sud Est is a retail group based in France that has emerged as an expert in frozen food. It is recognised as a trusted company which was founded in 1979 by a group of family businesses. 

Today, the company covers the delivery of frozen products in approximately 70 French departments and it reaches  up to 300 000 families on a daily basis. The company makes its products more accessible through its 80 agencies and 300 delivery consultants.

Argel Sud Est achieved a turnover of €43.9 million in 2015 and employed 391 people during that year. Argel Sud Est now operates 40 stores in France and offers over 1000 references. 

Whilst the company has specialised in frozen foods, over time it has diversified by providing a wider range of products in other categories as well. Nowadays, Argel Sud Est offers products in the categories below:

• Frozen Food: fish, seafood, meat, poultry, desserts, ready meals, vegetables, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, industrial pastries, tea, coffee, infusions, etc.
• Drinks: mineral water, fruit juices, wines, etc.
• Dairy: milk, etc.
• Personal Care: supplements, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pet food, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, wipes, etc.