Natureo is a leading organic retailer proposing more than 10,000  products to its customers in France. A wide selection of organic and natural products in different SKU’s are easily accessible.

In 2018, Natureo achieved a turnover of €132 million.

While shopping in their stores you will also discover a whole range of vegan products and products “SANS” thus meeting all the diets and specific needs :

• Gluten-free
• Lactose free
• Egg-free
• Low sodium etc…

Since the opening of its first store in 2007, Natureo has expanded to 59 stores and 500 employees throughout the country with the goal of being closer to its customers.

Natureo has the pleasure to facilitate your shopping through its trained team of consultants. They are the experts in the world of bio and has the answers for all your questions concerning the products in-store.

Founded in 1945, Euro fresh foods (EFF) is an importer and distributor specialising in dairy products. The headquarters is based in Assent, Belgium. The firm provides its services in the retail and HoReCa sector. 

EFF supplies different supermarket chains in the Benelux countries and foodservice wholesalers in Belgium. In fact, EFF provides products to 3037 point of sales,

In 2019, the firm made a turnover of € 35.8 million. The total workforce of the company comprises 12 people.

The company’s products encompass national brands and retail brands also. The company has a portfolio of about 180 references in the dairy category such as: desserts, cheeses, cream, yoghurt, etc. 

EFF has launched its own brands such as:

• Weight Watchers dairy products
• Monte
• Jogobella

The importer operates warehouses in Belgium, France and Spain.

Hotmamahot Catering; a group of young entrepreneurs with an enthusiastic attitude and love for the culinary profession. Our chefs have years of experience in renowned restaurants and brasseries and challenges handle. Our company has grown quickly from small catering jobs and organizing guerrilla restaurants for an all-round catering for companies and festivals. Our young, fresh crew approached each command with the same enthusiasm. That is why we always come up with a creative approach; decor, decorations, design and music. Something that is recognized by other young, creative companies we therefore often for work. See below logo bar for a small part of our customer base. Hotmamahot Catering was born from the creative collective Hotmamahot Amsterdam. A group of creative young friends who joined forces and focus on murals, catering, stage design and custom-made furniture. The focus is always on overall concepts which the various disciplines reinforce each other. Especially we were familiar with the many workshops for children at schools and festivals. With issues such as missile firing, build pinball and make lollipops was Hotmamahot short time a welcome guest at the kids. The Hotmamahot collective remains socially committed in and around Amsterdam.

GranFood is an importer and distributor founded in 1989. The company specialises in marketing and distributing international A-brands FMCG in the Benelux. GranFood is part of GBfoods, which is one of Europe’s biggest food enterprises. It is headquartered in Rijswijk, Netherlands.

GranFood’s clients consist of  major local and national retailers, retail chains, supermarkets, wholesalers and Cash & Carry.

GranFood employs a total of 26 people and was reported to achieve a turnover of € 4.11 million.

GranFood provides a wide variety of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, vinegar, salt, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, dessert sauces, compote, etc.
• Drinks: juices and many more.

GranFood deals with 13 brands including Ocean Spray, Saitaku, Ponti, Grand’Italia and a lot more.

The firm imports its goods mainly from Italy, Japan, Belgium, France, etc.

Vinzenzmurr is a chain of butcher shops which was founded by Vinzenz Murr and Rosa Murr in 1902 in Bavaria, Germany. The company operates 20 butcher shops in the country. In 1977, the company entered the wholesale distribution market in Germany. Vinzenzmurr offers a wide variety of Bavarian specialty products. 

In addition to this, Vinzenzmurr operates its own training centre, providing courses for trainees, specialist salespersons, branch managers, district and sales managers.

Vinzenzmurr employs 1900 people and its turnover is around € 199 million. 

The enterprise has achieved various awards for its quality of products. In 2018, it achieved the golden award for its white sausage and it is interesting to know that it achieved the golden award 7th time in a row. Furthermore, in France, the white sausages were given the honorary prize. Also the Minister of State Helmut Brunner and Minister of Home Affairs Konrad Ammon awarded the state honor prize to the company in 2017.

Vinzenzmurr offers products in the following categories:

• Dairy: a selection of cheese
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, pork, beef, salads, ready-meals, etc.
• Frozen Food: a range of frozen products like meat

Vinzenzmurr also developed its own label, Hofgut Schwaige, a range of bavarian meat, steaks, minced meat, etc. 

Vinzenzmurr sources its products from 80 farmers in the Bavarian region. These farmers are usually located close to the stores. Vinzenzmurr is highly selective and the suppliers must sign and respect an agreement with Vinzenzmurr which clearly stipulates conditions concerning rearing, feeding and animal welfare. 

Vinzenzmurr is HACCP certified. Furthermore there is a quality assurance department ensuring that the business adheres to health and safety regulations. It must be noted that all employees, irrespective of their job title, follow a training course on quality and hygiene safety. Products from the shops are also sent to the laboratory for quality testing. Vinzenzmurr is audited by BAV-Institut. 

Founded in 1978, Rizzi Group is an Italian importer and distributor of food and drinks. The family business distributed to Italy before gradually expanding across Europe as from the 1990s. 

Nowadays, Rizzi Group exports to over 50 countries including the UAE, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, etc. The business has offices in Spain and Germany as well. 

Rizzi Group grows its own vegetables and fruits and also imports a variety of products from Germany, Austria, France, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Hungary. The firm also promotes Italian products as well.

Rizzi Group is also known for supplying businesses for products and help them develop their own labels by offering brand management, packaging and marketing services.

Rizzi Group offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, ready-meals, snacks, olive oil, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: dried fruits, biscuits, sweet canned food, etc.

• Drinks: beer, spirits, juices, energy drinks, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: a range of fruits and vegetables

Rizzi Group has developed its own brands which are:

• Italselect: a brand of Italian foods

• BioNatura: a range of organic products

• Rizzi Group: a wide variety of fruits and dried fruits

The group is certified by QS, IFS and Bio. Furthermore, Rizzi Group adheres various regulations and standards and maintains high quality. 

Rizzi Group operates its own warehouse and handles all the logistics.

Fresh Daily is an online platform for the company Trade House Enterprise, founded in 1970. It specialises in the distribution of imported fresh fruits and vegetables in Pakistan. Fresh Daily is headquartered in Karachi.

Fresh Daily also sources raw materials for some of its customers, namely bakeries and restaurants.

Fresh Daily deals with local clients exclusively.

The company’s annual turnover amounts to €4 million. 

Fresh Daily provides a variety of products in the food categories:

• Savory Grocery: vinegar, baking powder, spices, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, desserts mix, sugar, etc.
• Dairy: cheeses and many more.
• Fresh and Chilled Food: smoked salmon, fruits, vegetables, etc
• Frozen Food: whole chicken, and many more.

Fresh Daily also provides several organic, lactose-free, vegan and gluten-free options in its portfolio.

Fresh Daily works with brands such as Alprose, Hershey’s, Kraft, Italiano, etc. Fresh Daily’s products are imported from countries around the world including Italy, Switzerland, USA and many more.

Fresh Daily partners with reputed courier agencies to be able to provide door to door delivery. Free Delivery is offered for certain products and to some regions in Karachi.

An easy access to Fresh Daily is www.freshdaily.pk/

Founded in Ireland, BWG Foods is part of BWG Group. BWG Foods operates in the wholesale and retail business. BWG Foods has over 1 million customers each day. 

BWG Foods operates in the following areas:

• Retail
• Wholesale
• Wine & Spirits

BWG Foods is the franchisee for the following banners in the retail and wholesale sectors: 

• Spar: over 400 stores in Ireland
• Mace: around 230 stores in Ireland
• Londis: a chain of stores acquired in 2015
• XL: around 250 shops in Ireland
• Value Centre: a chain of wholesale Cash & Carry with 20 stores
• 4 Aces: the wholesale stores serves retailers and businesses in the HoReCa sector

BWG Foods operates a food service division under the name BWG Foodservice, supplying over 20000 clients that include caterers, retailers, restaurants, fast food establishments, clubs, etc. 

The firm also manages BWG Wines & Spirits, an importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages offering a range of exclusive products. 

BWG Foods employs around 24400 people. 

It must be noted that the company raises funds for various charities in different ways. For example, in its head office, staff are offered free coffee but are expected to donate 50c per cup to a charity honesty box which has been set up near each coffee machine. Furthermore, all its banners also raise funds in different ways. 

Lovbjerg is a supermarket chain based in Denmark. In 1926, Lovbjerg was a small grocery shop founded by Christian Lovberg. In 1959, the founder’s 3 sons launched the first supermarket. 

Nowadays, Lovbjerg consists of 15 supermarkets in Denmark.

Lovbjerg achieved a turnover of € 140 million in 2013. 

Lovbjerg offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crisps, pasta, snacks, sauces, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, cakes, coffee, chocolate, etc.

• Drinks: wine, juice, ale, etc.

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

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

• Personal Care: oral care, hygiene, hair care, etc.

• Household: a variety of products including cleaners and detergents

Lovbjerg offers products from brands such as Always, Taffel, Pedigree, Kellogg’s,Leni, etc. 

Pomme de Pain is recognized as a fast-food chain. The food service was created in 1980 and is based in France. In 1983 the first fast-food outlet opened its doors in Lyon. The fast-food chain operates as a franchise.

Pomme de Pain counts more than 110 outlets in France, Reunion Island and Tunisia. The business also offers a catering service that includes vegetarian options. 

Pomme de Pain reached a turnover of € 184 million.

The chain offers a range of sandwiches, salads, pastries, etc. that caters for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Pomme de Pain is aiming at providing quality products. First, the company sources cheese which are AOP certified. Furthermore the company aims to use free range eggs only by 2025 and by 2026, opt for poultry and meat from sustainable producers. Pomme de Pain has decided to source organic coffee as well.

In order to protect the environment, the company has decided to use eco-friendly packaging made from recycled materials. Moreover, in order to reduce food waste, the company has partnered with Too Good To Go to offer unsold products at a lower price.

Le Duff group is a French company comprising of distinct restaurants and having holdings in Europe as well as in the United States.

With 1958 restaurants across the world, Le Duff group is expanding each year and has established its presence in 90 countries in 5 continents.

Group le Duff figures states that, 1 million clients are served daily and 200 restaurants are opened each year.

The group is all about multiple banners as follows which are segmented into sandwich shops, restaurants and food industry:

• La Madeleine
• Kamps
• Mimi's cafe
• Pizza Del Arte
• Timothy's world coffee
• Bruegger's
• Brioche Dorée
• Le Fournil de Pierre

Food industry:

• FB Solution
• Bridor
• Ferme des loges
• Cité gourmande

The revenue distribution by banner breaks down as follows:

• Bridor - 29%
• Brioche D'orée - 21%
• DelArte- 11%
• La madeleine - 7%
• Bruegger's - 12%
• Mimi's cafe - 17%

Meaning that the retail sector accounts for 70% of the total revenue while the industrial sector accounts for 30%.

Founded in 2004 in France by Bernard Blachere and Marie Blachere, Marie Blachere is a chain of bakeries that is known for its traditional French breads and pastries. Marie Blachere is owned by Blachere Group. 

Marie Blachere has adopted the market spirit style in all its shops, hence all products are well-displayed. The shops serve around 210000 customers each day. 

Marie Blachere operates over 400 bakeries in the world including 232 stores in France. The company has also entered the international market and operates in Belgium as well. In 2019, Marie Blachere launched its first bakery in the US. 4 more bakeries will be launched in the US in 2020. Marie Blachere also runs an online shop.

Marie Blachere operates as a franchise and ensures that all bakeries maintain the same quality. Each bakery manufactures its bread, following a standardized process. This ensures that all bakeries maintain the same quality.

Each Marie Blachere bakery, on average, achieves an annual turnover of around € 1 million. In France, Marie Blachere employs over 600 people. 

Marie Blachere offers products that include a wide variety of breads as well as pizza, salads, sandwiches, desserts, pastries, etc. 

Marie Blachere uses 100% french wheat in the production of its bread and all its fruits and vegetables are fresh.

The company’s purchasing department ensures that the products sourced are of high quality. Marie Blachere has also decided that its bakeries will use only free-range eggs by 2025. 

Furthermore, products are regularly tested in reputable French laboratories.

Marie Blachere is committed to reducing food wastage. First, 30 minutes before stores are closed, prices of products are lowered. Furthermore, some products are processed to be later resold. Pastries from the previous day are sold in batches for a promotional price. The company also published anti-waste recipes on its website. 

Concerning the packaging, the company has decided to opt for recycled paper bags. 

Marie Blachere’s online shop can be accessed on www.marieblachere.com

Api restauration is recognised as a catering company whereby it provides food to :

• schools
• health sector
• old persons at home
• offices
• hospitality sector

What differentiate Api restaurants from others is its innovation. Indeed Api restauration brings forward new innovative ideas such that each restaurant across France is adapted geographically. The menus are adapted as per the localities and the culture of the regions.  The restaurants merge with modern trends and evolve to current lifestyles. 

To ensure the quality of its products and services the restaurants has established what they call the 12 commitments. The 12 commitments are about fruits which are out of season and thus won't be used in any API restaurants. The restaurants will use only seasonal products to deliver high quality products to its customers.

Baxter storey is UK's most renowned and leader in the hospitality sector. Established through the partnership of Alastair Storey and Keith Wilson, the company was initailly known as Wilson Storey but after the merge with Halliday catering was known as Wilson Storey Halliday. In the year 2004 after the acquisition of BaxterSmith the company was named as BaxterStorey. Today the company is owned by Westbury Street holdings.

More than 8500 collaborators are engaged to work in the 700 locations across UK, Ireland, Scotland and Netherland and other European countries. The success of the company is the result of the dedication and passion of the team and also through the use of fresh and local ingredients to deliver quality products. The dishes are then served with courtesy and professionalism .

To maintain the level of professionalism the team is always being coached and trained. The chefs create exquisite dishes from locally sourced ingredients. 

The services provided are as follows:

• Deli
• Coffee
• Restaurant
• Retail
• Hospitality 
• Fine Dining

Deli

• Baxter storey offers the choice to customers for them to create their own baguettes, sandwiches or panini though the deli bars. The deli bars can be installed in a company for the employees.

Coffee

• The company can provide coffee in any corporate events.

Restaurant

• The restaurants of baxterstorey can provide different menus be it classics or delicious street. 

Retail

• Baxterstorey puts forward the retail sale aspect of the food service proposition of a company.

Hospitality

• The dedicated team of Baxterstorey will create dishes adapted to meetings and events.

Fine dining

• Premium fine dining service and innovative dishes.

Established by Robert Lindner in 1950, Lindner is a food service company which operates delicatessen shops and offers catering services as well. Its headquarters is based in Berlin, Germany. The company offers quality products carefully selected from small manufacturers or from its own delicatessen kitchen and bakery. 

As of 2022, the business operates a total of 38 delicatessen shops and an e-commerce platform as well. In addition, its products can also be found on AmazonFresh and at 3 weekly markets in Berlin. 

Furthermore, the firm offers business and private catering services as well. The catering can be tailored according to the customer’s topic and personal ideas. 

Lindner’s turnover is estimated at €47 million and it employs around 800 people in its organisation. 

It is noteworthy that the firm is ranked 4998th in the ranking of top family businesses.

Moreover, Lindner offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: vinegar, oils, herbs, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: salads, wraps, cakes, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: wines, champagnes, cognacs, etc. 

Brands such as Bowen XO, Taittinger Brut, Sal de Ibiza and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

The firm developed a ange of products under its own brand known as “Lindner” which includes products such as wines, vinegar, olive oils and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Lindner has its own fleet of vehicles to conduct deliveries. 

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

Delina Finest Foods is an importer, wholesaler and distributor, founded in 1999. The company specialises in distributing delicatessen products from all over the world to Germany. It is headquartered in Kempen.

Delina Finest Foods deals with clients from the food retail sector, cash & carry markets , food service, parts of the horeca sector, manufacturers, and several airlines. Some examples are supermarkets, salad manufacturers, pizza & sandwich producers and discounters.

Delina Finest Foods develops various products for the private labels of its customers. 

Delina Finest Foods provides a variety of products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned fish, oil, vinegar, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, butter, etc.
• Fresh and Chilled: sausages, ham, desserts, etc.
• Frozen Food: seafood, tapas and many more.

Delina Finest Foods deals with brands like Reina, Frishli, Carandini and many more. 

Delina Finest Foods owns private labels named:

• Nierstaler: offers a variety of dairy products such as cheeses and other products.
• Ortobello: offers vegetable and fruit based products
• SkipJack: offers tuna and seafood products.

Delina Finest Foods is offering a new packaging solution which consists of tinned bags also known as canned bags. This alternative results in less packaging waste.

The firm imports its goods from Spain, Maldives, Portugal, Hungary and many others.

Delina Finest Foods is IFS Broker, IFS Logistik and MSC certified.

Delina Finest Foods operates 3 warehouses situated in Kempen and Rotterdam, where refrigerated and non-refrigerated goods are stored. The firm manages 25 000 tons of products annually. The company provides delivery in cardboard boxes, wooden pallets, hygienic E2 boxes and H1 plastic pallets.

Dovre is a family owned import business based in Richmond in Canada. The company started as a Norwegian food supplier and today is one of the leading food supplier with regards to specialty food. The firm also supplies premium restaurants supplying various specialty stores and grocery shops. The company has 1800 SKUs which includes several categories. The delivery is done within 24-48 hours through their own fleet of tempered trucks. For western Canada, common carriers take over when necessary.

Being a one stop gourmet food supplier, the importer provides dry, cold and frozen storage capabilities. Moreover, Dovre deals with manufacturers as well as importers so as to be able to know how to introduce a particular product on the market. More than an importer, Dovre also behaves as a regional distributor while catering for market sales and marketing as well. The company has a dedicated sales and marketing team whose main work is the promotion of brands.

For a client’s product line, Dovre can design a target market hence ensuring a good market penetration.

Clients of the importer are mainly composed of retailers, premium restaurants, distributors, even groups, clubs and organizations where it distributes the following product categories:

• Drinks
• Dairy
• Savory grocery
• Chilled and fresh

The company’s portfolio consists of various brands like:

• Tonino
• The Pleasant side
• Oka
• Club select
• Nature’s farm
• Matiz
• Walter
• Illy
• Spice works

Founded in 1945 in the UK by Raoul Amar, RH Amar is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of premium grocery products. The family business offers over 1200 references from over 40 brands. In 2021, the firm launched its e-commerce website.

To ensure that all brands it offers are successful in the UK, RH Amar provides marketing, brand management and category management as well as logistics and IT solutions. 

RH Amar distributes its products to clients such as retailers, cash & carry, food service businesses, etc. 

Alongside a workforce of 60 people,  RH Amar achieved a turnover of around €69 million in 2020. 

In 2022, RH Amar was named Foodservice Supplier of the Year at the annual Confex Wholesale trade awards.

RH Amar provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pickles, baby food, canned food, spices, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: confectionery, tea, coffee, sweet canned foods, etc.

Its portfolio also includes various free-from items. 

Some of the brands the company offers include Candy Kittens, Kings, Cafedirect, Crespo, Nando’s, etc. 

Moreover, RH Amar has developed its own labels which are:

• Cooks & Co: a range of sauces, dips, oils, canned foods, etc.
• Mary Berry’s: a uk-leading brand offering a variety of premium dressings 
• Camp: a range of baking products 
• The Original Waffle Company: a range of Belgian waffles

The business imports its references from approximately 25 countries including Japan and Germany. Additionally, the company has also been providing a large number of UK brands. 

Furthermore, RH Amar is BRC certified.

Concerning logistics, RH Amar runs a warehouse in High Wycombe, a strategic location enabling the firm to deliver its products across the country.

Its online shop can be accessed on https://rhamaronline.com/

Schreiber Foods International (SFI) is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of specialty products from over 35 countries which it offers under its own brand, Ambrosia. SFI offers over 300 references.

The company was established in 1980 in the US where it supplies food service businesses, distributors, manufacturers, etc. 

SFI achieved a turnover of € 42 million in 2019.

SFI provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: rice, quinoa, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, sweet canned foods and other products
• Drinks: fruit juices
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, fruits, seafood

SFI offers products under its own label, Ambrosia.

SFI has a buying team which sources products from several countries including Italy, Israel, China, Thailand, etc. The buying team ensures that the products remain of high quality and keep up-to-date with the current market trends and supply changes. 

Suppliers working with SFI have to adhere to a supplier guideline which contains all the requirements of the firm. The company ensures that all its suppliers conform to the guideline and quality control tests are regularly carried out. Moreover, an independent FDA certified laboratory carries out the necessary tests. 

SFI conforms to the FSMA. 

Concerning the logistics, SFI operates 8 distribution centres in the US and its main facility is based in New Jersey. 

SFI has been supporting local communities by working with charities and food banks. Along with food donations, SFI has also been offering financial help. 

Founded in 1962, Stanley Gibson is a frozen food import and export company. Its headquarters is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Moreover, the firm operates its offices in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland. 

The company’s clientele includes major UK and European retailers, manufacturers and catering companies. 

In the financial year 2021, Stanley Gibson achieved a turnover of € 17 million. Currently, the company employs not more than 250 people. 

Furthermore, the importer provides a selection of products in the frozen and chilled category such as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Beef 
• Turkey 
• Pork 
• Lamb 
• Chicken 
• Ready meals 

All the products are sourced from North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Asia and across Europe. Additionally, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the business provides a range of organic products.

It is noteworthy that the firm maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by BRC Global Standards and International Meat Trade Association. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries.

LuLu Group International is a highly diversified conglomerate headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Founded by Yusuff Ali M.A in 1995, it operates across 22 countries in the Middle East, Asia, the US, and Europe, with a significant presence in the retail sector.

The group is known for its chain of hypermarkets, which are among the largest in Asia and the Middle East, with over 259 outlets in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and elsewhere. It also operates 13 malls in the GCC and five in India.

LuLu Group International is renowned for its commitment to providing a unique shopping experience with high-quality products and services, fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce of over 65,000 employees globally.

Key sectors include hypermarket operations, shopping mall development, manufacturing, trading, hospitality assets, and real estate. The company's retail arm focuses on delivering a wide range of products, catering to diverse customer needs.

For suppliers, LuLu offers a comprehensive network of import, distribution, and wholesale marketing operations, making it a significant partner in the global retail landscape 

Spinneys Dubai is a prominent supermarket chain operating in the United Arab Emirates, known for providing a high-quality shopping experience focused on fresh food, groceries, drinks, and beauty products. Founded in 1961 in Dubai, it is part of the larger Spinneys Group which operates across the Middle East. The company has a strong heritage tied to British origins as a railway provision merchant and evolved into a major grocery retailer importing international goods.

Spinneys Dubai operates numerous well-distributed supermarket branches strategically located in Dubai and the UAE at large, including in upscale areas like Dubai Marina, Jumeirah (Al Wasl), Mirdif, The Villa, and Motor City. Its outlets offer a wide variety of fresh produce, in-store bakeries, butcheries, delicatessens, and organic product selections, aiming to deliver "The fresher experience" to customers. The chain also operates warehouses and distribution centers to efficiently supply its stores across the country.

The company emphasizes food safety, hygiene, and freshness, sourcing from both local UAE producers and international suppliers through a comprehensive global network. It continuously adapts to changing consumer trends and preferences, maintaining a premium position in the UAE grocery retail market.

Mondexport is an importer of Portuguese products which was established in 2002 by Mr Valentin and Mr Campos. Its headquarters is based in Lyon, France. 

Currently, the business operates 7 shops across the country and an ecommerce platform as well. It is noteworthy that Mondexport offers its services to professionals as well as to individuals. 

In the financial year 2021, Mondexport achieved a turnover of €20 million and currently employs more than 20 people. 

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

• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, whiskeys, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, water, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: cheese and delicatessens. 
• Frozen: vegetables, fish, pastries, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: oils, vinegars, pastas, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sugars, desserts, cookies, etc. 
• Household: soaps and detergents. 

Brands such as Clarim, Mistolin, Cantoliva, Milaneza, Knorr, Boca Doce, Super Bock, Floral Henrique and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

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

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: http://www.mondexport.fr/ 

Established in Denmark in 1964, Tamaco Holding is an importer, exporter and distributor of food items, packaging and additives. 

Tamaco’s clients are in the retail, HoReCa and industry sectors. 

Tamaco Holding operates the following subsidiaries:

• Tamaco Food: the company specialises in grocery and chilled products which it supplies to Danish retail and convenience stores

• Tamaco International: an exporter of chilled and fresh foods to countries within the European Union, Eastern Europe and Asia

• Tamaco Kiel: The German division of Tamaco supplying German retail chains, meat processing plants, importers, wholesalers, etc.

• Tamaco Barcelona: The Spanish division of the group that supplies Spanish clients for Tamaco

Tamaco Holding makes a turnover of € 75 million.

Tamaco Holding offers products in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen Food: seafood, meat, ready-meals, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese
• Savory Grocery
• Sweet Grocery

Tamaco Holding imports its products from countries in Southern Europe mainly. 

Well Santé, is a french company specialised in nutrition aspects involving technological excellence. The company develops and distributes its own products through its website.

Some of its own brands include:

• Isonutris - Food supplements
• Nanophyto - Medical plants & essential oils derived from phytotheraphy
• Nutrilix - foods with the desired effects in micro-nutrition
• Sisensia - Organic cosmetics

All the products of Well Sante are produced in France and have been developed by a dedicated team. The retail group has different target markets such as:

• Students
• Convalescents
• Pregnant women
• Sports persons
• Infants
• Seniors
• Menopaused women
• Drivers
• Men
• Women

Wellsanté also provides specialised products such as:

Their other partnered brands are:

• Ecoffee cup - ecological coffee cup meant to be used and reused
• Vivitex - produced in Italy with the Nexus fiber to be used in clothing production
• Bibol - Household items
• Dooderm - comfortable clothes
• Vedaworld - Ayurvedic products

Presently, the group is willing to deal with more private labels and brands to expand their product portfolio. And they are on the lookout for fruit juices as well as functional juices.

Founded in 2011, Foodcase International specialises in ambient, frozen, and chilled food and beverage concepts. The company is an innovative food solutions provider based in Netherlands.

Currently, Foodcase International is working with a team of chefs, food scientists, nutritionists, packaging technologists, and designers creating unique recipes, smart packaging and the right shelf life technology.

In 2021, the firm entered into a strategic partnership with the company, BestPartner Food. In addition, Foodcase also collaborates with institutions such as Food Valley.

Some of the companies that Foodcase International works with include Natur, Artisanal Tapas, Nudie Snacks, etc.  

At present, the firm employs 10 people and achieved a turnover of around € 1.18 million. 

Foodcase International won several awards such as the 2020 Onboard Hospitality Awards as well as being 2 times winner of the 2019 Onboard Hospitality Awards. 

Moreover, the business operates as a full service solution partner which covers areas such as concept development, production, and distribution.

Foodcase International also provides a variety of products for its various customers, mainly to airline catering. Some of its food products include: 

• Tapas: meats, speciality cheeses, crunchy crackers, etc
• Bakery: an assortment of pastries and cakes
• Meals: bolognese, rice, curry, etc
• Beverages: a wide assortment of drinks

Services such as development, designing and sourcing services for food and food packaging are also available.

Furthermore, the firm owns certifications such as ISO 22000:2018, BRC, and IFS. 

Foodcase International works with manufacturers in Asia and Europe. The company also operates 2 facilities in Spain and Poland, wherein it develops and delivers breakfast, meal- and snack boxes throughout the world.

With regards to the environment, the business indulges in sustainable dealings which include the use of innovative sustainable materials for packaging, monitoring carbon emissions, air pollution, noise levels, etc.

Established in 1996, Penny Market Hungary is a discount supermarket chain. Its headquarters is based in Alsonemedi, Hungary. The company is a subsidiary of the German food retailer, Rewe Group.

Today, the business operates 227 stores across the country.

In the financial year 2021, Penny Market Hungary achieved a turnover of €1.05 billion and currently employs more than 4,700 people.

Moreover, the retailer provides various products under different categories:

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

Brands such as Milka, Jar, Surf, Pampers, Alpro, President, Jack Daniel, Nescafe, Kinder and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Penny Market Hungary offers a range of bio, vegan, vegetarian and many other special products in its portfolio. 

Penny Market Hungary developed its private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Sissy: A line dedicated to dairy products. 
• Penny: This brand includes products such as mayonnaise, soups, flour, etc. 
• Wippy: A brand consisting of household products.
• Arany Korso: A line dedicated to alcoholic drinks.

The company implements strict quality requirements on its products. Its products should comply with domestic and international legislation. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 3 distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

Woods Foodservice has been supplying chefs for over 50 years, across London with goods in ranges such as:

Woods Foodservice offers more than 2500 SKUs. The supplier provides the following brands:

• Cacao barry
• Callebaut
• Challenge gourmet
• Cuisine wine
• Essential cuisine
• Pidy gourmet
• Les vergers boiron
• Lescure
• Sosa 
• Doves farm
• Olives et al
• Rowse
• Joseph's
• Lee Kum See
• Dececco
• Greenfields
• Preserves of distinction
• Wright's baking
• Lamb weston
• La tua pasta
• Alpro
• Culisse
• Nihon shokken group
• Belcolade
• Kikkoman
• Tipiak
• Moul-bie
• Arla
• Great Northern
• Atkins & Potts
• Wharfe valley farms
• Euro vanille
• Wells farms
• Sabarot
• Rungis
• Isigny ste mère
• André
• Purbeck
• Louis françois
• Di Iorio Tartufi

Following its expansion, Woods foodservice has acquired many clients including:

• ETM
• Fat duck group
• Hinds head
• Gauthier soho
• Fortnum & Mason
• Goodwood raise course
• Hotel café royal
• Chefs like marcus wareing
• Tom aitken

Having over 500 points of sale, the foodservice deals only with brands and provides the facility of online ordering, hence having the advantage of late night ordering.

In fact, the foodservice is well equipped with warehouses having different temperature settings as well as a chocolate room to accomodate more than 2500 SKUs.

Shoprite Holdings Ltd (Shoprite) is Africa’s largest supermarket retailer. The company's headquarters are in Brackenfell in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Shoprite is a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and A2X Markets in South Africa, with secondary listings on both the Namibian and Lusaka stock exchanges. The Shoprite Group employs more than 163,000 people and is the largest private sector employer in South Africa. By 2025, Shoprite had 3,417 stores in 10 African countries.

Hofer Austria is a grocery chain which was established in 1968. Its headquarters is based in Sattledt, Austria. The company is a subsidiary of the German multinational family-owned discount supermarket chain, Aldi Sud. Hofer Austria has been named as the cheapest supermarket in the country by Austria’s consumer association Verein Fur Konsumenteninformation. 

As of 2021, the retailer operates 520 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2019, Hofer Austria achieved a turnover of € 4.2 billions and currently employs more than 12,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company has been ranked in 3rd place in the Austrian retail top 100. Moreover, in 2020, Hofer Austria won the “Best Recruiters” award in the retail industry and in 2021, it received the “International Packaging” award for sustainable fruit baskets. 

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

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

Brands such as Red Bull, Coca Cola, Lays, Nestle, Philadelphia, Mars, Persil, Fa and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Hofer Austria also offers gluten-free, sugar-free, organic and many other products as well. 

Moreover, the company also developed its own brand range under the following names (non-exhaustive list): 

• Bio Natura: This brand includes products such as almond drinks, honey, biscuits, etc. 
• Back to the origin: This brand includes products such as  free range eggs, oats, bread, etc. 
• Milfina: A brand dedicated to ice creams. 
• FairHof: A brand dedicated to meat products. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by RSPO, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, EC organic regulation and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of vehicles readily available to conduct its deliveries. 

Furthermore, in 2018, Hofer Austria partnered with Walther Faltsysteme to introduce an innovative and long-lasting pallet solution which can be 100% recycled. 

It is noteworthy that in 2022, the retailer installed “one2zero” PV systems on 230 store roofs hence making a major contribution to Austria’s energy transition. Moreover, Hofer is recognized as the first Austrian retailer to be entirely CO2-neutral since 2016. 

Additionally, as of 2022, the enterprise started using 100% rPET for beverage bottles in its own brand range which is made of recycled material. 

Concerning sustainability, Hofer Austria is expanding its organic range and reducing the use of materials for private label packaging in order to protect the environment. 

With regards to the community, the retailer donates surplus groceries to social organisations to help people in need. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.hofer.at/ 

Bickery Food Group B.V. is a widely recognized family-owned business in the Netherlands, specializing in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) with a strong focus on food, beverages, and snacks. Established in 1979, the company has developed over 40 years of expertise and is recognized as the biggest independent food and drinks distributor within the country.

The company operates through a full-service model covering sales, marketing, distribution, warehousing, and transport activities. It boasts its own distribution center and warehouse facilities located in 's-Graveland (Hilversum), equipped with state-of-the-art storage, order picking, and dispatch capabilities. With a fleet of 12 refrigerated trucks, Bickery Food Group delivers efficiently to a broad customer base throughout the Netherlands.

Bickery serves a wide spectrum of sales channels, including food retail chains, non-food retailers, food service wholesalers, out-of-home markets, e-commerce platforms, pharmacies, DIY stores, independent and specialty shops, gas stations, hospitality and catering sectors, as well as cash and carry operations. Their distribution covers all sales points where food and drinks are purchased by consumers.

The company employs approximately 80 motivated staff members based in the Netherlands and prides itself on an enterprising culture with short decision-making lines, strong involvement, and customer service. Bickery Food Group is also known as a "brand builder," having introduced and successfully established many international food and beverage brands in the Dutch market, often crafting customized marketing campaigns and activations tailored to different target groups.

The product range spans several key categories centered on healthy and indulgent snacks, meal components, breakfast items, taste enhancers, and impulse-buy products, supported by partnerships with more than 25 international suppliers. Their mission is to maximize the availability of special international food and beverage brands across all relevant Dutch sales channels.

Financially, Bickery Food Group reports an estimated turnover range of 10 to 50 million euros as of 2025. The company’s business model leverages its own comprehensive distribution infrastructure and extensive channels to maintain a strong position in the Netherlands FMCG sector.

Founded 50 years ago, I. Schmidt Handelsges is a family-owned business specialising in trading, importing and exporting long-life foods. Its headquarters is based in Berlin, Germany. The company sources its products globally. 

Moreover, the business has its partner offices in Germany, China, Great Britain, India, Croatia, Russia, Thailand, Hungary and Ukraine as well. 

The business distributes its products in the retail and foodservice sector as well. Additionally, a B2B webshop is also at the disposal of its customers. 

I. Schmidt Handelsges achieves an annual turnover of more than €12 million and employs more than 10 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: canned goods, oils, vinegars, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: strawberries, cherries, raspberries, etc. 
• Frozen: fruits and vegetables. 

Brands such as Spreegold, Filipo, Lorelle and Pasta Vitalia are endorsed by the firm. Besides, the company also offers a range of organic products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, private label products also are developed according to the needs of the customers. However, I. Schmidt Handelsges has developed its own brand known as “Mikado” which consists of products such as canned foods, oils, fruits, etc. 

In addition, I. Schmidt Handelsges maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS Broker, Eu organic regulation, BSCI and many more.  

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm makes use of temperature-controlled trucks to conduct its deliveries. 

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

Founded in 2017 by Leigh Dole, Blow Bar Co is a hair salon that also offers beauty care products and services. The company is based in Australia and currently owns 2 salons located in Balmain and Bronte. Another salon was opened with the collaboration of Merivale which is situated in Coogee Pavilion as well as an additional store which was launched with the partnership of the department store, David Jones. 

Furthermore, Blow Bar Co provides services such as hair styling, makeup application, photography and videography.

Additionally, the firm offers personal teams of stylists for events like expos, catwalks, red carpets, weddings and many more, where the firm gets to work with various celebrities including Gigi Hadid, Anna Heinrich and Hailey Bieber.

Blow Bar Co also offers cheese boards and alcoholic beverages to its customers to ensure that they have an exclusive experience.

In 2021, Blow Bar Co was awarded the 'Best Instore Service Winner' in the Jones Beauty Awards.

Blow Bar Co achieved a turnover of €4.9 million in 2021 and employs 15 people.

Products in the personal care category such as soap, body lotion, face cream, etc, are offered by Blow Bar Co.

Brands like Zhuzh, Une Olive En Provence, Nak and many more, collaborate with Blow Bar Co. These are imported from France, UK and several other countries.

Blow Bar Co’s online store can be accessed on www.blowbarco.com

Founded in 2005, Comfort Click is an online retailer operating in the beauty industry. Its headquarters is based in Croydon, United Kingdom. Presently, the company deals in the wholesale and distribution of personal care products across 13 markets internationally. The firm operates its main offices in India, Australia and the UK. 

Comfort Click joined forces with major companies such as ebay, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Hsbc, etc. Besides, the e-retailer operates various online shops such as ShytoBuy, Alt Om Har, SkinCare Total, HairCare Total, Haar Gesundheit, ProdottiCalvizie, Weight World, Le Luna and Animigo. 

Furthermore, Comfort Click has helped several SMEs expand by offering financial support, marketing, networking, finding the right partners, providing business training, etc. 

Comfort Click achieves an annual turnover of €23.3 million and its employee count ranges between 200 to 500 people. 

Moreover, the business offers over 650 references in the personal care category which include:

• Hair care  
• Oral care
• Vitamins 
• Supplements 

The company also has a line of natural and organic products. Various products from brands like Cobeco Cosmetic, emuaid, Makari, etc, are also provided. 

Furthermore, Comfort Click has developed its own labels over time which include (but not limited to):

• Maxmedix: a brand dedicated to vitamins and devices. 
• Animigo: a brand of pet care items.
• Viaman: a range of products dedicated to men. 

The company is strict about the products' quality and is GMP, BRC ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2008, ISO 14001:2008, SALSA, Nature and UKAS certified. 

Comfort Click’s buying team sources products across the world from well-known suppliers that conform to its business ethics. It is noteworthy that the firm is the exclusive distributor for selected third party product ranges. Moreover, most of its products are organic certified and Comfort Click’s priority is to work with organic certified manufacturers. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Comfort Click partnered with delivery companies like La Poste, UPS, Royal Mail, City Sprint, etc. 

Concerning sustainability, the business prefers to sell organic products as it helps in reducing carbon emissions. 

Established in 1995 in Bulgaria , Sofmil 66 is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of frozen and chilled products. The company also handles the marketing of the products. 

Sofmil 66 distributes to retail chains and so far it ensures the delivery to 300 points of sales in Bulgaria.

Sofmil 66 reached a turnover of € 9.6 million in 2019 and employs 19 people. 

Sofmil 66 provides products in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, poultry, etc.

Sofmil 66 with 70 suppliers. The business imports from countries within the European Union including Spain, Germany, Poland, etc. Furthermore, Sofmil 66 also sources products from European representatives of large meat producers based in Brazil. 

Sofmil 66 operates its own delivery fleet.

Established in 1995, Hexagone is an importer and distributor of perfumery and cosmetics. Its headquarters is based in Kiev, Ukraine. With 30 years of market experience, the firm is able to provide 100% original products in the Ukrainian market. 

It is noteworthy that the company regularly attends perfume exhibitions in Italy and France and the largest exhibitions with care brands in Hong Kong and Seoul, in order to keep up with the beauty trends. 

The company has 2 divisions which are as follows: 

• Prestige: luxury brands with selective distribution.
• Mastige: affordable brands with a wider distribution.

Furthermore, the company partners with large retail chains, beauty stores as well as online stores. It has more than 200 clients including Kosmo, DC, Brocard, letu.ua and many more.  

In the financial year 2020, the firm achieved a turnover of € 31.8 million and employed 174 people. 

Hexagone has been ranked as one of the 500 richest companies of Ukraine and one of the most expensive companies in the country by Guardia Business Magazine.

Being one of the largest Ukrainian distributors of selective perfumes and cosmetics, Hexagone provides various items in the personal care category such as skincare, face care, fragrances, etc. 

In addition, the business is the exclusive distributor of over 150 brands in the Ukrainian market. These brands include Alaia Paris, Clarins, Elie Saab, Rance, Revlon, Zarkoperfume, etc. 

The importer maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certificates of conformity for cosmetics and perfumes. 

In regards to its logistics solutions, the firm partners with third-party logistics companies to conduct its deliveries.

C10 is a drink distributor with focus on the HoReCa sector. With 280 suppliers, the importer tackles its 65,000 clients. C10 is also known for its 35 private labels which are categorised under the following assortments:

• Spirits
• Soft drinks
• Coffee & hot drinks
• Beer
• Water
• Syrups

The drink importer has 215 warehouses across France and 1 national platform meant for wine and spirits.

Other facts and figures of C10 are as follows:

• 1,4 million hectolitres of beer
• 1500 tons of coffee
• 65 millions wine bottles
• 480 millions non-alcoholic drinks
• 6,5 millions spirits bottles
• 80 wine stores
• 2500 vehicles

With a network of 190 wholesaler-distributors in the drink sector, C10 has been able to establish a solid presence with its 90,000 points of sale.

Bleu Libellule, a subsidiary of the CSP group, was established in France in 1997. The company is a specialist in the distribution of renowned brands, especially haircare and beauty products. Bleu Libellule operates an e-shop as well.

Bleu Libellule offers more than 15 000 references in the non-food category.

Bleu Libellule operates 211 shops countrywide. The hair and beauty retailer operates stores found in malls, street malls and retail parks.

Bleu Libellule's clientele includes both professionals and at-home users.

Moreover, Bleu Libellule makes use of advertising to promote its products.

Bleu Libellule was reported to achieve a turnover of €5.64 million in 2019.

Bleu Libellule provides several products from the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, face care, body care, etc.

In addition, Bleu Libellule offers a range of vegan and organic products.

Bleu Libellule offers various products from brands like Friendly, Olaplex, L'Oréal, Wella, Mulatto, Rica, TGR and many more.

The company is also the exclusive distributor of Amika, GHD, Jessica, Mydentity, Barberstation, Maria Nila, etc.

Bleu Libellule owns private labels as well, which are as follows:

• Headdress: offers hairdressing products.
• 7e Element: offers hairdressing electrical equipment and hair care products.
• B.APP: offers hair care products.
• Pure Men Tolerance: offers a range of cosmetic, face care and hair care products.

Bleu Libellule owns a warehouse of 18 000m2 where all of its products are stored and distributed. Delivery is free for orders exceeding €10. Additionally, goods are delivered within 3 days. Additionally, the firm partners with third party delivery companies such as FedEx, Chronopost, Relay and DPD.

An easy access to Bleu Libellule's online store is www.bleulibellule.com

Tradehouse is a prominent player in the Baltic region, specializing in the importation and distribution of beauty products. Founded with a humble beginning, the company has grown significantly over two decades to become one of the largest importers and distributors of professional beauty products. Tradehouse operates both wholesale and retail businesses, catering to beauty professionals and consumers alike. The company is known for its comprehensive product range, which includes over 100,000 beauty items across more than 700 brands.

Tradehouse's operations span across Estonia and Latvia, with multiple physical stores in these countries. The company's retail strategy focuses on beauty and personal care products, appealing to a young and trendy market. Recently, Tradehouse has expanded its offerings to include a sexual wellness category, reflecting its commitment to innovation and customer needs.

Tradehouse's acquisition of Scandinavian Brands has further enhanced its presence in the region, particularly in the realm of high-quality beauty and cosmetics products. The company participates in international trade shows to stay updated on the latest trends in the beauty industry.

Moreover, Tradehouse supports various community initiatives, such as sports scholarships and health programs, demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility.

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Li Qun Group (青岛利群百货集团股份有限公司) has been in existence since 1964. The chinese company has over 30 supermarkets, 800 convenience stores and 30 drugstores. Li Qun Group also distributes a wide range of products to supermarket chains like Carrefour. Furthermore, in 2008, the firm launched its e-commerce platform which quickly became the largest online shopping platform in B2C. By 2014, it was expected that the platform would generate a revenue of around €13 million.

Among the products it offers, the company distributes make up, food items and health products.

Li Qun Group has won a number of awards. It was ranked 21th in the top 100 enterprises of China and it is among the top 500 businesses in the country.

The company owns 3 large logistic centers equipped with modern logistic facilities from Germany. These warehouses meet the international standards. Li Qun Group uses an effective online management system to handle its stocks and purchases.

For the delivery, Li Qun Group has created the company Qingdao Fuxingxiang Commodity Distribution which has a fleet of 23 logistic vehicles as well as large-scale transportation that can handle up to 8 tons of cargo. Liqun Group also uses third party logistics to deliver goods to its clients like Parkson and Carrefour.

RT-Mart is a leading hypermarket chain operating primarily in China under the umbrella of Sun Art Retail Group Limited. Established initially by Taiwan-based Ruentex Group and Auchan Group via a joint venture, RT-Mart has grown into one of the major players in China's retail market.

The company operates a diverse range of retail formats, including hypermarkets, superstores, and membership stores branded as RT-Mart, RT-Super, and M-Club respectively. As of 31 March 2025, Sun Art, which manages these brands, operates a total of 465 hypermarkets, 33 superstores, and 7 membership stores across 207 cities in 29 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities within China. Through these outlets, it offers a broad assortment of food, beverages, and beauty products alongside general merchandise.

Founded in 2001, Yonghui superstores Group operates a number of supermarket chains in China.The company was founded by Xuan Song Zhang and headquartered in Fuzhou.

The company is considered as one of the top 500 chinese enterprises as well as the national circulation and agricultural industrialization double leading enterprises. In 2018, Yonghui Superstores was recognised as one of the top 6 Chinese enterprises and one of the top 4 FMCG chains in China.

The company employed 92047 people by 2018 and its sales turnover was € 8.97 billion.

Yonghui Superstores is looking for suppliers for its different categories which include chilled and fresh food, sweet and savory grocery, frozen foods,drinks, dairy, home care, and personal care.

Metro China is the subsidiary of Metro Group from Germany. 

The latter set up its business operations in China since the year 1995 and collaborated with the well-known Jinjiang Group in China, to initiate Jinjiang & Metro Cash and Carry as well as when local food's sales begun to sunk.

Both Jinjiang and Metro Cash and Carry are the first joint venture with chain stores in China's big cities with the consent of the Chinese central government.

The products it puts forwards are:

• Meat (beef, pork and chicken)
• Fish (chilled sea fish, frozen aquatic)
• Imported food (cheese, milk, chocolate, biscuits and wine)
• Wine (french red wine, italian red wine, new world wine, wine column)
• Condiments (chicken powder series, soy sauce series, spices series)
• Cleaning products (comprising toiletries, hygiene products)
• Fresh food (salmon and meat)
• Catering products (wide options of  hotel catering products, including cleaning supplies, dining utensils etc )
• Office supplies (copy paper series, archive file series)

The company’s ‘private labels’ can be classified as follows:

• Aka/Fairline Ikea/Jinxin (daily food and non food like bowl, towel, files etc)
• Fine life (snacks like nuts and personal care)
• Fine dreaming (personal care products i.e sanitary paper)
• Metro chef (juices, oils, fusilli, including ambient products like canned tomatoes, sweet corn etc)
• Metro professional (non foods like bowl, pan etc and washing products)
• Sigma (office and stationery products)

Some multinational brands that were launched in their stores are (non-exhaustive list): Brauns, Vicks, sensodyne, bounty, nutrilon, aptamil etc...

Metro partnered with Alibaba in 2015 to promote e-commerce. Indeed, Metro associated itself with Tmall hence products reached China quickly and sales increased as well.

The company was recognised in the TOP-TALK “VVIP” by Alibaba, for developing Tmall.com into a trending lifestyle.

The Sino-Europe express on metro flagship stores can be accessed through the website: metro.tmall.hk.

Crazy Chinese ‘black friday’ which was held in november 2015 where the CEO of Metro AG Olaf, became salesman on that day provided informations to consumers through live chat with the witness of 500+ medias. On that day, Metro attracted 3.8 million visitors with only 99 SKUs.

In 2015, on the B2C sales market share account, Tmall achieved a 63.5% of sales.

Moreover, the company provides more than 2,000 types of condiments as well as 170 types of spices.

Its products are HACCP certified ensuring food safety and sanitation including safety of food in storage, transportation etc.

Also, they had set up the Star Farm Food Traceability System in the year 2007, which improved the China's food safety system.

Presently, Metro Cash and Carry China, a B2B wholesaler spans to 95 stores in 59 cities and has 8 million customers, with online and offline sales channels.

In the fiscal year 2017-2018, it had a turnover of €2.7 billion and employed more than 11 000 employees.

According to Bloomberg, the German food wholesaler Metro AG announced in 1st Feb 2019 that it wants to sell 80% of its Chinese subsidiary through local bids.

Operating in the whole Republic whith its own distribution network, Brakes stands for Ireland leading foodservice company. 

Country Choice supplys conveniences stores, bakeries and caterers with a full chilled, fresh, frozen and ambiant range to go.

The Dollar Tree store founded in 1991 traces its origins in Virginia. From 1954 to 1991 the company changed various name to finally settle to Dollar Tree. The retail buying office is specialized as a DIY retailer and has 13600 stores in the US and in Canada. Most of the stores are found in the various states of the US with over 145,000 employees.

Amazon China is an online retailer based in China which started its operations in 2004 when Amazon acquired the e-commerce business Joyo.com. In 2011, the platform was rebranded as Amazon China.

Moreover, Amazon China only offers products from overseas sellers. About 200 000 Chinese sellers operate on Amazon, selling to people internationally, especially in the US.

75% of Amazon's new sellers in 2021 are Chinese merchants, up by 47% compared to the previous year.

Amazon Prime, is a service that gives access to next day delivery as well as unlimited streaming for a monthly subscription, was also established in China.

In 2019, Amazon China achieved a turnover of €266 million.

The online shop of Amazon China can be accessed on www.amazon.cn

Amazon Japan is an online e-commerce platform which focuses on the Asian market and was launched in 2000 in Japan. The company offered books only at first before diversifying its portfolio. Amazon Japan is a subsidiary of Amazon. 

Recently, Amazon Japan launched Amazon Prime in 2007 in the country which gives access to next day delivery as well as unlimited streaming at a monthly fee.

In 2002, Amazon Marketplace was established in Japan for third-party traders to sell and buy products.

Amazon Japan offers services such as "Print on Demand (POD)" which prints, binds, and ships books for authors.

In 2019, Amazon Japan achieved a turnover of €11 billion 

As of today, 15 distribution centres in Ichikawa, Yachiyo, Sakai, Daito and many other cities,  and 5 Prime Now warehouses (Prime Now FC) were established by Amazon Japan. The firm also stores and manages the products of merchants who operate as well as those who don't sell their products on Amazon, in its warehouse.

Moreover, Amazon Japan partners with third-party delivery companies such as DHL, Yamato Transport, Sagawa Express, Japan Post, etc, to carry out distribution of its products overseas and countrywide.

Amazon Japan’s online shop is accessible on www.amazon.co.jp

Mainly present at the airport, Cosi delivers food to go in Dubai and Abou Dabi 

Jilin Soho Commerce & Trading is an importer of wine located in Changchun, Jilin Province, China. Jilin Soho Commerce & Trading hosts wine tasting events and also provides marketing services.

Jilin Soho Commerce & Trading distributes to clients in the retail sector such as supermarkets, retail stores, franchised stores, etc. It also supplies businesses in the HoReCa sector such as hotels, nightclubs and many more. Some of its clients are Eurasian Supermarkets, Faw New Century stores, Xi’an Plaza Store, etc. 

Jilin Soho Commerce & Trading was a supplier for the 12th China Winter Games and the  8th Northeast Asia Investment and Trade Expo.

Jilin Soho Commerce & Trading was recognised as one of the Jilin Province Top 100 Integrity Enterprise Unit.

Jilin Soho Commerce & Trading offers various types of wines in the drinks category.

The company provides brands such as Real Forte, Brygon Reserve, Third Wheel, etc. 

Jilin Soho Commerce & Trading imports its products from France, Chile, Italy, Spain, etc.

7-Eleven is a chain of convenience stores which launched its first shop in 1981 in Hong Kong. Since 2019, it has been owned by Dairy Farm. Nowadays, 7-Eleven Hong Kong operates over 900 stores in the country. 

7-Eleven has quickly emerged as one of the largest convenience chains in Hong Kong.

7-Eleven Hong Kong provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: chips and other snacks
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks, water, etc.
• Dairy: milk and flavored milk
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, salads, snacks, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream
• Personal Care: hygiene, skincare, baby care, etc. 
• Household: disposables, dish wash, detergents, etc.

For those who are more health conscious, 7-Eleven Hong Kong offers nutritious drinks and meals which are well-balanced and healthy.

UPDATES ON 7-ELEVEN HONG KONG ON 11/11/2020

In 2020 7-Eleven Hong Kong has partnered with Coca Cola to develop concept stores in Hong Kong.

7-eleven Indonesia is operated by PT Modern Sevel Indonesia (MSI). Like other 7-eleven around the world, 7-eleven indonesia provide general retail products. 

Their private labelled products are :

1. Gulp - which consists of a refreshing flavored drink
2. Slurpee - which consists of an almost frozen drinks of different flavors
3. 7-fresh - these are products that are freshly cooked like for example the rice bowl
4. 7-select - drinks such as smooth vanilla latte and green tea latte

The first 7-eleven store opened in Malaysia was in the year 1984 in Kuala Lumpur. The store is also keen of sustainability issues hence using degradable cups.

7-eleven stores of philippines are operated by the Philippine seven corperation (PSC). The licence to operate the franchise was obtained in 1982 and the first 7-11 opened its doors in 1984.

The private-labelled products available at 7-eleven philippines are:

1. slurpee :  frozen flavoured drinks
2. City Blends : freshly brewed coffee
3. Gulp : Cold drinks
4. Big bite : Hot dogs
5. Siopao : Stuffed steamed buns
6. Fundae : soft ice cream
7. 7-fresh : fresh and healthy items like fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, pasta, salads, wraps, hamburger (breakfast pandesal), fruits and vegetables juices (no preservatives, no sugar, and no artificial colors). 
8. Big time meals : for example chicken teriyaki
9. Busog meals : Tuna omelette
10. 7-fresh rice meals : different types of soup
11. Chef creations : Pork dishes
12. Hotta rice : which can be accompanied with chicken curry or beef.
13. Hot pot : an option that let the clients add the toppings they would prefer on their soups.
14. Soft bites : assortment of sweet pastries, buns, cakes, muffins.

The fist 7-eleven store was opened in 1983 at Upper changi road in Singapore. 

The private labelled products available at 7-eleven singapore are as follows:

• 7-select - it is an assortment of quality snacks imported from japan.
• The ready-to-eat section is divided into local dishes, japanese & Korean dishes and Western dishes
• Gulp - the refreshing taste of a soft drink
• Slurpee - the famous frozen drink
• 7-cuppa - using pure arabica beans to make excellent hot drinks

7-eleven singapore also serve sandwiches and snacks as well as other groceries.

7-eleven was first introduced in Taiwan in the year 1978. The convenience store introduces new products each 2 weeks and products that are best sellers from other countries are also introduced to the taiwanese people.

In the delicatessen range, 7-eleven provides regularly new products in the form of 

1. Onigiri which is a triangular shaped rice wrapped in edible seaweed (nori) 
2. Bento which is a lunch box packed with meal
3. Sushi
4. Sandwiches

In 1989 the first 7-eleven was opened in Bangkok, Today along with the traditional products that one can find in a convenience store, 7-eleven proposes local dishes such as:

• Pa masha Lava which consists of steamed buns stuffed with green tea
• Sausages which are curry flavoured
• Salung pao kurobuta port which consists of an oval shaped steamed bun stuffed with pork
• Japanese rice steak hamburger egg
• Sour Shrimp egg
• Fried chicken basil
• Steamed buns
• Fried rice with celery
• Fried Rice with Tom Yum Shrimp Herbal aroma 
• Coconut custard with sticky rice
• Strawberry scotch cream
• Korean chicken rice
• Thai papaya salad
• Fried rice burgers

Kroger is a supermarket chain which was established in 1883 by Bernard Kroger. It is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. 

The retailer manages 242 stores in 35 states. Moreover, Kroger operates more than 2255 in-store pharmacies, 251 jewelery stores and 1558 fuel centers. Kroger also runs 38 food production plants.

The company serves around 11 million customers each day.

Kroger achieved a turnover of €130.5 billion in 2021. It has a dedicated team of over 400,000 people.

A wide assortment of goods are provided by the retailer under the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned goods, condiments, pastas, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate bars, candy, coffee, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Frozen Food: pizza, vegetables, ice cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits & vegetables, delicatessens, fresh sliced meat, etc.
• Personal Care: deodorants, toothpaste, baby wipes, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergent, dishwashing liquid, etc

Kroger owns various subsidiaries including but not limited to:

• Baker’s: a chain of retail stores offering food and non-food items. Baker’s also manages an online shop.
• Foods Co: A general retail store chain which also runs an online platform 
• Fred Meyer Jewelers: a chain of jewelry stores
• Roundy’s: a chain of supermarkets based in the Midwest in USA. The company operates under the banners Pick’ n Save, Copps, Metro Market and Mariano’s.
• The Little Clinic: a clinic that offers health care services.

Korger’s digital sales are constantly growing and the company has decided to inject more capital to develop various digital concepts and to launch a customer fulfillment centre. 

In relation to the logistics measures, the firm operates its own fleet of trucks and trailers to deliver goods in various stores and warehouses. Kroger manages 45 distribution centres.

In 2018, the firm partnered with the car company Nuro to execute a project of driverless cars to conduct deliveries.

In addition, by partnering with KNAPP, Kroger will be able to improve its supply chain. In fact, Kroger is renovating its distribution center in Delaware which will be equipped with the last KNAPP systems. It is expected that Kroger’s efficiency to supply its stores within the area will be greatly improved thanks to this investment. 

Kroger’s online shop can be accessed on www.kroger.com

EvoluPharm is a buying alliance that was founded by Jean-Pierre Chulot and 6 pharmacists in 1986. EvoluPharm is known for supplying products at 10% to 30% lower than known brands on the market. The company offers a wide range of health, hygiene and beauty products. EvoluPharm offers around 800 references. 

EvoluPharm distributes to more than 800 pharmacies throughout France. 

The company started its product centre in 1988 in order to develop products under its own brands. 

EvoluPharm employs 220 employees. 

EvoluPharm offers products in the following categories:

• personal care: food supplements, baby care, skincare, oral care, fragrances, etc. 

• Sweet grocery: a wide range of candy

EvoluPharm distributes products from brands such as BabyLook, Xermatis, Les Douceurs d’Amelys, Elite, etc.

EvoluPharm launched its own brand EvoluGEN which consists of 228 references. 

EvoluPharm handles its own logistics and operates a logistics area of 10000 m2. 

Established in 1924 by David Smith, Associated Wholesale Grocers is one of the largest cooperative food wholesalers in the United States. Its headquarters is based in Kansas City, United States. Presently, the company serves 3,800 stores in 36 states. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to the retail and HoReCa sector as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Associated Wholesale Grocers achieved a turnover of € 10 billion and currently employs more than 2,000 people. 

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

• Sweet grocery: cocoa powder, honey, chocolate, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: oils, ketchup, vinegar, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, seafood, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ready meals, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc. 

It is noteworthy that the firm also caters for consumers with specific food needs by offering natural, organic and gluten-free products. 

The firm distributes 4 private label products which are as follows: 

• Best Choice: A line of products such as detergents, cakes, ketchup, etc. 
• Clearly by Best Choice: A line of products such as honey, canned goods, rice, etc. 
• Best Choice Superior Selections: A line of products such as vinegar, pasta, cheese, etc. 
• Always Save: A line of products such as cocoa powder, ketchup, paper towels, etc. 

Moreover Associated Wholesale Grocers is the exclusive distributor of IGA own brands which includes a line of products such as potato chips, tomato sauce, oils, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates 11 distribution centres with a total area of 7 million square feet. Moreover, a fleet of trucks is available to ensure deliveries. 

Moreover, in 2020, Associated Wholesale Grocers partnered with Witron, a provider of dynamic food warehouse automation and order picking systems. As a result, it will improve accuracy and reduce loss due to damaged goods. 

Furthermore, the company has invested in a new fresh and frozen warehouse which is going to be inaugurated in October 2022. 

Health Balance is a health supplement distribution company that focuses on the better well-being of people with nature friendly health supplements. Operating in Health Supplement field, the company continue to source healthier ingredients, research and develop in to distribute and manufacture in the supplement sector. Health Balance holds different brands which cover a wide range of age: Lifever The specilaty of Lifever is that, it offers a balanced way of life balance for Life stage. Lifever uses only raw reliable, certified sikyak treated as constant professional health for health and beauty brands without food. Skinny & Skinedge Skinny& Skinedge are an online diet channel that serve diet foods for all those who wants a beautiful body. Alvin Alvins is a young infant's specialty brands, Alvin's is the spirit tailored to baby food & baby's growth as a professional brand. Cheonjiyang Cheonjiyang are products made from ginseng.  Health balance is currently expanding its product range with different European food products.

Vapiano is the franchised restaurant offering italian dishes. Its headquarters is based in germany. 

The products that we use for our dishes are of various types namely:

Dairy products : Mozarella cheeses, Cream

Chilled and fresh products : rocket leaves, bread, tomato, cabbages, fruits

Savory Grocery : oil, flour, spices

Frozen : Meat, seafood

Vapiano Brasil is the franchised restaurant chain of the group Vapiano SE headquartered in Germany.

Vapiano brasil offers a wide range of italian meals such as homemade bruschetta, mozarella salad, ceasar salad, niçoise salad and you can opt to add more ingredients such as chicken, salmon, shrimps etc.

The restaurants also provide risotto, pizzas which are freshly made daily. And vapiano brasil did not forget the desserts : tiramisu, death by chocolate, pana cota etc.

Vapiano restaurant in colombia is a part of the Valpiano SE group and offers italian dishes.

Vapiano Colombia offers menu such as salads. pastas, a special menu for kids. Every two months the restaurant create a new dish comprising of fresh seasonal ingredients, the soups are homemade as well as the pasta.
The pizza dough is made fresh every day and the dressings for salads are homemade.
The desserts are made on a daily basis.

Vapiano in chile is a restaurant offering italian dishes under the vapiano franchise and run by Vapiano SE. The restaurant along with its menus also offers home delivery and take away. The dishes available at Vapiano Chile are :

Carpacio, Caesar salad, salmon salad, Lasagne dishes, pastas.

The restaurant also cater for vegan people by providing vegetarian menus : 

-Margherita

-Pesto

-Bruscheta

-Al funghi

O’tacos is a french fast food chain which was founded by Patrick Pelonero, Silma and Samba Traore and Diarra Sauroutou in 2007. Its headquarters is based in Montrouge, France. The company has operations in France, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and many others.

As of 2021, the business had more than 300 restaurants spread across France and internationally. 

In the financial year 2020, O’tacos achieved a turnover of €11 million and currently employs more than 50 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the Digital Restaurant of the Year Award in the fast food category in 2021. 

O’tacos provides a large assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Chilled & Fresh: a variety of ready meals and drinks. 
• Drinks: juices, soft drinks, energy drinks, etc 
• Frozen: desserts and ice-creams. 

Brands such as Coca-cola, Fuze Tea, Fanta, Capri-sun, Monster, Tropico, Chaudfontaine and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

The enterprise offers a variety of products under its own brands which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):

• Otaglace: A range of ice creams. 
• O’shake: A range of milkshakes. 
• O’tacos Bowls: A variety of ready meals. 

O’tacos meets the Islamic Council laws and regulations as it is Halal certified. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, O’tacos partnered with UberEats to ensure its deliveries. 

In July 2021, the business opened its 1st drive in Longwy, France which is more modern and is equipped with a children’s play area. 

Moreover, in February 2022, O’tacos opened its first outlet in Rome in the RomaEst shopping mall. 

Owned by Searchlight Capital, M&M Food Market is a retailer focusing on frozen foods and was established in 1980. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. It owns a mobile shop as well as an application.

Founded by Michael "Mac" Voisin and Mark Nowak, M&M Food Market currently operates over 425 stores, some of which are franchised. Additionally, the firm also runs 110 Food Market Express locations.

M&M Food Market clientele consists of 1650 retailers, food service and retail groups, including North Mart, Core Mark, AGD, County Line, AG Foods and many others.

The company is known as the sole retailer in the country to provide over 450 references free from any artificial ingredients.

M&M Food Market's turnover is around €17.7 million and a total of 95 people were employed by the firm.

In 2020, M&M Food Market won the WOW Award (presented by Leger) for Customer Experience in Ontario and Quebec. It is also a Platinum Member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.

The retailer provides a variety of items in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: sauces, spices, condiments, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, ready meals,  desserts, fish & seafood, starters,  fruits & vegetables, ready meals, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: pastries, ready meals, etc.

Vegan and gluten-free options are also available.

Formerly known as M&M Meat Shop, the latter renovated the store concept to provide its customers with a new shopping experience. M&M also launched new packaging which is bold with full colour photography.

M&M Food Market is determined to promote sustainability therefore the procurement team ensures the products do not contain artificial colours, flavors and sweeteners. Furthermore, the company opts for green initiatives by advocating the use of reusable shopping bags and many others.

Regarding social responsibility, the company partnered with BGC Canada to help provide meals to kids who are impacted by food scarcity.

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

Cercle Vert is a distributor headquartered in France. Founded in 1985, the group specializes in the import and distribution of food stuffs, household and hygiene products particularly to the food service sector and provides over 15000 references. Groupe Cercle Vert has an online shop and mobile application enabling clients to order online. 

If a product is not displayed in any of Groupe Cercle Vert’s catalogs, clients can directly request the company to source it for them. 

Groupe Cercle Vert operates under the following subsidiaries:

• Cercle Vert: 4500 food references, focussing on ethic products
• M.R.Net: 10000 non-food references 
• Roussel: kitchen equipment

Groupe Cercle Vert has operated a cooking academy since 2012. 

Groupe Cercle Vert achieves a turnover of € 220 million and employs 350 people. 

Groupe Cercle Vert offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: breakfast foods, chocolate, industrial pastries, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: condiments, oil, canned food, etc. 
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, pizza dough, desserts, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: desserts, ready-meals, etc.
• Household: disposable tableware, dishwash, floor cleaning products, etc. 

Some of the brands available are Bledine, Tresor, Miko, Lipton, Risso, Knorr, etc. 

Groupe Cercle Vert ensures that all products are traceable and regular audits are carried out to ensure that the facilities comply with all food safety regulations. Suppliers are also subjected to regular audits. 

Concerning the logistics, Groupe Cercle Vert operates 1 central warehouse and has a storage area of 41000 m2. Groupe Cercle Vert handles the delivery. 

Groupe Cercle Vert works with NGOs like Phenix to reduce food waste. 

Albert Roger Ltd is an importer of personal care products which has been established in the year 2012 by Albert Roger. The headquarters is based in the United Kingdom.

The firm has also offices in France and Spain. Moreover the company conducts their business activities in the following countries: France, Spain, the Netherlands, Brussels, Luxembourg, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Turkey.

Albert Roger is looking for suppliers of skincare, cosmetics, hair care and cosmetic produts.

The firm supplies to more than 11,000 points of sale across Europe and their clients are mostly retailers. Their retail partners include recognized companies such as:

• Boots
• Superdrug
• Monoprix
• Arenal
• Continente
• Etos

The sales and marketing team comes up with strategies in order to promote various brands. They also help the retailers to introduce exclusive brands to the market to attract new consumer goods through social media.

The company operates warehouses and provides logistics support in Spain, France and the Netherlands hence ensuring deliveries across Europe.

Sysco Corporation is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. It is the world's largest broadline food distributor, specializing in selling, marketing, and distributing food and non-food products primarily to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, sports stadiums, and other venues that serve food.

Founded in 1969 by Herbert Irving, John F. Baugh, and Harry Rosenthal, Sysco quickly grew to become a dominant player in foodservice distribution through acquisitions and expansion of its distribution and refrigerated warehouse network. Sysco went public in 1970 and has since consistently ranked among the Fortune 500's largest companies.

Sysco serves approximately 730,000 customer locations globally as of 2024 and employs around 76,000 people worldwide, with a substantial workforce based in the United States. The company operates approximately 340 distribution centers across 10 countries, including a significant presence in the U.S. The company’s facilities include a network of warehouses and distribution centers equipped for efficient refrigerated and dry food storage and shipment.

Its product range includes fresh produce, custom cuts of meat, seafood, imported specialty foods, canned and dry goods, dairy, beverage products, and non-food items such as disposable supplies, restaurant equipment, and kitchen utensils. Sysco also operates specialty companies catering to niche market segments such as fresh produce, meat and seafood, European imports, and Asian foods.

Sysco’s corporate campus in Houston is a LEED Gold certified complex featuring office towers, a product evaluation center, test kitchens, and conference facilities, demonstrating investment in innovation and corporate responsibility. Sysco's operational ethos emphasizes integrity, inclusion, and sustainability, maintaining strong industry relationships while innovating in foodservice distribution.

The company's turnover exceeds 10 billion euros as of 2024, reflecting its scale and leadership in the global foodservice distribution sector.

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7-eleven United Arab Emirates provide to its clients traditional groceries that are normally available in a convenience store. But what makes it stand apart is the availability of

1. Fresh samosas which is a flacky pastry stuffes with cheese, potatoes or meat, 
2. Chicken spring rolls
3. Felafel
4. Pasta salad
5. Chicken noodles
6. Potato wedges and fried drumsticks
7. Muffins
8. Steamed buns

7-eleven united arab emirates also provides 

1. Seasonal products such as : Baklawa during Eid festivities, dates, iftar box which includes a biryani, an arabic salad, dates and water

7-Eleven is a chain of convenience stores that operates in various parts of the world through different franchisees. In Sweden, Reitan Gruppen, a Norwegian group, owns and operates 7-Eleven Sweden. &-Eleven started to operate in Sweden in 1978. 

7-Eleven Sweden runs 81 stores in the country which feature a food service known for its coffees and fresh meals. 

In 2013, 7-Eleven Sweden underwent an important rebranding that gave the company a retro look which is also reflected in the packaging and the original logo. The rebranding has turned 7-Eleven Sweden as a chain that is viewed as reliable in the eye of Swedish consumers. 

7-eleven norway is a convenience service that proposes general groceries as well as

1. fresh bakes pastries like : croissant, cookies, cupcakes
2. Freshly made coffees
3. Frozen yogurt
4. Home-made sandwiches
5. Smoothies
6. Hamburger
7. Polser - which is the norway version of the sausage roll and the sausagebread can also be gluten free
8. Freshly pressed juice which can also include veggies.

7-eleven in mexico is a convenience store and has more than 1800 stores in the same country. Apart from the groceries the convenience store also proposes its own brand called 7-select which comprises of drinks and snacks. Another private labelled products at 7-eleven is that of its hot drinks namely cafe select - mainly for the capucino, chocolate and late.

The juice can have 2 flavours lemon,grapefruit and cola. 7-eleven Mexico also proposes freshly made donuts and sandwiches. Snacks under the brand 7-select are cookies, sweets and chips.

7-Eleven was launched in Denmark in 1993. The retail chain is managed by the franchise licensee Reitan Convenience Denmark, a subsidiary of Reitan Group, a Norwegian retail group.

7-Eleven operates around 190 convenience stores in Denmark. 

7-Eleven Denmark provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: chips and other snacks
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, energy drinks, water, etc.
• Dairy: milk and flavored milk
• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready-meals, salads, snacks, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream
• Personal Care: hygiene, skincare, baby care, etc. 
• Household: disposables, dish wash, detergents, etc.

7-Eleven Denmark also provides 60 references for vegan and vegetarian foods. There is also a wide choice of healthy options. The company is constantly launching new products in the country, becoming an innovator. 

7-Eleven works with suppliers such as Arla Foods, Dan Cake, DK Confectionery, Amka, etc. 

Pick n Pay is a leading retail business in South Africa, operating in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Established in 1967, the company has expanded its operations to include multiple store formats such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores. Pick n Pay is known for its inclusive brand presence across all socio-economic backgrounds, offering a wide range of products including food, clothing, general merchandise, and liquor.

As a prominent player in the South African retail market, Pick n Pay has adapted to changing consumer trends by integrating online shopping platforms. The company's grocery app, Pick n Pay asap!, has garnered significant traction, with over 4 million downloads. Additionally, the integration with the Mr D platform has enhanced its on-demand delivery services, allowing customers to purchase groceries and restaurant takeaways in a single transaction.

Pick n Pay operates a total of 2,279 stores across South Africa, catering to diverse customer segments. The company's strong franchise network and strategic partnerships have contributed to its growth and success in the local market. With a focus on customer convenience and a diverse product portfolio, Pick n Pay continues to be a significant player in the retail landscape of South Africa.

The 7-eleven in canada is a convenience store that provides general groceries.

The products are divided into categories namely:

• Crispy classic chicken - available in bucket (small and large portions)
• Hot foods - meatballs, large pizza, wings
• Pizza - the canadian pizza which has bacon, mushroom and pepperoni or provolone and mozarella cheese
• Grill - grilled sausage, smoked pork sausage
• Bakery - fresh baked croissants, fresh baked cookies, muffins, fritters
• Drinks - Teas (organic alpine berry), chocolates, pistacchio capuccino, iced coffee, espresso
• Juices, energy drinks, soft drinks - 7-select
• Slurpee - the famous sour apple slurpee and other fruity slurpee

7-eleven australia is a convenience store owned by the Withers and Barlow family. The convenience store provides various kinds of groceries from slurpee to personal care products. 7-eleven also provides :

• coffee at 1 dollar
• stationery and gifts
• snacks
• auto and car care
• pies and rolls, muffins, sandwiches, popcorn, nuts, doughnuts

Mueller Germany is a retailer which was established in 1953 by Erwin Müller. The firm specialises in personal care products which include cosmetics and perfumery. Mueller Germany started as a hair salon and is now one of the leading drugstore chains in Europe. The firm owns an online store as well.

Moreover, Mueller Germany has a total of 571 branches in Germany. The company also has businesses in many European countries including Hungary, Austria and Spain. Mueller Germany has over 875 branches and runs more than 750 stores across Europe.

Mueller Germany’s team consists of about 35 000 people and achieved a turnover of €3.93 billion in 2018.

In 2017, Mueller Germany received the Spa Diamond Award in the category “Green Beauty Care” and it was also awarded the Dealer of the year in the category “perfumery” for the year 2017\2018 as well.

Mueller Germany provides several products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: makeup, perfumes, hand & body cream, etc.
• Household: cleaning products and many more.
• Savory Grocery: olive oil, sunflower seeds, tomato sauce, baked beans, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Savoury : chocolate, butter biscuit, waffles, organic chocolate cookies, etc.

Mueller Germany offers a variety of organic products as well.

Mueller Germany deals with brands such as Lancome, SSW, ProfiCare, Tristar, etc.

Furthermore, the company owns many private labels which are (not limited to) :

• Aiko system - The products that are sold under this brand are hairspray, styling factory super glue etc.
• Artist - Its products include hair oil, shampoo, hair cure repair, conditioner etc.
• Aveo - The products that are sold under this name are soap, liquid soap lavender, hand & nail balm, hand cream etc.
• Bio primo - Its products include coconut oil, cashew kernels, peanut sauce,whole wheat spaghetti etc.
• Body & Soul wellness - Its products include body scrub, body mousse, shower gel etc.
• Lavozon - Its products include suncream, sunspray, sun balm, sun milk etc.
• Sensident - The products that are sold under these names are toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash fresh etc.

Mueller Germany offers home delivery as well.

Mueller Germany’s online shop can be accessed on www.mueller.de

7-eleven in south korea was founded in 1989 in Seoul. The convenience store provides groceries and also distinct products that can only be found in a Korean 7-eleven. For example:

    Giant sausages

    Chicken fondue which is a fried chicken and melted cheese meant for dipping

    Kimbap which is the Korean version of sushi

    Mango bingsu – mango flavored ice-cream

    Noodles – the most popular among all is Ramen

Pomme de pain in Morocco is a restaurant providing sandwiches, salads, quiches carefully selecting freshest ingredients to prepare the meals. 

Another advantage that pomme de pain provides is the delivery service.

The menus are divided into :

1. Matin - meals for breakfast
2. Midi & Soir - lights meals like sandwiches, tarts, salads meant for lunch time or dinner, 
3. Après-midi - a menu meant for supper meals for example pastries, drinks, coffee.
4. Juniors - a menu specially designed for children that includes sandwich, burgers, chips, drinks and a surprise.

Pomme de pain United Kingdom is a restaurant chain that are experts in sandwich making. They provide fresh baguettes which are made every-day in the store.

Located in the busy section of london, the restaurant offer :

1. Fresh pastries
2. Tarts
3. Muffins
4. fresh sandwiches with all kinds of fillings

Pomme de pain Egypt selects fresh ingredients for its clients. That is why they bake their baguettes on a daily basis.

Pomme de pain Egypt offer a wide range of food to go or to eat on place:

• Sandwiches
• Salads
• Pastas
• Coffee
• Juice
• Soft drinks
• Fresh baguettes

The restaurant revisits its menu during festivities like Ramadan and offers a whole new menu only for this particular periods.

Pomme de pain Tunisia in the franchise restaurant in Tunisia. Based in the capital of tunisia, the restaurant, offers fresh meals such as:

1. Sanwiches
2. Baguettes
3. Salads
4. Quiches : which is a salty tart

The breads are prepared every at the restaurant and served hot while the rest of the ingredients are fresh. Pomme de pain also cater for sweet tooth and provide a range of desserts which are both appeling and delicious.

Pomme de pain is specialised in sandwich making as well as baguettes which contains the freshest ingredients. To ensure the proximity with the customers, there are two pomme de pain in Reunion. The ingredients are carefully chosen by dedicated staffs. Moreover the restaurant chain also provides thirst quenching drinks and also desserts.

The meals are prepared everyday to maintain the quality and standard of the franchise.

The bread also is always hot from the oven.

Even health counscious people can find meals adapted for them with the healthy salads  that pomme de pain provides.

Le crobag is a subsidiary of the soufflet groupe offering fresh dishes such as baguettes, sandwiches, and other deliciously prepared menus.

The first crobag was opened in 1990 in germany and presently there are 20 crobag all along railway stations in germany.  At ke Crobag Customers will always find :

• Pastries - such as croissants with different shapes and fillings.
• Baguettes - fresh breads which contains all kinds of fillings such as tofu, basil, egg, chive cream, salads

Le crobag also proposes a range of baguettes which contain cheese as principal ingredients for example :

• Leerdammer which is a french cheese
• Leerdamer and boiled ham
• Paris - which contain a creamy goat cheese.

The restaurant chain is keen to provide new products and is always innovating hence having the "exclusive" range which contains :

• Vegetable Gratin
• Spinach Gratin
• Pasta in ham & Brocoli Sauce

Le crobag in austria is based un Vienna and has 3 restaurants under the franchise Le crobag in Austria. The restaurant chain always proposes the freshest ingredients in its products.

The pastries are baked every day to ensure that they are fresh for the customers.

Even the ingredients of the salads are carefully selected and the baguettes are always hot from the oven. For drinks they offer hot drinks such as coffee and the coffee beans are freshly brewed.

Le crobag in Switzerland provides products such as :

• Sandwiches which are prepared daily to ensure fresh quility products
• Doughnuts - which are perfectly glazed and appetizing
• Freshly-cut fruits
• Baguettes - the baguettes are made everyday to maintain the quality and freshness
• Patries - The pastries comprises of croissants, fruit croissant, tarts etc.
• Salads - the salads are prepared every day
• Juices 

Le Crobag in poland is a subsidiary of the group Soufflet based in france. The restaurant proposes :

• Baguettes which are filled with exquisite ingredients.
• Pastries such as Pretzel, puff pastries, croissants, tarts
• Fresh fruits
• cakes
• Fresh juices