Founded in 1970, Quick is a Belgian fast food chain known for its hamburgers. Quick started to operate in France in 1980. In the country, the franchise licensee is Groupe Bertrand. There are 157 Quick restaurants in France. 

Quick offers a menu consisting of hamburgers, salads, finger foods, hot and cold beverages, etc. 

Furthermore, Quick also has restaurants which are halal certified. 

Established in 1979, Siplec France is the 2nd largest fuel retailer in France with 8.8 m3 of fuel sold in 2020. Its headquarters is based in Ivry-sur-seine Cedex, France. The company is a subsidiary of the French cooperative society and hypermarket chain, E.Leclerc. 

Moreover, the business operates 6 offices in Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Chennai, Bangladesh and France. Besides, Siplec France’s business activities are divided into 2 parts: 

• International purchasing: The company sources products from manufacturers around the world and also handles the logistics as well. 
• Own brand development: The firm designs, manufactures and distributes hardline, textile and energy products under the E.Leclerc own brand. 

In the financial year 2020, Siplec France achieved a turnover of € 10.2 billions and currently employs more than 745 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company imports more than 16,000 merchandise and supplies to over 810 E.Leclerc stores internationally. 

Furthermore, Siplec France offers a variety of products under the following E.Leclerc brands (non-exhaustive list): 

• Beaux jours 
• Elsay 
• Esquisse 
• Homeside 
• Kidway 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001-2015, Afnor, European Commission and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its warehouse and manages deliveries through various means of transports. 

Concerning sustainability, Siplec France protects the environment by using recycled products and focusing on sustainable manufacturing techniques and methods. 

Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is a French company engaged in the HoReCa sector. Its headquarters is based in Issy les Moulineaux, France. From the day the company was created, it started specialising in providing food services to institutions, businesses, hospitals and schools. 

Additionally, the firm is now present in 56 countries such as Austria, China, Brazil, Canada, United States and many more. Through its business activities, Sodexo serves 100 million consumers on a daily basis. 

Sodexo’s clientele includes renowned companies such as Veggie Grill, Food Fleet, Subway and Starbucks. 

The enterprise has an international program, the Global Chef Program for top chefs, enabling them to travel to different locations across the world in order to showcase their local cuisine and culture. Furthermore, Sodexo runs Chef Academy, an online learning and development program which helps chefs add on to their local training. 

In the financial year 2021, the food service generated a turnover of €17.4 billion of which 54% was from food services and 46% from facilities management services. Moreover, with the commitment and dedication of its 412,000 employees, the business is able to handle its day to day operations.

Furthermore, the company gained recognition though the Best Waste Prevention project award at the the Waste2Zero awards 2021. Sodexo received 4 accolades as well at the 2021 IWFM Impact awards. 

Sodexo offers services in the following sectors:

• Food Services
• Soft Facilities Management Services
• Hard Facilities Management Services
• Benefits & Rewards Services
• Personal & Home Services

In the Food Services sector, Sodexo offers catering services, staffing of restaurants, executive dining, vending, meal delivery, etc. Sodexo provides meals based on the needs of their clients. 

Sodexo ensures that all the food it sources is fresh. The firm uses ingredients such as amaranth seeds, the ube and maitake mushrooms in its recipes, hence ensuring that the products are sustainably produced. 

Moreover, Sodexo acquired a French start up called FoodChéri with the aim of adapting its offers to the constantly changing consumer trends. Through Sodexo, FoodChéri plans to establish its position as a virtual restaurant as well as expanding across France. 

The enterprise possesses certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 27001 and many more. 

In addition, the food service partnered with different online food delivery services such as UberEats, Deliveroo and JustEat TakeAway. 

Concerning sustainability, the business joined RE100 committing to 100% renewable energy in its operations by 2025. 

Yves Rocher is a French cosmetics company which was founded in 1959. The brand is owned by Groupe Rocher. Yves Rocher offers natural cosmetics and is now present in 88 countries. 

Products were initially sold through mail order and in 1969, the first Yves Rocher store was launched in France. Today, Yves Rocher products are sold in its stores as well as its online shop. Furthermore, the company also offers a mail order service and orders can be placed by phone. 

Yves Rocher France has over 50 million customers and is the number 1 brand of cosmetics in France. The company manages 680 stores in France and 2200 institutes Yves Rocher. The institutes employ over 5700 counselors and offer various beauty treatments.

The company offers a wide range of natural cosmetics under its own brand which includes bodycare, face care, make-up, fragrances, nail care and hair care. 

In addition, the company also distributes other brands of beauty products which include Daniel Jouvance, Dr. Pierre Ricaud, Kiotis and Petit Bateau.

Yves Rocher France’s online shop can be accessed on https://www.yves-rocher.fr/

Watsons China is a beauty retailer and a subsidiary of A.S. Watson Group, which is majority owned by CK Hutchison Holdings. The company operates over 4100 drugstores and 4800 beauty stores in more than 490 cities countrywide. It operates a mobile application and can be accessed on other online platforms such as WeChat, Ele.me, Meituan, Tmall, Jingdong and many others.

Among several services that Watsons China offers, the firm also provides pharmacy assistance, beauty consultations, makeup application, spa treatments, virtual makeup trial and skin care guidance. 

Over 63 million members hold Watson’s loyalty card.

Watsons China has also been using social media to promote the company and its products. 

In 2017, Watsons China achieved a turnover of €2.36 billion.

The firm was ranked 25th among the top 100 China Brands in 2014.

Watsons China has quickly become the biggest beauty care chain in Asia and also developed its own brand which offers products such as skin care, color cosmetics, shampoo, bathing, oral care, cotton/paper products , Baby care, health products, etc.

All products are ISO 22716, ISO 9001:2008 and BSCI certified. Suppliers interested in working with Watsons China must meet these requirements.

More than 5000 brands including P&G, Unilever, Schwarzkopf, Nivea, Chunyu, Morita, etc, collaborate with Watsons.

Delivery is carried out within 1 hour to the destination of choice in Mainland China.

Watsons China partnered with Operation Smile in 2018 and has helped more than 1500 children with cleft lip and palate.

AS Watson Poland is a subsidiary of AS Watson, Hong Kong’s largest retailer which is present in various parts of Asia as well as Europe.

Furthermore, AS Watson Poland also owns 40% of Rossmann’s shares since it acquired Kruidvat Group in 2002. Rossmann is one of the largest drugstore chains in Europe.

In 2018, Rossmann was ranked 1st among the Superbrands in Poland. 

AS Watson Poland achieved 23% growth in its turnover in 2020.

AS Watson Group is the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, established in 1841 with a long history and extensive global presence. As a member of CK Hutchison Holdings, AS Watson operates over 17,000 stores across 31 markets worldwide, primarily in Asia and Europe, making it a leading figure in retail for health, beauty, and lifestyle products.In Switzerland, AS Watson Group is represented primarily through its European operations and has a significant presence in retail formats including supermarkets, convenience stores, hypermarkets, distribution centers, warehouses, and cash and carry outlets. Their multi-format strategy caters to diverse consumer needs, positioning the group strongly within the FMCG purchasing and retail market.AS Watson's retail network features well-recognized brands such as Watsons Your Personal Store, Kruidvat, Marionnaud, Superdrug, Savers, and others, offering a wide range of health, beauty, and consumer products. The group serves over 160 million loyalty members globally, leveraging data analytics and integrated online and offline retail (O+O) to optimize the customer experience and supplier partnerships.The company is committed to sustainability, innovation, and corporate social responsibility, having supported over 180 charitable organizations and contributed more than 41,000 volunteer hours in 2024.Financially, AS Watson's annual turnover is substantial, estimated at above 10 billion euros, with Europe accounting for about two-thirds of the total revenues. It employs tens of thousands of people in its markets, including Switzerland, and operates over a thousand selling points providing extensive geographic coverage.Its Swiss office located in Zurich supports supplier collaboration and regional operations, strengthening its supplier engagement and distribution capabilities in the local market.AS Watson Group continues to evolve as a leader in health and beauty retail, combining a rich heritage with a modern, customer-centric approach that integrates technology and sustainability to meet contemporary consumer demands.

As Watson Turkey, a subsidiary of AS Watson Group owned by CK Hutchison, is a prominent health and beauty retail chain operating in Turkey. Since establishing its presence in the country, the company has grown to operate over 340 physical stores as well as an online store accessible at www.watsons.com.tr. The retail network primarily focuses on beauty, personal care, and related categories, including hair care, makeup, skincare, personal hygiene, and health products, as well as supplementary categories such as sweet grocery items, household care products, and soft drinks under private labels.

The company employs over 3000 people in Turkey, contributing significantly to the local retail and FMCG sector. Its stores are mainly health and beauty focused, spanning formats that align with supermarket and convenience retailing. As Watson Turkey also provides products under proprietary labels including 'Pure Beauty' for skincare, 'Watsons' for cosmetics, and beverage brands such as 'Mr Juicy' and 'Sunkist.'

AS Watson entered the UK in 2000 by acquiring Savers Health & Beauty. In 2002, the UK subsidiary expanded when AS Watson acquired Kruidvat Group. Since then, AS Watson UK has been managing the chain Superdrug.

The firm operates the following banners in the UK:

• Superdrug
• Savers
• The Perfume Shop

In 2019, AS Watson UK launched The Perfume Shop’s experiential concept store in the UK which became one of the top 47 Best New Retail Concept Stores in the world.

Across the 3 banners, AS Watson UK offers an array of personal care products including fragrances, makeup, skincare, etc. 

Moreover, in 2021, AS Watson UK introduced AI Skin Advisor which helps determine customers’ skin type and suggest products that suit their needs.

AS Watson UK has partnered with Mekong Club, an NGO, in order to develop a number of courses on modern slavery awareness training for for all its employees working for Superdrug, Savers and The Perfume Shop. 

The company has also been supporting various NGOs such as the Marie Curie Charity. 

B & S is an importer which has been established in the year 1872 by August Kopcke. The headquarters is based in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. The company sources its products from over 100 countries. The firm provides its services in the retail and HoReCa sector.

The firm offers a portfolio of more than 40,000 SKUs under the following categories:

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

B & S offers a range of products under its own brand which is known as:

• GoodBurry - This brand consists of over 100 SKUs with products such as canned goods, dairy products, sauces, etc…

Since B & S complies with the food safety standards, it has achieved the following certifications: ISO 22000, HACCP and AEO.  

In relation to the supply chain management, the firm operates a warehouse which has a capacity of 29,000 and 16,500 pallets  for dry goods and for chilled & fresh and frozen goods respectively. The logistics facility measures around 40,000 square meters. Around 200 truckloads are dispatched daily.

The company acquired an American online shop Fragancenet.com which has a strong consumer base in America and has a total turnover of 171 million euros. Through this action, B & S is able to climb in the American market. By using the distribution network of the shop, the firm gets approximately 50 million euros turnover from the American market.

In the financial year 2017, the company achieved a total turnover of 391 million euros. The total workforce B & S consists of 497 employees.

Founded 1964, Bennet provides a range of 10,000 products through its retail chain company. It is located in Montano Lucino, Italy. 

The company operates 65 hypermarkets, 58 bennet drive collection points, 50 shopping arcades and over 1,350 internal shops. 

Bennet achieves a turnover of €1.4 billion and it employs more than 7, 000 employees

Bennet Italy offers products from the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta, rice, pickles, oil snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: breakfast products, biscuits, honey, etc. 
• Drinks: wine, water, juice, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, sausages, etc.
• Frozen Food: vegetables, fish, ready-meals, etc.
• Personal Care: a range of hygiene products
• Household: a variety of detergents as well as cleaning supplies

Bennet Italy also provides a range of gluten-free, organic and natural products.

Bennet Italy offers products from different brands. The firm also developed its own labels which include (but not limited to): 

Bennet Specialita Gourmet: a range of high quality gourmet products like Irish salmon, Italian honey, Sicilian Anchovies, etc.

Bennet Bio: a range of organic products

Bennet Vivisi: a brand of healthy products

Bennet Bio Home: organic and natural household products

Bennet Italy distributes products that are Fair Trade certified. Furthermore, the company only sells free-range eggs in its stores. 

Bennet Italy has raised € 130000 through the Bennet Club donations  in 2019 for its social projects. The company sponsors different charities and organisations like Umberto Veronesi Foundation, Cesvi Onlus, Centro Dino Ferrari Association, etc.

The online shop can be accessed on www.bennetdrive.it

Headquartered in Kruibeke, Belgium, Bidfood Belgium belongs to Bidcorp group and specialises in food service. The company is an importer, wholesaler and distributor founded in 1918 when Mea Margarine Factory merged with a distributor named SA Fermière du Hainaut. In 2005, Bidvest took over the company after acquiring Deli XL. Bidvest then became Bidfood in 2017. 

Bidfood Belgium’s customers include wholesalers, businesses in the horeca sector, fast food chains, hospitals,etc. Some of its clients are Paul, Pizza Hut, Marriott, Sodexo, Compass Group, etc.

An online shop, Mybidfood, is also available to the customers. 

It achieves a turnover of €429.2 million and it employs more than 600 employees.

Several products are available in the following categories: 

• Savory Grocery: sauces, cooking aids,snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolates, cakes, popsicles, etc
• Dairy: cream, milk, yoghurt, cheese, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: a wide assortment of wines
• Drinks: water, juice, and many more
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, vegetables, meat, etc.
• Household: disposables, detergents, softeners, etc

A range of organic items is also available. 

Furthermore, the business holds certifications from bodies such as HACCP, IFS, MSC, ASC, FASFC, and Lean & Green.

Some of the brands distributed are Lenor, Danone, Callebaut, Duni, Nestle, Heinz, etc. 

Additionally, Bidfood Belgium offers several brands under its private labels, such as:  

• Smart Choice: This line of product offers a variety of foods in wide packaging.
• Pro Smart Choice: offers various non-foods items at unbeatable prices and offering best quality.
• Deline: is a specialized brand in individual servings or accompaniments of coffee breaks.
• Chef’s Fine Cook: a variety of high-end products sold at competitive prices  

Moreover, Bidfood Belgium offers customised goods as per its client’s specifications.

Bidfood Belgium operates 5 warehouses of 67.350 m2 in total and all of them are equipped with the latest technology and are temperature regulated. 2 distribution centres are dedicated to catering and regional wholesalers while the other 3 are specialised for the HoReCa sector. They are situated in Thuin(35 000 m2), Kruibeke(8400 m2), Beringen(14 000m2), Oudenaarde(5000m2) and Dilbeek(5000 m2). 

The firm owns a fleet of transportation consisting of 170 double refrigerated trucks. The company also handles 150,000 tonnes of delivery per year. Furthermore, in 2019, the business purchased 8 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Scania P280 carriers which would be used for distribution of food and non-food items for collective catering.

The online shop can be accessed at: www.mybidfood.be 

Bofrost is a frozen retailer offering home delivery facilities. Over the years, Bofrost has spread in different countries like:

• Belgium
• Germany
• Spain
• France
• Greece
• Hungary
• Italy
• Luxembourg
• Netherlands
• Austria
• Russia
• Switzerland
• Slovenia

The company has a dedicated sales team as a well as its own fleet. Dealing mainly with European suppliers, the company has extended its product ranges into lactose and wheat free. The frozen products assortment available are:

• Dairy
• Fruits and vegetables
• Condiments and sauces
• Potato based dishes
• Seafood
• Poultry
• Meat
• Street food
• Vegetarian food
• Heat and eat food
• Asian specialities
• Drinks (alcoholic & soft drinks)
• Household items

Also available online, Bofrost is proving to be a fierce competitor to Amazon, Ocado and other similar e-commerces through its close relationship between the clients and delivery men.  

Bofrost is a frozen food retailer which was established in 1966. The company is headquartered in Straelen, Germany. Bofrost operates in 13 European countries including France, Spain, Belgium, Slovenia, etc. The firm serves around 4.1 million households.Bofrost also runs an online shop.

In fact, Bofrost provides around 2500 references. 

As of 2017, the company employed  10730 employees. In 2019, Bofrost achieved a turnover of € 42.4 million. 

In 2016 Bofrost’s online shop was named the 3rrd best online shop in Germany in the food category by the German Institute for Service Quality. 

Bofrost offers products in the frozen food category such as seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, vegetarian food, etc. 

Gluten-free, lactose free and wheat-free can be found at Bofrost.

Moreover the products' ranges are mainly European. Bofrost workssmall and medium European suppliers. 

Presently Bofrost provides products under its own brand Bofrost

In order to bring the best to its customers, the firm collaborates with 400 suppliers hence satisfying the clients’ requirements.

The company prefers source farmed seafood from ASC certified suppliers.

Pertaining to the logistics features, the retailer operates 5583 vehicles to conduct its deliveries.

Founded in 1954, Burger King is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in Florida, United States USA. 

Every day, over 11 million guests visit Burger King restaurants globally. Presently it is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world and counts 50 successful years in serving the customers.

The number of employees working with burger king have crossed the figure 40000. The company puts forward franchising opportunities and has established its presence in the many countries:

• United States
• Spain
• France
• Germany
• United Kingdom
• Singapore
• Switzerland

In fact, the burger specialist is present in 15,000 locations around the world.

Carnival is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world

Carrefour is also present in Argentina and is operated by the company Inc S.A.

Carrefour is also present in Indonesia

Carrefour Oman was a major retail supermarket and hypermarket brand operated by the UAE-based conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), which held exclusive rights to the Carrefour brand in the Middle East and North Africa since 1995. Carrefour had a significant presence across Oman with stores in key locations, including City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurm, Mall of Oman, Muscat Grand Mall, and Oasis Mall, as well as branches in Al Seeb, Barka, Nizwa, Salalah, Sohar, and Sur.

The company operated approximately 13 hypermarkets and 2 supermarkets in Oman prior to ceasing operations. Carrefour Oman employed around 100 to 199 staff members in the country. The scale of its physical footprint in Oman ranged between 10 to 49 selling points, comprised mainly of hypermarkets and supermarkets providing a diverse selection of food, beverages, and beauty products.

On January 7, 2025, Carrefour officially exited the Omani market as part of a strategic shift by Majid Al Futtaim to rebrand and replace Carrefour stores with a new retail brand named Hypermax. This move followed a similar exit from Jordan in November 2024, reflecting a regional realignment and response to local retail policies such as Oman Vision 2040 and external pressures including widespread boycott campaigns targeting Carrefour. 

Hypermax aims to prioritize local hiring and sourcing in Oman, aligning with the country's supply chain resilience goals and providing a modern shopping experience with value-for-money offers and a variety of quality consumer products. This transition marked an end to decades of Carrefour's trade within Oman, during which it had played an important role in the retail landscape of the country offering extensive FMCG products.

Carrefour Qatar is a prominent grocery retail chain in Qatar, operating since 1999 under the franchise of Majid Al Futtaim, which exclusively runs Carrefour stores across 38 countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Carrefour Qatar caters to a diverse customer base by operating multiple store formats including hypermarkets and supermarkets, with approximately five hypermarkets and five supermarkets in the country. 

The company provides an extensive range of over 30,000 food and non-food products, focusing primarily on groceries, beverages, and beauty items, alongside household goods and electronics. Retail locations are strategically placed in major shopping centers such as Mall of Qatar—home to Qatar's largest Carrefour hypermarket with 13,700 square meters of retail space—and City Center Doha. These stores offer a seamless shopping experience with dedicated sections for fresh produce, international products, and household essentials. 

Carrefour Qatar is known for its commitment to value, offering customers competitive pricing through value packs and combination discount offers, reinforcing its position as a preferred retailer in Qatar. The chain serves thousands of customers daily and employs between 50 and 99 people locally. Business hours typically extend from early morning to midnight, with slight closures during Friday prayers.

Carrefour Saudi Arabia is a major retail operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, established in 2004 and functioning as a joint venture under Saudi Hypermarkets Co. It is part of the global Carrefour Group, a French multinational retailer known for operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores worldwide.

The company is deeply engaged in the Saudi retail market, where it is expanding its footprint with numerous hypermarkets and supermarket formats throughout key cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah. The chain covers a broad range of products with a strong focus on food, beverages, and beauty categories, appealing to a young demographic that favors digital channels and international brands.

Carrefour Saudi Arabia emphasizes integrating advanced retail technology including AI-powered checkout systems, automated inventory management, and personalized digital promotions to enhance the consumer shopping experience. It also actively works to strengthen local supply chains by collaborating with Saudi farmers and manufacturers to increase the availability of fresh and affordable local products, aligning with national priorities such as food security and sustainability under Saudi Vision 2030.

Carrefour UAE is a prominent grocery retail company operating under the Carrefour brand in the United Arab Emirates. The Carrefour brand was introduced to the UAE in 1995 through a franchise agreement with Majid Al Futtaim, the exclusive operator of Carrefour across multiple markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Majid Al Futtaim operates over 270 Carrefour stores throughout these regions.

In the UAE, Carrefour operates a significant retail footprint with 28 hypermarkets and 69 supermarkets, supported by various distribution centers and warehouses. The company employs over 11,000 colleagues in the UAE, highlighting its scale as one of the key players in the country’s retail and FMCG sector.

Carrefour UAE offers a broad assortment of more than 500,000 food and non-food products, catering to the diverse needs of its customer base. The stores focus on food, drinks, and beauty categories, among others, aiming to provide quality, variety, and value for money. Additionally, Carrefour UAE has developed multiple store formats and online retail solutions to reach over 750,000 customers daily across the region.

Brazil is one of the Casino Group's leading markets. The company is present in this country through its subsidiary GPA (Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição), with 5 retail brands: Pao de Acuçar, Ponto Frio, Extra, Casa Bahia and Mini Mercado, for a global network of about 1900 stores. 

PharmaBelgium is a wholesaler of pharmaceutical products based in Belgium and has been owned by McKesson Europe since 1993. After McKesson Europe acquired Belmedis in 2017, the Belgian company started trading under the name PharmaBelgium-Belmedis. PharmaBelgium-Belmedis has 35600 references. 

PharmaBelgium-Belmedis distributes products to around 2800 Belgian pharmacies. As a wholesaler, PharmaBelgium-Belmedis does not only provide its clients with products but also offers support, geomarketing, tracking and daily deliveries. Furthermore, it can help new clients entering the industry find the perfect location to start their own pharmacy. 

PharmaBelgium-Belmedis’s turnover is € 1.1 billion and there are 410 people employed by the firm. 

PharmaBelgium-Belmedis operates a total of 7 distribution centres in Belgium.

Admenta has been a subsidiary of McKesson Europe since 1999 and is based in Italy.

At present, Admenta serves 204 McKesson pharmacies and 14 parapharmacies. The business operates more than 260 points of sales which includes Lloyds Pharmacy, Iperfarma-branded and 'LloydsSalute' parapharmacies.

Furthermore, the firm distributes pharmaceutical products to over 2500 clients including drugstores, pharmacies and parapharmacies in Italy. Admenta, through its subsidiary,  FarmAlvarian, distributes to hospitals. The company also supplies several pharmacies affiliated with Lloyds pharmacies. 

In 2021, Admenta achieved a turnover of around €600 million and employs 1400 people. 

Moreover, Admenta operates 2 distribution centres in Italy. Its delivery fleet includes vehicles with hybrid engines as a measure to reduce its carbon footprint. 

Concerning social responsibility, the company supports Farmaco Amico, an NGO that donates unused and unexpired medicines to other NGOs. 

About sustainability, Admenta is focusing on reducing its emissions and using eco-efficient energy.

UPDATES ON ADMENTA ON 08/07/2021

It was recently announced that Comifar Group, after acquiring McKesson's businesses in Europe, will be merging its business with Admenta. This integration will help to develop additional health services in Italy. 

OCP Portugal was created following the merger of 10 companies in the pharmaceutical sector in 1946. The company is a wholesaler of pharmaceutical products and distributes to over 400 pharmacies across Portugal. 

OCP Portugal offers over 14000 references. The firm has been a subsidiary of McKesson Europe since 1993.

OCP Portugal has a market share of 23% in the country. The business took over Holon, a network of independent pharmacies in 2016. 

OCP Portugal offers distribution and marketing services to its clients. Furthermore, there is also a call center known as OCP Direct which handles customers’ requests. Clients can also track their orders and obtain necessary information through the company’s website or phone application

OCP Portugal’s turnover is € 541 million and the company employs 380 people. 

OCP Portugal operates 7 warehouses and a fleet of 130 delivery vehicles. The company uses a modern delivery management system and can track all vehicles through a GPS system. 

OCP Portugal complies with national and international legislations. Furthermore, the business adheres to McKesson Europe’s regulations and also has its own code of conduct. A compliance officer develops and implements the compliance management system within the organisation and works closely with McKesson Europe. 

Compass Netherlands is a subsidiary of Compass Group and operates in the Netherlands as a catering business. Compass Netherlands has 3 offices in the country and  900 food & services locations. The company constantly develops new products, brands and concepts.

Compass Netherlands works with 1700 clients that include schools, hospitals, offices, healthcare facilities, military bases, etc. 

The business operates through the following subsidiaries:

• Eurest
• Eurest services
• Xandrion
• Famous Flavours

In addition to this, Compass Netherlands has set up a 360 Lifestyle digital platform where experts in nutrition, lifestyle, mind and sports advise people on healthy lifestyle and nutrition choices. The platform also helps visitors learn about the nutritional aspects of each product from Compass Netherlands’s restaurants. 

Compass Netherlands employs 5000 people.

The business’s environmental sustainable objectives are:

• To reduce food wastage by raising awareness in the community. 
• To find solutions in order to limit the use of single-use plastic

Compass Netherlands works with several NGOs, governmental organisations and global players. 

Eurest, a food and service provider, strated operating in Romania in 2001. The company is a subsidiary of Compass Group. The food service business provides culinary services to over 40 clients such as restaurants, cafes, offices, etc. 

So far, Compass Romania Eurest manages 65 units in the country and welcomes over 36 000 people each day. 

The company has established its presence through:

• Canteens
• Delivery services
• Corporate events
• Coffee shops
• Drinks and snacks sale

Furthermore, it has also expanded its operations by providing support services to its clients:

• Cleaning services (permanent or periodical)
• Addressing health and safety issues
• Service monitoring

In 2020, Compass Romania Eurest ’s turnover was around €28.1 million and the firm employed 1189 people.

At present, the business collaborates with over 350 suppliers.

Compass Romania Eurest is looking for products in the Drinks category such as soft drinks and juices, with the following requirements: 

• Entry/core brands 
• Eastern European with a presence in Romania but with room to grow 
• Following the trends, functional drinks, low sugar, natural juices & drinks

The COOP group was established in 1993 and its headquarters in the Czech Republic is found in Zizkov, Prague.

The company brings together 46 consumer cooperatives and operates nearly 2,500 stores.

It employs nearly 13,000 people and its turnover in 2019 was about €1.3 billion. 

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

• Sweet grocery: Chocolate, nutella, waffles, etc.
• Savory grocery: Bread, spaghetti, rice etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, meat, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, vegetables, ready made pizzas, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: Coca-cola, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Vodka, Beer, Wine, etc. 

Its private brand label offers products under COOP premium: Spray cream, almonds in milk chocolate and cinnamon, pickles, napkins, etc. 

COOP works with brands such as: Carte d’or ice cream, milka chocolate, madeland cheese and many more.

Farmcare, based in the United Kingdom was founded In the year 1900 and has evolved to be one of the leading rural growing business in the country. Farmcare was known as the co-operative farms when it was under the ownership of the Co-operative farms until Wellcome trust acquired it. With a presence of 15 locations in the United Kingdom, Farmcare is also in the packing operations.

The production firm has its operations segmented into:

1. Arable Farming
2. Fruit and Veg Farming
3. Potato production

Arbale farming includes operations in the production of crops as well as biodiesel on more than 30,000 acres land. The crops produced are:

• OSR
• Wheat
• Beans
• Barley
• Sugar Beet
• Oats
• Cultivations

Oil seeds on the other side are mass produced.

The fruit and veg farming as the name indicates, involves growing fruits and vegetables. The assortment includes a wide selection of fruits like William pears, cox apples, flava cot apricots etc. Farmcare has two fruit estates: Tillington Estate in Herefordshire and Highland Court Estate in Kent.

Potato Production – high quality of potatoes on 100 hectares of cropped land. The potatoes are regularly checked using yield digs techniques which helps to find out about the shape and size for crop forecasting and storage purposes.

The company has a dedicated team trained in soil management and having cultivation techniques. To ensure the quality of the crops, the following aspects are respected:

• Land drainage - making regular maintenances
• Organic material – using only organic matter
• Precision farming techniques – the farm uses zoning techniques to be able to identify the soil types for crop inputs purposes.

Procurement stage of Farmcare implicates contracts management with the national grower group and crop planning on Farmcare sites. This particular stage also take into account the demands and peaks of the market. In fact, the potatoes are procured across UK and supplied to Farmcare’s pack houses.

Moreoever the agricultural company has different clients including wholesalers, food services or even retailers but is always on the lookout for new growers to work with.

Furthemore, it was announced by the Farmcare board that operational farming will cease before september 2018. Following a lengthy review of its business, Farmcare issued a statement on 21 November announcing ‘a restructuring plan that will increase the economic resilience of its farms and ensure their long-term prosperity.

Well Pharmacy is a pharmacy chain which has been present in the retail market for 70 years. The headquarters is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The firm is a subsidiary of the Bestway Group. The retailer operates 760 pharmacies across the UK. Furthermore, Well Pharmacy has an online service delivering orders to clients.

Well Pharmacy employs over 7000 people and in 2018, its turnover was € 858 million. 

The retailer’s core product category is personal care under which they provide a wide assortment of goods including oral care, hair care, skincare, etc.

The company works with brands like Sensodyne, Voltarol, L’Oreal, etc.

The company operates the most advanced pharmaceutical distribution centres and the logistics managers make sure that the logistics functions run smoothly hence providing the best service possible to their customers.

UPDATES ON WELL PHARMACY ON 18/02/2021

Well Pharmacy has partnered with Push Doctor, a video-consultation platform with the objective of launching the first pharmacy-first online service in the UK. Currently, a pilot is being carried out with 50000 patients in Plymouth. 3 GP practices are working on this project. Patients can benefit from online consultations with a Well pharmacist.

If the pilot is successful, Well Pharmacy will be collaborating with more clinical pharmacists and expand its service to reach more patients. 

Costco, a wholesaler based in the US launched in Spain in 2013. Nowadays, there are 3 Costco stores in Spain which provide a large range of food and non-food items. 

Costco Spain offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sugar, candy, etc.
• Savory Grocery: a wide range of snacks
• Drinks: soda, sparkling water, fruit juices, etc.
• Dairy: eggs, cream, milk, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, vegetables, seafood, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, ready-meals, cold meat, etc.
• Household: fabric softeners, cleaning kits, toilet paper, etc.

Costco Spain offers products from brands like Haribo, Pringles, Ariel, Igloo, Titan, Hida, Masterbuilt, etc. 

Around 40% of its products come from Spain itself.

Furthermore, the firm also distributes products from Costco’s private label, Kirkland which features food items such as olive oil, nuts, spreads, etc.

In Spain, Costco manages 2 warehouses.

Costco UK was founded  in 1991 in the UK. Costco UK is part of the American wholesale chain Costco.  Costco UK operates 29 stores in the country and an online store. 

Costco UK employs 4433 people and it reached € 2.8 billion in 2019.

Furthermore, the products categories available at the company are as follows:

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

The company also occupies its private label, Kirkland which provides items such as juices, cookies, coffee, etc.

Davigel is unique in the catering industry, with a dedicated customer focus, in-house food design capabilities, 3 food processing plants, an exclusive supply chain worldwide, and a direct distribution network in several countries. Thanks to this organisation, Davigel can tailor its offer to each customer and ensure the highest level of food quality and safety.

Founded in 1969, Denner is a chain of discount supermarkets headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

It operates 850 stores.  

The company employs 6,078 employees and in the year 2021, its turnover amounted to €3.8 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.

Denner also offers products under its own private labels:

•  enerBiO: chia seeds, almond drink, lemon juice, etc.
•  Isana(personal care products): body cream, deodorants, shower gel, etc.

It also offers vegetarian and vegan products such as: grilled sausages, schnitzel, vegetable balls, etc. 

In 2021, Denner modernized its warehouse in Maegenwil AG with automation technology. The warehouse serves as the primary hub for supplying over 250 Denner stores with groceries and essential household products

Dia SA operates in Argentina under the retail brands Dia Maxi and Dia Market. It has 3888 employees, covering about 725 stores across Argentina.

Dia, a Spanish chain of retail stores, entered Portugal in 1993. 

The business operates the following subsidiaries in the country:

• Dia Portugal Supermercados
• Dia Portugal II

Dia Portugal operates more than 600 stores, including over 300 franchises, under the following banners:

• Minipreço (acquired in 1998)
• Clarel (previously known as Schlecker)

Furthermore, the enterprise employs approximately 3500 people.

Dia Portugal offers more than 3500 products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: brown rice, crackers, pasta, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals, biscuits, chocolate, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, beer, juices, wine, etc.
• Dairy: butter, yoghurt, milk, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, bread, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen Food: seafood, ready-meals, desserts, etc.
• Household: products like detergents and cleaners 
• Personal Care: fragrances, skincare, hair care, etc.

Some of the brands available include Nestle, TUC, GoGo, Knorr, Ajax, etc. 

Dia Portugal offers around 1500 references from Dia’s private labels:

• DIA: a range of food and non-food items including cereals, canned food, fruits, beverages, tissues, etc. 
• Delicious: a range of gourmet products
• Vital: a range of healthy food items
• Fornada do DIA Bonte: a range of pastries and breads

Concerning logistics, Dia Portugal operates 3 warehouses situated in Valongo, Vialonga and Torres Novas.

Moreover, the company donates several tons of food monthly. In 2020, Dia Portugal additionally donated another 200 tons to the Food Bank.

Rossmann Czech Republic is a beauty and personal care retailer and the subsidiary which handles all the shops of the German chain Rossmann in the country. Rossmann was launched in Czech Republic in 1994 and is part of AS Watson Hong Kong and Rossmann.

There are currently 149 Rossmann stores operating in Czech Republic. 

In 2019, Rossmann Czech Republic launched its loyalty program named Rossmann Club where a lot of benefits and discounts are offered to its customers via its mobile application. 

Rossmann Czech Republic offers photo printing services under the banner Rossmann Fotoshop.

Rossmann Czech Republic achieves an annual turnover of €157 million. 

Rossmann Czech Republic won the title Successful Firm in 2012.  The firm’s private labels, Alterra and enerBiO, were the first in the Czech Republic to receive the international GREEN BRANDS quality seal award for sustainable business. Rossmann Czech Republic is also awarded an EKO-KOM certificate for energy savings every year.

Rossmann Czech Republic offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: vitamins & supplements, skincare, hair care, makeup, baby care, oral care, etc.
• Household: detergents, air freshners, candles, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate truffles, cereals, cookies, confectionery, etc.
• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, snacks, pasta, vinegar, canned food, sauces, oils, etc.
• Drinks: fruit juices, vegetable juices, smoothies, etc
• Dairy Alternatives: rice milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc.

Rossmann Czech Republic provides bio-certified organic products as well as vegan products.

Brands such as (but not limited to) Domol, Ruby, Isana, Alterra, and Persil are available at Rossmann Czech Republic. 

Rossmann has more than 20 private labels in the Czech Republic and some of them include:

• Babydream: a brand of baby milks, foods and juices that are of certified organic quality)
• Laudatio: a range of coffee products
• Enerbio: a brand of snacks, cheese, baked beans etc.

The firm imports its products from Germany and many other countries.

Products offered by Rossmann Czech Republic are certified by The Blue Angel, FSC and PEFC.

Moreover, the products go through the OKO test to ensure the products’ quality. Rossmann stores in Czech Republic are of the same standards as other Rossmann stores across Europe.

The central warehouse in Prague occupies a total floor space of approximately 11 000 sqm. Its warehouse picking systems are integrated with ASRS to provide voice picking. 

Rossmann Czech Republic partnered with Henkel to provide products without packaging to help reduce waste. The firm also provides cosmetic products without microplastic.

Rossmann, officially known as Dirk Rossmann GmbH, is one of the largest drugstore chains in Europe and a major retail player in Germany. Founded in 1972 by Dirk Rossmann with headquarters in Burgwedel near Hanover, Germany, the company pioneered the "Drogeriemarkt" concept—focused on personal care, cosmetics, and health products.

Rossmann operates more than 2,200 stores in Germany alone, with a total of over 4,300 stores across multiple European countries including Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Switzerland, Albania, Kosovo, and Spain. The company has established itself as the second-largest drugstore chain in Germany by store count and is among the top 10 food retailers by turnover in the country.

With approximately 29,000 employees in Germany, Rossmann offers an extensive product range encompassing skin, hair, body care, baby products, health items, natural foods, wines, pet food, photo services, and promotional goods. The in-store assortment can include up to 21,700 items, reflecting store size and location. Rossmann is renowned for its 29 private labels—including well-known brands such as Isana (skin, hair, body care), Alterra (natural cosmetics), Domol (cleaning and laundry detergents), and Alouette (paper products).

The company's stores vary by format and include supermarkets, convenience outlets, distribution centers, warehouses, and cash and carry facilities, enabling broad market coverage and efficient logistics. Rossmann emphasizes sustainability and has been publishing corporate climate protection reports since 2018, reflecting its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Financially, Rossmann achieved a turnover exceeding €11 billion in 2021, marking an 8.1% increase from previous years. The company is majority-owned by the Rossmann family (60%) with the Hong Kong–based A.S. Watson Group holding 40%. Rossmann continues to expand its footprint and product offerings while maintaining strong market positions in the drugstore and FMCG sectors within Germany and beyond.

Rossmann's strong retail presence, diverse product portfolio centered on food, drinks, and beauty, and robust store network make it a significant partner for manufacturers and suppliers aiming to engage with the German and European FMCG markets.

.Rossmann Türkiye is the Turkish branch of Rossmann, a major European drugstore and retail chain founded by Dirk Rossmann in 1972 in Germany. Entering the Turkish market in 2009, Rossmann Türkiye operates under the Drogeriemarkt concept, which specializes in personal care, cosmetics, health products, and household goods. 

As of mid-2018, Rossmann Türkiye operated approximately 110 stores across the country with nearly 1,000 local employees. The store network serves consumers with a broad range of over 12,000 SKUs sourced from more than 150 international, national, and local suppliers. Product categories emphasized include skin and body care (with many organic and vegan options), oral and dental health, hair care, baby care, imported and domestic perfumes, organic and snack foods, health and hygiene products, home cleaning and living items, as well as media, stationery, toys, decoration, and souvenirs. 

The company promotes around 40 private label brands known as "Quality Brands of Rossmann," with 29 of these brands present on the shelves in Turkey, offering more than 2,500 related products. Prominent private labels include Isana, Rival de Loop, Domol, Prokudent, Facelle, Alterra, and Enerbio, known for delivering premium quality at optimum price points. Rossmann Türkiye focuses on affordable yet high-quality products, appealing especially to consumers interested in personal grooming and health.

Dm-Drogeriemarkt, a retailer of food, drinks, household and personal care products was founded  in 1973 in Germany. Nowadays, the company operates a total of 3668 stores which include 1997 in Germany and 1671 in other European countries which are:

• Austria

• Slovakia

• Italy

• Czech Republic

• Slovenia

• Croatia

• Bosnia Herzegovina

• Hungary

• Serbia

• Romania

• Bulgaria

• North Macedonia

Dm-Drogeriemarkt also operates online stores dedicated to each of the 13 markets it is present in.

Dm-Drogeriemarkt partnered with Alibaba Tmall Global cross border flagship store in 2017 to trade with the chinese market. The new flagship store quickly became the leading German drugstore on Tmall. 

The company has launched 28 private labels, featuring over 3000 references.

Dm-Drogeriemarkt achieved a turnover of €11.2 million in 2018. In Germany, its largest market, the business made a turnover of €8.3 million while in the remaining countries, the turnover reached €2.8 million. 

Dm-Drogeriemarkt employs a total of 62061 people which include 40654 people for its German division. 

The business has received several awards over time and 2019 proved to be a successful year. Dm-Drogeriemarkt was voted as the most popular drugstore in Germany and the the best German food retailer. Several of its brands were awarded the best product of the year. Dm-Drogeriemarkt also won the Green Brand Germany award in 2019. 

Dm-Drogeriemarkt offers a wide range of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, baby care, fragrances, supplements

• Household: cleaners, disinfectants

• Drinks: Juice, coconut water,  smoothies

• Sweet Grocery: cereals, chewing gum, candies, muesli bar

• Savory Grocery; bread, rolls, oil, seasonings, nuts

• Dairy: milk

• Dairy-free: plant-based milk

The company also offers vegan and organic products.

Dm-Drogeriemarkt  has launched 28 brands and each brand is managed by a specific team. Dm-Drogeriemarkt’s private labels includes the following: 

• DM Bio: a brand of organic products which entered the market in 2015. Products such as juices, cereals, tea, pasta and oils are available

• Alverde: a range of natural cosmetics including skin, face and hair care

• Balea: a brand of body care products

• Your Best: a range of pet food and pet care products

• Jessa: a brand of hygiene products

• Ebelin: a brand of makeup and hair accessories

• Mivolis: a brand of supplements and teas

Dm-Drogeriemarkt’s online shop can be accessed on www.dm.de

DM Drogerie Markt is a German chain of stores which was launched in Hungary in 1993. 

As of 2022, the company operates 259 shops as well as an online store. 

DM Drogerie Hungary launched a loyalty program called Active Beauty, where customers accumulate points when buying the company’s product and can later be rewarded with several goods according to the number of points gathered.

The company also has a photo corner in all its shops.

In the financial year 2021, DM Drogerie Markt Hungary achieved a turnover of €362 million and currently employs more than 4,350 people. 

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary was awarded as the Reliable Employer by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce 3 times, the Joy Prix de Beauté in 2020 as well as the Doing Good - CSR Award and the Mentes-M 2020 Award.

DM Drogerie Hungary offers around 13 000 references in the food and non-food categories.

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary provides products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, baby care, fragrances, supplements, etc.
• Household: cleaners, disinfectants and other related products.
• Drinks: Juice, coconut water, smoothies, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chewing gum, candies, muesli bar, etc.
• Savory Grocery: bread, oil, seasonings, nuts, etc..

The retailer also offers gluten-free, dairy-free, organic, natural, vegan and vegetarian options.

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary provides products from brands like Alpro, English Tea Shop, Beanies, etc. 

In addition to this, DM Drogerie Markt Hungary offers a wide range of products from DM Drogerie Markt’s private labels. Some of these are (but are not limited to): 

• DM Bio: a brand of organic products such as juices, cereals, tea, pasta , etc.
• Alverde: a range of natural cosmetics including skin, face and hair care
• Balea: a brand of body care products
• Your Best: a range of pet food and pet care products
• Jessa: a brand of hygiene products
• Ebelin: a brand of makeup and hair accessories
• Mivolis: a brand of supplements and teas

The company imports its products from the UK, Belgium, France, etc.

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary’s delivery fleet includes 73 cars. In fact, measures have been taken in relation to the firm’s vehicles in order to reduce their carbon footprint. 

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary’s packaging is made up of recycled materials and fresh fibers from responsible forestry

DM Drogerie Markt Hungary's online shop can be found on www.dm.hu

Dm Drogerie Markt, a German chain of drugstores was launched in Serbia in 2004. The firm specialises in the distribution of personal care products countrywide.

At present, DM Drogerie Markt Serbia runs 109 shops in 29 cities. 

The chain offers over 14 000 references featuring both food and non-food items.

DM Drogerie Markt Serbia employs approximately 1000 people. The business achieved a turnover of € 116 million in 2020.

Moreover, DM Drogerie Markt Serbia won the "Best Response to the Crown Virus Pandemic" award, the "Best in Serbia 2020" award, the "George Weifert" award, the VIRTUS award and PC Press's "Top 50 - Best Online Stuff" award. The company is recognised as the most desirable employer in the field of retail.

The business offers a range of products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, baby care, fragrances, supplements, etc.
• Household: cleaners and disinfectants
• Drinks: Juice, coconut water, smoothies, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, chewing gum, candies, muesli bar, etc.
• Savory Grocery: bread, rolls, oil, seasonings, nuts, etc.
• Dairy: milk and other dairy products

DM Drogerie Markt Serbia also offers vegan, diary-free and organic products.

The firm is the exclusive distributor of several brands including Steambase, Nature Republic, Cliv, La’dor and many more.

DM Drogerie Markt Serbia provides its clients with products from DM Drogerie’s private labels, including (not limited to):

• DM Bio: a brand of organic products which entered the market in 2015. Products such as juices, cereals, tea, pasta and oils are available
• Alverde: a range of natural cosmetics including skin, face and hair care
• Balea: a brand of body care products
• Your Best: a range of pet food and pet care products
• Jessa: a brand of hygiene products
• Ebelin: a range of makeup and hair accessories
• Mivolis: a brand of supplements and teas

DM Drogerie Markt Serbia is certified by Demetar, Bio, Microplastics, DAAB, Sustainable Cleaning, NaTrue, Clover, Blue Angel, FSC, Öko-Tex, and Vegan Flower.

Additionally, DM Drogerie Markt Serbia has set up the "Plant a Tree'' project. Under this project, 153 000 trees were planted in Serbia. The company replaced its micro plastic packaging with more sustainable raw materials or recycled waste products.

Dukacso is an importer which has been established in the year 1993 and is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia. Most of its distribution is done in Slovak and Czech markets to the retail and the HORECA sector. Dukasco also distributes personal care products online through its e-shop.

The general importer distributes:

• Dairy (yoghurt, melted cheese, puddings, etc…)
• Chilled & fresh - Non lactose products (butter, whipped cream, cheese, fruits & vegetables, etc…)
• Savory grocery (rice, lentils, soybeans, etc..)
• Sweet grocery (chocolate, cereal, jam, etc…)
• Drinks (fruit juices)

Ducasko currently supplies the following retailers:

Czech Republic:

• Kaufland
• Makro
• Billa
• Globus
• Lacto Morava
• Ahold
• Jednota Cz

Slovakia

• Coop
• Billa
• Tesco
• Kaufland
• Metro
• Fresh Milkagro
• Cba
• Carrefour 
• Diligentia​

The company is certified by HACCP and is also the holder of the IFS logistics certificate.

In 2017, the firm employs 23 people and achieved a total revenue of 5.88 million euros.

Dukasco aim is to fulfill the needs of its customers by providing them with healthy and quality products.

Established by Edouard Leclerc in 1992, E.Leclerc Spain is a chain of hypermarkets. Its headquarters is based in Madrid, Spain. The company is a subsidiary of the French cooperative society and hypermarket chain, E.Leclerc. 

Currently, the business operates 13 stores across the country and an online shop as well. Moreover, E.Leclerc Spain has several service stations distributed in different parts of the country. 

E.Leclerc Spain achieves an annual turnover of more than €39 million and employs over 250 people. 

Furthermore, E.Leclerc Spain offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

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

Brands such as Badoit, Garnier, Sun, Ajax and many others are endorsed by the firm.

The enterprise offers a range of products under its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list):

• Tech9: A range of car products.  
• Foxter: A variety of items such as batteries, light bulbs and other hardware products. 
• Woodsun: A range of sport products. 
• Beaux Jours: A whole garden range. 

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

In 2022, the business partnered with Power Dot for the installation of 38 vehicle charging points across the country. 

Moreover, in February 2022, the firm started transforming its store located in Navarra by renovating the access area, the information counter, the emergency exit, etc. 

Concerning sustainability, the company launched the Las Alianzas Locales initiative for the promotion of local products in its stores, hence shortening the supply chain. Moreover, E.Leclerc Spain also promotes electric mobility. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://compraonline.e-leclerc.es/

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Areas is Elior group’s brand ; specialised in travel and leisure catering sector. The company targets locations such as:

• Railway stations
• Airports
• Leisure centers
• Motorways

Presently, Areas has developed its own brands. Indeed, with 150 private labels and has also expanded its networks through partnership with international brands.

Areas’ own brands consists of:

• Deli market
• Il giardino
• Delivery
• Break point
• Sports bar
• Le ptit moulin
• Axxe motel
• Brauhaus
• Axxe restaurant

And its partnered brands are composed of the following:

• Burger king
• Serways
• Segafredo
• Nordsee
• Lavazza

Elior Italy is one of the leading catering and restaurant chains in Italy. Elior is a French company which entered the Italian market in 1999 when it acquired Ristochef.

Nowadays, Elior Italy manages 2000 restaurants and each year serves 106 million customers.

Elior Italy previously traded under the name Avenance Italia until 2012 when it changed its name to Elior. 

Elior Italy’s clients in the catering sector includes health care facilities, schools, armed forces, leisure businesses, companies, etc. 

Elior Italy employs 12000 people and its turnover is € 600 million.

Areas in Portugal can be defined as a brand regrouping restaurant services and Elior concessions. The company has become a reference in the catering sector and in Portugal Areas can be found in Airport and Motorways mainly. The company has also knowledge in catering space management and quality.

Over the years Areas has developed various brands that meet the needs of different customers:

• Francesinha
• Mercado
• Pausa
• Atable
• Colibri
• Caffriccio

Areas is present in Portugal through concessions business (catering services) as well as Elior brand. Areas has given rise to a portfolio of brands in the market, offering a wide range of solutions:

• Pepito grillo
• Super wild coffee
• Streat
• Airea
• Briciole
• Café café
• Caffriccio

The food service operates in different locations:

• Airports
• Highways
• Train stations
• Fairgrounds
• City centers

European Marketing distribution also known as EMD is a buying alliance for independent retailers. The alliance is composed of 14 members encompassing 400 players in the grocery retail sector covering 22 countries and 55,000 points of sales. The alliance enables the retailers to beneficiate from advantageous conditions while also participating in EMD projects.

The firm achieved a turnover of €184 billion in 2018.

EMD members regroups particularly retailers from the European region as follows: (non-exhaustive list)

• Markant Oesterreich GmbH, Vienna
• Markant Syntrade AG, Pfäffikon
• Markant AG, Pfäffikon
• Markant C.E.S. s.r.o., Prague
• Markant Slovensko s.r.o., Bratislava
• Dagrofa, Brøndby
• Euromadi Iberica SA, Esplugues
• Tuko Logistics Osuuskunta, Kerava
• EMC Distribution S.A.S., Paris

For more than 25 years, EMD deals with manufacturers along with retailers with the aim to enhance new markets within the European frame. The platform not only enables members to meet but also provide new opportunities for suppliers.

Since various EMD members has brands in their portfolio, EMD has a long record of dealing with manufacturers having branded products. The buying alliance hence provides a platform where suppliers having brands can expand their business network.

Furthermore, the firm sources private label products which can be great opportunities for private label manufacturers. Indeed, EMD sources private label items for its members. The sourcing is done through EMD’s 7 steps sourcing process.

The buying alliance caters for retailers as well by offering a wide rage of EMD’s own labels which have been carefully developed for retailers matching high standards and expectations of the members.

EMD has also Eurolabel brands which are only for EMD-members. These particular products are made only after exclusive agreements with EMD while only specific suppliers have the permission to produce these EMD Eurolabel products.

Some examples of Eurolabels are as follows:

• Banderos
• Powerking
• Fraiche D’or
• Premier
• Monte Castello
• Freshgold
• EMDBRAU
• Fresca d’oro
• Spice field
• Minel
• Omega

Confirming its expansion, in 2017 EMD was joined by Russian retailer Lenta which has a turnover of 4.5 billion euros followed by Australian retailer Woolworths having an external turnover of 216 billion euros as well as Globus the German hypermarket chain.

The major reason why Woolworths joined EMD is mainly for a private label business only in order to promote its private label product ranges. Through this commitment, Woolworths is able to provide its customers with more choice of own brand products. Woolworths added 38,000 million euros to the purchasing power in 2017. EMD became the first intercontinental shopping alliance when the Australian distributor Woolworths joined the organisation.

Also, Lenta joined the alliance to ensure savings by expanding its goods sourcing base. The significant savings concerns primarily the supply chain.

In the year 2016, the members of the buying organization noticed an increase of 4% in sales for their business volume in Iberia.

As of January 2018, Asda quit the buying group in order to strengthen its direct to supplier model.  However, Asda stated that EMD has been the right partner for them by helping them strengthen their buying capabilities in the last few years.

Presently EMD’s retail network covers 4,000000 square meters, with 14% market share in Europe. Its turnover in Europe accounts for 160 billion euros while in Australia and New Zealand the figures are 38 billion euros.

Etos is a retailer in the Netherlands specialised in health and beauty care products. Founded in 1919, the firm operates various drug stores and is a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize. Etos was previously known as De Verbruik Vereeniging. The company gained its name, Etos, when De Verbruik Vereeniging became independent from Phillips, a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation that founded the firm as a way for its employees to benefit from low-cost products.

More than 550 stores as well as an online shop are operated by Etos. A majority of the stores operate as franchises.

Presently, Etos has over 1200 references in the food and non-food categories. Alongside a workforce of 5400 people, the company serves up to 1 million customers weekly. Moreover, Etos was reported to achieve a turnover of more than €89 million.

Etos exports its products to Belgium, Romania, Czech republic and Greece. The company is planning to provide its products in the United States as well

Moreover, the firm owns SkinVision, a medical app that assesses client’s skin blemishes and spots. The business also offers skin analysis by a professional in its shops.

Recently, Etos was ranked the best drugstore in the Netherlands for the 7th time in eight years. The firm was also awarded Best Product of the Year in 2019.

The ranges consist mainly of A-brand products in the personal care category including health, body care, baby and beauty products.

Etos works with different brands such as Vaseline, L’Oreal, Maybelline and many more. These are imported from France, USA and UK.

Furthermore, it has developed its own brand which represents quality products at competitive prices. Its private labels are as follows( not limited to):

• Etos Aroma: involves aromas and essential oils in different flavours.
• Etos hairstyling: offers 20 products including hair gels, mousses, hairspray as well as hair oil, hair serum, sea salt spray suiting different hair types.
• Etos VMS: is a line of vitamins, minerals and supplements.
• Etos botanical: offers plant based beauty products
• Etos makeup: offers improved formulas at low prices.
• Etos Facial care: provides beauty products specially

Etos’ online shop can be accessed on www.etos.nl

Euromadi is a Spanish Buying Alliance for more than 150 Spanish and Portuguese associates representing a cumulated turnover of 13,795 billion euros and standing for more than 13 500 outlets. The Purchasing Group claims a 20% share of the whole Spanish market and a 43,5% market share as far as perfumeries and drugstores are concerned. As it is aware of the ongoing globalization movement undermining buying structures, Euromadi has long become a member of EMD, the largest centre of mass consumption products in Europe and leader in distribution. The alliance works with almost every range of products both in food and nonfood categories but has a strong HPC expertise.

Euromadi offers a display of 11 own brands standing for 4 500 Private Label SKU’s ranging from food to nonfood categories:

• Among food categories are core brands “Alteza” and “Vivó Chef”.
• Among personal care category, “Central Line” and “Crowe” are Euromadi’s core brands; the second is declined for women (“Juliette Crowe”), men (“Crowe for Men”), and children (“Crowe for Kids”). The group also operates “Perfect Beauty”, a core beauty care brand.
• “Vivó” is a transversal core brand covering food and nonfood segments
• “Tandy” is Euromadi’s brand for pet food and pet care
• “Selex” stands for household.

Finnfrost is a finnish purchasing and logistics company specialised in frozen foods and icecreams. It was established in 1991. Its distribution system covers the whole finland and the baltic countries. They supplies frozen goods to the retail traders as well as to the foodservice sectors. Total number of employees in 2013 were 200. By combining the purchasing power of its customers, Finnfrost is able to offer an extensive range of products and cost effective logistics services.  Finnfrost purchases retail trade and foodservice products from Finland and abroad. Their selections are based on the needs and the decisions of the customers. Finnfrost has a few hundred contract suppliers and several thousand frozen food and ice cream products in their selection. Their logistics services include the storage of the products and the delivery to the customers. The objective of Finnfrost is to support the competitiveness of its customers and shareholders with customer oriented service, cost effective operation and  fair and open operational policy. The company values of Finnfrost are customer orientation, respect for the personnel, continuous development of skills, and the profitability of the value chain.     

Founded in 1835 by Franz Ludwig Gehe in Germany, Gehe Pharma began as a simple drugstore and today stands as a full service provider specialised in pharmacy management. The company is a subsidiary of McKesson Europe. 

Gehe Pharma is also a wholesaler of pharmaceutical products, supplying 6500 pharmacies regularly. Currently, Gehe Pharma offers over 128000 references. 

In addition, the pharmaceutical distributor offers its support to pharmacies through services like marketing and pharmacy management. Manufacturers also benefit from tailor-made marketing solutions for their products and brands. 

Gehe Pharma also operates a training centre known as Gehe Academy which provides a number of courses in pharmaceutical, business and communication skills. 

Gehe Pharma employs over 2300 people and its turnover is around € 757 million. The business won several awards including the Rising Star of the year in 2016 by Sempora Coop and the Best Own Brand. 

Gehe Pharma offers products in the personal care category such as supplements, hygiene, skincare, etc. 

Gehe Pharma distributes products from its own brand Gesundleben which features hygiene, supplements, skincare, etc. 

Gehe Pharma works with around 1500 manufacturers. 

The company operates 19 distribution centers with certified cooling logistics. 9 of these centres have been equipped with Rowa technology. Gehe Pharma intends to equip 9 other distribution centres with the same technology. The aim is to efficiently use the warehousing space. 

Globus Czech Republic is a retail chain operating under the umbrella of Globus Holding GmbH & Co. KG, a German retail company. Globus Holding operates across multiple countries including Germany, the Czech Republic, and Russia. In the Czech Republic, Globus is primarily known for its hypermarkets, which are a cornerstone of the country's retail landscape.

The company offers a wide range of products, focusing on food, beverages, and household items. Their hypermarkets are designed to provide customers with a comprehensive shopping experience, often featuring in-store bakeries, fresh produce sections, and a variety of international goods.

Globus has a strong presence in the Czech market with 36 hypermarkets, making it a significant player in the country's retail sector. The company's parent, Globus Holding, closed the 2022/2023 financial year with sales of €9.82 billion, indicating a substantial economic influence in the region.

Globus Czech Republic is headquartered in Prague, specifically in the Čakovice area, and operates with a focus on providing high-quality products and an engaging shopping environment.

Key sectors include:

• Food and Beverages: Including fresh produce, baked goods, and international cuisine.
• Household and Personal Care: Offering a range of household items and personal care products.

Globus is a retailer which was established in the year 1907 and its headquarters is found in Spreitenbach, switzerland. It is a subsidiary of Migros.

Since 2016, it has a dedicated team of 3400 people working towards the ultimate goal of the company. In the financial year 2016, Globus attained a total revenue of 8 million euros.

Its products categories include:

• Sweet grocery (chocolate, cookies, pastries, etc…)
• Savoury grocery (oil & vinegar, canned goods, rice, etc…)
• Frozen ( cold meats, sausages, fishes, etc…)
• Chilled & fresh (delicatessens, fruits & vegetables, ham, etc…)
• Drinks (wine, beer, champagne, etc…)
• Personal care (baby toys, powder, shampoo, etc…)
• Household (glasses, dishes, cutlery, etc... )
• Bazar (electronic gadgets, beds, pet accessories, etc...)

In fact, the firm’s objective is to ensure that the needs of the customers are being satisfied and their expectations are fulfilled through excellent value for money.

Azzurri Group was established in the UK in 2015. The company is involved in Italian casual dining and operates a total of 311 restaurants and shops, all offering Italian cuisine. Azzurri Group also runs food establishments in Ireland and China.

Azzurri Group operates its restaurants under the following banners:

• Zizzi: Zizzi consists of a total of 162 restaurants, mostly operating in the UK. 3 of them are based in Ireland and 1 in China. Azzurri has launched 6 new restaurants under this banner in 2019 and has also renovated 17 existing ones. 

• ASK Italian: a chain of 111 restaurants operating in the UK, including one which launched in 2019. 10 restaurants underwent a refurbishment. 

• Coco Di Mama: the chain was acquired by Azzurri Group and currently operates 22 restaurants in the UK. 2 of them opened in 2019. 

• Radio Alice: Radio Alice is a Pizzeria chain that manages 3 restaurants in the UK. Radio Alice has also been successful in launching its own brand of beer created with firm B52.

In 2019, Azzurri Group took over POD Food Limited and its 13 restaurants were transformed into Coco Di Mama restaurants. 

In 2019, Azzurri Group registered a turnover of € 349 million, indicating a growth of 7% in revenue compared to 2018. At present, the business employs over 6000 people. 

Azzurri Group won the Casual Dining Group of the Year by Casual Dining Awards in 2020.

Hanos is a catering wholesaler company established in the Netherlands in 1975. The business offers over 80000 references.

Hanos operates 18 stores in the Netherlands and 2 in Belgium. The company also operates an online store.

The company’s clients includes pubs, restaurants, hotels, etc. 

Furthermore, Hanos also has its own inspiration platform, FoodXperience. 

Hanos offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, sauces, nuts, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: tea, sugar, chocolate, candy, etc.

• Drinks: water, soft drinks, beer, wine, etc

• Dairy: cheese, eggs, milk, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: salad, ready-meals, vegetables, etc.

• Frozen Food: snacks, cakes, fruits, vegetables, etc.

• Household: detergents, fabric softeners, dishwasher powder, etc.

Hanos provides products from brands such as Knorr, Fanta, Lipton, Victoria, etc. 

The company also developed its own collection of beverages under the label, Hanos. 

Hanos is ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000: 2005 and SKAL certified. 

Hanos’s online shop can be accessed on www.hanos.nl

There was a relatively sharp decline in growth in the grocery retail markets in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 2015.

The size of the Latvian grocery retail market was around EUR 2,581 million in 2015. On average, Latvians spend around 23% of their income on food.

Idea Serbia is a supermarket chain which was founded in 1992. Its headquarters is based in Belgrade, Serbia. The company is a subsidiary of Fortenova Group, a food producer and retailer based in Croatia. 

Currently, the business operates 296 stores across the country and manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

Moreover, Idea 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: whiskeys, rums, wines, 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 Finish, Nescafe, Alpro, President, Kinder, Bonduelle, Nivea, Perfex, Colgate, Barilla and many others are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that Idea Serbia offers a range of organic products as well. 

Idea Serbia developed its own brand “K Plus” which is one of the most recognisable brands across the country. The private label consists of 2,000 products such as tea, cheeses, meat, etc. 

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

Founded in 1991 by Mireille and Albert Debusschere, Intermarché Belgium is a retail chain having 90,000 m2 of surface area. Its headquarters is based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The company is a subsidiary of Groupement Les Mousquetaires, a major player in mass distribution in Europe. 

Intermarché Belgium is composed of 61 independent cooperative business leaders. The company offers 2 store formats namely Intermarché Contact and Intermarché Super. Presently, the business offers its products in 78 stores across the country and online as well through Drive. 

In the financial year 2021, Intermarché Belgium achieved a turnover of €780 million and currently employs more than 1,862 people. Its turnover per square metre is €8,666. Moreover, over the last five years, the company has doubled its turnover and has a market share of 5% in the Belgian market. 

It is noteworthy that the retailer bagged the "Salute to Excellence Awards” for its three private label products at the PLMA 2022. 

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

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

Brands such as Philadelphia, Milka, Panzani, Cornetto, Evian, Pepsi, Malibu, Pampers, Ariel, Coca Cola and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Intermarché Belgium offers its own brands which are manufactured in France. There are over 4,000 references in its private label range. It is noteworthy that its own brand products are cheaper than branded products. Some of its private label products are:

• Paturages: A line of dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, butter, etc. 
• Top Budget: This brand includes products such as oil, cheese, ready meals, etc. 
• Ranou: A range of charcuteries.
• Bouton d’Or: A line of products such as biscuits, mayonnaise, olive oil, etc. 
• Labell: A line dedicated to personal care products such as moisturisers, body wash, deodorants, etc. 
• Apta: A line of household products such as detergents, dishwashing liquids, window cleaner, etc. 

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

It is noteworthy that the enterprise chose the Vanksen agency to manage its communication on social media platforms in 2018. 

In March 2022, the firm announced the acquisition of the Mestdagh family, a Carrefour market franchise which has 87 superstores and generated €694 million in 2021. The deal should be finalised by January 2023. As for Intermarché Belgium, this deal allows it to double its position in Belgium. 

With regards to community service, the retailer announced that it became the main sponsor of the Wanty Gobert cycling team in 2021. 

Concerning sustainability, Intermarché Belgium opted for eco-friendly stores where photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof of the stores. Moreover, the firm collaborates with local producers as far as possible to shorten the supply chain. 

The company’s online platform can be accessed on: https://www.intermarche.be/ 

Jeronimo Martins is present in Colombia under the brand Ara: a convenience stores chain appropriate to the colombian spirit and flavor. There are 142 stores in the country for a sales revenue of €122M.

Founded in 1998, Kaufland is a chain of retail stores owned by the German company Schwarz Group. Its headquarters is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

The firm operates 137 stores across the country and an online shop as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Kaufland Czech Republic achieved a turnover of € 122 million and currently employs more than 25,000 people. 

Moreover, the business gained recognition through the Ambassador of Quality award by the Czech Society for Quality in 2021. 

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

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cakes, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, oils, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Frozen: mixed vegetables, meat, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, champagnes, wines, etc. 
• Personal care: body wash, moisturisers, soaps, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Furthermore, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of products such as bio, organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, etc. 

Kaufland Czech Republic offers its own brands which include (non-exhaustive list):

• K-bio - In this line, cereals, soft drinks, canned goods, etc,.. are available.
• K-classic - This brand is dedicated to almost all product categories.
• K-free - A variety of gluten-free and low-lactose products are available in this brand.
• Kuniboo - This brand is dedicated to children's clothing. 

Additionally, Kaufland Czech Republic maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as MSC, Rainforest Alliance, Global G.A.P, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 2 distribution centres across the country which has an integrated AKL automatic storage system and the Hochregal (HRL) automatic pallet storage system as well. 

Concerning sustainability, Kaufland Czech Republic started using 100% renewable energy in January 2022 and is planning to reduce operating CO2 emissions by 80% by 2030. 

In addition, the company is constructing a new fruit and vegetable warehouse in Czech Republic which will be launched in May 2022. 

It is noteworthy that the firm partnered with Kosik.cz for the latter to offer Kaufland’s products in its online supermarket, hence offering a broad range of private labels across the country. 

Kaufland Czech Republic’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.kaufland.cz/ 

Kaufland is a retailer which was established in the year 1984 and is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Schwarz Gruppe. 

Furthermore, Kaufland operates around 670 stores countrywide and an online shop as well.

Moreover, Kaufland gained recognition by Top Employers Institute through the Top Employer award in 2022. 

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

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cakes, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, oils, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Frozen: mixed vegetables, meat, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, champagnes, wines, etc. 
• Personal care: body wash, moisturisers, soaps, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Additionally, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of products such as bio, organic, lactose-free etc.  

Kaufland offers its own brands (non-exhaustive list):

• Bevola - This brand is dedicated to the personal care category.
• Crazy wolf - Under this brand, energy drinks are sold.
• Cultura vini - In this line, products such as sparkling wines and champagnes are available.
• Exquisit - Under this brand, products such as coffee, rice, pastas, etc,.. are sold.
• Hip & Hopps - This brand is dedicated to the kid’s section.
• K-bio - In this line, cereals, soft drinks, canned goods, etc,.. are available.
• K-classic - This brand is dedicated to almost all product categories.
• K-take it veggie - A variety of vegan and vegetarian products are available in this brand.

Moreover, the retailer maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as MSC, Rainforest Alliance, RSPO, etc.

In relation to its logistics solutions, Kaufland operates its own distribution centres and partnered with the electric WeShare fleet in Berlin. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm wishes to reduce environmental pollution by using recyclable packaging materials for its private label brands. 

Kaufland’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.kaufland.de/ 

Founded in 2000, Kaufland is a chain of retail stores owned by the German company Schwarz Group. Its headquarters is based in Wroclaw, Poland.

The company operates 235 stores across the country and an online shop as well.

In the financial year 2020, Kaufland Poland achieved a turnover of € 2.4 billion. Presently, the business employs more than 15,000 people.  

Moreover, the company gained recognition through the Golden Consumer’s Laurel award by Consumer Laurel plebiscite in 2022. The award was dedicated to its private label K-Take it Veggie. 

Kaufland Poland provides a wide assortment of products under the following categories:

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cakes, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, oils, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Frozen: mixed vegetables, meat, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, champagnes, wines, etc. 
• Personal care: body wash, moisturisers, soaps, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Furthermore, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of products such as bio, organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, etc. 

Kaufland Poland offers its own brands which include (non-exhaustive list):

• K-bio - In this line, cereals, soft drinks, canned goods, etc,.. are available.
• K-classic - This brand is dedicated to almost all product categories.
• K-free - A variety of gluten-free and low-lactose products are available in this brand.
• Kuniboo - This brand is dedicated to children's clothing. 

In addition, the firm maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as MSC, Rainforest Alliance, ISO 50001, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise operates 3 distribution centres which have an automated storage system. 

Concerning sustainability, Kaufland Poland has introduced environmentally friendly FSC certified shopping bags in its stores in order to reduce the level of CO2 emissions as much as possible. 

The company’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.kaufland.pl/   

Established in 2005, Kaufland Romania is the largest hypermarket chain, followed by Carrefour and Metro, in terms of sales value. Its headquarters is based in Bucharest, Romania. The company operates as a subsidiary of Swarchz Gruppe. 

In Romania, Kaufland operates a network of over 151 stores and an online shop as well.  

In the financial year 2020, Kaufland Romania achieved a turnover of € 258 million. Currently, the firm employs more than 15,000 people. 

Moreover, in 2021, the company gained recognition through the Best Buy Award certification for the 4th time in Romania. 

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

• Sweet grocery: biscuits, cakes, coffee, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: pasta, rice, oils, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, etc. 
• Frozen: mixed vegetables, meat, seafood, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, mineral water, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, champagnes, wines, etc. 
• Personal care: body wash, moisturisers, soaps, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Additionally, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of products such as bio, organic, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, etc.  

Kaufland Romania offers its own brands (non-exhaustive list):

• Bevola - This brand is dedicated to the personal care category.
• Crazy wolf - Under this brand, energy drinks are sold.
• Cultura vini - In this line, products such as sparkling wines and champagnes are available.
• Exquisit - Under this brand, products such as coffee, rice, pastas, etc,.. are sold.
• Hip & Hopps - This brand is dedicated to the kid’s section.
• K-bio - In this line, cereals, soft drinks, canned goods, etc,.. are available.
• K-classic - This brand is dedicated to almost all product categories.
• K-take it veggie - A variety of vegan and vegetarian products are available in this brand.

Furthermore, Kaufland Romania maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as Fairtrade, MSC, Dekra, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 2 warehouses that provide the necessary goods to all stores across the country. 

In March 2022, the firm announced that it will create 300 jobs for Ukrainian refugees who want to stay in Romania. 

Concerning sustainability, Kaufland Romania avoids food waste and uses environmentally friendly shopping bags hence reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. 

Kaufland Romania’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.kaufland.ro/

Kerry Group today is a leader in global food ingredients and flavours markets, and a leading branded consumer foods processing and marketing organisation in selected EU markets. Headquartered in Tralee, Ireland, the Group employs approximately 23,000 people throughout its manufacturing, sales and technical centres across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand and Asian Markets.

Launched as a public company in 1986, Quoted on the London & Irish Stock exchanges, with headquarters in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, our 2014 Group revenue was €5.8billion.

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Lekkerland is a supplier of groceries as well as non-foods. The general importer is supported by a professional distribution network for the delivery part. Lekkerland along with Lekkerland vending services are subsidiaries of Lekkerland AG & Co. The company also operates in 6 European countries and has 24 branches whose supply are done by 656 trucks.

Lekkerland supplies the following retailers:

• Kiosks
• Convenience shops
• Drink shops
• Tobacco shops
• Bakeries
• Petrol shops
• Stationery
• Drinks

The importer’s product ranges is composed of:

• Frozen
• Grocery
• Chilled and fresh
• Non-food

Lekkerland pocesses 3 distribution centers, while the trucks have dedicated temperature settings:

Lidl Belgium is a discount retailer chain which was established in 1995 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Merelbeke, Belgium. The company is a sales division of the family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Beteiligungs.

Presently, the business operates 307 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Currently, Lidl Belgium employs more than 10,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was awarded the “Best Belgian Sustainability Reports with best impact” in the category ‘creativity and originality’ in 2021. 

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

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

Brands such as Nutella, Heinz, Sprite, Cornetto, Garnier, Pringles, Milbona, Lipton, Capri-Sun and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, Lidl Belgium also offers a range of organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free and many other dietary products in its portfolio. 

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

• Iglo: A brand of fish sticks.  
• OceanSea: A brand of seafood products. 
• Harvest Basket: A brand of mash potatoes. 

In addition, Lidl Belgium maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by MSC, GOTS, YKK, Oekto-Tex Standard 100 and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the enterprise operates 5 distribution centres and has a fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries.  

Furthermore, the retailer chose a simple, fast and efficient delivery method by implementing the new parcel locker terminals for online grocery orders in the Belgian cities. 

In addition, in 2020, the business opened a brand new concept store with new layout and decoration as a first test for the moment. In the next year in 2021, Lidl Belgium announced that it will continue its expansion by opening more stores and creating more jobs by the end of 2022. 

Moreover, due to growing demands of vegan and vegetarian products in the Belgian market, the company introduced 11 new plant-based products in its own brand portfolio. 

In June 2022, Lidl Belgium announced that it will start phasing out paper receipts by replacing it with a digital receipt in order to save paper. 

Concerning sustainability, Lidl Belgium reduces its carbon footprints by equipping its stores with electric charging stations for e-cars and e-bikes. 

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

Lidl Croatia is a discount retailer chain which was founded in 2006 by Josef Schwarz. Its headquarters is based in Velika Gorica, Croatia. The company is a subsidiary of the family-owned multinational retail group, Schwarz Gruppe. 

The business operates 107 shops across the country and its products are also available on the eshop Desertcart which offers home delivery. 

In the financial year 2020, Lidl Croatia achieved a turnover of €811 million and currently employs 3,200 people. Based on its turnover, the firm occupies the second position in the food retail industry in Croatia. 

It is noteworthy that the company won the Employer Partner Certificate for the eighth year in a row in 2019. 

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

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

Brands such as Floralys, Carli, Sanitar, Kandit, Domagiga, Cocolino, Eurocrem, Kala and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Lidl Croatia developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list):

• Cien: A line of personal care products. 
• Pilos: A line of dairy products. 
• Lupilu: This brand includes products such as baby food, deterrents, cosmetics, etc. 

The company maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by FSC, Fairtrade, EU organic regulations, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 2 distribution centres and uses battery-electric vehicles to conduct deliveries. 

Moreover, Lidl Croatia partnered with ColisExpat to provide home deliveries for its customers. 

With regards to sustainability, Lidl Croatia collaborates mainly with local producers in order to shorten the supply chain. 

Lidl, a chain of retail stores based in Germany launched in Denmark in 2005. It is one of the most operational supermarket chains on the Danish market.The chain offers around 2100 references including 230 organic and local references. 

At present Lidl operates 124 stores in Denmark. In 2015 Lidl Denmark launched the first green grocery store. 

There are 2400 people employed by Lidl Denmark. 

Lidl Denmark offers products in the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: bread, cake, snacks bars, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: products such as olive oil and potato chips
• Drinks: red wine, beer, sparkling wine, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal Care: baby care, skin care, face care, etc.
• Household: detergents and softeners

Lidl Denmark distributes products from the following Lidl private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

The company sees great potential with its organic products as the organic sales rose by 14% in Denmark in the year 2016.

Lidl Denmark has 2 logistic centers ensuring the smooth running of its supply chain.

The business works with businesses which have several quality, ethical, environmental, sustainable certifications from bodies like ASC, MSC, Swan label, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, etc.

Lidl, a chain of German grocery stores which launched in Finland in 2002. It is among the 40 largest companies in the country. At present, Lidl operates 180 stores in Finland. Lidl Finland controls 10% of the market in Finland. 

Lidl Finland employs 5000 people and achieved a turnover of € 1.8 billion in 2019. 

Lidl Finland offers an array of products in the following categories: 

Savoury Grocery: canned peas, tuna, pasta, ketchup, etc..

Sweet Grocery: cereal, chocolate biscuits,coffee, etc.

Chilled & Fresh Food: chicken breast fillet, pizza,eggs,etc.

Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc.

Drinks: sports drinks, coconut drink,juice, etc.

Frozen Food: ice cream, fish sticks, shrimp, etc.

Personal Care: baby care, oral care, fragrances, etc. 

Household: detergents and softeners

Lidl Finland also provides gluten-free and organic products.

Lidl Finland offers products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

Furthermore, the company obtained certificates from UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, Fair trade, Organic, MSC and ASC.

Lidl Finland operates 3 distribution centres in the country.

Lidl Finland has been taking measures to reduce plastic. In fact, the firm aims to reduce plastic waste by 36 tonnes each year. In order to achieve this, Lidl Finland stopped selling plastic disposables. The business is also working towards replacing plastic with recyclable alternatives. 

Established in 1973 by Dieter Schwarz, Lidl is a discount store headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany.

The company has over 3,200 branches in Germany.

In 2021, Lidl generated a revenue of €29.3 billion in Germany and currently has a team of over 91,000 employees.

In 2022, it was awarded the Tafel plate for the second time for its commitment to the annual donation of food banks.  

Lidl provides various products under different categories such as:

• Savory grocery: Bread, pasta, cooking oil, etc.
• Sweet grocery: Cereal bars, chocolate, sweets, etc.
• Frozen: Ice cream, lamb, seafood, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, sausages, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: Mozzarella, butter, eggs, 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.

The business offers private brand label products in different categories such as:

• Soft Drinks under the brands of: Freeways, Solevita, Kongstrong and Saskia.
• Coffee, tea, cocoa under the brands of: Lord Nelson and Bellarom.
• Organic products such as: fruits, sausages, eggs, etc, under the brand of: Bioland. 

When it comes to supporting the community, in 2022, Oxfam certified and recognised the continuous dedication of Lidl towards workers, farmers, and women. The discount store also participates in campaigns against racism. 

Concerning sustainability, by 2025, it aims to achieve 30% less food waste and organic waste measures such as rescue bags.  

Established in 2001 by Josef Schwarz, Lidl Greece also known as Lidl Hellas is a discount retail chain operating in the Greek market. Its headquarters is based in Sindos, Greece. Moreover, Lidl Hellas is owned by the multinational retail group, the Schwarz Group. 

Currently the business operates 229 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

With a workforce of more than 4,000 people, Lidl Hellas achieves an annual turnover of around €1.3 billion. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through the Top Employer Award 2022 for the 6th consecutive year in Greece. 

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

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, cake, snacks bars, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: olive oil,  potato chips, pasta, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: red wine, beer, sparkling wine, etc.
• Drinks: water, juice, soft drinks, etc. 
• Chilled and Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ready meals, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal Care: shampoo, body lotions, face wash, etc.
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as Heineken, Quaker, Nestle, Ariel, Pampers, Lenor, Ajax and many more are endorsed by the firm. It is noteworthy that the retailer also offers organic, bio, vegan and vegetarian products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, Lidl Hellas offers various products under its own brands which are as follows (non-exhaustive list): 

• Freeway: This line is dedicated to different types of beverages. 
• Fairglobe: This line consists of products such as chocolates, juices, coffee, etc. 
• Vemondo: This brand consists of vegan products. 

In addition, Lidl Hellas maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by BRC, IFS, ASC, MSC, UTZ, Fairtrade International and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 5 distribution centres and has a fleet of vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Moreover, it was announced in 2020 that the retailer plans to invest approximately 350 million euros to open new stores by 2023. 

Concerning sustainability, Lidl Hellas is working towards reducing its greenhouse emissions by reducing the use of plastic through recycling. 

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

Established in 2004, Lidl Hungary is the market leader in Hungary in the FMCG retail sector. Its headquarters is based in Budapest, Hungary. The company is a sales division of the German discount retailer chain, Lidl. 

Presently, the firm operates 191 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. Lidl Hungary opens at least 5 more stores each year. 

In the financial year 2021, Lidl Hungary achieved a turnover of €2.49 billion and currently employs more than 8,600 people. The retailer achieved double digit growth as its operating profit increased by 11% and profit after tax by 17%. According to Trademagazin, Lidl Hungary outperformed its competitors in the country. 

Moreover, the company has been named the top retailer in Hungary for the second time in a row by the local portal Trademagazin in 2021.  

Lidl Hungary offers a wide assortment of products under 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: fruits, meat, fish, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, ice-cream, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, disinfectants, etc.
• Personal care: body lotions, lipstick, shaving cream, etc. 

Brands such as President, Bjorg, Bordeaux, Prosecco, Yakitori, Basmati, etc, are endorsed by Lidl Hungary.  It is noteworthy that the firm caters for consumers with specific food needs as it also offers products such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, salt-free, sugar-free, GMO-free and many others.  

Furthermore, the retailer developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list): 

• Hazank Kincsei: A line of products such as juices, sausages, pastas, etc.
• Belbake: A line dedicated to confectionery products. 
• Milbona: A line dedicated to dairy products. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 50001, ISO 9001:2015, Fairtrade, ASC, MSC, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Lidl Hungary operates 4 distribution centres and has a fleet of trucks to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm is reducing its carbon emissions by recycling its private label packaging and reducing food waste. 

Moreover, in 2019, Lidl Hungary expanded its local product portfolio by adding more than 70 products in its own brand Hazank Kincsei. 

In May 2021, the company launched its new digital loyalty program, Lidl Plus which consists of additional shopping benefits and discounts. Moreover, the app has functions such as digital receipts and a store finder as well. 

Additionally, in May 2021, the business was ranked 1st in Trade Magazin’s retailer ranking and as well as in GFK’s market share report with 15% share. 

Furthermore, in January 2022, Lidl Hungary inaugurated its largest logistics centre which measures 62,000 square metres. The new logistics centre can handle 200,000 pallets a month and can accommodate approximately 5,000 trucks.

It is noteworthy that the firm started using 100% renewable electricity in its branches, logistics centres and offices in January 2022. Moreover, Lidl Hungary is planning to install more solar panels in its stores. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.lidl.hu/ 

Lidl is a German chain of stores owned by Schwarz Group. In 2000, Lidl opened its first store in Ireland. Renowned for its high quality products and low prices, Lidl enjoyed a favourable path towards success in the country. 

Indeed, Lidl grew rapidly, now operating 202 shops in Ireland. Furthermore, the chain was recognised as the Most Reputable Supermarket in Ireland in 2020. This is just one of the prizes won by Lidl Ireland. The well-known company won several gold, silver and bronze awards at the Irish Food Awards 2020. 

In 2021, 2 new stores were launched in Belfast and Holywood. 5 shops across the region were updated according to its modern ‘concept’ store designs which prioritises space and sustainability.

In the financial year 2021, Lidl Ireland achieved a turnover of €2.2 billion and it employed 6,000 people. 

Over 300 000 customers visit Lidl on a weekly basis.

Products in the following categories can be found at Lidl Ireland:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolates
• Savory Grocery: pet food, sauces, baby food, etc.
• Drinks: wine, beer, spirits, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, fragrances, hair care, etc.

The range also caters for gluten-free, vegan and organic items. In fact, many of its products hold certifications such as Euro Leaf, GMO-free, Fairtrade, etc. 

Brands such as Orlando, Lupilu, Rally Manor, etc. are available at the different stores. 

Most recently, Lidl Ireland launched its own brand of craft beers. These premium drinks can be found in all its stores. This new range was created alongside 4 Irish Independent breweries such as Porterhouse Brewery and White Hag Brewery. The idea behind this is to support the local hospitality sector which is struggling due to the covid 19 pandemic. 

In January 2023, the business announced that it invested €1 billion in Irish agri-food businesses in 2022. It is noteworthy that around €682 million went towards products for its Irish stores and €318 million worth of Irish food and beverages was exported to its outlets in other countries. 

Regarding logistics, Lidl Ireland owns 3 distribution centres countrywide. A new regional distribution hub in Mullinger is supposed to be operational in 2022.

In connection to supporting the local community, Lidl Ireland is known for taking various measures. For instance, 70% of its products are supplied by Irish farmers and producers. 

Other sustainable actions include the creation of Pollinator-friendly stores in Ireland.

Lidl, owned by Schwarz Group, entered the Italian market in 1992. Lidl Italy now operates over 630 outlets in the country. 

Lidl Italy employs 16000 people and in 2018 it achieved a turnover of € 4.7 billion

Lidl Italy offers products in the following categories: 

• Savoury Grocery: canned peas, tuna, pasta, ketchup, etc..
• Sweet Grocery: cereal, chocolate biscuits,coffee, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: chicken breast fillet, pizza,eggs,etc.
• Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc.
• Drinks: sports drinks, coconut drink,juice, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice cream, fish sticks, shrimp, etc.
• Personal Care: baby care, oral care, fragrances, etc. 
• Household: detergents and softeners

Lidl Italy provides products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

Lidl Italy operates 10 logistics centres in the country.

Lidl Italy donated € 500000 to hospitals in Italy.

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In 2020, the business announced that it will be hiring 2000 people with the opening of 50 new stores in the country by the end of the year.

Lidl, a German chain owned by Schwarz Group, launched in the Netherlands in 1997. Nowadays, the chain operates 432 supermarkets in the country. Lidl Netherlands controlled 10.5% of the retail market in 2017. 

In 2016, the company launched its online shop. Prior to that, Lidl Netherlands used to sell wine, travel and photography-related products online.

In 2020, Lidl Netherlands launched Lidl Zero, an eco-friendly store which is solar-powered and produces all the energy needed for the shop to properly operate. 

Lidl Netherlands provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: bread, cake, snacks bars, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: products such as olive oil and potato chips
• Drinks: red wine, beer, sparkling wine, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal Care: baby care, skin care, face care, etc.
• Household: detergents and softeners,etc. 

Some of the brands offered are Formil, Purina, Senseo, Floralys, Dove, etc. 

Lidl Netherlands also has a range of products under Lidl’s own labels which consists of around 1800 references. Products are cheaper by up to 40% compared to branded items.

Lidl Netherlands offers products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

In addition, Lidl Netherlands also supplies organic products. Initially the organic products were being marketed under Biotrend and actually it is known as Bio Organic following the growing demand for organic products.

For the food items, Lidl has a distribution warehouse in Weert of 52000 m2. The storage facility is segmented into bulk storage, high bay, cold store, deep freeze and waste disposal zone.

Pertaining to logistics, Lidl plans to lease a 58000 m2 facility from Delin Capital Asset Management. The new centre will also cater for non-food items in the Netherlands. 

Lidl Netherlands is concerned about the welfare of people. In respect to this, the chain has stopped selling energy drinks to children under the age of 14 years old. The firm has also announced that by 2022 no cigarettes and tobacco products will be sold in its stores.

Lidl Netherlands’s online shop can be accessed on www.lidl-shop.nl