Lidl Luxembourg is a retail chain which was established in 2001 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Differdange, Luxembourg. The company is a subsidiary of the German family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Gruppe. 

Currently, the business operates 11 stores across the country. 

Lidl Luxembourg employs more than 250 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was awarded the Top Employer Certificate in 2022.

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

• Savoury grocery: pastas, rice, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, delicatessens, seafood, etc.
• Frozen: pizzas, desserts, ice creams, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, champagnes, rums, etc. 
• Dairy: cheeses, milk, butter, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, sunscreens, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, candles, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Ariel, Red Bull, Coca Cola, Perrier, Oreo and many others are endorsed by the firm. Lidl Luxembourg offers a range of organic, vegan, vegetarian and other special products. 

The company developed its own brands such as (non-exhaustive list):

• Cien: A line of personal care products. 
• Milbona: A line dedicated to dairy products. 
• Formil: This brand includes household products. 

Lidl Luxembourg maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, FSC, UTZ, MSC, ASC, EU Ecolabel and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business partners with Lidl Belgium for support and supply services. 

In 2021, Lidl Luxembourg invested 30 million euros to continue its expansion across the country and it expects to create more than 60 jobs. 

With regards to sustainability, the retailer protects the environment by reducing the use of plastic in its operations. 

Linella Moldova is a retail chain established in 2001 and is headquartered in Kishinev, Moldova. The company is part of Moldretail Group. 

The company operates 176 stores and a team of approximately 4000 employees.

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: Flour, pasta, rice, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: Cookies, chocolate, waffles, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: Meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, juice, water, etc. 
• Household: Floor detergents, kitchen paper, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: Conditioner shampoo, toothbrush etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Wine, beer, ciders, etc.

The firm developed its private labels known as: 

• Linella: This brand contains products such as wipes, chips, juices, etc. 
• Bun Strabun: This line includes products such as honey, rice, butter, etc. 
• O Pret Mic: A line dedicated to household products. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://linella.md/     

Lidl Malta is a retail chain founded in 2008 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Luqa, Malta. The company is a subsidiary of the family-owned multinational group, Schwarz Gruppe. 

Presently, the business operates 9 retail units across the country. 

In the financial year 2019, Lidl Malta achieved a turnover of €182 million and currently employs over 370 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was awarded by the Top Employers Institute for the 3rd consecutive year in 2021. 

Moreover, Lidl Malta offers a variety of food and non-food products in the following  categories:

• Savoury grocery: rice, biscuits, pulses, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sweets, snacks, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: champagnes, rums, whiskeys, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, seafood, fruits, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, vegetables, etc.
• Personal care: deodorants, moisturisers, perfumes, etc. 
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, bin bags, etc. 

Brands such as Merlot, M&Ms, Perlana, Ferrero Rocher, McVities, Kinder, Loacker, Activa, Pfanner and many others are endorsed by the firm. The company caters for consumers with specific food needs as it offers a range of lactose-free, gluten-free, organic, vegan, vegetarian and other special products. 

Furthermore, the retailer developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Milbona: This brand includes products such as yoghurts, milk, butter, etc. 
• Cien: A line of organic products. 
• Bio Organic: This brand is dedicated to organic products. 

Lidl Malta maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, FSC, ASC, MSC and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centre and has a fleet of trucks to ensure deliveries. 

In 2021, Lidl Malta launched its first LNG trucks making it the first retailer in the country to adopt this environmentally sustainable approach to logistics. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm protects the environment by reducing the use of plastic in its operations. 

Founded in 2018 by Josef Schwarz, Lidl Serbia is a discount supermarket chain. Its headquarters is based in Nova Pazova, Serbia. The company is part of the family-owned multinational company Schwarz Gruppe based in Germany. 

Presently, the business operates 60 stores in 35 cities across the country. 

In the financial year 2020, Lidl Serbia achieved a turnover of €314.6 million, reporting an increase of 54% as compared to the previous year. The firm currently employs more than 3,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the enterprise was awarded the Excellence During Challenges award in 2020. 

Lidl Serbia provides a wide assortment of goods in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: spices, pulses, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: baking powder, jams, tea, etc.
• Drinks: water, juices, fizzy drinks, etc.
• Wine & spirits: wines, champagnes, cognacs, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, ready meals, meat, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, vegetables, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: butter, cheese, whipped cream, etc. 
• Personal care: perfumes, lip balms, eye creams, etc. 
• Household: detergents, bin bags, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Coca cola, Nutella, Kinder, Nivea, Alesto, Castello, Persil, Pringles and many others are endorsed by the firm. Lidl Serbia offers various special products such as vegan, bio, vegetarian, etc. 

The retailer developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• With love, local: This brand consists of products such as milk, yoghurts, dried meat, etc. 
• Cien: A line of personal care products. 
• Bio Organic: This brand is dedicated to organic products. 

Lidl Serbia maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, ASC, Fairtrade and many more. 

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

In August 2022, Lidl Serbia opened its 2nd logistics centre in the country which created 250 jobs. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its carbon footprints by designing its products and packaging in such a way that they can be recycled. Lidl Serbia has set goals of reducing plastic by 20% by 2025. 

Founded in 2004, Lidl Slovakia is a retail chain company which belongs to the Schwarz Group.

It operates 158 stores across the country and offers an online store.

The business employs more than 6,000 employees and its turnover for the financial year 2021 amounted to €1.5 billion.        

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:    

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, marshmallows, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, spaghetti, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc.

Lidl Slovakia offers products such as peanut butter, paper towels, chocolate bars under its private brand label Slovenskô. 

It has three logistic centres in Nemšová, Prešov and Seredi. 

Lidl’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lidl.sk/

M-market is a finnish retail chain. Established in 2006, it focuses mainly on groceries.

Today, the store operates 60 stores around Finland. 

The M-chain's grocery revenue(including consumer goods) was approximately €10 million in 2015. The company has over 200 employees.

M-Market offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: Candy, chocolate, lollipops etc
• Savory Grocery: Flour, rice, pasta etc
• Chilled and Fresh: Fresh meat, fresh fish, fresh vegetables etc
• Frozen: Frozen burgers, frozen pizza, frozen sausages etc
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, juice, water etc
• Dairy: Cheese, butter, milk etc
• Personal care: Shampoo, shower gel, dental floss etc
• Household: Kitchen towels, candles, mugs etc
• Wine and spirits: Hamari beers, apple or pear ciders(under4.8%), etc.

The retail chain also sells special products such as garden mulch, flowers, fertilizers under Biloan brand as well as freshly baked rolls and muesli bread under the private label brand M-market.  

MACE is a retail chain company in IRELAND operating as three separate entities with different ownerships in Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.It comprises 160 stores across the country and it consists of at least more than 200 employees. The company also offers private label products under the MACE brand: MACE dog food, MACE still water, MACE Bacon fries, MACE Sparkling water and many more.

The company was founded 45 years ago in the heart of Thessaloniki and Masoutis's headquarters is located in Thessaloniki, Greece.

It has 369 stores: 332 super markets, 15 GRAND Masoutis, 1 green store, 21 Cash & Carry stores. It also provide an online store.

Masoutis employs over 9,000 workers and by the end of 2022, it is expected to have a team of over 10,000 employees.

 In 2020, its turnover amounted to €882.44 million compared to €829.81 million in 2019.

In 2021, it was awarded the “Private Label, for the goat cheese "Masoutis from our place" .

It offers various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: macaroni, rice, sandwich, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, vegetables, 
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, hair care, body care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Wine, beer, liqueurs, etc.

Currently, there are over 1200 private label product codes in all categories and some of its products are: 

• “Masoutis from our place”: tomato juice, greek yogurt, long grain rice, etc.
• “Bio choices”: organic rice wafers, organic eggs, organic extra virgin olive oil, etc. 

It also offers special products under the category of healthy such as: sugar free healthy chocolate, gluten free brown rice wafers, chestnut sugar, etc.

When it comes to supporting the community, the business is collaborating with the Association of Parents with Multiple Children of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki "I MERIMNA" by providing the basic food necessities with their own products. 

Link to its online shop: https://eshop.masoutis.gr/

Match is a retail company in Luxembourg.

Match has 14 supermarkets in Luxembourg as well as 14 local shops under the Smatch banner. The two brands have a total of 780 employees and its annual turnover is around €10 million.

Founded in 2001, Maxima Estonia is a retail chain headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. The company is a subsidiary of the Lithuanian retail group, Maxima Group. 

Today the business operates 83 stores across the country, of which 58 are Maxima X convenience stores, 22 Maxima XX supermarkets and 3 Maxima XXX hypermarkets. It also offers an online shop. 

In the financial year 2020, Maxima Estonia achieved a turnover of €503 million and currently employs 3,700 people.  

In 2020, the retail chain was awarded the title of achievement in the retail sector.

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:

• Sweet grocery: Jam, chocolate, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, macaroni, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen napkins, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Gin, beer, wine, etc.

Maxima provides private label products under the brand ‘Maxima’: Tomato juice, granulated sugar, long grain rice, etc. 

The retail chain also offers bio products such as: vegetable puree, wine, pear juice, etc.  

When it comes to supporting the community, Maxima has helped more than 3.500 schoolchildren with opportunities to work in different stores and last but not least, it has hired at least 200 Ukrainian refugees which consists of mothers with children.

Maxima’s link to its online shop: https://www.barbora.ee/

Established in 1992, Maxima is a proud Lithuanian retail chain headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.

It comprises 252 stores across the country. 

MAXIMA stores are divided into different formats: MAXIMA X, MAXIMA XX and MAXIMA XXX.    

The business has a dedicated team of 13, 650 employees and its turnover for the financial year was €1.7 billion. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, biscuits, waffles, etc. 
• Savory grocery: rice, sandwich, pasta, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, conditioner, etc.      
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, vodka, etc.

The company offers private label products under different brands such as:

• EKOLOGICA(organic products): chia seeds, bread, pasta, etc.
• INKĖJIMAI IŠ KAIMO(Greetings from the farm): fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• ELITE RESERVE(Premium brand): chocolate, biscuits, cookies, etc.

In 2021, the company operated six warehouses in different parts of Lithuania’s capital. 

The company has also planned to start the construction of a logistics centre next to Lentvaris, near the Vilnius-Trakai road, by 2022.

Founded in 1992, Meny Norway is one of the largest supermarket chains in the country. The company is a subsidiary of Norgesgruppen, the market leader in the grocery industry. 

Today, the business operates 186 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Meny Norway achieves an annual turnover of more than €27 million and currently employs 10,000 people. 

Founded in 2000, Mercator Bosnia and Herzegovina is a retail chain which is owned by Agrokor. 

Today, the business operates 83 stores across the country and has a dedicated team of 1,200 employees. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

• Savory grocery: rice, bread, soup, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cookies, candy, chocolate, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Seafood, vegetables, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Laundry detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc. 

The company offers 800 products under its own brands. 

Its own brands include (non-exhaustive list):

• Mercator (grocery products): cocoa powder, cooking oil, toilet paper, etc.
• Garden Good (snacks & nuts): Grains, nuts, almonds, etc.
• Dax (household products): detergents, bathroom accessories, cleaning products, etc.
• Olea (personal care products): Liquid soap, almond oil, face cream, etc.
• Buddy Kitty (cats & dog food): Dog bowls, natural dry food, kitty toys, etc.
• Bio Zone: oil, milk, tea, etc. 

The company works with brands such as: ‘Paloma’ toilet paper, ‘crema’ coffee, ‘Persil’ detergents and many more.  

Established in 1949, The Mercator Group is one of the largest corporate groups in Slovenia. Its headquarters is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Today, the business operates 466 stores, of which there are general retail chains, homeware stores (41) and wholesale units (13).

Mercator’s turnover for the financial year 2021 was €1.6 million.

Moreover, it has a dedicated team of 10,000 employees.

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:    

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, marshmallows, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, spaghetti, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc. 

Its private brand labels consist of different products:

• BenQuick selection: a range of cocoa products. 
• Sweet sin: a range of dessert toppings.
• Sun nuts: a range of dried fruit and nuts.

The firm also offers special products such as:

• Diabetic, dietetic, other special nutrition(gluten free): milk, yogurt, pasta, etc.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://trgovina.mercator.si/market/

Samkaup is the 3rd biggest retail chain based in Reykjanesbaer, Iceland. The company operates 60 stores across the country ranging from discount stores to convenience stores. Samkaup is present in the market under the following banners Nettó, Kjörbúðin, Krambúðin, Háskálbúðin, Iceland and Samkaup straats etc. 

The firm has a dedicated team of 1,250 employees.

Nr1 is a retail chain located in Chisinau, capital of Moldova. 

It comprises 17 supermarkets and more than 1300 wholesale clients.

The company has at least 2,000 employees. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

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

It is the exclusive distributor of known brands, such as Parmalat (dairy products), Nordic Seafood (Frozen and ready meals), Barilla (Cereals & pasta), Zott (dairy products), Hahne (Cereals & pasta), etc and also imports 30 other brands.

The supermarket chain Nr1 is the only importer which is certified ‘organic’ by Moldovan control bodies.

The company launched its private label known as “NR 1” which includes products such as hand wipes, jams, cooking oils and many more. 

Established in 1987, Papantoniou is a chain of supermarkets having a total retail sales area of 23,000 m2. Its headquarters is based in Paphos, Cyprus. The company collaborates with over 150 European suppliers and another 50 worldwide in order to meet customers’ expectations. 

Currently, the business operates 9 supermarkets across the country. In addition, Papantoniou allows its customers to fill up their shopping list online and pickup or delivery services are offered to them.  

Moreover, the retailer offers over 80,000 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 L’Oreal, Colgate, Proderm, Nestle, Pampers, Fairy, Ariel, Heinz, Pringles, Activa, Bonduelle, Whiskas and many others are endorsed by the firm. The company caters for consumers with specific food needs as it provides vegan, vegetarian, organic and many other special products. 

Papantoniou developed its private label “Dialekto” which includes products from nature, earth and the sea. 

Papantoniou maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2005. 

In 2019, the retailer entered into an agreement with Sainsbury’s to sell the latter’s products in its portfolio. The products include food, drinks, cosmetics, pet food, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centre which has a dry and refrigerated storage facility. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm protects the environment by reducing water use and food waste. 

Founded in 2003, Penny Markt Austria is a discount supermarket chain which has the strength of Austrian freshness and brand quality. Its headquarters is based in Wiener Neudorf, Austria. The company is a subsidiary of the German supermarket chain, Rewe Group.

Currently, the business operates 302 stores across the country and its products can be pre-ordered online as well. Moreover, Penny Markt Austria is the only Austrian food discounter to offer an in-store butcher service at its stores. 

In the financial year 2020, Penny Markt Austria achieved a turnover of €996 million and currently employs over 2,900 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm received the PGI State Award in 2022 for its Styrian pumpkin seed oil. 

Moreover, Penny Markt Austria provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories: 

• Dairy: butter, yoghurt, milk, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, meat, ice creams, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cereals, jams, tea, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: flour, canned goods, pasta, etc.
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, bin bags, etc. 
• Personal care: makeup, body wash, toothpaste, etc. 

Brands such as Dr Oetker, Lindor, Nutella, Jacobs, Lavazza, Red Bull, Coca Cola, Persil and many others are endorsed by the firm. Penny Markt Austria caters for consumers with specific food needs as it provides a range of bio, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and many other special products. 

Penny Markt Austria offers a variety of products under its private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Real Organic: A line of organic products such as vegetables, meat, fruits, etc. 
• Penny: This brand encompasses almost all product categories. 
• Penny Ready: This brand includes cold snacks and meals. 
• Oxxenkracherl: A line of energy drinks. 

The firm maintains the highest quality standards as it  possesses the EU organic and Fairtrade certification. 

Concerning sustainability, Penny Markt Austria reduces its carbon footprints by using green electricity in all its stores. 

Plus Discount is a retail chain founded in 2004. Its headquarters is based in Limassol, Cyprus. The company offers permanent low prices throughout the year. 

Currency, the business operates 15 stores across the country. 

Moreover, the enterprise provides a 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 Weetabix, Dixan, Maggi, Oreo, Soupline, Dettol, Always, Lipton, Kitkat, Alpro, Nescafe, Pampers, Corona and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

PLUS JIP is a retail chain company and has laid its foundation of medium-sized network retail stores in the Czech Republic for more than 20 years. 

The company offers a personal approach to customers and provides a selection of various products. It operates with 140 stores in both large and small cities across Czech. 

The retail company provides an e-shop for partners with an assortment which includes up to 30,000 items, tailored to the needs of their customers which can be found on their website.PLUS JIP offers products which are affordable and of good quality under the brand of EDEKA, ELKOS and a leaflet with current offers.PLUS JIP offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: Candy, cereals, chewing gums etc
• Savory Grocery: salt, bread, flour etc
• Chilled and Fresh: Fresh meat, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits etc
• Frozen: Frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, frozen sausages
• Drinks: Pepsi, juice, water etc
• Dairy: Yoghurt, butter, milk etc
• Personal care: Shower Gel, cosmetics, shampoo etc
• Household: Kitchen towels, gardening products, mugs etc
• Wine and spirits: Wine, vodka, gin etc

Created in 1983, Poplife Cyprus is a supermarket chain recognised for competitive pricing, value and convenience. Its headquarters is based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Today, the company has 18 supermarkets across the country. 

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

• Savoury grocery: pastas, rice, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, delicatessens, seafood, etc.
• Frozen: pizzas, desserts, ice creams, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Dairy: cheeses, milk, butter, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, sunscreens, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, candles, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Nestle, Milka, Activpet, Gillette, Fairy, Ariel, Vaseline, Finish, Johnsons’ baby, Huggies, Belino and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

It is noteworthy that the company offers a range of products under its private labels. 

Concerning sustainability, the business collaborates with local producers as far as possible in order to shorten the supply chain. 

Founded in 1972, Prisma Finland is a Finnish chain of hypermarkets headquartered in Lappeenranta, Finland. Prisma is a subsidiary of the S group.

Currently, there are 64 Prisma stores in Finland and it operates an online store.

In the financial year 2021, the business achieved a turnover of €3.5 billion.

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: Macaroni, bread, rice, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: Chocolate granola, cereal bars, cookies, etc. 
• Frozen: Ice cream, seafood, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, brussels sprouts, zucchini, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Floor detergents, kitchen paper, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: Conditioner shampoo, toothbrush etc.

Some of its special products are organic: Extra virgin olive oil, frozen peas, biscuits, etc. Its private label brands consists of: 

• Änglamark: Fabric softener, baby eco nat care cream, face serum, etc.
•  Blå Band: Outdoor meals: couscous chicken, chicken pasta, bolognese pasta, etc.

The company also provides vegan products under the skin care/ makeup category such as: nail polish, face masks, moisturizers, etc. 

Link to its online store: https://www.prisma.fi/fi/prisma

Established in 2005, Ramstore is a retail chain company. The headquarters of the company is in Centar, Skopje, 1000, North Macedonia.

Today, Ramstore operates 28 supermarkets in 8 different cities. The company also enables an e-store on its website which facilitates the purchase of goods and also provides online catalogues of its seasonal offers and promotions.

750 employees in Macedonia work for Ramstore and its turnover is around more than €6 million. Ramstore offers a variety of products under various categories:

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, cake bar vanilla, hazelnut croissant etc
• Savoury grocery: Bread, soup, canned pickles etc
• Fresh and chilled: Fish, vegetables, fruits etc
• Frozen: peas, poultry chicken, pizza dough etc
• Drinks: Aloe vera peach, aqua viva water, B52 energy drink etc
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yoghurt etc
• Personal care: Hair conditioner, shampoo, antibacterial soap sensitive etc
• Household: Ajax for glass blue, ariel capsules, ariel detergent etc
• Wine and spirits: Absolut vodka, bacardi, Amstel beer etc

As of June 1st 2015, Ramstore started producing meat in its own facilities under the private label brand RAMSTORE and in this manner Ramstore itself controls the meat quality.

The meat and meat products packaged in a protected atmosphere are prepared in accordance with all requirements for food production (HACCP).

Established in 1994, Rema 1000 Denmark is a soft-discount grocery chain headquartered in Horsens, Denmark. The company is wholly-owned by the Norwegian conglomerate, Reitangruppen. 

It consists of more than 350 stores across Denmark and operates with more than 14,000 employees.   

The business offers a variety of products under different categories such as:

• Sweet grocery: Waffles, chocolate, candy, etc. 
• Savory grocery: Wheat sandwich, spaghetti, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Shrimps, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, orange juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc

Rema 1000 Denmark also provides special products such as: 

• Gluten free: Smoothies, ice cream, frozen pizzas, etc.
• Organic: Black beans, granulated garlic, sunflower drink, etc.
• Lactose free: Milk, sliced bread, yoghurt, etc.
• Asthma and Allergy label: Liquid hand soap, washing towels, body lotion, etc. 
• The keyhole(products with less fat, sugar, salt): diced young beef, sausage roll, protein bread, etc. 
• The swan label(good quality, no use of dangerous substances, no use of allergenic substances): kids lotion, toilet paper, toilet cleaner, etc. 
• Whole grain label: whole grain toast, yogurt balls, carrot bread, etc.   

It sells products under its private brand label ‘REMA 1000’:

• Organic products: chickpeas, ginger shots, pasta bolognese, etc. 
• Sustainable fish(MSC certified): salmon, prepared shrimps, tuna in water, etc. 

In 2022, the firm was recognised by ‘Sustainable brand index’ as the leader of Denmark’s most sustainable brand, for the second year in a row. 

Link to the company’s online shop: https://shop.rema1000.dk/

S Group (S Market) is a customer-owned Finnish network of companies in the retail and service sectors. It started its business in 1904. 

The retail company comprises 445 outlets in Finland.

It ended the year 2021 with a turnover of €4.5 billion in sales.

The company offers an affordable selection of more than 20,000 products and it varies under different categories such as:

• Sweet grocery: Biscuits, chocolate, candy, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, macaroni, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Lasagnas, pastas, ready-made pizzas, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: Fizzy drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Facewash, shampoo, dental care, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Beer, gin, wine, etc.  

Its private brand labels are: 

• Rainbow: croissant, steak fillet, salmon fillet, etc. 
• House: hand towels, bed sheets, satin pillowcase, etc.
• Domestic: cabbage, frozen pork, roast beef, etc. 

The company provides the S-kaupat mobile application which offers an easy way to order food.        

When it comes to sustainability, the company has a goal to reach by 2030, that is 65% of its food will be plant-based and more than 75% of it will be produced across the country. 

Link to S-market’s online platform: https://www.s-kaupat.fi/

Savemore was founded in 2003 in Cyprus and is a retail chain company which focuses on quality products and low prices. 

Its headquarters is in Nicosia, Cyprus. 

The company consists of more than 28 supermarkets across Nicosia, Famagusta, Paphos, Larnaca, Limassol and operates with its own offices and warehouse of over 1200 sq. metres in Paliometocho industrial area and focuses on supplying their stores with their private label products and imports. It provides an online catalogue to view its products and discounts. 

Savemore offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: Chocolate, cereals, chewing gums etc
• Savory Grocery: Salt, bread, flour etc
• Chilled and Fresh: Fresh meat, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits etc
• Frozen: Frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, breaded chicken and nuggets etc
• Drinks: Pepsi, juice, water etc
• Dairy: Yoghurt, butter, milk etc
• Personal care: Shower Gel, cosmetics, shampoo etc
• Household: Kitchen towels, gardening products, mugs etc
• Wine and spirits: Wine, beer, gin etc             

The supermarket also provides its private label products under SAVEMORE such as water, oil, dairy, cleaning, personal care, and grocery products. 

Established in 1964, Selex is a retail chain headquartered in Trezzano, Italy.

The company has a total of 3,339 outlets, 269 familia stores, over 400 A&O stores, 1,159 supermarkets, 86 cash and carry outlets, 23 pet shops across the country and many more.

The Group has an online platform known as CosiComodo which represents 9 brands.

In the financial year 2021, Selex achieved a turnover of €17.10 billion and currently employs over 41,000 people. 

When it comes to distribution centres, the company partnered with ESD Italia which belongs to the EMD (European Marketing Distribution) Centre, one of Europe’s largest independent retailer alliances with a thirty-year pedigree.

The assortment of the Selex Group's Distributor Brands consists of 7,750 products such as: 

• Harmony and Wellness: Beauty and personal care products. 
• Storie di Gastronomia(premium line): cheese, cured meats, ham, etc. 
• Vale: croissant, tiramisu, meat, etc.  

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, waffles, cookies, etc.  
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, fruits, salmon, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, pizza, meat, etc.
• Dairy: yogurt, milk, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, water, juice, etc. 
• Household: kitchen napkins, toilet paper, detergents, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, conditioner, face masks, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, liqueur, etc. 

Selex developed its private labels which are known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Amico Mio Selex: A line of pet food products: wet dog food, cat food, dry dog food, etc.
• Natura Chiama Selex: A brand dedicated to organic products:semolina pasta, milk, honey, etc.
• Vivi Bene Selex Senza Glutine: A line of gluten-free products: pizza, ice cream, sliced bread, etc. 

In 2020, Selex reported a 10% growth, year-on-year, in private-label sales with total sales of €1.4 billion.

The business has invested €460 million to open 95 new points of sale in 2022.  

Link to CosiComodo online store: https://www.cosicomodo.it/        

Sklavenitis Greece’s history began in 1954 and it is headquartered in Athens, Greece. The company serves an average of 550,000 clients on a daily basis. 

Today, the business has 550 stores. An e-commerce platform as well is at the disposal of its clients. 

In the financial year 2021, Sklavenitis Greece achieved a turnover of €3.98 billion and currently employs more than 33,000 people. 

It offers various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: olive oil, rice, bread, etc.
• Sweet grocery: cookies, biscuits, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, vegetables, fish, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, hair care, body care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: wine, beer, liqueurs, etc.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 4 eMarket order distribution centres and 6 distribution centres across the country.     

Concerning the community, the company offers the “Sklavenitis Expendable Scholarship” which provides full tuition for the duration of a scholar’s studies at Deree. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.sklavenitis.gr/ 

Match is a retail company in Luxembourg.

Match has 14 supermarkets in Luxembourg as well as 14 local shops under the Smatch banner. The two brands have a total of 780 employees and its annual turnover is around €10 million. 

Founded in 2016, Spar Albania is a retail chain which has an average store size of 516 m2. Its headquarters is based in Tirana, Albania. Spar International granted the licence for Spar to a private company-owned by the Balfin Group, therefore, Spar Albania is 100% owned by the Balfin Group, one of the largest private investment companies in Albania. 

Currently, the business operates 72 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2017, Spar Albania achieved a turnover of €45 million and presently employs more than 500 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers over 40,000 references, in which 15% are local products and these products occupy 28.5% of Spar Albania’s turnover. Its products categories are:

• Household: bin bags, toilet papers, cleaning wipes, etc. 
• Personal care: makeup, deodorants, body wash, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: snacks, rice, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: tea, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, rums, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, cream, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizzas, ice creams, etc.

Brands such as Heineken, Lufra, Colgate, Palmolive, Elmex, Bickens, Sheridans, Logex, Swirl, Duchessa, Nivea, Garnier and many others are endorsed by the firm. Spar Albania also offers a range of bio and Italian products in its portfolio.

The business developed its own brand under the name “Despar” which encompasses almost all product categories. 

Spar Albania maintains the highest quality standards as it implements HACCP rules according to international standards. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, its parent company handles the storage and deliveries of its products. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://shop.spar.al/  

SPAR is the leading convenience store in Ireland, bringing consumers the most innovative award winning in-store offering and shopping experience.

Spar Ireland is a retail chain company founded in 1963 and operates 456 stores across the country.It employs more than 14,000 employees locally and its turnover is 1.5 BN€. 

Spar Norway is a retail chain company founded in 1984. NorgesGruppen ASA is the parent company of SPAR Norway.

It comprises 292 local stores across Norway as well as an online store.

The company employs more than 800 employees and its retail turnover for the year 2021 was €1.7 billion.  

SPAR Norway offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: Chocolate, cereals, chewing gums, etc.
• Savory Grocery: Rice, tortillas, pasta, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh: Meat, sausage, salad, etc.
• Frozen: Vegetables, pizza, ready-made meals, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, red bull, fuse tea, etc.
• Dairy: Yoghurt, butter, milk, etc. 
• Personal care: Shampoo, shower gel, deodorants, etc.
• Household: Kitchen towels, cleaning products, gardening products, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Wine, beer, dry gin, etc.   

 The retail chain offers various products under its private brand labels: 

• SPAR N°1 Value: toilet paper, wipes, milk, etc. 
• SPAR Natural(organic products): plant-based milk, sunflower oil, bread, etc.     

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://spar.no/nettbutikk/varer 

The SPAR Group is a multi-brand Swiss retail company with headquarters in Saint Gallen. SPAR Switzerland was founded in 1989.

It comprises 40 corporate and 126 independent retailer stores.

In 2021, SPAR Switzerland reached a total turnover of  €613.3 million.

It offers products between the range of 7,000 and 12,000. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:   

• Sweet grocery: candy, chocolate, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, bread, rice, etc.       
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, beef, prawns, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc.
• Drinks: juice, soft drinks, water, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: soaps, shampoo, conditioner, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, rhum, etc.  

The business offers products under its own private labels such as:

• Spar N˚1: meat loaf, energy drinks, sausages, etc.
• Spar natural(organic products): hazelnut spread, iced tea, milk, etc.
• Spar: baby wipes, ice cream, diapers, etc. 

SPAR Switzerland’s national distribution centre, located in St Gallen, is a modern logistics centre supplying 6,500 ambient and 1,500 chilled stock keeping units.

Stokomak is a retail company, mainly known as a convenience store in Macedonia. 

Its headquarters is found in Hristo Tatarchev 47, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia.There are 4 stokomak stores across the country. According to the data from 2017 until today, Stokomak has the most progressive growth of all markets that have been analyzed and only in the last year it has a growth of approximately 9% compared to 2020.

 From 24.5% it rises to 49.3% or analyzed from 2017 until today, Stokomak has twice as high a share. Stokomak offers a variety of products in different categories:

Sweet Grocery: Chewing gum, chocolate, lollipops etcSavory Grocery: Flour, bread, pasta etcChilled and Fresh: Fresh meat, fresh fish, fresh vegetables etcFrozen: Frozen burgers, frozen peas, frozen sausages etcDrinks: Soft drinks, juice, water etcDairy: Cheese, butter, milk etcPersonal care: Shampoo, shower gel, dental floss etcHousehold: Kitchen towels, candles, mugs etcWine and spirits: Vodka, beer, wine etc.The company sells products under brands such as vaflini, kucharek, persil, Becutan etc and they also offer a wide range of fruits and vegetables on selection for each week. 

Established in 1994, Stokrotka is a Lithuanian-owned Polish chain supermarket. 

At the end of the year 2021, Stokrotka's store network comprised over 840 owned and franchised stores. It also provides an online store.

The chain store has approximately 11,000 employees with a turnover amounting to over €1 billion.

It offers a variety of products in different categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, cereals, chewing gums, etc.   
• Savory Grocery: olive oil, soup, pasta, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh: meat, sausage, salad, etc.
• Frozen: vegetables, pizza, ready-made meals, etc.
• Drinks: water, fizzy drinks, juice, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, shower gel, deodorants, etc.
• Household: kitchen towels, cleaning products, gardening products, etc.
• Wine and spirits: wine, beer, whisky, etc.

The company offers different products under its private brand labels:   

• MW home food: eggs, milk, yogurt, etc.
• MW simply: meatballs, canned goulash, salon, etc.

In 2022, the Stokrotka chain signed an agreement to take over 14 grocery stores operating in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship.

Currently, it has three large and modern distribution centers: in Teresin, in Psary in the Silesian Voivodeship and in Lublin.

In 2022, the retail chain has plans to expand its logistics and open a larger distribution center in Teresin.      

Moreover, in the year 2022, Frigo logistics, a leading logistics operator in Poland for deep-frozen, fresh and pharmaceutical products has signed an agreement with the Stokrotka. 

The operator will provide full logistics services for Stokrotka in the field of storage and transport of frozen products, directly from its distribution center in Radomsko.

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://sklep.stokrotka.pl/ 

Founded in 1968, Supervalu Ireland is a supermarket chain headquartered in Douglas, Cork, Ireland. The company is part of the Irish food wholesaler, Musgrave Group. 

Today, the business operates 223 stores across the country. 

Moreover, in the financial year 2021, Supervalu Ireland achieved a turnover of €3.2 billion and currently employs more than 15,000 people.    

It offers various products under different categories such as:     

• Savory grocery: macaroni, rice, sandwich, etc.    
• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cookies, cakes, etc.
• Frozen: ice cream, fish, meat, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, vegetables, 
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning products, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, hair care, body care, etc. 
• Wine and spirits: Wine, beer, liqueurs, etc. 

The business developed its private labels known as:

• Daily Basics: white sliced bread, plain flour, bathroom tissue, etc.
• Supervalu Signature Tastes: Irish white pudding, honey, muesli, etc.
• Supervalu Range: spinach baby leaf, wheat biscuits, carved irish ham, etc.

Supervalu offers special products such as: 

• Dairy free: grated cheese, organic oat drink, soya cream, etc.
•  Meat free: sausages, chicken slices, burgers, etc.  
• Gluten free: pasta sauce, baked beans, lemon curd, etc. 

In 2022, SuperValu plans to introduce over 1,000 new own-brand products to its existing range of 5,000 stock keeping units as a direct response to consumer demand for value, high quality, and healthier food.

All distribution centres are approved to the ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Standard and the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Standard. 

It has two centres for its chill products in Cork and Dublin as well as in Kildare for its frozen products. 

Established in 1995, Mega Image Shop & Go Romania is a retail chain headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. The company is part of the Dutch multinational retailing and wholesaling company, Ahold Delhaize.  

Today, the business operates 920 stores under the banner Mega Image.  

It has a dedicated team of over 9,000 employees. 

In the financial year 2019, Mega Image Shop & Go Romania achieved a turnover of €1.4 billion 

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:     

• Sweet grocery: sweets, nutella, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, sandwich, soup, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, salmon, fruits, etc.      
• Frozen: meat, seafood, pizza, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.  
• Household: kitchen towels, toilet paper, detergents, etc.   
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, shower gel, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, whiskey, etc.

The firm offers a range of products under its own brands known as:

• Gusturi Romanesti:  beef stew, pork for steaks, milk, etc. 
• Delhaize bio: flour, sweets, cereal bars, etc. 
• Delhaize: baby spinach, yogurt, green pesto sauce, etc. 

Gala was established in 1998 and is a wholly irish-owned convenience group. It is headquartered in Kildare, Ireland. Today, it consists of 200 franchise stores across the country and it has been specifically designed to offer in store food services. 

The business has a dedicated team of 50 employees. 

Gala offers various brands such as Baker’s corner (pastries), Coffee Junction (coffees), Gelato (ice creams), New Street Deli (fresh food), Distill (wines and spirits) and Blissimo (pizzas). 

Founded in 1983, Nah & Frisch is an umbrella brand which has 390 independent merchants working closely alongside 4 shareholders namely Kastner, Kiennast, Unimarkt Group and Wedl. Its headquarters is based in Vienna, Austria. 

Currently, the business has 436 locations across the country.

In the financial year 2021, Nah & Frisch achieved a turnover of €321 million and presently employs more than 1,180 people. 

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

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

Brands such as Knorr, Jacobs, Axe, Coral, Lenz Moser, Fete Rose, dr. Oetker, Milka, Ariel, Merci, Gillette and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business has its warehouse and own fleet of trucks to conduct deliveries. 

In September 2022, the company announced that the Wedl trading company would withdraw from Nah & Frisch by the end of the year as Wedl wishes to concentrate on catering wholesale trade. 

With regards to sustainability, Nah & Frisch reduces its carbon footprints by supporting the local economy which in return shortens its supply chain. 

T Market Bulgaria is a retail chain which started its activity in May 2005 serving more than 100,000 customers daily. Its headquarters is based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The company is part of the Lithuanian company, Maxima Group. 

Presently, the business operates 108 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, T Market Bulgaria achieved a turnover of €4.5 billion, reporting an increase of 6.1%. The company has a total workforce of over 2,300 people. 

Moreover, T Market Bulgaria provides a variety of food and non-food products in the following categories:

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, rice, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: jams, chocolates, coffee, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, pizzas, ice creams, etc.
• Drinks: juice, fizzy drinks, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, bin bags, etc.
• Personal care: conditioner, deodorants, body lotions, etc. 

Brands such as Red Label, Philadelphia, Milka, Oreo, Pepsi, Nescafe. Sensodyne, Persil, Arla, Barilla, Coca Cola and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise opened a new warehouse in 2021 and has a fleet of vehicles to manage deliveries. 

In March 2022, the retailer announced that it will be opening 30 new T-Market stores in the country by the end of the year. 

With regards to community service, T Market Bulgaria donated food products to the Municipality of Karlovo to support families in need. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://tmarketonline.bg/ 

Founded in 1994, Tinex Macedonia is a discount supermarket chain and one of the most recognised Macedonian brands. Its headquarters is based in Skopje, Macedonia. Today the company consists of 100,000 consumers and 2,000 collaborators. 

Presently, the business operates 46 supermarkets in 11 cities across Macedonia, 7 cosmo drugstores, 5 to Go restaurants, 2 Daily restaurants, 3 home and furniture decor stores, 1 big bang playhouse, 2 shopping centres, etc. 

Tinex Macedonia achieves an annual turnover of more than €218 million and currently employs over 1,300 people. 

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolates, sweets, cereals, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: snacks, spices, pulses, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: charcuteries, ready meals, desserts, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, butter, whipped cream, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, vegetables, ice creams, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juice, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, rums, whiskeys, etc. 
• Personal care: cosmetics, shampoos, conditioners, etc. 
• Household: detergents, bin bags, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Jamie Oliver, Aenaon, Dragon superfoods, Pomi, Dulcinea, Panini, Swiss Alps, Heineken, Coca cola, Amstel and many others are endorsed by the firm. Tinex Macedonia caters for consumers with specific food needs as it offers a range of vegan, vegetarian, bio and many other special products. 

Tinex Macedonia developed its own brand known as “Extra” which consists of over 300 products at a low accessible price. Its products include ice creams, chocolates, milk, etc. 

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

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://e-tinex.mk/ 

Established in 2000, The store chain "top!" is the third largest retail store chain owned by 13 Latvian companies.

It operates 205 stores in Latvia, out of which 129 are "top!" and 76 "mini top!" stores. 

The business comprises a team of more than 4,000 employees.

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, biscuits, waffles, etc. 
• Savory grocery: rice, sandwich, pasta, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: smoked sausage, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen towels, etc.
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, conditioner, etc.
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, vodka, etc.

It also offers special products such as:

• Vegan: fruits, vegetables, bread, etc. 

The retail chain sells its own private label products under the brand name TIP TOP with products such as: pasta, chocolate ice cream, still drinking water, paper towels and many more which can be found on their website.

It supports local producers by providing gastronomy products and pastry cooked at the local “top!” stores”.

Founded in 1975, Unimarkt is a retailer and wholesaler in the food industry. Its headquarters is based in Traun, Austria. The company operates a franchise system and has its own branches as well in the country. Unimarkt Austria is part of Unigruppe.

Currently, the business operates 129 Unimarkt branches, 66 of which are from franchise partners. Unimarkt Austria manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2020/21, Unimarkt Austria achieved a turnover of €325 million and employed 1,300 people. 

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

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

Brands such as Alnatura, Jacobs, Forest Springs, Milka, Kotanyi, Long Life, Roman Spring, Coca-cola, Fanta and many others are endorsed by the firm. The company also offers a range of bio products. 

Furthermore, Unimarkt Austria developed its own brands under the following names:

• Naturlich: This brand consists of organic products.
• UNIpur: A line of products such as sausage, whipped cream, bread, etc. 
• Feel good- Every day: This brand includes products such as coffee, cheese, ready meals, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm has its warehouse and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

Unimarkt Austria was the first Austrian food retailer to offer home delivery since 2015. Since then, the company has been constantly developing in the online area and in logistics. 

Concerning sustainability, the enterprise protects the environment by reducing the use of plastic in its operations. 

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

Founded in 1990, Univerexport started as a small family business with four employees and oriented towards trade as the main activity.

Today, the Univerexport group is the largest domestic trade chain with over 180 retail stores.

It consists of more than 3,000 employees and its turnover amounted to €171 million. 

It also provides an online shop.It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, waffles, cookies, etc.  
• Savory grocery: rice, pasta, bread, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: meat, fish, sausages, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, meat, etc.
• Dairy: yogurt, milk, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, water, juice, etc. 
• Household: kitchen napkins, toilet papers, detergents, etc.
• Personal care: shampoo, conditioner, face masks, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, liqueur, etc. 

Organic products come from its own farm in Lipar and Univerexport is the market leader of such products.

The group has over 600 branded items through its personal production with products such as ‘Moravka Pro’ coffee and organic foods: bread, milk, pasta under its private label brands 'Cuorebio' and 'Naturasì'.

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://elakolije.rs/

Founded 75 years ago, Welbee’s is a supermarket chain headquartered in Birkirkara, Malta. Welbee is owned by Retail Marketing Ltd.

The business operates 9 stores across Malta and 3 e-commerce platforms as well. 

The supermarket employs up to 500 employees.

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: Cookies, waffles, chocolate, etc. 
• Savory grocery: Bread, rice, macaroni, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Seafood, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, greek yogurt, etc. 
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, beer, gin, etc.

It has special products such as:

•  Carrefour bio: Mixed vegetables, milk, extra virgin olive oil, etc. 

Welbee’s is the exclusive retailer of Carrefour’s private labels in Malta. 

It focuses on providing its customers local products and brands as far as possible. 

The company’s online shops can be accessed on: https://www.maltasupermarket.com/ https://www.myparktowers.com/ 

Founded in 2000, Velyka Kishenya is a retail chain headquartered in Kiev, Ukraine. Today, the business operates 30 shops across the country.

In the financial year 2020, Velyka Kishenya achieved a turnover of €340 million and employs 3,000 people. 

The firm developed its private labels known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Day By Day: A line of personal care products. 
• Max Effect: A brand dedicated to household products. 
• Hit Product: A line of grocery products. 

Established in 1988, Zito Macedonia is a retail chain and is headquartered in Tetovo, Macedonia.

Today, the business operates 59 markets across the country.

Currently, Zito Macedonia has a dedicated team of 850 employees. 

The supermarket chain provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: pasta, bread, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: waffles, chocolate, cookies, etc.
• Frozen: seafood, pizza, ice cream, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: detergents, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: face masks, shampoo, toothbrush etc.  
• Wine and spirits: champagne, beer, wine, etc.

It offers private label products such as: 

• ‘’Fruitland’: fresh fruits and vegetables, etc.
• ‘5ka’: jam, waffles, dairy products, etc. 

Established in 2002, Coop Jednota Slovakia  is a consumer cooperative which operates a network of stores.   

There are 30 regional COOP Jednotas including their members, 9 logistics centres and the COOP Jednota Foundation.

In 2021, the company achieved a turnover of €1.6 billion and employs more than 6,000 workers.   

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:     

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cakes, pudding, etc.
• Savory grocery: pasta, sandwich, beans, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: vegetables, salmon, fruits, etc.      
• Frozen: croissant, fries, potato dumplings, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, carbonated drinks, etc.
• Household: kitchen towels, toilet paper, detergents, etc.   
• Personal care: dental care, shampoo, shower gel, etc.     
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, whiskey, etc.

Its private label products consist of:

• Biova: face wash, body lotion, face cream, etc.
• Perun: toilet detergents, home detergents, floor detergents, etc.
• Coop Unity: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. 

 It also offers premium products such as: chocolate, cream dessert, semolina pasta, etc, under its private brand label ‘Coop Premium.’ 

Founded in 1993 by Vullnet Sinaj, Big market is the leading supermarket chain in Albania which goes by the Slogan “Big Market, Know what to choose”. Its headquarters is based in Tirana, Albania. The company currently has 20 shareholders throughout the country. 

Presently, the business operates a network of more than 155 outlets and manages an e-commerce platform as well. It is noteworthy that the firm offers over 30,000 exclusive references in its stores. 

Big Market achieves an annual turnover of over €728 million and employs more than 1,200 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition for 2 consecutive years in 2016 and 2017 through the Best Buy Award evaluation certificate by ICERTIAS Switzerland.

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

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

Brands such as Maretti, Lays, Patos, Kinder, Milka, Snickers, Bounty, Barilla, Bioactive, Soft, Duel, Palmolive, Nivea and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Big Market offers a range of bio products for consumers with specific food needs. 

The business developed its own brand under the name “Big Market” which includes products such as sugar, oils, canned goods, etc. 

Big Market maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by HACCP, SGS ISO 9001:2000, BRC, IFS and many more. 

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

In 2022, Big Market announced its partnership with the well-known Italian entrepreneur, Mr Floriano Tagliavento who has 50 years of experience in the selection and treatment of quality meat and dairy products in Italy. Through this partnership, the firm will be able to offer the highest quality selections of Italian gastronomy in the Albanian market. 

With regards to community service, Big Market joined forces with Foodbank to help families in need. 

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

Founded in 2002, Scotts Supermarket is a retail chain headquartered in Birkirkara, Malta. 

Today, the business operates 5 supermarkets across the country and launched an ecommerce platform as well. 

Moreover, the retailer offers over 20,000 items in its assortment.   

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:   

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, candy, waffles, etc.
• Savory grocery: sandwich, bread, rice, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: lamb, ice cream, prawns, etc.
• Dairy: mozzarella, yogurt, milk, etc.
• Drinks: juice, carbonated soft drinks, water, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen napkins, etc.
• Personal care: conditioner, shampoo, face wash, etc.      
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, vodka, etc.

It also offers Conrad's private labels on its shelves. The products include confectionery, dairy products and beverages as well. 

The link to its online shop can be accessed on: https://www.scotts.com.mt/shop/

Delhaize dates back to 150 years. Founded in 1878, it is one of the largest retail chains in Luxembourg.

It has been present in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg since 1922.

It operates 57 stores across the country.

It has a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees.     

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:   

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, candy, waffles, etc.
• Savory grocery: sandwich, bread, rice, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: lamb, ice cream, prawns, etc.
• Dairy: mozzarella, yogurt, milk, etc.
• Drinks: juice, carbonated soft drinks, water, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergents, kitchen napkins, etc.
• Personal care: conditioner, shampoo, face wash, etc.      
• Wine and spirits: beer, wine, vodka, etc.

Delhaize offers private label products under private labels such as:  

• Delhaize bio: bread, vegetables, olive oil, etc. 
• DesignRepublic: pasta, tagliatelle, penne, etc.  

The business also offers fresh and local products such as eggs, milk, cheese, etc, under the logo “e produit vun hei bei eis.”     

Established In 1982, Metro Cyprus is a supermarket chain headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Today, the business operates 6 stores across the country. 

Metro Cyprus achieves an annual turnover of more than €55 million and currently employs 281 people.  

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, cookies, waffles, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, pasta, rice etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Seafood, vegetables, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.     
•  Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Liqueur, Beer, Wine, etc. 

It is ISO 22000 certified and since 2004, it has implemented the HACCP system to ensure quality, hygienic, safe food and drinks for its customers.

Metro invests in the community by celebrating Metro world animal day and collecting as much food as possible to donate it to the shelters across the country.   

When it concerns sustainability, the business is committed to eradicate the use of plastic bags and make use of eco-friendly bags. It also produces its own fruits and vegetables in its farm in Limassol. 

We are a supplier of Vegetable and Fruit Chips. As a new-style-snack provider, we would like to introduce our quality products to you, and look forward to your interest with it. Our Vegetable and Fruit Chips are processed by vacuum frying method, the latest technology for frying/drying vegetables and fruits. We use the carefully selected raw materials from the best growing regions. No artificial color, flavor, preservative or any other chemical is added during the process. The vegetables’ natural color, flavor and most of nutrition, including the vitamins, minerals and fiber, are retained in the final product. It is the natural, healthy snack. Crunchy and Crispy; like Potato Chips, but better! We have been exporting to USA and Europe, and are glad with quite positive feedback from customers. Our customers mainly have Nut / Dried Fruits / Snacks as their core business, and are satisfied with the expansion of product line by introducing Vegetable and Fruit Chips. We can help you provide more healthy snacks, Vegetable and Fruit Chips, to your customers. If you are interested, please feel free to let me know.  

A 30 year old family-owned dairy farm producing bio certified:  milk, cheese and geographically protected cottage cheese products.  All our products are certified by Organic Agriculture Europe. 

We have been farming animals and producing milk since 1993. Our herd (270-300 cows) is 100% pure Estonian red breed dairy cows that guarantee us the highest quality of raw milk. Our production is 10 meters from the barn. This means our supply chain can't get any shorter. Super fresh milk and less contact with supply chain surfaces = better product. 

Animal wellbeing is the core of everything we do. Our cows are free range and even during winter time they are free to mingle around the barn as they please. Thanks to the DeLaval milking robots the production takes place when the cows feel like milking. Beginning of each milking the smart technology will assess the health of each animal as well the quality of the milk. This will enable us the best possible animal health care and fastest health concerns response. 

Our farming and production is high-tech, what we mean by that is: smart milking robots, our energy is produced by our own solar farm and hydroelectric power plant and the next short-term goal is to go fossil fuel free by changing out all our fossil fuel based farming machinery. 

We have been fortune enough last year (2022) to source a suitable fully electrical delivery van that enables us to get the goods delivered in Estonia with our own produced energy J 

Established in 1993, R Kiosk Estonia is a chain of convenience stores headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. The company is part of the Norwegian conglomerate, Reitangruppen. 

Today, the business operates 11 cafes and 90 R Kiosk convenience stores across the country. It also has an online shop.

In the financial year 2021, R Kiosk Estonia achieved a turnover of €29 million and currently employs up to 500 employees.

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as:

• Sweet grocery: Waffles, apple pie, mini buns, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: salads, pasta, noodles, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Drinks: Coffee, cold pressed juices, espresso, etc. 

 In 2022, R Kiosk won the company for the best service in 2022. 

It offers a mobile application where customers have access to many different special offers as well as free coupons and different games. 

The company’s hot dog is made of whole wheat bread and 79% real meat when it comes to its sausages. Their food consists of real ingredients and all the necessary nutrients which are healthy. 

Link to R Kiosk’s online shop:  https://rkiosk.takeout.ee/#order 

Since its founding DYNATABS®, LLC. has focused on the creation of proprietary custom formulations of an ever-expanding solution-specific assortment of our award winning, trademarked brands, superior “super impact” convenience-oriented, efficacious, functional aging management product lines. 

LBV-C La Boucherie Végétarienne is the exclusive distributor of Schouten products in France.

Schouten exists since 35 years in the market of plant based products.

LBV-C since 2015

Supplier in food service, industry and retail

We are a family business that has been processing frozen fish on the shores of the Adriatic Sea since 1960.We love fish and know that good things are made with care and love, using simple and natural ingredients.Those who choose NFS choose a product that tastes of tradition and simplicity, but is always in step with the times and the needs of modern families.

As all inspirational stories start from the roots of ourselves leading to a better version of us, ours starts in 1992 with selling ice-cream at the corner of the street and leads us to a global company  transforming the quality of life. Gusto and Phoenixy are one and means  science, creativity  and experience inside countless products you interact with every day, the special and original corn puffs.

Scientific insight, energy, enthusiasm and imagination helped us move forward and sustainably transform the quality of life - which defines our VISION - by placing the needs of our customers first, creating new  technology in extrusion and fostering continuous improvments in our people, processes and products - which defines our MISSION. Our COMMITMENT to making things better for people, environment and whole  planet  bring our products to millions of consumers in more than 35 countries. 

Our Core Values:

INNOVATION 

As a company committed  to innovation, we center our efforts to:

• Improve extrusion technology 

We studied the biochemical properties of the corn semolina and their changes during extrusion,  so that we improved the classical extrusion process and obtained the GUSTO original, low density, soft corn puffs, unique on the globe.

• Develop a wide variety of snacking products to the market we serve. 

Paying attention to the customers needs and market trends, applying nutrition and health principles,  constantly  looking  for new formulas of tasty  products, characterised by high digestibilty and  good nutriscores,  suitable for people of all ages and cultures.

RESPONSIBILITY - TO OUR CUSTOMERS 

Through rigorous raw material risk assesements and quality management systems we deliver safe, high quality products  to customers around the globe. We provide tailored customer lab products services, product application support and technical expertise to help clients maximize the value of our products .

SUSTAINABILITY - TO PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES 

Having in mind the fact that no society can survive in a hostile environment, we elaborated a policy on stakeholders relations that aims at keeping them within the organization through a systemic and balanced approach of each stakeholder needs.                                 

Policies on human rights, and on ethics and integrity ensure compliance of any employee of the company, regardless the hierarchical position, with some basic rules designed to create a pleasant workplace environment in which the employees and other stakeholders desire to carry on their activities. Respect for business, for employees, for our customers, and for the competitors that apply competition rules and understand acting fairly on the market, represent fundamental values of Phoenixy permanence on the market.

SUSTAINABILITY - TO OUR PLANET 

We believe all agricultural supply chains should be environmentally sustainable and economically beneficial to local communities.           Our factory operates on Renewable Energy, saving up to 450 tons of CO2 emissions yearly.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

We focus our energy to return to our community and the world a portion of what we earn.We sustain performance in all its areas: 

• Science, sport and general education• Food safety culture • Sustainability • Creation of vibrant communities

Lidl Czechia is a subsidiary of the German group Schwarz.

The retail chain started its operations in Czechia in 2003 and now runs 289 stores countrywide.

The company works with 1500 employees and in 2019, it achieved a turnover of €2 billion.

 It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, marshmallows, biscuits, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, spaghetti, cooking oil, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, seafood, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Face wash, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc. 

Lidl also offers organic products such as bio herbal tea, organic jam, organic cheese, etc. 

Concerning logistics, it operates through 5 logistics centres.

When it comes to sustainability,  Lidl has removed plastic bags for vegetables and fruits by offering reusable bags a sustainable alternative.  

We as Toybox are created the idea of bringing gums and toys together to the market and the consumer. After the long process of research and studies a brand new product born in the production facilities and full automatic machines.

“Toybox, gum with toys…"

We have six kinds of product:

• Gum Category 
• Chocolate Category
• Lolipop Product
• Confectionary Category
• Marshmallow Category
• Licorice Category

www.toybox.com.tr

Established in 2004, Vesko is one of the largest retailers in Latvia.   

It operates more than 200 stores across the country.

In the financial year 2019, Vesko achieved a turnover of more than €40 million. 

Vesko collaborates with retail chains such as mego and balstor. 

Depending on the range of stores, the firm offers from 2,500 to more than 6,000 items. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Sweet grocery: Cookies, waffles, chocolate, etc. 
• Savory grocery: Bread, rice, macaroni, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Seafood, meat, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Sanitary napkins, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc.

Moreover, it offers various brands such as ‘Heineken’ beer, ‘Oreo’ biscuits, ‘Sensodyne’ toothpaste and many more. 

The business also provides logistics centre services. 

Barkyn is a subscription service offering healthy foods for pets online. Its headquarters is based in Milan, Italy. The company is a subsidiary of the Porto-based Barkyn. 

Moreover, the firm offers a dedicated remote online veterinary service for its customers. 

The business provides a large assortment of products in the Pet Category such as:

• Snacks
• Wet food 
• Supplements 
• Dogs accessories 

Barkyn provides a variety of natural, grain-free, sterilised, light and many other special products. It is noteworthy that croquettes are available for all age groups and dimensions also such as puppies (small size), adults (medium size) and senior dogs (big size). 

The enterprise offers its products under its own brand “Barkyn”. All the products are made from fresh meat, ingredients, 100% free from chemicals and artificial flavours. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.barkyn.it/ 

Founded in 2017, Barkyn Group is a subscription service and online retailer operating in the European markets. Its headquarters is based in Porto, Portugal. The company currently serves customers in Spain, Portugal and Italy. 

The business offers a wide range of services such as online veterinarian service and personalised supplements for their dogs at a better price. Furthermore, it has a network of more than 30 veterinarians. 

It is noteworthy that the firm achieved 40% growth each quarter across Southern Europe in 2020. Barkyn Group achieves an annual turnover of more than €7 million and employs 39 people. Moreover, its current revenues come from its own-branded products. 

The business provides a large assortment of products in the Pet Category such as:

• Snacks
• Wet food 
• Supplements 
• Oils 

Moreover, Barkyn Group developed its private label which includes various products such as superfood, coat care oils, natural sauces and many more.  

With regards to community service, the firm donates one meal to a shelter dog for every Barkyn meal plan sold. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.barkyn.com/2-shop 

Volfas Engelman has rich history and is one of the oldest industrial breweries in Lithuania that exceeds the middle of XIX ages. In the interwar it was the biggest brewery in Lithuania and held 40 percent of all beer market. Now company belongs to the Olvi group, settled in Finland. Our products proved themselves on export markets, such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Israel, UAE and others. One of our advantages is very wide portfolio of different kind of beers and flexibility. The company's employees constantly develop new beverages, focus on innovations and ensure that the consumer receives high-quality fresh beer. Today, the brewery that counts the second century of existence, produces not only beer, but also cider, alcoholic cocktails, kvass, soft drinks and energy drinks.

Founded by Migros in 1995, Sok Marketler Ticaret is a chain of retail discount stores. Its headquarters is based in Istanbul, Turkey. Sok Marketler Ticaret is the main competitor of discounters BIM and A101. 

As of June 2022, the business operated a total of 9,858 discount stores in 81 provinces across the country. Moreover, it also launched a mobile application “Cepte Sok” which allows customers to place their orders online. 

In the financial year 2021, Sok Marketler Ticaret achieved a turnover of €1.5 billion and employed 39,659 people. 

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

• Savoury grocery: rice, biscuits, pulses, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: sweets, snacks, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, seafood, fruits, etc. 
• Frozen: seafood, ice creams, vegetables, etc.
• Personal care: deodorants, moisturisers, perfumes, etc. 
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, bin bags, etc.  

Brands such as Cif, NIvea, Milka, Schweppes and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Sok Marketler Ticaret developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Mis: A brand which includes dairy products, fruit juices and ice creams. 
• Piyale: This brand includes products such as soups, pastas, flour, etc. 
• Mintax: A brand dedicated to household cleaning products. 
• Ebru: This brand consists of products such as liquid soaps, wet towels, cologne, etc. 
• Tempo: This brand is dedicated to a range of biscuits. 
• Lio: A line of olives and olive oils. 

The discounter maintains the highest quality standards as its exclusive brands are in accordance with BRC, AIB, IFS and FSSC 22000. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates a total of 31 distribution centres and has a fleet of 1,000 electric motor vehicles to ensure deliveries. 

The retail chain launched a free home delivery service for customers who order from its mobile application in 2020. It is noteworthy that the delivery takes place within the same day. 

In May 2022, the firm announced that it witnessed a 60% growth rate in the first quarter of 2022. 

With regards to sustainability, the business protects the environment by using environmentally friendly products with low environmental impact. 

BS! belongs to the biggest brands in Cold Brew&Energy drinks segments. Unique codes under tabs. 3 limited editions/year (2cocktail in Summer, 1gaming in Winter). Private Label Business also managable.

we are a company that specialist in the manufactures of Organic superfoods like Moringa,Spirulina,Ahwagandha.We also have our own contract farming and processing facility where we can do all Herbs and Spices.And we also develop value additional products like Herbal Teas and Snack bars.We develop Herbal Cosmetics which is about to be certified under Ecocert COSMOS.

Founded in 2020, Navsa International is an importer and distributor of FMCG products. Its headquarters is based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The company is known for reliability, quality, flexibility and fast service. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to major retail chains, supermarkets, distributors, wholesalers and many more. Moreover, Navsa International operates an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Navsa International achieved a turnover of around €2 million and employed less than 10 people. 

Navsa International provides a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: salt, spices, vinegar, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cereal bars, biscuits, cakes, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, energy drinks, etc. 
• Household: detergents, bags, dishwashing liquids, etc. 
• Personal care: mouthwash, soap, deodorant, etc. 

Brands such as Hershey’s, McVities, Ferrero Rocher, Mars, Jacobs, Yorkshire Tea, McCoys, Aunt Bessie’s, Coca Cola, Evian, Kinder and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Navsa International operates a 15,000 sq foot distribution centre and for deliveries, the firm collaborates with carriers and has its own fleet of modern temperature-controlled trucks. Furthermore, the importer guarantees express deliveries. 

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

S&P Industries Sdn Bhd was established in 1983 when three enterprising Malaysians had a vision to embark on a journey to manufacture coconut milk powder in Malaysia.

S&P is passionate in delivering quality coconut food products with its natural flavour and nutritional attributes in a convenient form to the world whilst committed to achieving superior returns and sharing success with all the stakeholders involved.

Our founder Jan Vinzenz Krause has over 20 years of experience in the condom business and runs the company together with his wife Eva Krause. 

Together with our dedicated team we offer both end customers and business customers the right solutions around condoms: That is our perfect fit condom brand MISTER SIZE, that are private label condoms, this is our online shop Vinico and promotional condoms. 

Our vision is to make it possible for every person - no matter what form - to have the best sex of their life, even with a condom. Therefore we develop and improve our products constantly for customers of MISTER SIZE and private label condoms. 

In the Top10 Condoms 2023 by "Stern", MISTER SIZE takes 1st place https://www.stern.de/vergleich/kondom/ (Stern is one of the biggest weekly newspapers in Germany).

We are convinced that the basis of every success are trusting, appreciative business relationships. Where there is trust, innovations can arise. Innovations with which we want to inspire our customers. So let's work together!

Hernan Corporation Sdn Bhd is established in 1996. We are one of Malaysia’s largest manufacturer and exporter of Malaysian Durians. Our products extension ranges from Frozen Durians to delectable ready to eat desserts and freezer to fryer products. 

Aswaaq is a retail company founded in 2007 by L.L.C Aswaaq and it is headquartered in Al Mizhar, Dubai. 

It operates 23 stores across the country and it also provides an online shop. 

Aswaaq comprises of more than 1000 employees and its turnover is more than €226.4 million. 

For 5 consecutive years, including 2022, the company won “The Best service performance for the year 2022” in the hypermarkets and general retail sector by the department of economic development. 

It offers a variety of products in different categories:  

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, candy, waffles, etc.
• Savory Grocery: tice, bread, flour, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh: fish, prawns, fresh fruits, etc.
• Frozen: teady-made pizzas, vegetables, meat, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, energy drinks, etc.
• Dairy: yoghurt, butter, milk, etc.
• Personal care: facial care, body care, hair care, etc.
• Household: toilet papers, fabric softeners, detergents, etc.

Special products include sugar free natural tea bags, peanut butter as well as gluten free breads, crackers, organic white quinoa, organic almonds, etc.                                                                                                                               

The company created its private label known as the “Aswaaq Alif label." Some of its products consist of: Alef vegetable oil, alef basmati rice, alef water, alef sugar and many more.

Aswaaq supermarkets are HACCP certified which protects its food safety systems and is also ISO certified. 

The business has a 5 year expansion plan which aims to open 100 stores in the UAE.

In 2022, Aswaaq launched its campaign “Let’s say yes” for the reduction and reusability of plastic bags.   

Link to the online shop: https://www.aswaaqonline.ae/

Madam Sun Fruit Puree Mix/ Syrup/Sauce uses real fruits and authentic ingredients with natural color and cane sugar. Since real fruits and high-quality ingredients are used in Madam Sun Fruit Products, it offers wonderful aroma, flavor, and taste. 

Madam Sun products have only real cane sugar; “NO” high fructose corn syrup and sweeteners are used. 

Many refreshing and unique beverages and premium gourmet food products can be created by baristas, bartenders, and chefs using Madam Sun Products. (Ex. Fruit Puree Mix, Flavor Syrup, Cane Sugar Syrup, Chocolate Sauce and etc)

At home, for amateur cooks, a simple cooking process can be empowering using Madam Sun Products to prepare and serve tasty and refreshing beverages and restaurant-quality foods at home.

Established by an Emiri Decree in 1979, Foodco is an importer and distributor of tasty, healthy and fairly-priced products. Its headquarters is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The company is considered as the supplier of choice by major retailers across the UAE. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to government institutions, supermarkets and wholesalers as well. Its clients include Lulu Group International, Carrefour, Union Co-op, Nesto Group, Sharjah Co-op, Grand Hypermarket and many more. 

Foodco achieves an annual turnover of €74 million and has a dedicated team of around 500 employees. 

It is noteworthy that Foodco’s own brand “Shehrazade” was voted “Product of the year” by Superbrands UAE in 2022. 

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

• Sweet grocery: muesli, chocolates, cereals, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: rice, pastas, noodles, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, energy drinks, etc. 
• Chilled and fresh: fruits and vegetables. 
• Frozen: vegetables, meat, waffles, etc. 
• Dairy: eggs, milk, cheeses, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoos, mouthwash, makeup removers, etc. 
• Household: tissue papers, detergents, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Coca Cola, Nescafe, Lipton, Pepsi, Schweppes, Kraft, Anchor, Kleenex, Veet, Listerine, Aquafresh and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

In addition to its brands, Foodco also offers its own brands under the following names (non–exhaustive list):

• Virginia: This brand consists of products such as spaghetti, canned goods, oils, etc. 
• Shehrazade: This brand includes products such as rice and saffron.
• Al Safwa: A line of rice and cooking oils. 
• Golden Gate: A line dedicated to rice. 
• Wrap N’ Roll: A brand dedicated to biodegradable garbage bags, cling film and aluminium foils. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Foodco’s subsidiary 5PL Logistics Solutions provides it support through its high-tech temperature controlled facility and a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles. The facility currently has an area of 11,000 m2, however, the firm is planning to add an additional 35,000 m2 soon. Moreover, its fleet of vehicles are chilled, ambient and frozen, hence, allowing the importer to deliver all types of products to its customers. 

In January 2023, Foodco’s private label “Shehrazade” broke the Guiness record for the heaviest bag of rice. Its private label “Shehrazade” is the company’s flagship since its launch. 

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

Lifestyle Ventures Sdn. Bhd. is a certified FSSC 22000 and HACCP company. It is a well-respected, reputable and leading fresh chili supplier in Malaysia. Equipped with more than 20 years of experience in the food supplying line, we understand the needs of our customers. Therefore, integrity is our policy. 

     We deal mainly with supplies of chilli products ranging from fresh chilli, chilli paste to dried chilli. We are also a leading importer for dehydrated mushroom. 

   In order to give convenience to our customers, we do semi-processed for them. For instance, we de-stalked the fresh chilli, peeled the garlic and onions and trimmed the cabbage and lettuce for them. This will reduce the time consuming factor thus increase their production yield. 

   With increasing consumer consciousness and demand for higher food safety, ethical and environmental standards, LV has developed and operates its premises by using solar energy to reduce carbon footprint. 

  Understanding the increase demand of halal food, all the products we import have certifications or letter of guarantee from our suppliers to confirm that they comply with halal requirements. In view of this, our commitment to halal reflects our commitment to putting "Customers First" in all that we do. 

    Currently we have expanded our product line to bottle and jar. For this segment, we brand the product as ‘Man Fook’. Though the brand is in Chinese, rest assured, the products are Halal while some are Vegan certified and it is manufactured in FSSC 22000 and Mesti certified facility.

ITP Foods is a renowned manufacturing arm of ITP (International Trading Profile)specializing in manufacturing of food products and sauces. With a strong tradition of excellence and backed by adynamic range of technology, human expertise and quality control systems, the name ITP Foods is commonly associated with premium quality food products that consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. Since 2020, ITP setup new manufacturing facilities specialize in sauce, cooking paste and condiments manufacturing.

Our company are using the technology which combined the traditional and modern with our 30 years experience which bring out the test of retro and the innovation appearance of our product.

The core value of our company is to send the message of Love, Caring and Sharing to our customer which treat them as Family, Lovers and Friends.

As what we always said :

“ We made what we love to eat”

Nordmeyer and communication was established in 1992. It is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It focuses on marketing and communicating its products such as beauty and body care, food and beverage, self medication, OTC pharmaceutical sectors, as well as city, regional and service marketing.

Nordmeyer and communication offers a variety of products in different categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: Chocolate, biscuits, etc. 
• Savoury Grocery: Brezel, bread, etc.
• Drinks: Juice, soft drinks, water, etc.
• Personal care: Shower milks, shampoo, face wash, etc.

Its trading partners include: Kaufland, globus, rossmann, rewe, real and many more. 

The Powder shampoo is focused on hair care production, sales and operation. It was founded by Lynn Tan who is an expert in the Hair Care industry.  

The company operates as a manufacturer as well as a retailer. Its distribution channels include clients such as: Scoop wholefoods, watsons, metro and many more across Singapore.

Customers are provided with an online store that ships to almost everywhere in the world. 

It also works with companies such as: Amazon, lazada, robinsons, lookfantastic and many more.

It is dedicated to helping people with scalp and hair problems to achieve a better lifestyle. 

The powder shampoo provides products in the personal care category: Shampoo for loose dandruff flakes, for thinning & ageing hair, for normal & sensitive hair and many more. 

Its products are vegan, plastic-free and animal cruelty-free.

The company has planted 7853 trees, saved 27 275 plastic bottles and by removing water from their shampoo, it is already going towards eco-friendly methods. 

It also offers shampoo bottles that are recyclable and also paper refill pouches. 

The link to the powder shampoo’s online platform: https://thepowdershampoo.com/collections/frontpage 

Celanese is a chemical and speciality company that manufactures different products that are necessary in life. Celanese’s food ingredients are used in supermarkets and pharmacy shelves. 

When it comes to ensuring the safety of products over shelf-life, the company is an expert in adding preservatives to prevent microbial spoilage.

Celanese Food Ingredients has been serving the food & beverage, pharma and personal care and cosmetic industry with preservatives such as: sorbic acid and potassium sorbate for over 50 years.  

It delivers preservation and meets the needs of customers by providing quality sorbates. 

From beverages to personal care, from pet food to household cleaning products and from foods to medicines, Celanese food additives and ingredients are used to improve the safety, shelf-life and taste of customer's products.  

Its products vary as follows: Acesulfame potassium, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, BioPolymers – BlueRidge Pellets and Clarifoil Film and many more.

The company also offers products such as cigarette fillers and their chemicals can be used in paints & coatings, adhesives, carpet backing and dry mortars.

It was in 2003 that the The Keža winery planted its first vines and it is found in the middle of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The vineyard is headquartered in the town of Ljubuški.  

In 2022, the winery won the Decanter World Wine Awards for its Merlot Ž Premium Keža 2019. 

The company sells its products through online channels such as: mShop. 

It is capable of having 103,000 vines which are capable of bearing fruits. 

It offers products such as:

Wine and spirits: Cabernet sauvignon, blatina, merlot, etc.

It has a large variety of local grapes which grow in the dry summer temperate climate such as Blatina and Žilavka which are soaked in oak barrels to produce the wines of the best quality. 

The Žilavka and Blatina grapes draw their water from the Studencica spring as well as the surrounding is rich in minerals and it can be known from the taste of their wines. 

Worldwide Distribution Centre FZCO is a distribution and retail company established in 2008 in the United Arab Emirates. It sells multicultural products as well as general market products.  

The company is headquartered in Dubai and is focused on personal care and hygiene products. 

It operates through 4 offices, that is its head office in Dubai, UAE and the partnership offices in India (New Delhi, Mumbai), Uzbekistan (Tashkent).

It employs less than 60 people and its revenue is less than €5 million.

Worldwide distribution center FZCO distributes products across more than 60 countries and they cover Africa, UAE and CIS countries.     

It offers more than 1500 products and it varies in different categories:

Personal care: Shampoo, body cream, face wash, perfumes, etc. 

The company is representative of famous brands such as: Himalaya herbals, Luster products, Imperial dax and many more. 

When it comes to sustainability, in 2019, it introduced the stamegna network which consists of organic and natural beauty care. 

It is in charge of their warehouse of over 50,000 sq. ft facility at Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE and a fleet of 65 Vans and Trucks for distribution.

In 2019, the company was at TFWA! The Duty Free & Travel Retail Global Summit in Cannes, France. 

In the same year, the founder and CEO of the company was featured as one of the Top Power 50 CEOs by Logistics News Middle East Magazine. 

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Founded in 1995, Promtex Argentina is an importer and distributor of FMCG products in the Argentine market. Its headquarters is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to supermarkets, movie theatres, pharmacies and many others. Its clients include Carrefour, Vea, Jumbo, Walmart, Four Seasons, Disco, Marriott, Park Hyatt, Coto, Hoyts, etc. 

Promtex Argentina achieves an annual turnover of more than €5 million and has around 25 employees.

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

•  Sweet grocery: chocolates, gummies, biscuits, etc.
•  Savoury grocery: pastas and rice.
• Chilled & fresh: cream cheeses.

Brands such as Haribo, Mars, Stash, Ferrero Rocher, Arcor, Molinos, Ronzoni, Reynolds, Philadelphia, Snickers, M&Ms, Hunts, Caprice and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Promtex Argentina operates a 10,000 m2 warehouse and has a fleet of 35 delivery trucks to manage deliveries. Moreover, the firm guarantees delivery within 24 hours. 

WOFCO specializes in the supply of frozen products derived from different species of wild caught fish. We have total integration and control over the process, from fishing in different FAO areas with our own and associated fleet, to the processing and final packaging in different formats according the specs agreed with the clients.

The main species we work with are Squid / Tuna / Argentine Shrimp / Halibut, which we transform with different degrees of added value into more than 100 different final products, always complying with the specifications agreed with the client, either in specific formats for the Retail segment, or for other market segments.