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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various products are offered under the following categories:

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

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

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

Moreover, Food Emporium is a HACCP certified company.

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

Portly brand is an importer based in Hong Kong, with focus on consumer food. The company imports food from countries like:

• Northern Europe
• Iceland
• New Zealand

With a vast distribution network, Portly brand imports world food and brings them to the chinese market.

The products are classified in ranges such as:

• Grocery
• Artisan honey
• Health food

The brands available are:

• Bee general
• Earthbound honey
• J. Friend & Co
• Annies
• Health discovery
• Proper crisps
• Ben lomond
• Divide
• Cocavo
• Mrs higgins
• Sunny hill
• Nuts about New zealand 

The products can also be bought online on the company's website.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over 1000 products are available in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Delifrance develops its food safety system based on HACCP standards. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

• L’Action Paris

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

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

• Reload Professional

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Products in the following categories are proposed at Lejos:

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

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

By letting you benefit from his 20 years of expertise, JapCook meets the challenge of being an art ambassador culinary culture on an industrial scale and this in the respect for traditions and refinement.

Initially specialized in Japanese cuisine for restaurants, JapCook is diversifies by creating a range of practical and good products intended for large distribution. The JapCook R&D unit thinks, creates and develops a wide choice of products and flavors: it’s an invitation to travel. Classic recipes for some, more original for others, with strong consumer demand: Japanese, Indian or Mexican cuisine will seduce lovers culinary getaway or just the curious. 

One stop shopping : no need to source many suppliers, JapCook with its factory network offer a wide range of ethnic products.

Annam Gourmet Market is an importer and retailer of specialty gourmet products founded in Vietnam in 2001. Launched by a French-Vietnameese couple that started by bringing products from France, the company has grown and now provides over 10000 references. 

Annam Gourmet now operates 5 retail stores, 3 of them feature a cafe under the banner Annam Gourmet Lounge Cafe. Moreover, Annam Gourmet Market also offers catering services.

Annam Gourmet Market’s turnover is around € 3.3 million and the company’s team consists of 25 employees.

These are the products provided by Annam Gourmet Market:

• Savory Grocery: nuts, quinoa, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, biscuits, honey, etc.
• Drinks: syrups, wines
• Dairy: milk, cheese

Brands such as Barilla, Aptamil, Bjorg, Antinori, etc. can be found at Annam Gourmet Market.

Annam Gourmet Market imports its products from France, Spain, UK, Italy, etc. 

Réalisation d'actifs et gages commerciaux

Frozen, Chilled & Grocery with limited shelf life.

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

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


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

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

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

• Cosi

• Cosi Downtown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

open kitchens – open benches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Briciole 
• Ferrari Spazio Bollicine
• Farine
• Grancafe 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Production

Distribution

Catering

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

Inalca

Montana

Ibis

Cortebuona

IF&B

Marr

Chef express

Toad house

Gourmé

Cremonini rail iberica

Momentum services

Railrest

Bagel factory

Interjet

Sito archeoligico Trevl

Harry's bar trevl

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

Marr's 38,000 clients are composed of :

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

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

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

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

Cremonini's distribution involves:

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

The catering segment has the following figures:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Salads 
• Pastas 
• Seafood 
• Meat 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company operates ice cream shops across the country. 

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

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

• Ice creams
• Sicilian Granita
• Sicilian Cassata
• Panettone 

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

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

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

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

Portello Caffe achieves an annual turnover of € 4.7 million.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feinkost Käfer operates 5 Beetle Delicatessen Markets.

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

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

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

The products can be classified under the following categories:

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

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

• Dairy: dairy products such as cheese

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

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

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

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

Black Bean is a food service company operating various coffee bars across the country. Its headquarters is based in Munchen, Germany. The place is famous for great lattes, cappuccino and espresso with a cool atmosphere. 

The business operates 6 coffee shops across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Black Bean achieves an annual turnover of over €5 million and employs more than 10 people. 

Moreover, the company offers a variety of products in the Chilled & Fresh category under its own brand “Black Bean”. Some of its products are: 

• Fresh juices
• Coffees 
• Cakes 
• Milkshakes 
• Smoothies 
• Sandwiches 

Black Bean maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses the organic and UTZ certification. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm protects the environment by using environmentally-friendly bamboo cups and expanding its organic product line. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holland & Barrett offers products in the following categories: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gate Group, an airline catering company from Switzerland runs a division in Spain since 1985. Gate Group Spain has been in operation for 35 years, producing around 18 000 meals per day and counts around 12 international airline companies as its clients. 

Gate Group Spain employs 1225 people and its turnover is around €98.2 million. 

In 2019, Gate Group Spain moved its facility to Coslada which is 8 minutes away from Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport. The new facility is also easily accessible as it is close to the motorway network. 

Gate Group Spain’s new facility has a floor area of 9600 m2 and has all the latest amenities. There is also a modern meal assembly area as well as a culinary experience centre where the company’s chefs can devise new dishes. 

Concerning its warehousing facilities, Gate Group Spain now has 2500 pallets for the storage of dry products and 260 pallets dedicated to frozen goods. The new facility also has 16 door docks for trucks, hence facilitating access. 

The new facility was designed based upon the LEED principle and bears several eco-friendly features. For instance, the new facility is equipped with solar panels to provide hot water and the dishwashers have a heat recovery feature and sensors to control the use of water. 

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

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

Bidfood Lithuania offers 2400 references in the food categories.

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

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

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

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

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

Moreover, the company provides various organic and vegan options.

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

Bidfood Lithuania has several private labels under the following names:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The retail chain provides products in the following categories:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KFG operates the following franchisees:

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are over 4200 people working for KFG. 

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

Company history

The Guyanese Seafood Processing Company (S.A COGUMER) was set up in August 2002, in view of participating in the reorganisation of the fishing industry which had suffered from a major crisis period in the late 1990’s

The organisationnal role played by COGUMER S.A in the traditional fishing sector

COGUMER S.A stands out as the main operator for marketing Guyanese traditional fishing produce.

COGUMER S.A is the sole Guyanese processor able to purchase fish from traditional fishing vessels, which ensures the exclusive supply for the whole of the Guyanese coast from Iracoubo to Rémire-Montjoly:

§  COGUMER S.A purchases all of its fresh produce from:

§  75 inshore vessels – out of a total of 130 registered traditional fishing units – mainly targeting the acoupa weakfish, the green weakfish, the crucifix catfish and other species caught with a gillnet.

§  19 Venezuelan offshore fishing vessels with European fishing licenses, focusing on the catch of red snapper with bottom-set longlines. COGUMER S.A processes, conditions and commercializes a variety of ocean caught fish and shrimp from french Guyanese waters.

From these raw products, COGUMER has developed a new range of prepared foods which include frozen steaks, balls and nuggets made off fish fillets  that are commercialized under trade mark "La Cuisine de Lucette". Today's consumers are more and more conscientious and therefore looking for the best products available.

They spend less ans less time preparing their meals while being attentive to the nutritional qualities of their food. Current trends indicate a return to traditional values,  with tastes and flavors of the past that are sometimes complicated to prepare, often due to lack of time!

Through consumer studies, COGUMER has understood all this and, thanks to its industrial and commercial experience, has prepared an evolving range of new products made from wild fish fillets produced by the French Guyanese local fishery, and also Tuna and Mahi Mahi.

These products are in conformity with the recommendations of PNNS and GEMRCN.

They are all natural, without added color and dyes, wihout preservatives and composed of 80% fish fillets!!!

These pre-cooked frozen dishes, are ready for practical and pleasant consumption!!! 

In the heart of the Amazon, discover: COGUMER, the best products caught in the sea of French Guiana, then processed in accordance to European norms...

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

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

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

Products in the following categories are provided:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Halal France Food is a food importer located in Tremblay, France and specializes in Halal products. Halal France Food was founded by Boutouil Mohamed who has 15 years of experience in Halal products. 

Halal France Food’s clients include local shops, butcher shops and supermarkets. The business sells its products not only in France but also in Egypt and Norway. Some of its clients are: Carrefour Cairo, Inter Sun Production, Manar Market, etc. 

In 2017 Halal France Food had a turnover of € 38000.

Halal France Food offers products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: burgers, steak, chicken, turkey, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: sausage, chicken ham, turkey ham, chicken lardinette, etc. 

Halal France Food launched 2 private labels:

• HFood: meat and chicken packed in transparent packaging.

• H & Gourmet: premium meat and chicken products which are packed in cardboard boxes.

Halal France Food offers only Halal and Tayeb products which are regularly tested. The business has partnered with Halal Verif to ensure that all its products respect the necessary norms.

UPDATES ON HALAL FRANCE FOOD ON 03/02/2020

For 2020, Halal France Food is interested in products in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, wraps, charcuterie, ready-meals, etc.

• Frozen Food: fish, seafood, breaded chicken, ready meals, fruits, vegetables, meat, etc.

The firm is looking for suppliers to provide it with products for its private labels.

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

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

The company also has a warehouse equipped with tempered settings:

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

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

Their own brands are as follows:

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

VP Brands International SA is the leading wine and spirits producer in Southeast Europe. The company is operating also in the agricultural, real estate and tobacco sectors. In addition to that the company owns 7 production facilities between which two wineries and the most modern ethyl alcohol plant on the Balkans with a capacity of 120 000 litres daily ethanol production. Our branded products are currently presented in more than 83 markets worldwide and some of our brands are already quite popular in Central Europe, Far East, Middle East, West and East Africa.

VP Brands International owns and processes more than 2000 hectars of vineyards located in the heart of the Thracian Valley in Bulgaria. The growing, processing and quality control of vineyards is carried out by a team of expert oenologists and agronomists who undergo sysematic training and apply the latest international practices. The company is also the leading buyer of wine grapes harvested in the country. Partnering with over 200 vine-growing co-operatives in Bulgaria, the company controls all-year-round the maintenace of the vines of its partners thus guaranteeing the excellent quality of its products. In our vineyards we grow: Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Regent, Ugni Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Dornfelder, Muscat Ottonel, Syrah, Ancellota, Chardonnay, Mavrud, Marsellan, Glera, Tamianka and Viognier.

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

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

Agriberia operates 5 commercial agencies.

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

Agriberia offers products in the following categories:

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

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

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

• Dairy: a wide range of cheese

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

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

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

Agriberia imports products from Portugal and Spain.

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

The art of meat product manufacturing has a long tradition within the Feldhues family, it goes far back into the 17th century. Today, the group operates through 6,000 m² of production space and focuses on the industrial manufacture of cooked character meats for kids with design in the actual meat slice. More than 100 highly qualified employees contribute to the success of the Feldhues Group by bringing along their professional experience and passion for their job. The uniquely precise production technology is a result of many years of dedication to in-house research and development activities.

At the IFFA exhibition in 1986, Feldhues presented "Billy", the first specific cooked character sausage for kids worldwide. The "smiling sausage" with a clown face in the actual meat slice sparked off a whole range of products that excel in the area of constant and clear visual quality.

With feldeco fun foods GmbH located in the town of Metelen in Westfalia, Germany, the group can count on a modern, state-of-the-art production site with exquisite facilities. Its sister company Feldhues GmbH Fleischwarenproduktion is based in the Republic of Ireland and mainly serves the Irish and British markets. The Irish site is additionally equipped with slicing and packaging lines for consumer pre-packs in diverse formats.

Through their unique in-house filling technology, the group can offer products that set the highest standards when it comes to pattern and shape definition. The quality of their finished product excels that of products manufactured with widely available, common extrusion technology. All manufacturing sites are obliged to produce under a strict quality control system. The diverse production areas have been certified to IFS and BRC standards.

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

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

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

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

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

Some of the brands available including (but not limited to) Cristaline, Otantic, Bio Conseils, etc.

Furthermore, the company also provides a wide range of products under its private label, Argel, which consists of desserts, frozen foods, juices, etc. 

Concerning the logistics, the firm manages a warehouse where its frozen products are stored at -18 C. The warehouse is constantly monitored and is fitted with an alarm system in case of unpredictable events. Furthermore, Argel Sud Est also manages a fleet of refrigerated delivery trucks. Everyday, the trucks are checked to ensure that they are safe to carry out deliveries.

To maintain quality products, the company constantly mobilizes a team of engineers and quality managers to work in close collaboration with the Research and Product Development department so as to monitor the products. The team ensures that the products are meeting certain specifications and regulations. Moreover, Argel works with an independent laboratory which tests the products’ quality. 

It is also good to note that Argel Sud Est takes an active role in sustainable development plans. First, the paper used for the printing of catalogs is manufactured from wood coming from sustainable managed forests. Argel has also opted to work with a printing partner that doesn’t use toxic products. 

Furthermore, the delivery boxes used are reused and recycled as well. 

Concerning the delivery, all the delivery trucks conform with the Euro 5 standards, hence guaranteeing lower fuel consumption, less harmful emissions and the use of recyclable materials. 

The company has been involved in charitable events to support people with disabilities since 2009. For instance, Argel has been financing sports and musical projects.Argel has helped in purchasing adapted medical equipment for sports for people with disabilities. 

Quadrature restauration is a collective restauration company based on a proximity concept and meant for the public and private markets such as:

• Educational organisation
• Companies
• Health sector

Cutting intermediaries, Quadrature deals directly with local producers. And 20% of the products are derived from biological agriculture.

Based in Ile de France, the food service is also present in 3 regions:

• Lorraine
• Champagne-Ardenne
• Dakar

The food service has even a plant in Villeneuve-sous-Dammartin of 1080 square meters, having the ability to deliver 12,000 dishes daily.

Quadrature's clients include:

• Total
• Servair
• Nestle
• Armee de terre
• PM
• EDC
• Lycée français de Dakar
• Nosopal
• Sar
• Villeneuve
• Insohea
• Eau seine
• Le plessis robinson
• Lycée Jules Hardouin-Mansart
• Ville de Bourg-la-reine
• Le pays créçois

Founded in 2004, Club Sandwich Café is a food service targeting a young market. Customers have the choice to eat on the spot or take away.

The products ranges include:

• Chaud
• Froid
• Frappé
• Glacé
• Coffee derived products

The food service also offers a line of :

• Panini
• Bagels
• Wraps
• Salads
• Pastas

As well as cafés salons like for instance:

• Donuts
• Muffins
• Apple pie
• Cheese cakes
• Ice creams
• Pan cakes
• Milkshakes
• Fruit juices

Resto futé est une plate forme de commande gratuite qui permet aux professionnels de la restauration de regrouper facilement leurs commandes de marchandise et d'économiser sur leurs achats négociés par nos acheteurs.

La marchandise est livrée directement par les fournisseurs 

ULTI Juices are cold press, not heated.

They naturally present more taste and more vitamines than many others and nearly more than fresh squeezed Juices.

They are produced in France, just near Paris, every day, since 30 years.

We work for the most famous retailers, hotels, "Grands Chefs", in France.

Bodin, specialist in the organic poultry

Always engaged in the organic value chain forever, the company BODIN is specialized in the organic poultry since 1979. Jean BODIN sold his first organic chicken on markets, 13 years before the first French organic specifications.

With its history, its expertise and its values, the company Bodin controls his complete value chain from the nutrition to the commercialization via the breeding, the slaughtering, the cutting and the transformation. The slaughterhouse, the cutting workshop and the headquarters are based in Sainte Hermine, in Vendée.

BBF Limited is a leading manufacturer of retailer own brand and licensed brand cakes and pastries, supplying a range of retailers across the UK and Europe, such as Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Lidl and Aldi.

We have 4 manufacturing sites, 3 in the UK and 1 in Poland, and have the operational capabilities to make an extensive range, including; mince pies, mini rolls, swiss rolls, slab cakes, jam tarts, fruit pies, biscotti, celebration cakes, cupcakes, fairy cakes and fruit cake. Around 1 in 12 cakes sold in the UK are made by us!

FRIME is family owned company dated since year 1977. In the past company was established in emblematic market place in Barcelona called Boqueria.

Since 2015 FRIME is Holding Company with more than 200 professional employees.

Holding consist of several group of companies like: Coses de Casa Nostra, Frime, Frime 3, Espai Tonyina.

Head office is in Barcelona and branch offices in France, Portugal and Vigo. Our products are exported all over the world (over 25 countries).

FRIME is MSC certified company, with young spirit and modern technology, investing in professional team, developing new production systems to comply with high quality demands of buyers. We are actively supporting sustainable catch of tuna and protection of dolphins.

Ludwig Schokolade is one of the 20 largest chocolate manufacturers in Europe

我们是欧洲前20 大的巧克力制造商之一

• Sales worldwide in over 70 countries

• Annual production exceed 110,000 tonnes

• Annual sales exceed € 400 million

• About 1,500 employees

* 销售遍及全球70 多个国家

* 年产量超过110000 吨

* 年销售额超过4 亿欧元

* 大约有1500 名员工

At BOL we make delicious, healthy, tasty, plant based foods for busy people on the go who want to eat well. The business was founded in 2015 as a spin off from the innocent veg pot business (42 million units sold). Founding innocent employee Paul Brown started the business with the financial backing from the original innocent founders. Innocent is now Europe's #1 juice company (bigger than Tropicana), BOL are a food business that has already gained traction in the UK and is now on a mission like we did at innocent to develop and grow in Europe. 

New Business of the Year 2016 - http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk/winners-2016 

The Grocer New Product of the Year 2016

We believe the world needs to start eating more plants. Eating more plant-based foods is not only better for our wellbeing, it's also kinder to our planet.

Whether you’re a meat eater or a vegetarian we hope you enjoy what we’ve created for you.

Let’s celebrate what Mother Nature has grown for us and make it a greener future for generations to come.

Eat plants, love life

Paul, Founder

Ekol food is an importer which was established in 2003 by Onder Bilen in a store of 24 m2 in Perpa and now serves its customers in a 5500 m2 store. It serves customers through its branches in 81 cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmır, Antalya, Bodrum, Bursa, Adana, Samsun, etc, as well as in Cyprus through its subsidiary. Ekol Food also operates an office based in Italy.

Furthermore, the firm provides product training to young chefs in Ekol Culinary Center in order to support them.

Ekol Food was reported to achieve a turnover of € 14 million.

Ekol Food’s portfolio is made up of 1500 references from 17 countries. A variety of them are offered in the following categories:

• Dairy: cheese, butter, cream, etc
• Savory Grocery: rice, spices, sauces, etc
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, sugar, syrup, etc
• Household: kitchenware
• Frozen: mushroom, fruits
• Drinks: juice

Organic options are also available.

Approximately 70 brands like Heinz, Maldon, Frico and many others collaborate with Ekol Food. The company offers every kind of food product used in Mexican and Japanese cuisine. There are also accessories and catering equipment which are imported from France. 

Ekol Food owns a few private labels which are known as:

• Mushroom & More
• Anatolia
• Finetaste
• Champemy

Concerning logistics, Ekol Food owns 4 warehouses with a capacity of 12 000 pallets each and a fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles.

Founded in 1997 by Amit Lohani, Max Foods is an importer, exporter and marketer of food and beverages on the Indian market. Its headquarters is based in New Delhi, India. At present, the firm operates 4 office locations in India. 

The firm also offers marketing solutions such as product launch and promotional strategies and is well aware of consumer behaviour and market trends. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to around 10,000 retail outlets like Reliance Fresh and Spencer’s and 350 pharmacies. The company counts various hotel chains like Sheraton Group and Hyatt Group as its clients as well. 

Max Foods achieves an annual turnover of €5 million and employs less than 25 people. 

Max Foods offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks. 
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, biscuits, chocolates. 
• Drinks: syrups and juices. 

Brands such as Nestle, Schar, Starbucks, Jelly Belly, Milka, Tostitos and several others are available. Max Foods works with 155 distributors and 42 wholesalers to source a variety of products for the Indian consumers. 

Max Foods maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001. 

Pertaining to logistics solutions, Max Foods operates its warehouses and a fleet of vehicles to ensure deliveries. 

On the market since 2004, we produce fine pastry, with special focus on variants tarts and quality desserts.

Our strategy is supported by three pillars: Product Quality; Price Competitiveness and Service Excellence.

Our products are tailored to private label of our customers and develop with our R & D department

Founded in 2008, PortugalFoods is recognized as the national cluster for the agrifood sector. We currently bring together more than 160 members, including food industry companies, entities from the national scientific system (universities & institutes) and other members whose activity is related with agrifood sector. Since 2009, PortugalFoods is recognized as the main interface of the Portuguese agrifood sector by the Ministry of Economy. 

Bielmar Ltd. is a polish producer of excellent margarines and vegetable oils. The products have been manufactured since year 1945 accordingly to traditional recipes.

Margarines for ratails and industry contain naturally sour milk, are rich in natural vitamin E and contain no preservatives.

Vegetable rapeseed oils are produced in method of one deep pressing which guarantees preservation of nutritional values and purity of the offered product.

At the same time BIelmar has a wide range of margarines and vegetable fats which could be ideal for your confectionery, culinary and bakery facilities. Bielmar produces margarines and fats which contain no preservatives and with addition of naturally sour milk (not powder) and do not contain trans isomers.

Products of Bielmar are based on original recipes using natural ingredients and product quality is our company's top priority. Our production lines are fully automated and of high standard. Margarines for baking, spreading and frying contain naturally sour milk, are rich in natural vitamin E and contain no preservatives. Basic raw material - rapeseed - comes from national crops and its suppliers declare the lack of GMO seeds. Rapeseed oil is produced using the most environmentally friendly method of deep pressing one. We eliminated from the production chemical extraction step, which excludes the presence of organic solvents and ensures purity of the final product. In our company we also refine sunflower and palm oils. We combine vegetable oils and fats and produce margarine. Bielmar supplies products to the mass retail companies in Europe with PRIVATE LABEL.

Our spreadable Fithia Margarine was also noticed as the innovation product by portal Mintel.  Also,our spreadable Fithia Margarine was among the innovative products in the SIAL Innovation Selection Paris 2016.

Fromageries Lescure is a joint-venture between  TERRA-LACTA (milk cooperative of the French Region POITOU CHARENTES ) and SAVENCIA (worlwide milk group).

We are the first goat milk's collecting company in France. We also collect goat milk in Spain. We are specialized in Goat's milk and Organic cow's milk cheese production. We are the first private label suppliers in Goat cheese in France.
We have a substancial know-how on Fresh Cheeses, Soft Cheeses and Hard Cheeses.

We wish to develop our export in Europe of goat cheese and organic cheese. 

Graham’s The Family Dairy, which was established over 70 years ago, produces an award winning home-grown range of the highest quality food and drink. Their current range includes Graham’s Gold, Graham’s Organic, milk, cheese, cream, butter, spreadable butter, ice-cream in six flavours, cottage cheese (Fromage Frais Salé), quark (Fromage Frais), sour cream, yogurt and Protein 22; which is all made using the finest Scottish ingredients from 100 farming partners.

From their family farm in the heart of Scotland, Graham’s has grown through three generations and is now Scotland’s largest independent dairy since setting up in Bridge of Allan in 1939, with a turnover of £84m. Today more than half of Scotland’s households buy Graham’s products and they are now proudly Scotland’s No.1 Dairy and Food Brand.

During the Wabel event in April, Graham'sThe Family Dairy will be showcasing their latest product; Protein 22. Protein 22 is made from fresh, award-winning milk, to create a 100% natural and healthy dairy product. A smooth and fruity quark, Protein 22 is available in four flavours; strawberry, raspberry, peach and blueberry. Fat free with natural fruit flavourings, Protein 22 contains no preservatives or additives. With 22 grams of protein per pot, Protein 22 is eaten just like a yogurt and is great as a pre or post work out snack, helping to maintain and grow muscle mass.

Containing more than twice the amount of protein in low fat yoghurt (Protein 22 contains 3.5g, compared to 1.4g in low fat yoghurt, 1.7g in Greek yoghurt and 1.8g in fromage frais) per 30g serving.

Established in 1995 Quality Foods (Marketing) Limited trades in the importation and distribution of quality branded food products. Over the years our Company has gone through various developments and has very recently embarked in a renewal process of identity, operations, business development and marketing focus strategy.

Groupe Holder is a french company within the food industry with special focus on bakery and pastry. Headquartered in Marcq-en-Baroeul, France, the company was founded by Francis Holder in 1962. Within years, the bakery, operating under the label, Paul, was supplying clients such as Auchan and Group Accor.

In 1993, Groupe Holder took over Laduree in Paris and started to develop the brand as well. 

In 2002, Groupe Holder  ventured into the international market, opening the first Paul store in the UK. Groupe Holder also partners with Elior to develop the franchise across the world.

Groupe Holder achieves an annual turnover of € 8.9 billion.

The latter now comprises of six companies including Chateau blanc, Panapro, Paul, Ladurée, Panétude-pandéco and IFH.

Its widely known subsidiaries,Paul and Ladurée  encompass bakery, pastry, restaurants and tea salons. The group has marked its presence on the market through more than 620 Paul stores and over 45 Ladurée shops as well as 3 chateau blanc factories.

Today Groupe Holder is present in more than 45 countries around the globe, with over 12500 collaborators. 

Presently, the food service has developed 4 other companies and brands:

• Château Blanc: the firm is involved in producing bread and pastry using traditional savoir-faire. Chateau Blanc comprises of 3 production sites which employ over 400 people.

• Panapro: Since 2007, the company handles all the logistics for the group. Panapro’s total warehousing space is 19000m2. 

• Panétude-pandéco: an artisan decorator operating since 1979. The business has designed the interiors for Paul and Laduree.

• IFH: the group’s training institute which is responsible for training the employees in the various franchises of Groupe Holder.

UPDATES ON GROUPE HOLDER ON 30/01/2020

For 2020, Groupe Holder is interested in brands and suppliers for products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned fish

• Frozen Food: desserts, fish, seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, etc.

• Dairy: cheeses, yogurts, cheese, milk, cream, butter, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood preparation (packaged), packaged fruits and vegetables, poultry products, fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc.

The company is focusing on the dairy and frozen food categories.

Me Too! Foods (part of Ramona's Kitchen Ltd) produces an award winning range of Gluten Free and Vegan friendly fresh foods specialising in Falafel, Houmous and meze specialities.

We supply the large supermarket chains such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Costco, Waitrose and Morrisons in the UK and with it's eye catching packaging, it's guaranteed to stop anyone walking past the shelves. 

We believe there is a huge gap in the European market for innovation in the flavours that combine healthy ingredients with already loved convenience products like Falafel and Houmous. This combined with dazzling, bright and colourful packaging is a winner. 

Our range of flavoured Houmous includes : 

Original  
Reduced Fat 
Roasted Red Pepper 
Jalapeno 
Beetroot 
Seaweed 
Lemon & Coriander Houmous 
​Red Chilli 

And the following flavours of Falafel: 

Original 
Spinach and Kale 
Beetroot 
Quinoa 
Sweet Potato   

We are also delevoping a range of Crunchy Chickpea Snacks in different flavours which are a healthy alternative to crisps and peanuts and our growing range of flavours will include: 

Miso Salted Crunchy Chickpeas 
Spicy Crunchy Chickpeas 
Smokey Sweet Crunchy Chickpeas   

Our wholesale business supplies all types of food service and catering companies, including independent restaurants and restaurant chains, sandwich shops, cafes, catering companies of all sizes, and any other eating establishments where fine food is sold. 

Founded in 2008 and based in Dubai, Ecity General Trading LLC is a part of ALBATHA Group: it has 20 autonomous companies in many sectors like automobiles, pharmaceuticals, contracting, education, real estate, manufacturing, FMCG and electronics. E-City supermarket is one part of the FMCG sector.

E-City Supermarket was founded in June 2013 by Mr Ashok Kumar, an experienced individual in the FMCG sector. 

In addition it has also been mentioned that the giant electronics retail company deployed its ambitious multi-million dollar expansion program to open one of Abu Dhabi’s largest electronics and gadget stores which covers approximately 2000 sqm.

The revenue of the E city supermarket is estimated to be €28 million.

According to Business Ghana, E-city was named as the most admired Retailer-Consumer Electronics 2018 for the second time.  

E City Supermarket offers a wide range of products like:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, etc
• Savory Grocery: vegetable oils, pasta, nuts, etc
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, etc
• Personal Care: cosmetics, baby products etc. 

All of their food is supplied and compliant with HACCP Standards (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point). 

E-city sells more than 100 brands of consumer electronics, computers, telecommunications, and home appliances such as

Moreover Arabian Business has recently published that E-city will soon launch its E-commerce venture.

Founded in 2013, Alimentum Food is a Danish importer that supplies businesses in the Retail and Food Service sectors in Denmark and in Scandinavia. The company deals with imports and food agencies from the EU.  

The firm achieves an annual turnover of around € 0.8 million. 

Alimentum Food provides products in the following categories:

• Dairy: cheese, cream, and others
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, and others

The company offers both brands and private label products to its customers.  

Alimentum Food is looking for sweet and savoury products as well as focussing on fresh convenience food/ready-meals. 

With the UK and European markets identified as potential growth regions for the bruneihalal brand Ghanim International UK Limited launched in Birmingham, United Kingdom, in November 2011. It has since then been strategically working towards implementing a robust corporate structure that looks to integrate key components of the supply chain under its absolute control - all of which provide a solid platform for growth!

• 100% Non Stunned British Meat and Poultry; fully traceable from locally approved abattoirs
• In house state of the art meat cutting and manufacturing facility
• In house NPD Department with the ability to develop prolific new flavours and concepts
• In house Technical Department that ensures the top measures and controls are in place
• Ghanim International UK Limited complies with Shariah law and does not partake in any non Halal finances
• At our head office we provide our employees with the facilities to be able to conduct their Islamic duties throughout the day; such as a prayer room facilities
• We have trained inspectors observe the slaughter of all our meat and poultry on site at the abattoirs
• bruneihalal ensure that the integrity of all products used comply with the Halal standards from the sourcing of all our raw materials, manufacturing processes right through to our logistics and distribution

The dynamic and vibrant team at Ghanim International UK Limited looks to bring to the UK a variety of quality assured meat and poultry as well as meat based products across the wholesale, foodservice and retail sectors under a trustful brand – bruneihalal.

- See more at: https://www.ghaniminternational.co.uk/pages/about_us/default.html#sthash.momvPsqa.dpuf