Lilly Bulgaria is a retailer, importer and exporter which was established in the year 2010 and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. Moreover, Lilly Bulgaria has expanded the business by opening over 85 stores across Bulgaria. It is part of Lilly Drogerie, Serbia. 

Lilly Bulgaria has a dedicated marketing department which promotes the business by conveying information about the use, quality and value of products. In fact, the objective of Lilly Bulgaria is to develop the product categories constantly to provide customers with even better services.

Lilly Bulgaria also exports products manufactured under its private labels.

Lilly Bulgaria offers loyalty programs named Mamma & Baby Club and Lilly Loyalty Club where its customers can benefit from various sales and promos.

In the financial year 2019, Lilly Bulgaria achieved a turnover of € 47 million and has a dedicated team of 853 people working for the company. 

Lilly Bulgaria provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Personal Care: deodorants, body scrubs, soaps, etc
• Household: detergents, washing powders, napkins, etc

A range of organic products is also offered by Lilly Bulgaria.

Lilly Bulgaria partners with several companies such as Aroma, Artes Commerce, AXXON, etc. 

Additionally, Lilly Bulgaria has developed products under its own brands which are dermatologically tested and made mainly from natural resources. Lilly’s private labels are listed below:

• Dent-a-Dent: provides toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, etc.
• LLUMS: offers blush, eye pencils, nail polish, etc.
• Velnea: offers shower cream, cotton buds, hand & nail balms, etc.
• Mamma & Baby: its products include baby wipes, diapers, baby cream, etc…
• Watte Watte: cotton buds and pads are the specialty of this brand.
• Lilly: provides wet wipes, hair mask, shampoo, etc.

All of Lilly Bulgaria’s products have been certified by ISO.  The firm manufactured its products according to EU safety and quality control regulations.

Lilly Bulgaria has its own warehouse and fleet of vehicles hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain. 

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Fabulous Original Foods (FOF) is an importer of foods and drinks based in China. FOF imports products from France and other European countries, thus helping foreign suppliers wiling to sell on the Chinese market.

At present, FOF works with 30 European producers. The business manages its online shop under the name My Delice.

The company has a sales team and its offices are based in Shanghai and Shenzhen. 

FOF offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: soup, sauces, condiments, canned foods

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, confectionery

• Drinks: sparkling water, juices, beer

• Frozen Foods: desserts, ready meals. 

Some of the brands available include Saint Jean, Chrisitian Potier, Paris Caramels, Dely, Rieffel, Sauce Bistrot and Hugo Reitzel.

FOF also announced in 2019 that it will be setting up a separate division dedicated to wines and spirits only. For the smooth running of this subsidiary, the firm will recruit a team of 20 professionals gathering wine professionals, trainers, marketing and e-commerce experts. The targeted clients will be hotels, restaurants, online shops and retailers. 

My Delice's online shop can be accessed on www.mydelice.com

Shanghai Xiangwei is a manufacturer which has been established in the year 2003 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The firm provides packaging solutions to their clients at an affordable price.

The manufacturer’s core products are as follows:

• Food packaging bags
• Non - food packaging bags
• Healthy food packaging
• Liquid and spouted pouches
• Pet food packaging bags
• Coffee and tea packaging

The firm has a 3000 square meter factory which is equipped with bag making machine and high speed printing machine. Besides, the packaging are done according to the requirements of the clients.

Moreover, the company has the certificate of ISO 9001 which is a proof that their products meet the highest standards. Also, the materials used for production are FDA approved.

In fact, the aim of the company is to focus on environmental concerns hence promoting recycled packaging products.

The Tikhvin Lemonade Factory “Lagidze Waters” was founded to revive the century old brand with a wonderful history, which started in 1887, when student of the Kutaisi pharmacist, Mitrofan Lagidze began the first experiments on the creation of natural syrups made from fruits. In 1890 Lazidze opened in Kutaisi a small factory for the production of syrups from natural fruits and herbs. Little time has passed, and a small handicraft factory turned into a well-equipped factory. In 1913, the products received the first world recognition - at the international exhibition in Vienna, a silver medal was awarded, and in 1914 at an international exhibition in St. Petersburg a gold medal was awarded. 

Throughout the XX century, the production and geography of supplies were constantly expanding. The products were widely sold in Russia and the Soviet Union, supplied to the United States of America, Europe. In the collection of recipes for soft drinks, published by the Ministry of Food and Nutrition of the USSR, 90% of recipes belong to Mitrofan Lagidze. Lemonades and syrups “Lagidze” were supplied to the Imperial Court and the Kremlin, but most importantly they were accessible to all people and gave them pleasure with their multifaceted shades of flavors.

Today in Russia, the natural Lagidze syrups and water created on their basis are born again due to the irreproachable ecological purity and complete absence of chemical impurities in combination with the natural vitamin complex of natural fruits and are confidently included in the category of elite soft drinks. The investments in the Tikhvin Lemonade Factory “Lagidze Waters” amounted to more than 50 million euros: all of the machinery was built at German factories as per a separate order, to fit the Russian manufacturing needs. Today you can confidently call Tikhvin Lemonade Factory “Lagidze Waters” to be one of the most modern and technically advanced factories.  The combination of high-end technologies with adherence to tradition of quality and unique recipes of Mitrofan Lagidze enable the factory to completely refuse to use preservatives and chemical additives in the manufacturing of drinks and syrups.

Currently the factory produces 20 types of lemonade in bottles of 0.5 and 0.33 litres and 20 types of syrups. The launching of the new production line in 2013 further enhanced the capacity of “Tikhvin Lemonade Factory “Lagidze Waters”: now we are capable of producing 3.5 million bottles of lemonade and 1.5 million bottles of syrup monthly.

The “Tikhvin Lemonade Factory “Lagidze Waters” is a dependable and responsible partner for your business. We supply our products all over Russia. The “Lagidze” lemonades are also offered off the shelves of large retailers: "Auchan", "Globus", "X5 Retail Group" (including “Perekrestok”, “Carousel”, "Pyaterochka”). It is to be noted that the factory’s products were earned acclaim not only in Russia, but far beyond its boundaries: we already have export orders from USA and EEC countries.

Bredabest BV, based in the Netherlands, is one of Europe's leading nut processing companies. We specialize in processing high quality peanuts and nuts for a wide range of clients. 

We carefully select our nuts and peanuts from reliable sources around the world. These nuts and peanuts are processed into nut butters and other products in our state-of-the-art factories.

In our High Care production area we can fill both PET and glass jars to meer our clients need. 

Farfalla is a family owned businss in premium natural & organic cosmetics (beauty care and aroma care) which was founded in 1982. All products of this brand are developed and produced in Switzerland. Our passion has been sustainable organics for 36 years and we are specialists in aromatherapy with an own training academy.

Labiocos is a 100% affiliate company of the Farfalla group in the French speaking part of Switzerland. It offers standard ranges as well as NPD for face & body care, men's care, hair care and baby care. We also have a long experience in natural fragrances.

Founded in 1996 by Wang Donglin and based in Beijing, China, Justmart is an importer and exporter of food items. Currently, the company manages 5 offices across the country and offers more than 3,000 references. 

Justmart helps foreign brands reach the Chinese market by connecting them with different online and offline sales channels. 

Moreover, the enterprise partners with international companies such as Wal-Mart, Metro, RT-Mart, etc as well as local companies such as Yonghui, Hualian, China Resources, etc. Online partners such as JD.com and Tmall as well as breweries such as Eichbaum Brewery. Kaiser Simon Brewery, Kaiserdom Brewery, etc, are also present. 

Justmart distributes to small and large supermarket chains as well as e-commerce platforms. Some of its clients include Wal-mart, Tmall, Metro, Tesco, JD, etc.

Currently, the firm has a workforce of around 300 employees. 

Various products are offered in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: olive oil, seasoning, snacks, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: oatmeal, biscuits, and many more
• Drinks: beer and other drinks
• Dairy: milk powder, and many more

Additionally, brands such as Drifter, Royal, Bisca, Gokal, etc, are also offered. 

Justmart also provides services such as online and offline multi-channel sales, marketing planning, after-sales service, etc. 

At present, Justmart imports its products from over 20 countries including Belgium, France, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Germany, etc.

Justmart handles all the logistics and transportation of its clients. The firm operates 5 logistic centers, covering a total area of over 20000 m2. Furthermore, the company’s annual export volume exceeds 100 million cans. 

Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp is an importer and exporter of food and drinks based in Shanghai, China. Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp works with several dealers and e-commerce businesses. 

Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp provides products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: baby food, nuts, snacks,oil, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, chocolate, biscuits, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, mineral water, wine, etc.

The brands which are provided by Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp include Zodiac Baby, El Picador, Gourmet, Fuente de Vida, etc. 

Shanghai Kaixi Imp & Exp operates its own warehouse and its logistics supply chain.

City Super is a retailer based in Shanghai which was incorporated in the year 1996. Presently,the Group operates 21 Hong Kong stores, 7 Shanghai stores as well as 7 stores in Taiwan known as City'super.

The company specialises not only in food and beverages but also in wine products and lifestyle products.

The group owns 3 stores brands which are:

• City’s super which is their supermarket chain

• LOG-ON which offers a range of non-food items which include beauty products

• CookedDeli, a food service

Companies that are affiliated with City Super Group are City Super Japan Ltd created in 1999 in Tokyo, an importer and wholesaler of food as well as alcoholic products and City Super Taiwan Ltd, founded in 2001, an importer and exporter in Taiwan.

The importer has more than 800 employees and a turnover of more than  €64 million.

The company offers a range of products for its product categories which include sweet grocery, savory grocery, chilled & fresh foods, frozen foods, dairy, drinks and personal care. City Super wishes to work with French and Belgian chocolate suppliers and niche products.

City Super tests suppliers’ products before deciding whether to to partner with them. The company wishes to bring high quality premium products. Furthermore the firm is looking for those suppliers who can provide products for its private labels but also wishes to work with other brands as well.

Dinea is a food service which has been established in the year 1995 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The firm operates as cafes and restaurants in which free internet access is available for the customers.

The products categories include:

• Drinks (soft drinks, mineral water, wines, etc…)
• Chilled & fresh (muffins, desserts, cream cakes, bread, salad, pasta, etc…)

Moreover, the company operates under the following banners:

• Dinea Café & Restaurants
• Leonhard's Café & Restaurants
• Petersilie

The firm has 1400 employees working for the ultimate goal of the business. Furthermore, the company has expanded its business by opening 57 outlets across Germany.

In fact, the objective of the company is to build trade relations in the European food supply chain by promoting fair business practices.

Updates on Dinea

29/05/2018

Dinea is currently working with Chefsculinar for logistic purposes - www.chefsculinar.de ensuring that the food is delivered to each of its restaurants. They are now willing to work with German manufacturers or firms which have already work in the German market.

Sirowa Group is an importer, wholesaler and distributor of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. The company has been present in the market for almost 30 years and is headquartered in Riga, Latvia.

Sirowa Group was founded by Dr Jurgen Warzecha in 1990 in Lithuania and now operates branches in 9 European countries such as Finland, Poland, Estonia, Hungary, Germany and many more. The firm has over 4500 points of sales.

The company offers various services such as brand management, marketing, PR editorials, point of sales activities and communication for the different brands and adapts various strategies for each market specifically.

Sirowa Group also organises off-shore launch events to present new products brought to the market.

The firm provides tailor-made products according to clients’ requirements  in each market.

Furthermore, Sirowa Group set up a training centre known as Sirowa HairPro Studio where haircare training is offered to professional clients. The company also organises training, seminars and workshops for both implant dentistry and hairdressing, where local and international experts take part as well. 

Sirowa Group also holds an annual hairdressing competition named Wella Professionals Trend Vision which was launched in 2013 and is attended by beauty representatives across the Baltics. 

Moreover,  Sirowa Group attracts more than 4500 customers through its services. Sirowa Group distributes to wholesalers and retail chains including  perfumeries, hair salons, drugstores, pharmacies, supermarkets, e-commerce platforms, etc. Some of the clients include Marionnaud, Rosmann, DM Drogerie, Carrefour, Hebe, Notino, Maxima, Tesco, Prisma, etc. 

Sirowa Group employs 500 people and its turnover is around € 137.6 million.

The firm’s core product category is personal care which includes oral care, fragrances, skincare, etc.   

Sirowa Group partnered with over 30 producers including Coty, Ruig, Dentsply Sirona Implants and many more that provide products from more than 80 brands such as Revlon, Kamill, Rimmel, Paco Rabanne, Burberry, Londa, etc. 

Sirowa Group is the exclusive distributor of several brands like Wella Professionals, System Professional, Londa Professional, Sebastian Professional and Nioxin in the Baltic States, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

Sirowa Group provides products which are imported from the UK, USA, Spain, etc.

Sirowa Group operates a central warehouse for cosmetics in Estonia and a central warehouse for pharmaceuticals in Germany. The items are then transported by trucks to its warehouses in Vilnius, Warsaw and Helsinki. The company also owns a fleet of thermo insulated trucks to make sure the quality of its products remain intact throughout deliveries. 

Sirowa, a Lithuanian company, established its presence in Czech Republic in 2017. The company’s head office is based in Praha. 

The leading cosmetics distributor focuses on the cosmetic and professional hairdresser market, distributing to hair salons, drugstores, retail stores, etc. 

Sirowa Czech Republic achieved a turnover of € 18.8 million and employed 63 people. 

Sirowa Czech Republic provides products in the personal care category such as skincare, hair care, fragrances, etc.

Sirowa Czech Republic partnered with international companies such as COTY, Puig and Shiseido which provide products from 47 well-known brands including Gucci, Hugo Boss, Max Factor, Lacoste, etc.

SPB is a family business founded in 1963. We have more than 50 years experience in the homecare and health & beauty sectors, with over 600 employees. In 2018 we manufactured over 185 million units of products across our 5 manufacturing plants in Valencia, Seville and Vlotho.

We are Spain´s leading supplier of household own label products with a market share of 40%. We cover the main 3 categories; Household, Laundry and Personal care. We are BRC accredited to global standard and members of the New Plastics Global Commitment as we take our corporate and enviromental responsibilities very seriously. 

Roberto Food is an importer and exporter. It is an Israel based company founded by Gabi S in 1998. Roberto Food specializes in supplying the Israeli food and beverage market with the best European and American brands. The company is headquartered in Holon.

Roberto Food owns and operates a commercial Bakery Goods Manufacturing Company. The company manufactures granola and grain based products for export. It also offers private labels development.

Roberto Food deals exclusively with local wholesalers and retailers such as convenience stores, health stores, supermarket chains, etc.

Roberto Food employs a total of 10 people and achieved a turnover of € 2.27 million.

Roberto Food offers various products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: cereal, sauces and many more.
• Drinks: lemonade, vodka, juices, etc.

Roberto Food works with 15 leading European and American brands like Vitalia, Giglio, TukTuk, etc.

The firm imports its products from around the world. Macedonia, Italy, Finland are some examples of countries Roberto Food deals with. 

Roberto Food is Kosher certified and holds the ‘’Kashruth’’ certification.

In addition, Roberto Food takes care of the whole importation process including licenses and permits

The Castle Pantry is a wholesale gourmet food company which has been established by George McGee and Jane in the year 2015. The headquarters is based in Midleton, Cork, Ireland. The wholesaler distributes both private labels and international brands to their clients which include Horans Healthcare, Eugies Fine Foods, Garveys Supervalu and Ryans Centra Supermarket.

The core products categories are:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, cereals, pastries, green tea

• Savory Grocery: pickles

• Personal Care: soaps

There is a wide range of gluten free products as well.

The company offers products from Wild Irish Honey, Simpli Homemade, Sea of Vitality and Elsie’s Jams. 

The company has also launched its own label under the name: ‘The Castle Pantry’ which consists of products such as honey and pickles

Founded in 2016 in China, Unison Group is a general importer and specialises providing supply chain management solutions. The firm has its own online shop.  

Unison Group operates the following subsidiaries:

• Alpha Fresh
• G7

Unison Group’s clients include manufacturers, material suppliers, distributors, retailers, restaurant chains, etc. Some of them are MC Donald’s, Hilton, Costa Coffee, Pizza Hut, etc. Some of its e-commerce partners are JD and T-mall.

Unison Group achieves an annual turnover of €2 million and employs over 20 people. 

The business offers products in various categories:

• Drinks: soft drinks
• Personal Care: skincare, face care
• Savory Grocery: pet food, snacks, crisps,etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, cookies, chocolates, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, etc. 

Some of the brands offered include Royal Canin, Pepsi, Alcon, etc. 

Unison Group imports its products from countries like Spain, Switzerland, France, etc.

Unison Group manages around 26 warehouses which consist of 639600 m2 dedicated to ambient products and 166200 m2 for frozen and chilled goods. The company operates a fleet of 1315 vehicles that delivers across China.

Founded in 2013 in China, NFTZ Zhengzhen is an importer which manages its own cross-border platform. In addition to this, NFTZ Zhengzhen also manages on online platforms like Tmall, Suning, JD, etc. for various foreign brands and businesses.

Some of the clients include Costco, Woolwoths, Kingpower, etc.

NFTZ Zhengzhen operates 9 subsidiaries:

• Zhejiang Zhengyi Deep International Supply Chain
• Zhenghan Investment Management Partnership in Ningbo Free Trade Zone
• Ningbo Zhenghao Electronic Commerce Service
• Ningbo Free Trade Zone Jiayupite Trading
• Ningbo Zhengzheng Supply Chain Management
• Ningbo Zhengteng Network Technology
• Zhengzheng International Trade
• International Supply Chain

NFTZ Zhengzhen employs over 120 employees. In 2015, the company won several awards including the China Quality and Integrity Enterprise and the Cross-Border E-Commerce Enterprise Service Innovation Award. 

Pertaining to warehousing and logistics, the company operates several warehouses.  It has a 25000 m2 warehouse for its cross-border business and a 3000 m2 warehouse for ambient good . 15000 m2 of storage were added in 2020.

NFTZ Zhengzhen also handles customs declarations. 

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology also known as Shenzhen Mei’anjian Pharmaceutical Technology is a family business founded in 1975 in China and specialises in the import of beauty products.

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology employs 70 people. With a dedicated team of buyers, market planning teams and terminal sales responsible, the company has grown in experience by building professional relationships with international companies like DKSH or even Johnson & Johnson.

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology provides products in the personal care category such as oral care, skincare, face care, etc. 

The company continues to aim for a larger market share by working with brands like Hiruscar, Neogence, Kissme, Aveeno, Club, Listerine etc.

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology imports products from Australia, Japan, USA, etc. 

Shenzhen Vila’s Pharmaceutical Technology is looking to partner with major brands in the personal care industry which includes face and skin care products. The firm wishes to work with brands from the USA, Europe and Asia.

The company is highly selective of the brands it partners with. These brands must comply with international laws and regulations and satisfy the needs of consumers. Furthermore, they must abide by current market trends and hold the necessary international quality certifications and patents. Most of the brands must be in operation for at least 5 years as well.

Next Beauty is a Chinese online retailer and wholesaler established in 2016 by Yu Lu and Gregoire Grandchamp. The company specialises in the distribution of international beauty products and operates offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Paris.

Next Beauty focuses on 3 main channels including:

• Service
• Distribution
• Co-Investment

Next Beauty distributes different products to different stores and Tmall, another e-commerce platform, also partnered with the firm. 

Over 10 brands such as Davines, Evidens, Swiss Smile and Sarah Chapman, collaborate with Next Beauty. Its products are imported from Switzerland, France, UK and many other countries.

The company is looking for premium brands with great marketing tools, for products under the personal care category which consists of hair care products, face care products and oral care. Next Beauty wants to work with partners who want to venture in the beauty industry in China.

Imporium City was established by Pinghu·International Import Commodity City in 2009 in China. The aim is to turn this company into the biggest import commodity trading platform. In fact, the firm’s sales target is €13 billion.

Imporium City is looking for products in the personal care, sweet grocery, savory grocery and drinks categories. The company is looking for foreign brands in America, Europe, Australia and Asia. It wishes to work with those suppliers who can provide products of high quality at low prices.

Imporium City’s clients are domestic wholesalers and distributors such as supermarkets, hypermarkets and convenience stores.

One of the brands it works with is Germade.

DB Foods is a meat importer and exporter based in the UK and was founded in 1991. The company is a wholesaler which supplies restaurant groups, airlines, cruise ships, high street butchers, catering butchers and online businesses.

DB Foods imports high quality meat, from Africa, South America and Australasia. 

In 2017, DB Foods achieved a turnover of € 180 million and employs 425 people. The business received several awards including the Business of the Year and the Supply Chain Initiative of the Year.

In the chilled & fresh food category, DB Foods offers a range of charcuterie, red meat, poultry, veal, beef, pork, lamb and game. The company also imports exotic products such as kangaroo, camel, boar and fresh ostrich to the UK. 

In addition to this, DB Foods also offers a variety of cheese and margarine in the dairy category and in the savory grocery category, the firm offers mustard, mayonnaise, olive oil.

Organic and Halal products are also available.

DB Foods also launched Muscle Food in 2013. The brand offers meat, high-protein foods and sports supplements.

DB Foods is accredited by organisations like Q Guild, RSPCA Assured, Good Pig Award, Soil Association Certification and Good Calf  Commendations which guarantee that the company maintains high standards concerning the quality of meat but also abide by animal welfare and food safety standards. 

GAFELL is focused on the production of clean and healthy foods under our own brand and for leading retail and food service customers. We pride ourselves on cooking real food made by skilled chefs in a home cooked style. Our production kitchen in Hong Kong meets the highest standards in taste, quality, service and safety. We are passionate about food and are constantly creating new and exciting recipes to impress our customers. Our specialty categories include vegan meats, burgers, soups and ready meals. As one of Asia's leading plant-based food producers we are happy to be leading the way by providing food choices that have a positive impact on our world. 

Aldi is a chain of supermarkets founded in the US in 1978. It operates a total of 2149 stores across 38 states countrywide including Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, etc, which are owned by Aldi Süd. Aldi US owns a mobile app as well.

More than 50 million customers visit Aldi US’s stores every month.

In 2021, Aldi US achieved a turnover of €15.6 billion, experiencing an increase of 9.36% compared to 2020. Currently, the firm employs 25 000 employees.

In 2021, Forbes named Aldi US as one of the country's Best Large Employers, and in 2018 the business was named as Best Employer for New Grads.

Aldi US offers organic, gluten-free products as well as items free from synthetic colourings.

Several private labels are owned by Aldi US which are as follows( not limited to):

• LiveGFree: offers gluten-free items
• Earth Grown: supplies vegan food
• Simply Nature: offers organic products
• Barissimo: provides coffee

Over 30 000 of products were tested in 2020 to ensure only the best products are available on the shelves of Aldi US stores.

The firm established ALDI Smart Kids which partners with several organisations to improve children’s health and provide food security. 

Furthermore, Aldi US is planning to reduce its waste by 50% by 2030 and in 2020, more than 29 million pounds of product were donated instead of going to landfills. Nearly 300 000 tons of material such as plastics and cardboards were recycled in 2020. Aldi US is also expecting to reduce its carbon emissions by 26% and packaging by 15% by 2025.

Aldi US’ online store can be accessed on www.aldi.us/en/

The "Flotte Biene" was the first to succed with honey in a tube. Now there is finally also jam in a tube that tastes great without all added dyes, concentrates or syrup. What happens when three handball players go to the kitschen to make jam? They come out ewith friut spread in a tube. The three founders of Marmetube, Daniel Hutschenreuter, Dennis Schipper and Max Ehmig actually "just" wanted to make some deliciousjam for their beloved breakfast that tastes like fruit and not sugar. There are now already four varieites of Marmetube in strawberry, sour cherry, rapsberry and apricot, each with 66 per cent fruit content in a practical tube.

Prostore is a retailer which operates a hypermarket chain and has been established in the year 2006. The headquarters are based in Minsk, Belarus. It is interesting to know that the firm always provides weekly discounts and constant promotions in the hypermarkets. Moreover, the company has 5 hypermarkets in Belarus.

The retailer provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh (fruits & vegetables, ready meals, sausages, etc…)
• Drinks (soft drinks, mineral water, juice, etc…)
• Frozen (fish, meat, ice cream, etc…)
• Savory grocery (canned goods, oils, pastas, etc…)
• Sweet grocery (chocolates, sweets, cereals, etc…)
• Personal care (deodorants, shampoos, baby products, etc…)
• Household (detergents, liquid soaps, toilet papers, etc…)

Furthermore, the firm produces their own food such as bakery products, sushi, meat and fish dishes, etc… The retailer makes sure that the products are of the highest quality and are prepared in a clean and hygienic way. The best recipes are always used and the meals are tasted before displayed.

Moreover, the company has gained recognition through various awards for their excellent quality of hypermarkets from the Minsk City Executive Committee, the Ministry of Trade, and the district administrations of the city. Also, the employees were honored as “Minsk Master” and “Seller of the Year”.

Updates on Prostore

29/05/2018

Prostore is interested in private label pasta, bars similar to A-brands but less expensive. They will also be focussing on top brands and non-alcoholic drinks like juices & water as well as cheese. The company wants to import big brands in less quantity. Pertaining to non food items, toilet paper will be the main concern.

Established in 1963 by Abe, Acme Food is an importer and distributor of food and specialty products. Its headquarters is based in Seattle, United States. The company sources its products from the food industry in the US and from 30 different countries across the world.

Moreover, Acme Food operates an office in Bangkok to coordinate its sourcing and quality control across the Far East. 

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

Acme food achieves an annual turnover of around € 9.5 million and employs 36 people.   

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

• Savoury grocery: canned goods, oils, vinegars, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: cookie rolls, jams, chocolate sauces, etc. 
• Frozen: nuggets, banana rolls, avocado, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, water, aloe vera drinks, etc. 

It is noteworthy that the importer also offers organic, dairy-free and gluten-free products in its portfolio. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers its own brands under the following names: 

• Festival: A range of products such as cookie rolls, coconut water, canned fruits, etc. 
• Danish Orchards: A line of premium spreads. 
• Pacific Crest: A line of seafood products. 
• Imperial Choice: A line dedicated to canned fruits and vegetables. 

In addition, the company maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS, BRC, BSCI, USDA Organic, Kosher and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Acme Food operates its own distribution centres which are over 80,000 square feet.

Furthermore, in 2021, the firm launched a wide range of plant-based tunas, jackfruit and many other products for private label production. 

Prostor is a retailer which was established in 2005 and its headquarters are located in Shahumyan, Ukraine. The retailer provides products under beauty care, hygiene and household products. The firm attracts approximately 2 million customers monthly.  

The firm has expanded its business in Ukraine where it operates 346 stores.

Prostor employs 3000 people and achieved a turnover of € 44 million in 2016.

The products categories include:

• Personal Care: makeup, shampoo, perfume, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, detergent, dishwashing liquids, etc.

There are over 20 brands which are available at Prostor such as Garnier, Nivea, Maybelline New York, Bourjois, Doris, etc. 

Moreover, the company’s private labels include (but not limited to):

• Violetta: a brand of makeup and personal care accessories
• Glam Collection: a cosmetics brand for women
• Pixcell: a range of hair care products
• NEO: a brand featuring lip care, oral care, skincare, etc.
• Super Diya: a range of household products

Prostor's online shop can be found on www.prostor.ua

Ambra Impex is an importer and exporter founded in 1996 in Ukraine. The company deals with local products and foreign products. Ambra Impex is an honorary member of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 

Ambra Impex’s turnover is around € 3.3 million and the firm employs 23 people.

Ambra Impex deals with products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, oils, grains, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: dried fruits
• Dairy: milk powder, butter
• Chilled & Fresh Food: citrus fruits, vegetables

Ambra Impex imports from and exports to countries in the Middle East, Meditteranean, Africa and America. The company also collaborates with Ukrainian suppliers. 

Regarding shipping, Ambra Impex adheres to the following terms of delivery for imports: CIF and CNF. For its export activities, the firm complies to FAS, FOB, CNF and CIF. 

              Aqualink International oversees the commercial development of French beverages worldwide (except Europe), since 2016. It was born from a strategic alliance between the French Leader in regional bottled water and Regional Brewer (OGEU Group) with the third Largest Container Shipping Company in the world.  It is today located in the South of France at the heart of our dear French Provence, in Marseille.

We offer a large scope of French High-quality products:

 Water: we propose a wide diversity of waters such as spring and mineral ones, natural and flavored, in glass and PET, from 33 cl to 5l.  We truly take care of our 6 springs that are all located in France to propose premium quality bottled water.

 Wine & liquors: we selected talented wine producers and brokers to offer a special range of red, white and rosé wines or even champagnes. The World Best Sommelier of 2010, Gérard Basset, helped us to filtered wines that will delight your tastes buds

 Beers: Those beers epitomize the amazing and typical stories of two French regions: the Pyrenees and the Landes. We strongly recommend tasting our lager, amber or dark beers. A simple sip of those beverages and you will taste what French beers truly are.

We have strong values such as “Quality”, “Innovation” and “Effectiveness”. It is our goal and mission to stick to them while working. We already have strong and sustainable relationships with our customers and we are looking forward to developing new links and trades worldwide.

Founded by Ibrahim Alfardan in 1954, Alfardan Group is one of the leading family owned conglomerates in Qatar. Its headquarters is based in Doha, Qatar. The company is known for delivering luxury products and services through its wide range of industries. 

Alfardan Group’s business consists of various divisions namely:

• Alfardan Jewellery: A network of jewellery stores spread across Qatar offering Europe’s well-known watchmakers and jewellery designers’ products. 
• Alfardan Exchange: A network of branches spread across Qatar to provide financial services. 
• Alfardan Property & Hospitality: This division includes residential and commercial properties. In the hospitality sector, the business provides catering services for renowned companies such as St.Regis, Guerlain SPA, Jeeves of Belgravia, etc. 
• Alfardan Automotive: Brands such as BMW, Ducati, Piaggio, Vespa and many others are endorsed by the firm. 
• Alfardan Investment: An investment company which manages the Group’s local shares. 
• Alfardan Marine Services: The product portfolio consists of boats, engines, electronic and marine parts and accessories. 
• Alfardan Medical: An ambulatory care centre providing high-quality medical care. 

The Group achieves an annual turnover of more than €600 million and employs over 1,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company won the NexGen Innovation Award in November 2021. 

Alfardan Group maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001:2015. 

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

Moreover, in 2019, the business partnered with Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine to launch Alfardan Medical which offers various ambulatory care services. In the same year, Marriott International, Inc announced that it joined forces with Alfardan Group to launch the St. Regis brand in Oman which is supposed to open in 2022. 

In October 2021, the Group revealed a new brand identity and revamped its logo and tagline. Its revamped tagline has become “Exclusive Experience” as all its products and services are associated with the highest standards of quality and exclusivity. 

In June 2022, the company joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative for the implementation of responsible business practices. 

With regards to community service, the firm donated AED 1 million to 1 Billion meals to support the underprivileged and undernourished people across 50 countries. 

Concerning sustainability, the enterprise started importing electric cars in 2019in order to reduce its carbon emissions in Qatar. Furthermore, Alfardan Group is also promoting recycling in the country as it joined forces with Elite Paper Recycling in 2022. 

Shanghai Ocean Shipping Supply is an importer which has been established in the year 1957 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The company is fully owned by the largest commercial and trading company in China named Balian Group.

In the financial year 2016, the company achieved a turnover of € 43.7 million   

The firm imports and exports products under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh food: eggs, beef filet, chicken

• Savory grocery: oils, rice, wheat

• Sweet grocery: cereals

Furthermore, the firm possesses the following certificates:

• ISSA Quality
• ISO 9001

In fact, the objective of the company is to meet the needs of the customers with the products that the firm provides.

UPDATES ON SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING SUPPLY ON 02/12/19

Shanghai Ocean Shipping Supply’s turnover grew by 43.1% in 2017, reaching € 62.6 million. 

The firm manages its own logistics, consisting of warehousing and transportation facilities which it provides to customers at a low cost. 

As the world is moving toward healthy and organic products, coconut related products have seen a huge surge in usage within recent years. Although the demands keep increasing, the supply of coconut products are very limited. Viet Nam, with the advantages of large copra nut area, is currently one of the tenth most productive countries in term of related products.

Ben Tre, a province of South Vietnam, is the center of alluvial soils gathering from Mekong Delta, thus an ideal place to provide copra nuts in top notch quality and quantity recognized by the world. Despite of such valuable characteristic, the local manufacturers have faced many challenges and hardships due to the insufficient investment in technology and human resources to keep up with the global ever-growing demands.

Realizing the big market opportunity, Viet Nam geographic advantages and the concerns of the local, Asia Ingredients Group (AIG) – a Vietnamese expert in manufacturing food additives – has decided to join this growing market with the establishment of Asia Coconut Processing (ACP) on 19/12/2014, a manufacturer which specialized in providing high quality products, using the latest technology.

ASIA COCONUT PROCESSING JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Head quarter

EI-2, EI-3, EI-4, Giao Long Industrial Park, An Phuoc Village, Chau Thanh Town, Ben Tre Province, Viet Nam.

Representative Office

12th Floor, Vinamilk Tower, 10 Tan Trao streat, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh city.

Plenus & MK is a restaurant chain which has been established in the year 2011 and is headquartered in Marina area, Singapore. The firm operates Japan’s largest takeaway bento chain Hotto Motto and a Japanese set-menu restaurant chain called Yayoiken. The Group operates about 8000 restaurants around the world offering delicious cuisines and freshly made tasty meals.

Plenus entered into a secure partnership with MK Restaurant Group which is a food service based in Thailand. Through this agreement, the Plenus and MK Group was established with the purpose of expanding the business in Singapore.

The Yayoiken Japanese restaurant operates over 270 restaurants in Japan, more than 140 restaurants in Thailand and countries including Taiwan, Australia and USA. In Singapore, there are 7 Yayoiken restaurants. As for Mk Restaurant, the latter operates more than 400 restaurants in Thailand and more than 30 outlets in Japan. Mk Restaurant started its operations in Singapore in the year 2013.

Unilever is a co-packer which has been established in the year 1885 and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. The product range consists of over 400 brands and 2.5 billion consumers use the firm’s products daily.

Some of the brands that are available in the company are listed below:

• Axe
• Becel
• Domestos
• Dove
• Hellmann’s
• Lipton
• Lux
• Magnum
• Rexona
• Signal

Moreover, it is noteworthy that in the year 2017, Unilever’s home and personal care products factory achieved the gold and platinum LEED certificate for the green buildings.

In the year 2015, the firm was elected as the most popular company by Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine.

In fact, the objective of the company is to promote sustainable growth and is determined to reduce environmental impact by 2030.

In the financial year 2016, the firm amounted a revenue of 1 billion euros.

Français:

« Chocolat Lamontagne inc., fondée et opérée par la famille Lamontagne, est un manufacturier de produits de chocolat et confiserie de qualité supérieure depuis plus de 40 ans qui a su se tailler une place importante au niveau international. Son expertise lui a permis de développer une clientèle de choix dans les secteurs de la marque privée, de la co-fabrication ainsi que pour la marque Lamontagne qui a obtenu prix et reconnaissances pour l’innovation de ses produits. L’usine, à la fine pointe de l’industrie, est certifiée sans traces d’arachides, casher, sans gluten ainsi que BRC Food, la norme la plus reconnue de l‘industrie pour la sécurité et la traçabilité des aliments. Elle compte plus de 8800 m² et est située au Canada et offre une haute capacité de production. Pour votre marque privée ou nos produits "signature", notre expertise est à votre service.»

English:

"Lamontagne Chocolate Inc., a family-owned business, has been manufacturing high quality chocolate and confectionery products for more than 40 years and has become an important leader in its field. It’s expertise has enabled the company to develop strong business partnerships in private label products, co-manufacturing and Lamontagne brand which have been awarded for the innovation of its products. The state-of-the-art factory is peanut-free, kosher and gluten-free as well as BRC Food certified, the industry's most recognized standard for food safety and traceability. Its 95 000 sq.ft. plant located in Canada, offers a high production capacity.”

Lanao Wine is a drinks importer which was established in 2006 and is based in China.

The company distributes to over 8000 clients including supermarkets, convenience stores, hotel chains, catering businesses, etc. as well as online shops. Some of its clients include Auchan, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Metro, Tmall, etc.

Lanao Wine specialies in the drinks category, offering products such as beer, wine, spirits, etc.   

Some of the famous brands that are imported by the company are Heineken, Snow Beer, Jarlstow, Pernod Ricard, etc.

Lanao Wine imports from countries like Denmark, Ukraine, Spain, Belgium, France, etc.

Greetings from Rasna International, India ! How are you doing ?

It was pleasure chatting with you on WhatsApp.

Please find our Co. introductory letter, our Corporate Presentation, Rasna latest updated brochure & our updated Fob Price list for your reference.

Should you need any further details, please feel free to talk to me.

Rasna - India's largest selling soft drink concentrates mfg co..

India’s Largest Manufacturer & Exporters of Beverages.Today Rasna has the maximum number of flavors with natural fruit 

powder in a large number of SKU;s. Rasna is committed to excellence in keeping with its ranking as one of the largest soft drink 

concentrate manufacturing Co. 

With our decades of experience in the line make world class products and use international standard ingredients. Rasna products contain natural flavors, 

real fruit, more over Rasna products are fortified with vitamins minerals and glucose which today’s consumers want and for that Rasna is their right choice.

We take the liberty to enclose herewith our detailed updated order form and product details. You are requested to see the below youtube link 

of our corporate presentation and visit our website www.rasnainternational.com to know more about our Company and products.

https://youtu.be/QYT4yAq1L1k

We would send you our specific offer once you specify the products SKU, quantity etc. you are interested in. As regards the prices it is always 

depending on volume.

As regards  Rasna’s marketing support is concerned Rasna  is most trusted brand with strong recall among consumers. Rasna is well known brand which itself is a huge draw. We always have huge marketing campaign and Rasna is endorsed by reputed Bollywood and cricket stars like Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Paresh Raval, Anupam Kher, cricket star Kapil Dev, Viv Richards, Virendra Sehwag,  and this year our Brand Ambassador is Kareena Kapoor.

We are also giving huge support in terms of free samples, Point of purchase, Floor Stock Units, Promo Table, listing support, etc. some of the examples are given in the corporate presentation.

I would now request you to please revert with your exact requirement SKU,quantity etc. 

In case you require any further clarification or want to talk to us you are welcome 24x7 to contact me….

Looking forward to your reply & interest.

Thank you & Best Regards,

Naresh L Sharman

(Exports Manager - Emerging Markets)

(Mob:- 91-9909923865 - WA)

Skype :- nareshsharman

Email :- naresh@rasnainternational.com

Rasna International

Rasna House, Opp Sears Tower

Gulbai Tekra

Ahmedabad - 380 015

India

Phone :- 91-79-26403338 / 26427774 / 26449603 / 9604 / 9605

www.rasnainternational.com

Established by Mr Jose Nelson Gomes Abreu in 1970, J. Nelson Abreu is an importer and distributor of food and non-food products. Its headquarters is based in Funchal, Portugal. The company sources its products from countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, United States and many more. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to hotels, restaurants, commercial areas and shops. Having more than 1,850 clients, its main customers are Grupo Jeronimo and Sonae. 

It is noteworthy that the company has been among the 100 largest companies in the Autonomous Region of Madeira several times. 

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

• Sweet grocery: chocolates, coffee, biscuits, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: biscuits, soups, seasonings, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: vegetables, delicatessens, fruits, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurts, margarines, creams, etc. 
• Frozen: fish, bread, meat, etc.  
• Personal care: makeup, body lotions, shampoos, etc.  
• Household: air fresheners and cleaning supplies. 
• Drinks: water, soft drinks, juices, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: gin, tonic, vodka, etc. 

Brands such as Philadelphia, Pescanova, Kerastase Paris, Maybelline, Knorr, Triunfo, Toblerone, Oreo, Trident, Milka, Tuc and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, J. Nelson Abreu operates 4 distribution centres and has a fleet of more than 40 vehicles to manage its deliveries. 

Founded in 1990, Billa Cezch Republic is a retailer which is owned by REWE International AG Group. Its headquarters is based in Prague, Czech Republic. With an average sales area of 900 square metres, the firm offers a wide selection of products including well-known and private brands. 

Currently, the company operates 240 stores across the country and an online shop as well. 

Additionally, the firm achieves an annual turnover of around € 900 million and employs 6,000 people. 

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

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

Furthermore, in order to cater for consumers with specific food needs, the retailer provides a range of bio and organic products. 

The enterprise provides its own brands which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):

• Billa Bio: a range of bio products.
• Billa Easy: a range of ready-meals. 
• Billa Premium: a range of top quality products such as chocolates, milk, cookies, etc. 

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

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Billa Czech Republic operates its own distribution centre with over 400,000 square metres which has a controlled temperature system. 

Concerning sustainability, the business started minimising its carbon footprint by offering reusable bags in the range of fruits and vegetables and carrier bags made of recycled and recyclable plastic.  

Currently, the firm is making investments in modernising its stores by the end of 2022. 

Billa Czech Republic’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.billa.cz/

Founded in 1987, Flying Pizza is a German pizza chain that operates as a franchise. Flying Pizza is known for its delivery service. The company currently operates 53 stores in Germany and there is also an online ordering system. Flying Pizza serves around 95000 customers.

Flying Pizza’s menu features pizza, pasta, burgers, salads, drinks, ice-cream, etc. There are also several vegetarian meals. The business publishes all allergens and additives present in each dish so that customers can choose their meals appropriately.

Flying Pizza’s turnover is around € 5 million. 

Flying Pizza also offers products from the following categories:

• Drinks: soft drinks and alcoholic drinks

• Chilled & Fresh Foods: a range of ice-cream

Products from brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Beck’s Gold Coca Cola, Hasseroder, etc. are available.

Flying Pizza sources fresh ingredients and only uses high quality products purchased from reputable manufacturers. The pizza chain prepares fresh pizza dough each day. 

Coperama is a buying alliance regrouping hotels, restaurants and event locations with the purpose of sourcing food, beverages and equipment. Coperama was founded by NH Hotels Group in Spain in 2010.

The buying alliance sources products for around 380 NH Hotels but also for other hotels, restaurants as well as event venues. 

Coperama counts over 900 members from 16 European countries as well as in Colombia and Mexico. 

Concerning the hotels that joined the buying alliance, there are both hotel groups and independent hotels. The hotels are between 3 stars to 5 stars.  

Coperama operates an online platform where its clients have access to around 900 suppliers. At present Coperama offers over 30000 references. 

Coperama experiences, on average, an annual growth of 48% in its turnover.  

Furthermore, the firm also operates several business units, each with a local team that focuses on the requirements of their clients. 

Coperama is constantly looking for new suppliers and new products and services. Thanks to the online marketplace, suppliers have the advantage of reaching more clients and entering new markets without having to be physically present in these countries. 

We do represent 2 key French players in Rhone Valley, Beaujolais and Burgundy wines. Agamy is the leader in Beaujolais, Forez, Lyonnais, Crus of Beaujolais, some burgundy appellation having also the brand Louis Tête being the oldest from the area since 1800.... we do produce more than 70.000HL.

Cellier des Chartreux is leading cooperative in Rhone Valley area having Côtes du Rhônes, Côtes du Rhônes Villages, Lirac, Tavel, St Gervais, Chateauneuf du Pape, IGP wines.....and producing more than 50.000 HL per year.

On top of this, we have offers of Organic wines, Cans wines, Bordeaux wines and Champagne.

Since 1951, Uragme has been working to meet the demands and the needs of customers and consumers with professionalism, seriousness and flexibility.We started our business in the Pharmacy Channel with the production and marketing of paraffinic products for the hygiene and care of the person, including the products of the Forhans Special Line, a complete line for oral hygiene. Thanks to the seriousness and professionalism of the people who work in Uragme, over the years we have established good business partnerships with important foreign companies that have enabled us to develop our business in the Perfumery and Large Distributions business.

Market evolutions are our challenge; customer satisfactionis our mission; research and innovation our answer.

Founded in 2007, Coffees.gr is an import/export company which has been one of the longest running online shops in the Greek market. Its headquarters is based in Athens, Greece. The company has operations in the retail and wholesale sector as well. 

Currently, the business operates 2 e-commerce platforms and 1 physical store across the country and Cyprus as well. Moreover, Coffees.gr has various wholesale customers such as hotels, cafes and catering businesses. 

Coffees.gr achieves an annual turnover of more than €5 million. 

It is noteworthy that the firm won the Bronze Award at the e-volution awards 2021 in the “Food & Drink” Category. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a wide variety of products in the Sweet Grocery Category such as coffees, cookies, sweetener liquids, waffles, etc. besides, Coffees.gr also offers different types of coffee machines and coffee equipment. 

Brands such as Delizia, Lovit, Royal Drink, Druzbice, Barista Pro, Stevia Life, Holy Lama, Violanda, Papadopoulou, Gran Mulino and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

It is noteworthy that Coffees.gr has exclusive distribution rights for Espresso brands such as New York, Sant’ Eustachio and Caffe Lab. 

Coffees.gr maintains the highest quality standards as its products come either from its production companies or from certified distributors. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own warehouse and partners with courier service or transport companies to ensure deliveries. 

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

Bodegas Adría is an accuracy image of innovador determination of the wine activity in the area. Tradition and innovation are both models that identify us. To sum up: varietales wines of El Bierzo, bold, complex and easy to deal. 

The best mencía grape of the zone is cultivated in Villafranca del Bierzo, since the jority of its vineyard is in hilliside are no nearby zones of irrigation. The above mentioned conditions favor the healthy ripeness of the grape, avoiding the excessive phytosanitary tratments

​​OUR PROJECT
Single Variety Bierzo wines, adventurous, complex and easy to understand.
The winery stands on a privileged hill overlooking the valleys of the Bierzo, in one of the stretches of the Camino de Santiago, before going into Villafranca del Bierzo. In the area of Villafranca del Bierzo are grown the best Mencía grapes of our region, since most of its vineyard is on hillside and there are no irrigated areas nearby.
Adriá is a wine cellar that reflects the renewal of winemaking activity in the region, tradition and innovation are the two references that identify the activity of this new adventure. The brand VEGA MONTÁN will be the protagonist with the elaboration of our wines in small parcels productions.
Our 25 hectares of godello produce the raw material and receive the cuddly treatment of a human team that delivers passion and dedication to the cultivation and 

We have an own vineyard area of 25 hectares of godello between 20 and 50 years old in trellis and a surface of controlled vineyard of 25 hectares of mencía belonging to winemakers from the area between 25 and 90 years old.
The vineyards are present in El Bierzo bajo, in the surroundings of Valtuille, Villadecanes, Parandones and of course Villafranca del Bierzo. Most are micro plots selected from vineyards located between 450m. and 750m.
Depending on which areas, their production is on average between 2 and 3 kilos of grape per vine. Throughout the winters a selective pruning is carried out, removing a lot of the yolks, and during the summer a pruning is done in green, in order to seek a balance in the vineyard between fruit and foliar mass to guarantee an optimum maturation.
What really interests us is to enjoy the wines we produce and show the world the quality of our vineyards.

THE VINEYARD
We have an own vineyard area of 25 hectares of godello between 20 and 50 years old in trellis and a surface of controlled vineyard of 25 hectares of mencía belonging to winemakers from the area between 25 and 90 years old.
The vineyards are present in El Bierzo bajo, in the surroundings of Valtuille, Villadecanes, Parandones and of course Villafranca del Bierzo. Most are micro plots selected from vineyards located between 450m. and 750m.
Depending on which areas, their production is on average between 2 and 3 kilos of grape per vine. Throughout the winters a selective pruning is carried out, removing a lot of the yolks, and during the summer a pruning is done in green, in order to seek a balance in the vineyard between fruit and foliar mass to guarantee an optimum maturation.
What really interests us is to enjoy the wines we produce and show the world the quality of our vineyards.

Planet Parfum is a personal care retailer which has been present in Belgium for almost 50 years. Planet Parfum became a subsidiary of the French company, Groupe J.Bogart,  after it acquired Distriplus in 2018. It is headquartered in Bruxelles.

Planet Parfum Belgium operates 100 points of sale and 40 beauty institutes across the country. The company owns an online store as well.

Planet Parfum Belgium achieved a turnover of € 91 million in 2019 and currently employs over 460 people.

Planet Parfum Belgium provides a variety of products in the following category:

• Personal Care: hair care products, lotions, fragrances, cosmetics, etc.

The retailer works with renowned brands such as Anastasia Beverly Hills, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Cacharel, Davidoff, Dior, Hermes and many more.

Moreover, Planet Parfum is the exclusive distributor of the following brands in Belgium:

• Close: The products offered include nail polish, lip balm, makeup palette, etc…
• Vita Liberata: Under this brand, products such as serum and autobronzant are sold.
• Ikks: Perfumes are the specialty of this brand.
• Caron: Perfumes are available in this brand.    

In addition, Planet Parfum Belgium offers free delivery countrywide.

Planet Parfum Belgium supports and sponsors several charity organisations such as Pink Ribbon, Viva for Life, FOND ERASME and KickCancer.

Planet Parfum Belgium's online shop can be accessed on www.planetparfum.com

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners.  

Luxco is a consumer products company that honors the past while innovating for the future, providing optimized resources, exceptional service, and a portfolio including bourbon and tequila.

Big C Vietnam is a major hypermarket chain in Vietnam, operating as one of the leading retail stores offering a wide range of food and consumer goods at competitive prices; it is currently undergoing a rebranding process to become "GO!" under the Central Retail Corporation, maintaining its focus on providing a convenient and affordable shopping experience for Vietnamese customers. 

Established in 1996 by Ray Faraee, iHerb is an online retailer that sells more than 30,000 natural products across 1,200 popular brands. Its headquarters is based in California, United States. The company delivers its products to people around the world with 16 languages, 86 currencies and 38 payment options. 

Moreover, its e-commerce platform has attracted over 11 million customers and more than 24 million authentic reviews. 

In the financial year 2021, iHerb achieved a turnover of € 979 millions and currently employs more than 4,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the e-retailer was awarded the certificate “Great Place To Work” in 2021. 

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

• Savoury grocery: snacks, oils, condiments, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: honey, tea, chocolate, etc. 
• Drinks: fruit juices and coconut water. 
• Personal care: makeup, body lotions, shampoo, etc. 
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, laundry soaps, etc. 
• Pet: food and supplements. 

Brands such as Country Life, Aura Cacia, Neocell, Ultamins, Nature’s Way, K-Beauty, Gerber, Muscletech, Vitables and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, iHerb also offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, organic, kosher, non-Gmo, cruelty-free and keto products as well. 

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

• California Gold Nutrition: This brand consists of products such as vitamins, lactobif probiotics, omega-3 premium fish oil, etc. 
• Lake Avenue Nutrition: This brand consists of products such as magnesium complex, biotin, hydrolyzed collagen, etc. 
• Mild By Nature: This brand consists of products such as hand creams, shampoos, soaps, etc. 
• Radiant Seoul: This brand consists of products such as sheet masks, cleansing oils, moisture essence toner, etc. 

In addition, iHerb maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, Kosher, USDA Organic and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 9 climate- controlled fulfilment centres and partners with shipping companies such as UPS and DHL Express to conduct its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, iHerb makes use of recyclable packaging instead of plastic in order to reduce its carbon footprint. 

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

Founded in 1937, Export Packers is an international importer, exporter and distributor of food commodities. Its headquarters is based in Ontario, Canada. The company sources its products from countries such as China, Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand and many more. 

Moreover, the firm’s activities are divided into 5 segments such as International Trading, Domestic Food Service, Retail, Asian and Fresh Seafood. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to the retail as well as the HoReCa sector. Its clients include supermarkets, restaurants, wholesalers and many others. 

Export Packers achieves an annual turnover of €69 million and currently employs more than 200 people. 

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

• Chilled & fresh: fish and seafood.   
• Frozen: fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. 
• Dairy: cheese and milk. 
• Drinks: a variety of juice concentrates. 
• Savoury grocery: lentils, peas, chickpeas, etc. 

It is noteworthy that Export Packers is the exclusive distributor of brands such as Phillips, Anova, Hillman, Tuna Sooner and Pana Pesca. 

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

• Ocean Jewel: This brand includes seafood products. 
• Family Delight: A line dedicated to seafood products. 
• Milky: A brand dedicated to milk. 

In addition, Export Packers maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by FDA, USDA, NOP, PCQI and many more. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the importer operates its own distribution centre and a transportation network is available to ensure deliveries. 

With regards to sustainability, the company partnered with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to avoid fishing illegally as far as possible. 

Minderleinsmühle is proud to be one of Germany’s major organic cereal manufacturers and processors of organic chocolate.

As a private label specialist for cereal products and confectionery we offer a wide range of porridges, mueslis, crunchies, biscuits and chocolate coated products.

The continuous development of our innovative and highvalue private label products is driven by the particular requirements of our international customers.

In order to meet your expectations we constantly invest in our machinery to keep up with new technical possibilities. Benefit from our experience and efficiency!

450 colleagues at two production sites in Germany ensure an effective and reliable implementation of your requirements to achieve our goal: supply a premium product at a superior price-performance ratio and build up a loyal and long-term business relationship with your company.

Our own Research and Development Department reacts quickly on new trends and implements them in your product enquiry if requested.

With a team of 13 full-time employees in our Product Management we work efficiently on taylor-made solutions for your product requirements.

Sem + Ya  is a retailer which offers a wide range of products. Its headquarters is based in Samara, Russia. 

The company welcomes over 500,000 buyers annually. 

It operates more than 100 shops.  

Sem + Ya offers a selection of products in the following categories:

• Personal care: shampoo, conditioner, dental care, etc.
• Savory grocery: croissant, gingerbread, 
• Sweet grocery: cake, chocolate, protein bars, etc.
• Household: air fresheners, liquid detergents, dirt cleaner gloves, etc.

Moreover, its portfolio consists of brands such as:

• Domestos: cleaning detergents. 
• Larun: hand care, body care. 
• L’oreal: hair care. 

Sem + Ya also has developed its private labels including:

• Eco Room: cleaning supplies.
• Sova: a brand of napkins, sponges.
• Babiko: a range of cosmetics.

It is noteworthy that the business sells over 10,000 products from all over the world. 

Oubu Coffee is a Danish trading company specializing in trade of the premium Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee exclusively.  Along with our sister company, Sherwood Forest Coffee Co, based in Jamaica we have full control of our supply chain from the lush cherries on the steep mountain sides in Jamaica, to processing of green beans, roasting and packing the coffee, to the consumer packaged and branded products ready to stand out on a shelf in Europe, the online world in Asia etc. 

Jamaica is one of the most attractive and exclusive coffee origins in the world, known for its superb quality and unique flavor profile. For over 8 years we have successfully traded green beans and via our own roastery in Jamaica  - and roasting partners in Europe - we can facilitate branded and private labelling of consumer packaged products in different categories - including the single-serve market. 

Track and trace – We produce premium Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee at different price points and in different categories. We have different options to reach desired price points, but common for all products we supply, from green beans to roasted and packaged coffee, is our unique track and trace information and support. As we are a single origin estate with an advanced data collection system from harvest through to export, we support our partners and brand owners with the most extensive marketing and traceability data available from any producer in Jamaica, on each and every single batch of coffee. Blockchain verified for 100% authenticity. Information that is directly applicable in end-user marketing and information, and which supports the local communities in which our coffee is produced.Guaranteed Authenticity - Jamaican coffee export is fiercely governed by JACRA (Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority). Only licensed players can use the ‘Jamaica Blue Mountain’ trademark which creates a significant positioning advantage over brands based of other origins. No other origin has a quality and export control system that matches that of Jamaica, and it guarantees, documents and verifies the players in the Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee market. Licenses are valuable and sought-after. Oubu Coffee is fully licensed, both as an importer, exporter and trademark user license holder – and we can facilitate our partners brands under our license in a straightforward process.

Founded in 2014 by Michal and Martin, Arufel is an importer of FMCG products. Its headquarters is based in Presov, Slovakia. The company sources its products from countries such as the United States, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom and many others. Moreover, Arufel is indulged in export activities as well. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products to the mass market, retailers and wholesalers around the world. 

In the financial year 2020, Arufel achieved a turnover of € 16.28 million.

Arufel offers more than 1,900 references in the following categories: 

• Sweet grocery: chocolates and coffee. 
• Savoury grocery: snacks and biscuits. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices,energy drinks, etc.

Furthermore, brands such as Pepsi, Fanta, Nutella, Lipton, Pringles, Tuc, Mirinda, Ferrero, Orangina, Red Bull, etc, are endorsed by the firm. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates a warehouse which has 12 loading trays and stores up to 3,500 pallets. Moreover, Arufel also offers transport solutions by road, sea and air as well.  

In addition, the company has decided to expand its portfolio and welcome new brand partners in 2022. 

Apotek 1 is a chain of 380 pharmacies based in Norway. Apotek 1 was founded in 1999  The chain is owned by Phoenix Group. Apotek 1 also runs an online store. 

The company offers a range of medical products as well as personal care products and healthy food items. Apotek 1 currently offers over 10000 references. 

Apotek 1 controls 48% of the market. The firm employs over 3500 people. 

Apotek 1 offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: oral care, baby care, pet care, supplements, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: infusions and sugar-free candies

• Drinks: a range of protein beverages

Apotek 1 offers products from brands such as La Roche Posay, Avene, Aptus, Nuxe, Payot, Aco, etc. 

Apotek 1’s online shop can be found on www.apotek1.no

Gudfood is an importer which provides its products to clients in the Horeca sector and it is headquartered in Noida, India. 

Some of its clients include Dominos, Pizza Hut, Taj Hotels, Intercontinental, etc.

The firm imports its products from Spain, Italy, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Thailand Indonesia.

Gudfood also supplies 6786 point of sales across India and its turnover reaches around  €5 to €10 million.

Furthermore, the firm also provides its own brands which are:

• Pink Diamond: nuts and dried fruits
• Gourmet Specialties: olives, balsamic vinegar and other specialty foods
• Chef solutions
• Golden Spicery

Gudfood is looking for products in the savory grocery category such as herbs, spices, rice, crisps, nuts, snacks, etc. The company is interested in branded items as well as products with its own labels.

Activpharma is an online retailer of health and beauty products in the French market. Its headquarters is based in Bordeaux, France. The company specialises in the sale of products made of natural origins.

The firm offers a variety of goods in the Personal Care Category which are as follows (non-exhaustive list):

• Body lotions
• Foot scrubs 
• Sunscreen 
• Slimming products 

Brands such as Biothalys cosmetics, Coreme Paris, Nutravie and Laboratoires Phytogenese are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, the e-retailer provides a range of products under its private label known as “Netlab Pharma” which encompasses the personal care category. 

Activpharma maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ECOCERT (FR-BIO-01). 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, Activpharma partnered with a courier service company, Colissimo to manage its deliveries. 

With regards to sustainability, the business contributes towards the well-being of the planet by using eco-friendly materials.

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

Orbico Ukraine is an importer of professional cosmetics which has been established in 2015. The company is a subsidiary of Orbico Group. The headquarters is based in Kiev, Ukraine.

The core products category is personal care and the products are as follows:

• Cosmetics

• Perfumes

• Haircare

The company is interested in natural products as well. 

The partners of Orbico includes various international companies and the brands that are available are listed below:

• Wella

• Londa Professional

• System Professional

• O.P.I

• GHD

It is noteworthy that the firm’s represented brands have high market value and are recognised globally.

The objective of the company is to continue to be the leading distributor of cosmetics products in the Ukrainian market.       

UPDATE ON ORBICO UKRAINE 28/08/19

The firm is looking for brands that offer hair care, nail care and various beauty products. Furthermore, in the household category, Orbico Ukraine is also interested in items such as cleaning products and detergents.

BevMo is a retailer which has been established by Steve Boone and Steve McLaren in the year 1994. The headquarters is based in Concord, United States. BevMo currently operates 163 stores in the country and an online shop.

Bevmo achieved a turnover of € 7.80 million in 2018 and employs 40 people. 

The core products category is drinks but the retailer provides products under other categories also such as:

• Drinks: wine, spirits, beer, cider, sparkling water, energy drinks, etc.

• Savory grocery: chips, crisps, popcorn, crackers, etc.

• Sweet grocery: chocolate, sugar, spreads, biscuits, etc.

• Dairy: Cheese, etc.

• Chilled & fresh food: charcuterie, etc. 

Brands currently available in BevMo stores are Christian Brothers, Dolin De Chambery, Pringles, Beer Nuts, Alouette, Ile De France, Cabot, Yancey’s Fancy, etc.

BevMo also launched its private collection that consists of a range of premium and exclusive wine, spirits and craft brews. Experts and the company’s tasting team carefully select the products featured and deal directly with the producers from different parts of the world.

Some of the brands available under the private collection are Unruly Wine, Challis Lane, Main & Geary, etc. 

BevMo has partnered with Drizle, an alcohol marketplace based in the US. 55 stores can now, though Drizle, deliver to customers in less than 60 minutes. 

BevMo’s online store can be accessed on www.bevmo.com

The Beauty Success Group englobes 6 chains and was founded by Philippe and Christophe Georges as a family business in 1995 and the firm specialises as a perfumery in France.

By 2000, the company was operating 100 franchises. In 2007, the group launched its own brand; Beauty Success and in 2013, it started the Beauty Success Institute Concept. The company became the franchisor of Tanguy Pharmacie in 2015 and acquired Esthetic Center in 2016.

3 new branches were opened in 2019 including Esthetic Center brand and a Beauty Success perfume store.

In 2020, Beauty Success Group acquired Beauty One Paris which operates 140 beauty centers and institutes. 

Nowadays, there are 310 stores operated by Beauty Success Group.  

The company also started Beauty Sisters, a concept store that specializes in makeup and Parfumerie Nicole, a perfumery inspired by Nicole George, the mother of the founders of the Beauty Success Group.

The idea behind Parfumerie Nicole is to bring back the authentic way of perfume manufacturing and offer premium brands like Hermès and Prada. The group now has over 400 product references.

In 2022, Beauty Success achieved a turnover of €250 million and it employs 2,700 employees. 

Beauty Success is currently ranked in the 4th position in the French market for perfumery according to Premium Beauty News and won the Best Chain of Stores 2017/2018 France in the category Cosmetics and Perfumery.

Natural and green products are available as well.

Beauty Success Group manages the following private labels:

• Beauty Success: a range of cosmetics, perfumes, accessories, etc.
• Esthetic Centre: a brand of cosmetics

The Beauty Success Group handles weekly delivery for all the brands it offers and manages the stock for its different chains.

The e-commerce website of Beauty Success is available on www.beautysuccess.fr

Catena is a retailer dealing in products from the personal care category and was established in 1999. The company is a subsidiary of Fildas, a Romanian company involved in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.  Headquartered in Romania, the firm is the leading pharmaceutical retailer in the country and has been operating for more than 20 years in the market. 

Catena caters to over 4.5 million clients and has 850 pharmacies across the country. 

Additionally, the company also allows the possibility to book its products online. Catena also owns a mobile application, Catena Pharmacy. 

With a workforce of 5,000 employees, the company achieved a turnover of € 949.5 million in 2020 and became the leading pharmaceutical company in Romania. 

Over the years, Catena has won various awards such as the Best Buy Award for the best quality/price ratio in Romania. The company was selected as the leading pharmacy in Romania by Superbrands Romania based on the votes of customers as well as specialists. In 2015, Catena also won the “Special Award for the quality of services provided to families and children” by Forbes. 

The retailer offers various products in the personal care category such as hair care, skincare, makeup, etc.

Catena endorses brands such as Movial, Vedixin, Transpiblock, Kadermin, etc

Additionally, the firm offers a line of bio and natural products which are as follows:

• Nutritional supplements
• Organic powders
• Vitamins

With regards to logistics, the Fildas-Catena Group owns 14 logistics centers for the storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products. Moreover, the firm works with more than 150 suppliers. 

Concerned about the welfare of its community, Catena has been involved in many health campaigns in Romania and sponsors various charities such as Save the Children! Romania and the Light into Europe foundation. In addition to that, the company also supports Art and sports campaigns.

Amazon is an online retailer which has been present in Germany since 1998 and the company has been evolving since then. The headquarters is based in Munich. Germany is considered Amazon’s second largest market after the United States in terms of turnover. Amazon is listed among the companies which dominate e-commerce in Germany.

Amazon Prime, a payable service that gives access to next day delivery as well as unlimited streaming is also available in Germany.

Amazon Fresh is also established in the country and offers 85 000 references in the food and non-food categories.

For 2020, the company achieved a turnover of €25 billion, making Germany the second largest market for Amazon. Currently, around 16 000 associates are employed by the firm.

As of 2018, the company occupied 28.7% of the German market share.

The company received the NRW.INVEST Award from the NRW’s Economics Minister Andreas Pinkwart.

The product categories offered by Amazon Germany include:

• Personal care: makeup, shampoo, perfumes, baby products, etc
• Household: detergents, paper towels and many more
• Sweet Grocery: coffee, chocolate, sugar, etc
• Savory Grocery: canned goods, oil, rice, pasta, etc
• Drinks: whisky, champagne, wine, soft drinks, etc
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc
• Frozen Food: ice cream, meat, seafood, etc

Amazon provides its own brands among which some of them listed below:

• Presto: tissue papers and dishwasher detergents are sold under this brand.
• Amazonbasics: the products that are sold under this brand are dumbbell pair, towel, pillow bed, etc
• Happy belly: under this brand, products such as walnuts, banana chips, almonds, etc, are sold.
• Wickedly Prime: in this line, products such as olive oil, condiments, vinegar, etc, are available.
• Pinzon: towels and bathrobes are sold under this name.

There are currently 16 logistic centres across Germany equipped with robots. Moreover, a modern logistics center in Gera will be launched in 2021 creating over 1000 jobs for locals. The company operates a low-emission fleet to conduct deliveries and opened an inbound cross dock distribution center in Dortmund for outbound deliveries.

Concerning sustainability, Amazon Germany launched Climate Pledge, a program that is committed to become zero carbon by 2040 and use only renewable energy by 2030. The firm is aiming on reducing, reusing and reselling products to reduce waste.

Amazon Germany’s online shop can be accessed on www.amazon.de

Gruppo Coin S.p.A. is a prominent Italian retail group with a strong presence in the apparel, department store, and specialty retail sectors. Founded in 1916 by Vittorio Coin, the group has maintained a deep-rooted connection to Venetian trade traditions, evolving over more than a century to meet changing consumer needs and expanding its market footprint across Italy.

The company operates under several major brand names, including Coin, OVS Industry, and UPIM. The Coin brand represents the group's flagship department stores, targeting the upscale market with over 80 company-owned and franchised locations. OVS Industry is recognized as Italy’s largest apparel retailer, originally launched in 1972 as 'Magazzini Oviesse' and has since expanded to include a network of approximately 1,100 stores in Italy. UPIM, acquired in 2010, is another key apparel brand with about 135 directly operated stores and an extended franchise network, including over 15 BluKids stores specialized in children's apparel.

In total, Gruppo Coin manages approximately 1,100 selling points across Italy, including department stores, apparel retail outlets, and specialty stores, making it one of the largest retail networks in the country. Their sales network also includes distribution centers and warehouses necessary for supply chain and inventory management.

The group's retail formats include supermarkets and hypermarkets in department store layouts, catering mainly to food, drinks, beauty, apparel, and home furnishing categories. The company has successfully transformed former retail chains, such as the conversion of La Standa stores into its own formats like Oviesse and Coin.

Financially, Gruppo Coin reported sales approximating €1.18 billion as of recent estimates, positioning it among the top players in the Italian retail market, with an estimated turnover range between 1 to 10 billion euros based on scale and market share. The group employs about 10,000 to 50,000 people in Italy, reflecting its large operational scale.

Gruppo Coin continues to pursue growth while remaining largely controlled by the founding family. Its strategic focus includes expanding its apparel and department store brands, reinforcing its leadership in the Italian market with about 7.4% market share ahead of competitors such as Benetton, Calzedonia, Max Mara, H&M, and Zara.

Overall, Gruppo Coin is a key player in Italy's FMCG purchasing group sector, with extensive retail coverage in supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores, distribution centers, and warehouses, focused primarily on food, drinks, beauty, apparel, and home furnishing categories.

Protek is a Russian distributor of personal and pharmaceutical products that was founded in 1990 by Vadim Yakunin and Grigor Khachaturov. The company distributes to around 20000 companies including Apmakonenka, Oneka, Camcoh Dapma, etc. 

Protek distributes products from Russian pharmaceutical producers as well. At present, the company works with 619 suppliers.

Protek was awarded as the distributor of the year in 2000 and is also recognised as one of the 20 most successful companies in Russia. It is also one of the Russian leading importers. 

Protek achieved a turnover of € 1.5 billion in 2019 and employs around 15000 people. 

Protek offers a wide range of personal care products such as skin care, hair care, face care, etc. 

Brands such as L’Oreal, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Pierre Fabre are distributed by Protek.

Concerning the logistics, Protek operates 8 interregional logistic centres and 39 depots. There are also 15 representations with depots and 9 branches which have their own fully-equipped warehouses. A new logistics center will be built in 2020. 

Protek launched the Protek Charitable Foundation in 2006. The charity has created the Health to People Program which provides financial and medical support to needy people in Russia. 

In 2019, it was announced that Protek has entered a joint venture with Sechenov University in order to work on telemedicine technologies development. During the same year, Protek also launched a distance learning project called University PRO enabling those who pass the program to follow a free module at Sechenov University. 

Founded in 2002 in Switzerland, DKSH is an importer which helps FMCG brands enter the Asian market. The company offers marketing and sales support, retail solutions and logistic services and regulatory support services to various brands. 

DKSH distributes brands to countries like China, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, etc. 

DKSH works with 1900 clients including supermarkets, specialty stores, department stores, hotels, convenience stores, bakeries, restaurants, e-commerce platforms, etc. 

DKSH achieved a turnover of € 10.8 billion in 2019 and during that same year, the company employed 33350 people. 

DKSH distributes an array of items in various categories including:

• Savory Grocery: sauces, canned food, dressings, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, sweet canned food, chocolate, etc.
• Drinks: syrups, fruit mix preparations, liqueurs, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, egg, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: products such as chilled fruit puree and coulis
• Frozen Food: products like coulis and fruit puree
• Personal Care: a range of cosmetics

DKSH distributes products from different brands such as Angus, Even, Buttercup, Lotus, Cru, Canary, Alomar, Cadbury, Lindt, etc. 

DKSH collaborates with 1900 suppliers.

The business operates 150 distribution centres across the world.

DKSH is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GMP and GDP certified. 

The business manages 44 innovation centers.

Druni is a retailer of personal care products based in Spain. Founded in 1987 by the Casp family, Druni operates 330 stores in the country as well as an online shop. The company offers both luxury products and low-budget products. Druni has been providing innovative products as well. 

Druni acquired the beauty chain Gilgo in 2015. Furthermore, Druni also took over the chain Atalaya. 

At present Druni operates its 330 stores under the following banners:

• Druni

• Gilgo

• Atalaya

In 2017, Druni attained a turnover of € 288 million and employs around 2000 people.

Druni offers products in the personal care category including skincare, hair care, hygiene, fragrances, etc.

Brands such as Ecoderma, Escada, Loewe, L’Oreal, Clarins, Soul, etc. 

Druni also developed its own label, DRN, consisting of products such as face care, skincare and so on. The brand is available only in Druni stores. 

Druni’s online shop can be accessed on www.druni.es

Founded in 1947, Autogrill is a catering company operating food service establishments in airports, stations and on motorways.

Initially the company was known as Pavesi which offered biscuits and gradually started operating as a local bar in the 1950s. In 1977, following a merger between Pavesi and 2 other motorway catering businesses: Motta and Alemagna, Autogrill was founded. The state-owned company was privatized in 1995. 

Autogrill ventured on the international market by opening food service establishments under the same banner in France and Spain in 1993. 

In 1995, the business was acquired by the Benetton family and in 1997, Autogrill was listed on the Italian Stock Exchange. During that year, Autogrill entered Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany. 

1999 was an important period for Autogrill which acquired HMSHost,entering the travel retail industry including airports, railway stations, museums and motorways. By 2000, the company started to expand its business in the travel retail sector in 2 areas: Duty Free and Restaurants. 

Autogrill continued to expand by acquiring several businesses over the years in the travel retail sector. In 2002, it took over SMSI Travel Centers which operate catering services in Ontario, Canada and Receco in Spain which operates in railway stations. In 2003, it acquired Anton Airfood, establishing its presence in North America. 

In 2005, the firm took over Steigenberger Gastronomie in Germany and in 2008 it acquired Aldeasa, a Spanish travel retail and duty-free company as well as World Duty Free, a travel retail company as well. 

In 2013, Autogrill separated its 2 activities. The retail travel sector is transferred to World Duty Free while Autogrill concentrates on the catering sector. 

The company has also partnered with Vapiano in order to operate Vapiano restaurants airports in the UK, Scandinavia, Germany and the Netherlands 

At present Autogrill manages over 300 national and international banners. The company has opted for national banners in order to help customers discover local dishes and products in each country and also partnered with international banners so as to cater for those customers who want to find banners they are already familiar with. 

Autogrill owns some of the following banners including (but not limited to):

• 1897 Market

• Amo

• Beaudevin

• Bubbles Wine Bar

• The Burger Federation

• Cafe Chocolat

• Ciao Ristorante

• Territori D’Italia

Autogrill is the licensed operator for the following international franchises in airports, railways and motorways including (but not limited to):

• Burger King

• Starbucks Cafe

• Buffalo Grill

• California Pizza Kitchen

• Class’ Croute Restaurant

• La Place

Autogrill operates a large number of establishments in 147 airports in the world. 

In 2018, Autogrill registered a turnover of € 4.7 billion. 58% of the revenue is from airport catering and 34% from highway catering. 51% of the revenue is from North America while 37% from Europe. The remaining is from other countries across the world.

Autrogrill employs over 60000 people across the world. 

Autogrill has a Research and Development area that also includes a test kitchen where the company is constantly working on new products. 

Autogrill has also implemented a lot of measures to be sustainable. In the case of the protection of the environment, the firm chooses suppliers who not only have good ethics but also apply environmental-friendly practices. 

The firm has also collaborated with Coca-Cola in order to recover plastic bottles to be recycled. In India, Autogrill is now replacing plastic bags with eco-friendly alternatives and in Australia,the firm has introduced the “Bring Your Own Cup” concept, encouraging customers to carry their own cups or mugs instead of using disposable ones.

HMS Host International is the International division for HMS Host, an American contract catering business. While HMSHost handles the American market, HMS Host International manages the operations in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. HMSHost has been owned by Autogrill since 1999. HMSHost International’s headquarters is located in the Netherlands. 

HMSHost International has been operating for over 50 years and is present in countries such as China, Australia, India, Indonesia, Russia, the Netherlands, Vietnam, etc. The company operates several food service businesses in airports, railway stations and malls. 

HMS Host International operates more than 300 local, specialty, national and proprietary banners in more than 120 airports across the world. Furthermore, a team of renowned chefs is constantly working in order to develop menus for exclusive, local and chef-inspired restaurants. 

HMSHost International has partnered with franchises such as Burger King, Starbucks and Leon, operating their franchises in airports, railway stations and malls. 

At present, HMSHost International manages a total of 18 Burger King restaurants and 11 Leon restaurants across the world. 

Furthermore, HMSHost International also manages several Proprietary banners which include:

• VIT: a chain which operates in the UAE, the UK and the Netherlands

• Bistrot: an Italian-style food service

• Nordic Nature: a food service chain offering Nordic meals

• Fair Taste: a restaurant/cafe offering healthy options

• Two Tigers: an Asian-style restaurant

• Cafe Coco: a luxury cafe chain

• Puro Gusto: an Italian coffee shop and bakery

The business is taking measures to minimise the use of packaging where possible. Furthermore, it is using recycled materials, ensuring that it works with suppliers who provide recyclable packaging. Measures are also being taken in order to reduce wastage.

For example, HMSHost International works with a Waste management Company in order to sort its waste, hence enabling it to recycle. Moreover, the company is also working with Coca Cola to collect plastic bottles which are recycled into chairs and shirts. HMSHost International’s restaurants use Ecolabel napkins and biodegradable utensils.

Interalfa Complex was founded in 1991 in Budapest, Hungary. The family business, owned by Jozsef Friesz Jr. used to produce jewelry but stopped by 1996, concentrating solely on the import and distribution of personal care products. 

In 2015, Interalfa Complex launched a logistics company under the name ECO Magyarorszag. 

Interalfa Complex clients include retail chains, pharmacies, retailers, hotel gift shops, etc. The firm supplies over 250 shops along Lake Balaton. In addition to this, Interalfa Complex works with 69 wholesalers located in 55 cities and towns across the country. The company also exports to the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, etc. 

Interalfa Complex’s clients include Rossmann, Interspar, Tesco, Auchan, Metro, Douglas, etc. 

Interalfa Complex achieves an annual turnover of € 6.1 million and employs 20 people. 

Interalfa Complex provides products in the personal care category including supplements, fragrances, face care, skincare, etc. 

Brands such as Nike, Creme 21, Travalo, Herbina, etc. are supplied by the company. Furthermore, Interalfa Complex is the exclusive distributor for the European market for Swiss Arabian Perfumes, Aslen Bugle International and Shantou Meibao Cosmetics. 

Interalfa Complex has also developed its private label, Paris Prestige. The brand is expanding by offering a variety of personal care products. 

Interalfa Complex manages 4 warehouses with a total floor area of 2400 m2. The company operates a fleet of 7 delivery vehicles. 

ALLIVE is a leading producer of hemp-based products in both Europe and Canada, committed to providing its customers with the highest quality and most innovative hemp-based solutions.

The company was established in 2013. Driven by a passion for promoting a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle, ALLIVE has created the PLANET SUPERFOOD brand, offering a wide range of innovative and nutritious products to valued customers, such as seed granola, protein bars, seed mixes, instant porridges, protein powders, and powdered drink mixes. All plant-based, organic, vegan, and functional.

• Exports to more than 40 countries worldwide• No artificial additives• BRC certified• Flexibility to customers' requirements 

Founded by Allen Llyod in 1973, Lloyds Pharmacy is a British personal care retail chain. Its headquarters is based in Coventry, United Kingdom. Lloyds Pharmacy is owned by McKesson, an American company which provides healthcare services. 

Moreover, the firm owns a number of companies which includes John Bell & Croyden, a multichannel healthcare business and Dr Thom, a commercial online doctor service. 

Lloyds Pharmacy operates over 1,650 pharmacies and an online store as well. Furthermore, the business dispenses over 150 million prescription items every year. 

In the financial year 2021, Lloyds achieved a turnover of €2.3 billion and employed around 17,000 people. 

Additionally, Lloyds Pharmacy offers an extensive range of products in the personal care category which involves: 

• Supplements
• Hair care 
• Skincare 
• Oral care 
• Baby toiletries

Lloyds Pharmacy UK endorses brands such as Colgate, Viviscal, Aussie and various others. 

The company also sells supplements under its own brand, Lloyds.

In relation to its logistics solutions, the firm operates its own distribution centres. In order to conduct its deliveries, Lloyds Pharmacy partnered with a third party delivery company named Deliveroo. 

Concerning sustainability, Lloyds Pharmacy took measures such as supporting a recycling network in order to assist customers who wish to get rid of electrical waste. The company is indulged in community service as well, as it supports the Alzheimeir’s National Charity society. 

Lloyds Pharmacy's online store is accessible on: www.lloydspharmacy.com

La Vie Saine is a retailer of organic products which was founded in 1952 by the Remy family in France. La Vie Saine has been owned by BOI France and Rothschild Investment Partners since 2017.