Funky Veggie is an importer which was established in 2016 by Camille Azoulal and Adrien Decastille.  Funky Veggie is found in Paris, France. The firm promotes healthy eating  and hence all the products that are provided are vegan.

Funky Veggie distributes to 1000 stores from clients including Franprix, Monoprix, Carrefour, Auchan, etc. 

The firm achieved a turnover of € 104000 in 2017 and employs 7 people. 

Funky Veggie launched its products under the private label, Funky Veggie. These products include:

• L’Apero Boules: organic and natural snacks made out of chickpeas
• Coeur de Boule: sweet snacks made out of dates and nuts
• La Boule: snacks made out of nuts and dates which contain less than 100 calories

Funky Veggie’s products are free from artificial coloring and are gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan. The products have a shelf life of 6 months. Funky Veggie has also expressed in interest introducing breakfast and aperitifs products to its private label.

Funky Veggie operates 1 warehouse. 

Funky Veggie’s snack balls are stored in food-grade polypropylene and packaging cases are made from recycled cardboard. 

Funky Veggie has shown an interest in the welfare of disabled people and works with an ESAT, an organisation allowing disabled persons to work. Around 20 disabled people are employed to package these products. 

Funky Veggie’s online shop can be accessed on www.funkyveggie.fr

UPDATES ON FUNKY VEGGIE ON 02/09/2020

Funky Veggie is aiming to provide organic products for its entire range in the future and has announced in 2019 that it will introduce a savory snack ball under its private label. The business is also planning to expand its team. 

Since the beginning of 2019, Funky Veggie has been selling over 30000 snack balls each month. 

Funky Veggie is looking for products for its private label in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crisps, snacks, nuts, flour, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, biscuits, breakfast cereals, etc. 

Established in 1989 under the name Okman, the company was renamed Tokmanni in 1991, which has developed into the largest discount store chain in Finland. 

Tokmanni ended the year 2021 with 196 stores alongside 4,105 employees and with a turnover of €1.142 million.

In 2011, the business opened its first online store.   

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

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

Tokmanni works with different brands such as: 

• Knorr: snack pots, sauce ingredients, soups, etc.
• Refiner: salmon soup, meatballs, cream sauce, stews, etc. 
• BLÅ band: french onion soup(gluten free), mexican stew, ready-made indian curries, etc.

One of their private label brands is ‘The Pisara skin menu product line’ which consists of shower gels, liquid soaps, hand creams and body lotions. 

These products are RSPO certified raw materials derived from palm oil. Tokmanni takes into account its ecological, social and economic aspects.    

Concerning its logistics, in the year 2008, the business moved to a new logistics area in Mäntsälä.

When it comes to sustainability, the retail chain’s goal is to be carbon negative by 2025.

Link to Tokmanni’s online store: https://www.tokmanni.fi/

Poundland is a discount retailer which founded in April 1990 by Dave Dodd and Steven Smith who came up with a successful concept of  selling its products for  £1 through its 900 stores across Europe. However, the company decided to sell its products costing more than £1 from the mid 2010s onwards.

Its first store was opened in the Octagon centre, Burton with 624 products, and today Poundland sells a range of about 3500 products of which 1000 are branded products with the majority being food and drink. The retail company has expanded into the mainland Europe (Ireland; Isle of Man) under the name of Dealz, and currently is part of the Steinhoff International family operating in Australasia, Africa and the United States, besides Europe.

Its product stock is divided into 3 categories described as: Ongoing core lines (products bought direct from the manufacturer), seasonal ranges or clearance stock, whereby 10,000 new products are featured annually. Its product categories include: food & drink; health & beauty; home & pet; leisure & entertainment; leisure & entertainment; toys; stationery & crafts; party & celebrations.

The food & drink section consists of grocery, sweets & snacks, soft drinks, chocolate, cakes, biscuits and hot drinks. Health & beauty has make-up gallery, haircare, toiletries, healthcare, dental, baby, beauty & skincare. The home & pet section includes: back to uni kitchen( food preparation tableware, etc), around the home (storage, home accessories), household accessories, pets & animals, and cleaning. The leisure & entertainment consists of DIY, entertainment, batteries CDs, DVDs (A-Z & by genre), toys, play & learn, dolls & figures, soft toys, disney frozen, star wars. Some of the brands that the company sells are: Kelloggs, Nestle, Belvita, Uncle Ben’s Express/Special, Felizzano, Malibu products, Colgate, Pedigree, Tommy Walsh, just to mention a few.  Additionally, it has its own private label known as ‘Twin Peaks’ Chocolate bar.

To meet its operational difficulties, Poundland has an office in Hong Kong in view to support product sourcing and operations in UK. It has a distribution centre of a 300,000 square feet (28,000 m2). In 2016, it was observed that approximately 7 million customers (mostly working class females) shopped in Poundland every week. It is also interesting to note that the company was named as ‘Discount Retailer of the Year’ in 2015.

Thomas Ridley is a food wholesaler in the United Kingdom. Serving mainly the catering industry, Thomas Ridley is the supplier to a portfolio of clients. Founded in 1808, the British wholesaler provides various product categories such as:

• Chilled & fresh
• Frozen
• Savory Grocery
• Sweet Grocery
• Drinks
• Household

Moreover, the company has also started to include gluten free as well as specialty products in its assortment.

Over the years, the company has begun to distribute several brands including Tilda, Celtic marches, Bacardi, bd foods, bounty, wrapmaster, wrights, wyke etc.

Presently, Thomas Ridley presents itself as the supplier of the following business food services:

• Catering
• Education
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Hotels
• Restaurants

The company has also access to the retail sector with the acquisition of local and regional range in reference to delis, garden centres, farms cafés and farm shops.

In 2015, a year after acquiring Elveden Fine food and Taste of Anglia, the wholesaler opened up a local distribution center in Kent to boost its sales. This also enabled more deliveries in that region. The company also provided a fleet of trucks for the same distribution center. With the opening of this new distribution center, they aim to reach 70 million pounds of turnover. 

According to better wholesaling, Thomas Ridley has service levels attaining 99.6% with 130,000 products weekly and even hitting 100% in busy periods like Christmas. The wholesaler has also implemented the click & collect service for the cash and carry customers  which accounts for 4% of the business revenues.

Ledo Montenegro is part of Ledo, a leading producer and distributor of industrial ice cream and frozen foods in South Central Europe. The company is owned by Fortenova Group. Ledo Montenegro operates in Montenegro, offering a wide range of frozen food products such as ice cream, seafood, pastries, and ready meals. It manages over 2,500 refrigeration units and has a network of points of sale across Montenegro. The company is interested in products for the frozen food category and seeks brands and suppliers for private labels.

Ledo Montenegro has a solid distribution network with over 2,500 cooling facilities, providing a significant presence in the Montenegrin market. The company is known for its brands such as Tiger, Macho, and King, and it has acquired notable brands like the Montenegrin ice cream brand Sun in 2006.

Key clients include Voli, HD Lakovic, and Aroma, among others. Ledo Montenegro also holds various certifications such as HACCP, BRC, IFS, Kosher, and ISO 9001:2008, ensuring high-quality standards in its operations.

For suppliers and manufacturers looking to partner with Ledo Montenegro, the company offers opportunities for collaboration in the frozen food sector, particularly for private labels.

Unilever was founded in 1929 as a merger between Margarine Unie and Lever Sunlight. The company is part of Unilever Worldwide which owns numerous brands and made a turnover of €53.7 billion in 2017. Unilever’s brands are consumed by more than 2.5 billion people in the world everyday. The firm sells to over 200 countries in America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Unilever Netherlands represents around 40 famous brands and the company has over 3100 employees in the Netherlands. The firm has launched several brands in various product categories.

In addition to this, the company has set up a large research laboratory in the country which respects all the international standards. Unilever also owns an international food service company known as Unilever Food Solutions. This company supplies products to hotels, restaurants, caters and other professionals in the food service industry.

Unilever is also concerned about the environment and uses recycled materials for its packaging and avoids the use of plastic whenever possible.

The company is looking for suppliers for its private label under the personal care, sweet grocery, savory grocery, frozen food, chilled and fresh foods and drinks categories. It also works with other companies selling their own brands.

For the personal care category, the company offers skin care, hair care and oral care products.

Under the frozen food category, Unilever sells a range of ice-creams and under the savory grocery category, the company offers products such as snacks, condiments and soups.

For the drinks category, Unilever sells a range of iced teas and other products.

Under the chilled and fresh food category, the company is looking for suppliers of products such as sausages, burgers and bacon.

The company expects suppliers to abide by law and regulations concerning the quality and content of the products. Unilever also sets high standards which are constantly reviewed to ensure that the products remain of an excellent quality.

Founded in 1993 by Angelika and Wiktor Sawosz, Brand Distribution Group deals with the import, export and distribution of quality products and service on the market. Its headquarters is based in Warsaw, Poland. 

Specialised in the FMCG sector, Brand Distribution Group is in the top 10 European leaders as FMCG distributors. 

Presently, the company has 6 offices located in Warsaw, Bialystok in Poland, Germany, Great Britain, Spain and Singapore. 

Brand Distribution Group’s clientele include domestic supermarket chains, international chain stores, wholesale dealers, distributors and the Horeca sector as well. Some of its clients are Tesco, Carrefour, Auchan, Zabka, Fresh market, etc. Moreover, the firm operates an online purchasing platform where customers can buy 24 hours a day. 

In the financial year 2020, Brand Distribution Group achieved a turnover of € 14.7 million. 

Furthermore, the importer won the “Debut of the Year” award in the annual “Golden Hundred of Enterprises in Podlasie” ranking in 2022. 

The imported products are available in several categories which are as follows: 

• Sweet grocery: coffee, sweets, chocolates, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: biscuits and snacks. 
• Frozen: a variety of ice creams. 
• Drinks: juices, water, syrups, etc. 
• Personal care: shower gels, deodorants, shampoos, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, dishwashing liquids, etc. 

Brand Distribution Group endorses international FMCG brands such as Caprisun, Lenor, Nutella, Nivea, Jacobs, etc. 

Additionally, the firm offers its private label products which are as follows (not limited to): 

• Triumf: a brand of eco-friendly detergents. 
• Voll: a line of modern laundry detergents. 
• Di puro: a brand of cleaning wet wipes. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, the company operates 2 high storage warehouses with a total area of 5000m2. The deliveries are conducted via reliable and verified subcontractors and Brand Distribution Group also offers road, maritime and air transport services. Additionally, it has a new information system (ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning) and takes care of labelling, stickering, and packaging services.

Currently, the objective of the company is to establish an international holding company to coordinate the work of all its companies by 2025. 

The group’s online platform can be accessed on: https://bd24.pl/ 

Regal is a general importer which is based in Shanghai, China. The main purpose of the company is brand management. For brand marketing purposes, trade fairs are organised by the firm. Moreover, the products are mainly imported from Europe.

The importer distributes the products in the following regions:

• Beijing
• Northern china
• Southern china
• Central china
• Shanghai
• Shenzhen

Normally, the firm supplies to more than 1000 points of sales but the main clients are:

• JD
• Metro
• City shop
• City super
• Ole

Moreover, the importer provides its services in various sectors such as:  

• HoReCa - Shangri-La, The Ritz-Carlton, Four seasons, Hilton, Intercontinental hotels group, Starwood, Marriott, St Regis, Hyatt, Westin, Starbucks, Costa coffee, etc…
• E-commerce - JD.com, Amazon.cn, Cofco, VIP.com, etc…
• Retail (FMCG) - Metro, Carrefour, Auchan, Walmart, Vanguard, Ole, lifestyle market, etc...

In relation to the logistics management, the firm rented warehouses and fleet of vehicles for the smooth running of the supply chain.

In fact, the aim of the company is to maintain trade relations and fulfill the requirements of its clients in the operated sectors. 

GOLD MEAT BELGIUM NV specializes in the production of traditionally made gelatin/aspic products. Our range is also very diverse, with a variety of products that appeal to consumers both young and old. We are proud to be market leaders in the Benelux at the moment, mainly because our skills have made it possible to retain our unique identity.

At Gold Meat Belgium we are always trying to find ways to reduce our ecological footprint. We believe that ecological business practices are the way forward.

Paul is a globally known French company brand specialised in baking and selling breads as well as pastries even industrial ones. The Paul network includes over 673 points of sale. Founded in 1889 in France, the business is operated by the Group Holder which is a French agribusiness. The Group Holder has also developed Ladurée pastry brand run by David Holder and Château Blanc, an industrial bakery.

Moreover, the presence of the company extends to more than 34 countries across 5 continents. These include hundreds of shops of different sizes

To maintain products freshness, frozen precooked dough can be cooked during the day as per consumers demands.

The year 2015 witnessed the florishment of the food service’s turnover and increased to 28.7 million pounds. The particular year, 4 bakeries were opened as well as a second restaurant in London. The percentage of revenue growth which is 6.3% is stated to be above market trading.

In 2015, Famous brands and Paul bakeries agreed on a partnership which resulted in Famous brands having an exclusive licence agreement  hence becoming Paul’s South African Licenced Partner for 10 years.

The group saw its turnover increase by 12.3% in 2016 resulting to 32.3 million pounds.

Meanwhile the group continues to refurbish its stores and develop its product ranges as well as central bakery aiming for customers loyalty

Paul UK operates as a subsidiary of Paul foodservice. The company is a French company but can be found in other countries as well. In fact, it was initiated in London in 2000. Paul is known as a producer and supplier of bakery products providing different products such as bread, pastries, platters, viennoiserie, cakes, tarts etc. It also extends its activity range by supplying the catering sector including:

• Corporate meetings
• Parties
• Special occasions

Presently, the United Kingdom counts 36 shops located mainly in Central London. In 2016, Paul UK experienced an increase in its turnover and revenue. Indeed with an increase of 12.3%, the turnover attained 32.3 million pounds.

Recently 2 new bakeries emerged in Notting Hill Gate and Earl’s court and plans of 5 more outlets are to be seen, following the refurbishment of 11 stores.

Qualimer: shellfish from a reliable address. 

National and international sale of mussels, oysters, lobsters and other edible sea products. Delivered to your distribution centre or wholesale trader from Yerseke.

Besides our own mussels and oysters – we grow them ourselves – we also purchase and sell products from other companies - but only from the very best. This is how we guarantee that our products are always top quality. 

Our company is a genuine family business, the Vette family having been at the helm since 1880. Our strength lies in our belief in sustainability and our long term vision. Our top 15 customers have not been our customers for more than 25 years for nothing. Sustainability is, of course, evident in our products. We are IFS 6, Organic and MSC certified.

Our customers are retailers, foodservice and wholesalers throughout Europe. 

Our product range consists of:

• Mussels
• Oysters
• Crustaceans
• Bivalves, sea snails
• Convenience
• Sea vegetables

Our strength is that we can import, store and freshly pack shellfish in bulk when customers order them. We have basins in Yerseke, where we keep these products until the moment of ordering/ packaging.

Besides a good product, we believe in good service. Not only to help customers with questions, problems and orders, but also with in-store demonstrations.

If you have any questions about our company or would like to receive samples, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

Best regards,

Nienke Vette | CEO | n.vette@qualimer.com

Kees Vette | Marketing & New business | k.vette@qualimer.com

Vette & Verhaart BV, Yerseke, the Netherlands | www.qualimer.com

Wines inspired by nature

Great wine is not determined by a single element. It’s not just the terroir, with its soil and its rocks. It’s not just the summer sun, or winter’s chill. Each grape is the result of the collaboration between nature’s different elements – elements that shift and change and can prove fickle, but can also produce greatness.

Like nature, Boland Cellar has chosen to work together with farmers and growers across a broad range of climates and terroir, taking the collaboration that was begun by each vine all the way to your glass

How do we grow greater together?

Collaboration has been at the heart of everything we do. The exceptional quality we offer is built on working together with growers, employees and suppliers, talented winemakers, our community, our partners and, of course, nature.

Bagelstein is a specialist in bagels production which was founded in 2011 by Thierry Veil and Gilles Abecassis when its first store was established in Strasbourg, France. An online store is also run by the company.

Bagelstein is present in 7 countries across Europe, such as Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, etc.

The company has 3 production workshops supplying the franchise stores with bagels. In 2021, Bagelstein inaugurated a 17m² kiosk of “ready-to-sell” products. 

On a daily basis, approximately 18 251 bagels are made by Bagelstein’s bakers.

A wide choice of bagels are prepared in the Bagelstein’s stores which are freshly available for consumption and they are classified as: Isidore, Henriette, Hypolite, Leontine, and many more. Some of the bagels come with cream cheese, dried tomato, salmon, yoghurt, and many other stuffings. These varieties are ideal for different tastes and the bagel specialist also caters for mini bagels on demand with different flavours.

Currently, Bagelstein employs a total of 284 people and achieves an annual turnover of around € 3 million. 

The firm was elected Best Sandwich Shop of the Year in 2021. 

Various products are offered in the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: brownies, donuts, cookies, etc
• Savory Grocery: chips and others
• Drinks: tea, coffee, juice, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food:  fruit salads, burgers, soup, etc 

Furthermore, the bagels offered in the shops are without preservatives. 

Bagelstein owns a private label, Bagelstein coffee, under which several coffee products are offered.

All poultry products provided by Bagelstein come from suppliers which comply with the European Chicken Commitment’s requirements. 100% of Bagelstein’s egg products will come from alternative breeding to cages in 2025.

In addition, Bagelstein partnered with third party delivery companies such as Delivaroo, Uber Eats and Juice Eat to home deliver its orders. 

The company aims to open 20 new stores in 2022. 

Bagelstein’s online store can be accessed on www.bagelstein.com   

NIGEL, FOUNDED IN 1958

We are localized near the first fishing port of Portugal where we produce a large range of fish and shellfish.

The company has a skilled and experienced team, from the selection of the raw material to the production and markets near 5 thousand tons / year . 

​It extended, refurbished and modernized the entire manufacturing plant in 2015, introduced new technologies in the manufacturing and packaging process, for a better result of productivity, quality and service.

We have several prodution lines, with machines and hand work, to process the fish acordly the specifications of each costumer and country. Our  localization near the first fishing port of Portugal helps to have people with skills in fish that allow us process what the machines doesn´t do.

The company has cold storage capacity of more than  18.500 m3; freezing capacity of 8 tonnes / hour and a packing capacity of 5 tonnes / hour .

Our guiding principles are respect for commitments, adaptability and dedication.

Since the 60's we have developed an export vocation, working now for more than 25 countries on 5 continents.

We are a company that uses its vast experience as a driving force for constant improvements to production of quality products that meet the needs of our customers.

Spécialités du Monde forms part of the three major European delicatessen groups, namely the Fleury Michon from France, Beretta from Italy, and Casademont from Spain-altogether, they made a partnership in 2008.

The company deals with wholesale trade (B2B) of meat products, whereby it imports from Western Europe (Spain and Italy) and export in Belgium. The company is in constant search of partnership, currently it has about 15 manufacturers across the world coming from Italy, Spain, America, and North Africa.

One of its product range consists of bacon which are available as roasted, cooked, dried raw, smoked and salted ham. There are also smoked, dry and cooked sausages. These products are exported under the brands of its partners, including private labels. Additionally, it also provides imported or manufactured antipasti.

Some of its clients are the retail customers and out of home catering, whereby 60% of its production is reserved for self-service and 40% for traditional retail stores. It is interesting to point out that 45% of its business consists of supporting retailers in their private label needs.

Hainan is popularly known as an airline company founded in 1993 which was initially a local aviation company and now is a conglomerate covering units like :

• Aviation
• Holdings
• Capital Tourism
• Logistics

The company’s principal business activities includes merchandise wholesaling and retailing. The importer distributes products such as jewelry, cosmetics, home appliances, electrical equipments, etc,.. in supermarkets and department stores. The firm does not only provide their services in wholesale and retail sector but also in property business and financial businesses. Most of their business activities are conducted in the northwest of China, North China and Central China.

The assets of the company accounts for more than 600 billion Yuan with 11 listed companies.

The retail distribution segment covers 33 provinces in 7 regions which includes 1374 chain stores of NCS, 500,000 franchises of ACFSMC and 340 shopping malls and supermarkets.

Concerning its products, the company has 600 brands from NCS and 11 logistics centers as well as an e-commerce platform. The logistic centers are located in 18 provinces including 2 cold chain logistic companies.

Furthermore, the conglomerate has a food processing unit, providing premium food items to offline stores as well as online ones.

The firm’s target for the next 5 years include merging 1-2 import & export companies and fostering 2 listed companies which diversify in supply chain.

Currently, the firm employs 450 people to work towards the goal of the business.

Mission

We provide menu creators with a world of poultry based on a unique concept with strong brands.

Vision

Euro Poultry is the obvious choice to lead and develop the poultry industry’s one-stop-shopping for selected kitchens in Europe.

Euro Poultrys core values

• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Presence
• Demand
• Will
• Proactive

YOUR INNOVATIVE PARTNER

Euro Poultry is the leading innovative partner in many types of poultry – both raw, heat-treated and convenience. As a customer, you can look forward to a committed partner with many years of experience – and solid cooperation with over 40 of the world’s leading poultry producers from no fewer than 10 countries.

Extensive expertise with poultry

Our customer insight, our knowledge of food trends and our dedication to developing entirely new products with the right producer makes Euro Poultry the perfect partner. This is true whether we are talking about hotels/restaurants/cafes, fast kitchens or convenience for the consumer.


In brief, our primary goals are to inspire our customers, deliver top quality – and follow up with the service that benefits our customers’ business.

Wide and deep selection

Our selection is wide-ranging, from raw conventional cuts to processed ecological products, customized to meet your needs. There is one common factor to all of our products: Control and quality in taste, hygiene, a focus on animal welfare and production.

The Brazzale family is Italy's oldest dairy company, producing cheese and butter since 1784. The company is an 8th generation family business. They are one of the founding members of the Grana Padano Consortium in 1954.  The Group employs over 650 people with 6 production plant in Italy, Czech Republic, Brazil and China, 1 sales office in Germany, 20 stores “La Formaggeria” in Czech Republic and 1 store in Shanghai.

The Company exports in over 60 countries delivering chilled and frozen cheese and butter products throughout the 6 continents.

In year 2000, Brazzale family decided to produce their own Hard Cheese “Gran Moravia”,  developing an innovative & sustainable agri-food supply chain.

The result of this revolutionary model can be summarized as follow:

• Higher quality of products thanks to the top quality of Milk
• Sustainability, Animal Welfare, “Water footprint” assessment (Gran Moravia  is  the first cheese in the world to disclose its water footprint, i.e. an indicator of freshwater appropriation for producing it. Water saving reaches 50% compared to conventional values ​​and even 75% compared to Parmigiano Reggiano, as calculated by the University of Milan
• Cost-effectiveness thanks of the Efficiency of the process that is completely controlled by Brazzale.

The wide range of products includes: 

- Butter,  - "Gran Moravia" Hard cheese (Vegetarian and Halal certified), available in:    Wheel   Portions 100g, 200g, 300g, 700g, 1000g, 2000g, 4000g,    Slices, Grated, Flakes, Julienne and bite-size snacks.  - Fresh and stretched curd cheese such as:  Scamorza white and smoked, Mozzarella in blocks, available in different sizes including slices. - Full range of Provolone dolce, piccante and smoked completely natural without any preservatives, available in different sizes including slices.  - Pressed cheese such as Verena and Asiago DOP available in whole wheel and portioned. We also have a vast assortment of italian cheeses, which has been carefully selected to offer great quality, which complement our range and offer of an exceptional customer service. 

Our products cover customers requirements in retail and foodservice sectors, food processing industries and distributors.

We develop also Private Label products for some retailers and wholesalers

Casa Montorsi srl is a company dedicated to the production of the complete family product of CURED HAMS in all its form: with bone, boneless and sliced packed in ATM as well. Besides the hams we propose a complete range of sliced cold meats and cheeses packed in tray in ATM. The tray could be from 60 to 500g. As specialties we propose our Production of Culatello di Montagna, Culatta sliced, Cooked Culatta all  without preservatives and the special salame Strolghino di Culatello. All the step of the production, seasoning, deboning and slicing are made by ourselves. The company is certified BRC and IFS and specialised and prepared  to work for Private label as we are already doing in Italy and is some foreign country.

Laktos is an importer based in Prague, founded in 1936. Specialised in the distribution of dairy products, the company operates in Europe and outside Europe.

The company has a production plant whose main activity is the manufacturing of processed cheese. In fact, in 1960, following the production of 340 million litres of milk per year, the company was declared the largest producer of dairy products. In 2016, the company initiated the construction of a new factory in the Krasna Hora village.

Laktos has its private label of the same name and can be found under the following categories:

• Dairy
• Chilled and fresh
• Sweet grocery

With a retail store for clients to purchase Laktos products, the needs of different consumers are met.

Other activities of the importer are:

• Export of dairy products as well as other product types
• Dairy products provided for sale in the European region
• Laktos also offers to register the clients’ products to different Czech retailers and Slovakia. Additional services includes: transport, distribution, sales promotion and advertisement.
• Using their own brand Laktos, Laktos can sell and distribute dairy products
• The clients benefit from the expertise and know-how of the firm pertaining to retail market in Czech republic and Slovakia as well as its vast network of major retailers on the market.
• The firm also arranges events in relation to promotions.

Regarding the logistics features, Laktos has warehouses with temperature settings (-21 degrees celsius) in Czech republic and Slovakia.

Tempered trucks are also put to disposition with maximum load 24MT.

Laktos deals with different clients including:

• Food distributors
• Wholesalers
• Processing companies
• International retail chains
• Catering outlets
• Independent traders

Vladex is recognised as a wholesaler in the Netherlands. Founded in 2001, Vladex initially dealt only with 2 major clients : United Nation Missions and Military bases. Following its expansion, the wholesaler's activities stretched to ship supply and wholesaling of food and non-food products.

Nowadays, Vladex has a portfolio of clients such as wholesalers, supermarket chains, ship chandlers, oil and gas platforms and food services transactioning with military operations.

In 2015, Vladex was acquired by Salvo Grima Group from Malta, after which the company developed further.

Vladex achieved a turnover of € 1.4 million in 2019 and employed 12 people.

Vladex provides products under the following categories: 

• Savoury Grocery
• Drinks
• Sweet Grocery
• Dairy 
• Personal Care
• Household

Vladex also provides internationally recognised brands such as: Coca-cola, Kelloggs, Lux, Mars etc.

The firm’s private labels include Valleydays and Rossoro both dealing in the grocery categories.

Bingo d.o.o. Tuzla is the largest supermarket chain and retail company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, established in 1993 and headquartered in Tuzla. It is the leading retail group in the country by revenue, profit, and number of employees. Serving over 250,000 customers daily, Bingo operates more than 220 stores, including supermarkets, convenience stores, hypermarkets, and shopping centers, with a total of around 225 selling points as of 2024. Their retail network includes various formats such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, distribution centers, and warehouses.

The company employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reflecting its significant scale in the domestic market. Bingo's turnover exceeded 500 million BAM (approximately over 10 billion euros) as reported around 2014, with continued growth leading up to the current estimate in 2024.

Bingo Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of 20 companies, including 11 manufacturing units producing food, drinks, beauty, and household products, such as detergents, spices, snacks, pasta, eggs, and beverages. Key manufacturing brands within the group include Majevica (snack production), Tuzla Brewery (beer, mineral water, juices), and Semberka (dried fruits, vegetables, and spices). The business group has been instrumental in revitalizing former local producers and expanding its hospitality segment with 50 facilities and ten modern shopping centers across major cities including Tuzla, Sarajevo, Ilidža, Mostar, Bihać, Banja Luka, and Zenica. 

Bingo prides itself on strong corporate social responsibility practices and collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), including initiatives focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is recognized for humanitarian efforts and has been honored as the "Best Friend of SOS Kinderdorf BH" for its social commitment.

With a daily supply of more than 28,000 products from over 770 domestic manufacturers, Bingo remains a cornerstone in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s retail sector and an attractive partner for FMCG producers and suppliers in food, beverages, and related categories.

Founded in 2015, Transgourmet Poland is a foodservice distributor operating in the Polish market. Its headquarters is based in Poznan, Poland. The company is a subsidiary of Transgourmet Holding AG. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products in the HoReCa sector mainly which includes cafes, restaurants, bars, catering companies, etc. An e-commerce platform is at the disposal of its clients as well. 

Transgourmet Poland employs over 1,000 people in its organisation. 

It is noteworthy that the firm was appreciated by customers as it bagged the “Grand Prix” award in 2020. 

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

• Savoury Grocery: flour, oil, sauces, noodles, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: muesli, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Frozen: vegetables, meat, fish, etc. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, water, etc. 
• Wine & Spirits: beers only.  
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 

Brands such as Lowicz, Mlekovita, Fanex, Develey, Knorr, Hellmann, Mosso, Heinz, Caprio, Pepsi and many others are endorsed by the firm. The firm caters for consumers with specific food needs by offering vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free products. 

The distributor developed its own brands under the following names :

• Transgourmet Premium: This brand includes products such as wild rice, seed oil, vinegar, etc. 
• Transgourmet Quality: A line of products such as green tea, coffee, muesli, etc. 
• Transgourmet Economy: This brand includes products such as olive oils, noodles, vinegar, etc. 
• Topseller: A line of products such as honey, wheat flour, noodles, etc. 

Transgourmet Poland maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by IFS Logistics which also fulfils the requirements of the HACCP system. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates the most modern warehouses which allows deliveries 6 times a week. Moreover, a fleet of modern vans is available to ensure deliveries for its dry, fresh or frozen products. 

In 2018, the enterprise opened a modern culinary institute in order to give its customers the opportunity to learn about culinary techniques and European trends in gastronomy. 

In 2021, the company’s sales director mentioned that Transgourmet Poland is adapting to market needs after the impact of the pandemic. As a result, it has introduced new products such as ready-made or partially processed meals as this is the future of the gastronomy sector.

Transgourmet  Poland introduced the SAP system in 2021 as it increases better efficiency of warehouse management and the entire supply chain.

Concerning sustainability, the firm reduces its carbon emissions by sourcing ecologically produced meat products, fish and seafood, dairy products, and fruit and vegetables. 

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

Grupa Dino was founded in 1999 by Tomasz Biernacki and is located in Poland. It is one of the leading polish retail chains. Since 2017, Grupa Dino is quoted on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Grupa Dino has over 5000 references. 

Grupa Dino operates 1218 stores under the banner Dino. 

Grupa Dino  reached a turnover of € 466 million in 2019, indicating a growth of 31.6% compared to 2018. Grupo Dio employed 19400 people in 2019.

Grupo Dino has a variety of products including organic, gluten-free and sugar-free products.

Grupa Dino is the exclusive distributor of the brand Agro-Rydzyna which provides a wide range of meat and charcuterie. 

Grupo Dino operates 4 distribution centres. 

Founded in 1999, Dino is one of the biggest chains in Poland. 

It operates over 2,069 stores across the country and in the beginning of 2022, it opened 265 new stores.

In the financial year 2021, its turnover amounted to  €2.8 billion. By the end of September 2022, it reported a dedicated team of over 35,000 employees. 

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

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

Most of its dry grocery products are branded FMCG products with a high level of recognition. 

Dino offers high-quality meats, sausages, and meat products provided by Agro-Rydzyna, a meat-processing plant belonging to the Dino Group.

Its logistic network is based on seven distribution centres in: Krotoszyn, Jastrowie, Wolbórz, Rzeszotary, Łobez, Sieroniowice and Sierpc.   

Founded in 1945, Grupo Exito is a Colombian retail group known for operating several retail chains under different banners in South America. The company is owned by a Brazilian subsidiary of Casino Group, a French company, since 2019. Its first store was opened in Medellin by Gustavo Toro in 1949. In 2015, Grupo Exito expanded by buying the Argentine group Libertad. The firm acquired Spice Investments Mercosur, previous owner of Disco, Devoto and Géant chains in Uruguay.

Grupo Exito partnered with NormaNet to launch its online store in 1998.

At present, Grupo Exito operates under the following sectors:

• Retail: englobes all its retail chains
• Wholesale: consists of its wholesale cash & carry stores
• Real Estate: the development of shopping malls under the banner Viva
• E-Commerce: its online businesses linked to its wholesale activities
• Complementary Businesses: businesses in fields such as finance, travel, insurance, mobile phone services, etc.
• Business Support: its textile, food production and logistic businesses

In the retail and wholesale sectors, the company operates 515 stores across Colombia, 25 in Argentina and 90 in Uruguay.

Grupo Exito achieved a turnover of €13 Billion € in 2021 in Columbia, registering an increase in revenue of 7% compared to 2020.Cumulative revenue for Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina reaches 15.5 Billion € for the same year.

The group currently employs around 43 500 people in total.

The company operates the following banners (including but not limited to):

• Exito: a chain of hypermarkets in Colombia
• Carulla: a chain of supermarkets
• Pomona: several supermarkets
• Surtimax Bodega: a chain of  cash & carry shops
• SuperINTER
• SurtiMAYORISTA: a chain of cash & carry stores
• Devoto: a chain of retail stores in Uruguay
• Disco: a retail chain in Uruguay
• Geant: Several shops operating in Uruguay
• Libertad: a chain of stores in Argentina
• Paseo Libertad: a number of hypermarkets based in Argentina
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The company provides both branded products as well as products under its own labels for its different banners. 

Moreover, Grupo Exito is one of the 10 most sustainable food retailers worldwide. Carulla, one of the banners operating under Grupo Exito, was awarded the Best Colombian Retailer by America Retail. Moreover, Grupo Exito received the ‘’Commitment for Equality’’ title by the Ministry of Labor.

Éxito Foundation was launched in 1993 in order to help and improve social, educational, civic, cultural as well as child nutrition conditions in Colombia. Grupo Exito also promotes sustainable trade thus reducing environmental impacts.

When it comes to suppliers, Grupo Exito is meticulous. The company has published its supplier manual that contains all the rules, norms, regulations, etc. regarding transparency, negotiations, delivery of products, ethical codes, human rights regulations, environment, etc. Suppliers must comply with these practices if they wish to collaborate with the company. 

FHC is a food service which has been founded by Wim Markwat in the year 1994 and its headquarters is based in Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands. It provides its services in the HoReCa segment. The company has 3 franchises namely Family, Foodmaster and Vital4Skool.

Furthermore, the firm has created employment for 19 dedicated people to work for the business.

Family - It is different from other cafeterias whose basic values are “fresh & healthy”, “sustainable” and “home feeling”. One gets access to a fair meal at a fair price. Also, its cafeteria was named as the Provincial Winner at the cafeteria Top 100. The products categories include: Sweet grocery, Drinks and savoury grocery.

Foodmaster - Its objective is to offer “tasty”, easy and fast” food to its consumers. The customer can choose from a wide range of snacks from A-brand manufacturers. The firm focuses on fresh products and prepare the snacks in clean frying pans which is checked and filtered daily. It promotes healthy food that is why it ensures fresh meals are prepared for the benefit of its consumers.

Vital4Skool - It is found in school canteens where students can obtain fresh and tasty products. An interesting fact about Vital4Skool is that it has attached a battery behind each food product indicating whether the food is healthy or not. A green battery means that the food product is healthy, an orange battery indicates that it can be eaten occasionally and a red battery specifies that it should be eaten as little as possible therefore pupils can differentiate between right and wrong. It also kept in mind the student’s health by reducing the price of the green products so that most of the students can move towards those products only. It is interesting to know that Vital4Skool has been nominated for the NFV Franchise Trophy 2018.

Furthermore, the company obtained the HACCP certification.

The objective of the company is to review the franchise products and services every year so that adjustments can be made for further development.

Gourmet Partners is an importer which has been established in the year 2010 and is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm is the exclusive importer and distributor of famous brands in the Czech and Slovak market. Clients can purchase products online through the firm’s e-commerce platform. 

Gourmet Partners achieved a turnover of € 1.20 million in 2018 which indicates that the company’s turnover has grown by 58% as compared to 2017. 

The products categories include:

• Sweet grocery: jams, coffee, chocolate, etc.

• Savory grocery: vinegars, salt, oils, etc.

• Drinks: wines

• Dairy: cheese

The importer has a bio line which consists of products such as:

• Drinking chocolate

• Whole beans coffee

• Ground coffee

• Organic rustic terrine

The company also owns a gluten free assortment, which includes:

• Duck terrine

• Chicken liver confit

• Pork liver pate

• Farmhouse terrine

There are various advantages in working with Gourmet Partners as they offer high quality goods at lower prices. The goods are always in stock thus fast delivery is definite. Also, the clients have the possibility to pick up the goods directly from the warehouse.

Gourmet Partners’s online shop can be accessed on www.gourmet-partners.cz

Farutex is a wholesaler which was established in 1991 and is headquartered in Szczecin, Poland. It operates as a subsidiary of Bidvest Group. Farutex offers over 6000 references in different food categories. Farutex operates 18 branches in Poland. 

Farutex supplies hotels, cafes, petrol stations, restaurants, etc. with a variety of products. Some of its clients include Accor Hotels, Radisson Hotels, Shell, Staoil, Tornetti, etc. 

Farutex also runs a training and consulting programme for chefs and cooks known as Farutex Culinary Academy. The programme enables Polish chefs and cooks to work with professionals in the industry. 

Farutex won several awards including the Pearls of the Polish Economy in 2015 and the Forbes Diamond and Gazele Biznesu in 2011. 

Farutex offers products under the following categories:

• Frozen Food: fish, fish fingers, lobster, ice cream, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: bread, bagel, cookies, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: soups, soy sauce, ketchup, etc.
• Drinks: juices and various beverages
• Dairy: cheese, whipped cream, yoghurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: a range of chilled and fresh food items
• Household: products such as toilet paper and dishwashing liquids

Farutex also provides products under its own labels which are (but not limited to):

• Cook Base: Products like canned peas, shrimp , ketchup can be found in this brand.
• Horeca Fresh: Under this brand, high quality lettuces are available.
• Eat Meat: The products that are sold in this name are bacon, chicken kebab etc…
• Mili: eggs, natural yoghurt, butter and milk are found in this brand.
• Simply Sweet: Products such as jam and sauces are available in this brand.
• Soleo: Drinks such as apple and orange juice are sold under this name.

The firm has obtained the ISO 22000:2005 and QAFP certificates for its food products. Also through the execution of the HACCP system, Farutex focuses on food health safety.

Furthermore, the company offers best service through its transport fleet.

Mc Donald’s is a fast food chain founded by 2 brothers, Dick and Mac Mc Donald’s in 1940 in California, USA. Nowadays, Mc Donald’s operates as a franchise across the world. 

The business was known as Mc Donald’s Bar-B-Q restaurant. However in 1948, the owners decided to review the concept and Mc Donald’s relaunched as a self-service drive-in restaurant. 

Ray Kroc, a salesperson, visited the fast food in 1954. Seduced by Mc Donald’s concept, he became a franchising agent for the chain. In 1961, Ray Kroc acquired the company and rights over the franchise for € 2.4 million. 

In 1967, the chain went international by opening restaurants in Canada and Puerto Rico. Nowadays Mc Donald’s operates a total of 38695 restaurants across the world including 13846 restaurants in the US. 

Mc Donald’s operates its restaurants under different formats:

• Mc Donald’s restaurants: which has a counter service and a drive-through

• McDrive: usually located near highways and have no counter service or seating arrangements.

• MC Express: Smaller Mc Donald’s restaurants with just a few seatings.

• Mc Stop: Designed for travellers and tuckers.

In 2019, Mc Donald’s employed 205000 people across the world. In 2018, the company achieved a turnover of  € 19.3 billion. 

Mc Donald’s takes into consideration the restaurant location and readapts its menu accordingly to include meals influenced by the country’s own cuisine.

The enterprise is known for having products at affordable prices in order to fulfill customer needs.

Mc Donald's has made an announcement of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It is the latest restaurant who is willing to ban plastic straws in order to combat pollution. 

Furthermore, the company sponsors various charities and also organises the McHappy Day, an annual fundraising event in various countries so as to support these charities. 

McDonalds UK is a fast food chain which was established in 1974. Its headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. The company is a subsidiary of the American-based multinational fast food chain, McDonalds. 

Currently, the business operates 1,358 outlets across the country, serving more than 3.7 million customers daily. McDonalds UK manages an e-commerce platform as well. 

It is noteworthy that the company received the sustainable food and farming award in 2021. 

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

• Chilled & fresh: burgers, desserts, milkshakes, etc. 
• Frozen: A variety of ice creams. 
• Drinks: soft drinks, water, juice, etc. 

Besides, McDonalds UK offers a range of vegan and vegetarian products in its portfolio. 

The firm offers its products under its own brands such as (non-exhaustive list): 

• McCafe: A line of coffee, milkshakes and juices. 
• McFlurry: A line of desserts and ice creams. 
• McPlant: A line of vegan burgers. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by RSPO, Vegan, Rainforest Alliance, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, McDonalds UK operates its own distribution centres and partners with Martin Brower, a leading logistics service provider to manage its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm signed an agreement with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment for the recycling of PE-lined paper cups. Moreover, Mc Donald’s UK favours local suppliers in order to reduce its carbon footprints. 

In July 2021, the company launched the “Hottest Burger”, McSpicy which comes with a bottle of milk for delivery orders. In the same year in September, the foodservice introduced the “Vegan McPlant Burger” in partnership with vegan brand, “Beyond Meat”. 

Moreover, McDonalds UK announced that it will open 50 more new restaurants in 2022 and will hire 20,000 people. 

Furthermore, in February 2022, McDonalds UK opened its first net zero restaurant which will act as a blueprint for its future outlets nationwide.  

In May 2022, the restaurant partnered with Deliveroo in order to promote growth and increase consumer choice.

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

Founded in 2012, Artania is an importer and distributor of seafood products. Its headquarters is based in Marupe, Latvia. The company sources its products from countries such as Norway, Great Britain, Iceland, Scotland, Morocco and many others. 

Moreover, the firm is also indulged in export activities. Besides, Artania participated in the Seafood Expo Global 2022 where it had its own stand. 

In the financial year 2020, Artania achieved a turnover of € 10.8 million. 

Furthermore, the business offers a variety of fish products in the Frozen category which are as follows: 

• Pelagic fish
• White fish 
• Salmon products 

Brands such as Savorin, Mackerel, Herring, Capelin, Squid, Saithe, Hake, Sardina, etc, are endorsed by the firm.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business uses the seaport in the Baltic region to manage its import and export activities. 

Baltstor is a retail co-operation based in Latvia and was established in 2004. Its headquarters is based in Riga, Latvia. The firm regroups 95 companies with more than 400 retail outlets. Some of its members include 2 of the most popular retail chains: Mego and Vesko. Baltstor purchases products in bulk for all its members depending on their requirements.  

Baltstor employs 89 people and achieves € 43.6 million. 

Baltstor was ranked among the Top 500 major companies in Latvia in 2018. 

Baltstor has a warehouse area of 8000 m2 and there are plans to expand to a total of 25000m2 in the next 5 years.  There is a regular warehouse and a warehouse for cold and frozen products.

Baltstor will stop selling eggs from cage-reared chicken by 2025. 

Global Synergy Buying Group (GSBG) is a leading private label company based in Greece, established in 2011. It operates primarily as a specialized food wholesaler and the largest certified private label company in the country. The company is part of the Elgeka group and serves as a networking platform facilitating trade agreements and long-term partnerships between local and international suppliers and various retailers and wholesalers.

GSBG endorses over 450 private labels with a portfolio comprising 664 brands, including SeaSide and Marini. The company operates with a focus on quality and safety, demonstrated by its implementation of stringent management systems certified under international standards ISO 9001:2015, BRC Agents & Brokers, and IFS Broker. The certification process is overseen by TÜV HELLAS to ensure compliance with high food safety and quality benchmarks.

Its core services include buying and selling products, B2B marketing, logistics, and quality control, the latter supported by three specialized laboratories performing rigorous quality tests before products hit the market. The company sources from 99 local and 39 international suppliers, offering a broad distribution channel for manufacturers and suppliers targeting the Greek retail sector.

GSBG’s logistics operations benefit from integration with Diakinisis, an Elgeka group subsidiary, which manages a modern warehouse spanning 180,000 m2. The warehouse is equipped to handle all temperature categories including ambient, refrigerated, and frozen goods, and utilizes modern truck fleets to ensure efficient delivery across Greece. Environmental initiatives include the provision of over 2,800 blue recycling bins and dedicated vehicles for packaging waste collection.

Financially, Global Synergy recorded a turnover of approximately €27.67 million in 2020. The company employs around 18 staff members domestically and operates primarily through warehouse facilities rather than a retail store network. This setup positions GSBG as an essential partner for manufacturers and suppliers of food, beverage, and beauty products looking for distribution and private label opportunities in the Greek market.

Falabella is a retail group which has been established in the year 1889 by Salvatore Falabella. The headquarters is based in Santiago, Chile. The firm operates in the following countries: Chile, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and Uruguay. 

Falabella Retail is a chain of stores operating Chile, Peru, Argentina and Columbia. In 1999, the store launched its online shop in Chile. 

Falabella employs 54472 people in Chile and the company achieved a turnover of € 11.6 billion in 2018, indicating that its revenue has grown by 1.6% as compared to 2017. 

Falabella gained market recognition through the award of “Best managed company overall in Latin America” by Euromoney.

The business provides a diversified collection of goods under the following categories:

• Personal care

• Bazar

Falabella also launched the brand Sybilla that offers a range of women apparel and also operates 5 stores in Chile under the banner Sybilla. 

Falabella acquired other store chains in different sectors and diversified its activities.

The company owns Sodimac Homecenter, a department store chain consisting of 254 shops in various parts of South America. 

Falabella also manages the chain of supermarkets, Tottus which now operates 134 stores in Chile and Peru.

Falabella also took over the regional marketplace, Linio in 2018. The firm uses the marketplace to offer products from Falabella Retail, Sodimac and Tottus. 

Falabella has entered the financial services industry and offers insurance, baking, credit card facilities in Chile, Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Mexico. 

Furthermore, the company is also involved in the real estate business and develops shopping centers in Chile, Peru and Colombia. 

In 2018, Falabella started Digital Factory, a division which is involved in finding digital solutions for the company. 

Falabella operates 14 distribution centres in Chile. 

Tottus Peru is a prominent supermarket and hypermarket chain operating in Peru and owned by the Chilean retail conglomerate S.A.C.I. Falabella. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Lima, Peru, Tottus has established itself as a leading retailer in the food, personal care, and household products segments.

Tottus operates around 30 physical stores throughout Peru, with approximately 20 located in Lima and the remaining 10 spread across other regions of the country. These outlets include supermarkets and hypermarkets, designed to serve a wide consumer base with varied shopping needs.

The company offers an extensive product range under categories including sweet and savory groceries, chilled and fresh foods (such as meat, poultry, and seafood), dairy (milk, cheese, butter, yogurt), frozen foods, diverse beverages including wine and spirits, personal care products like hair and body care, household cleaning items, and pet care products.

Tottus Peru is supported by a significant workforce estimated at more than 10,000 employees nationwide, reflecting its scale and operational capacity. The company has invested in digital transformation by launching the Fazil mobile app and providing an online shopping platform to facilitate e-commerce and enhance customer experience.

Financially, Tottus recorded an annual turnover near €984 million in recent years, with online sales contributing over €24 million in 2021. This positions Tottus as a major player in the Peruvian retail food sector.

As part of Falabella Group’s retail division, Tottus benefits from substantial backing and integration in the South American retail market, enabling it to sustain its growth and maintain a strong competitive presence. Its focus on food, drinks, and beauty products makes it an important partner for manufacturers and suppliers aiming to reach the Peruvian market.

CASALE represents a highly valued supplier of Italian Traditional Products such Italian Hams, such as Parma and San Daniele, and The Finest Italian Salumeria. CASALE offers the full range of Specialties, sliced and packed in a protective atmosphere, in weights from 50 to 500 grams. CASALE combines tradition, quality, food safety of a long lasting market leader and the efficacy of a modern and innovative company. CASALE exports to Europe, US, Australia, China, Japan and South America.

ZERBINATI S.r.l. is one of the most important italian producer of chilled fresh products.

The Company has 2 modern plants located in Casale Monferrato (AL) – 80 km far from Milan (NW of Italy).

The product lines available are the following:

• Washed fresh cut salads “ready to eat” - in bag, in tray – single variety, mixed - conventional and organic;
• Fresh Vegetable soups – italian traditional recipes, soups from the world –single or double serving - conventional and organic;
• Vegetables burgers – soy and gluten free - conventional and organic;
• Vegetables flans.

All products have a “clean label”; in fact no additives, artificial coloring or preservatives are used as ingredients.

Now are available two new lines of products: FROZEN VEGETABLE SOUPS and FROZEN VEGETABLE BURGERS.

The web site is www.zerbinati.com

Since 1974, heir of a thousand-year-old tradition, the Vecchio Varzi® products are known for

the artisanal productive style, the selection of the best pigs coming from the regions of Lombardy,

Piedmont and Emilia Romagna, and the seasoning in the Varzi valley that is well-suited for its unique air conditions.

Vecchio Varzi® produces almost one-third of the Varzi P.D.O. salami production and is the biggest producer.

Each productive and seasoning process is done with extreme care and attention in order

to give to every salami the taste of tradition

Ferrarini has always been dedicated to the symbols of Made in Italy: Cooked ham, Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, the distinguished traditional Balsamic Vinegard and wines traditionally found in Emilia Romagna, such as Lambrusco. Tasting Ferrarini's products allows you to share with us the Italian passion for food and quality.

Cilento S.p.a. is an Italian family-owned company  founded by  Luigi Cilento nel 1976.

Nowadays it is among the Italian top 3 producers  of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO, and other specialty fresh cheeses, crafted from water Buffalo milk.

Product: Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Dop, Buffalo's milk Burrata , Buffalo's milk Ricotta di Bufala, Organic Buffalo 's Mozzarella, Lactose free Buffalo's Mozzarella.

High Quality: Cilento selects the best farmers for the production of raw material milk. Just PDO Buffalo's water milk is collected, with a daily  verification of Animal Wellbeing  and feeding , through the help of a specialized agronomist.The In-House Quality Lab performs daily in-process controls throughout the supply chain, to ensure wholesomeness of the products placed on the market.

A tradition that is constantly renewed ....Down from Generation to generation

The Carlino Ltd. has been on the market for four generations in the conservation, processing and marketing of fish products.

The company Carlino Ltd. produces anchovy fillets in oil, marinated anchovy fillets, anchovy paste, salted anchovies, salted sardines, sardinelles fillets​ in oil and anchovy juice.

The optimal climate for seasoning preserved fish typical of South-Western Sicily, the exclusive use of fish from the Mediterranean basin that stands out for its aroma, shine and fragrance, the tradition, experience and love for this work , do even today, that the company Carlino is an important point of reference in the fishing industry. The name Carlino evokes images of a family that has always loved the sea. 

The passion for business is based on values and traditions that have remained unchanged over time and that have been handed down from father to son.

The fish used is renowned for its excellent flavor, freshness and brightness. It is immediately processed to safeguard the nutritional values, the qualitative and organoleptic characteristics according to the rigid controls of our quality system.

The name Carlino has always been renowned in the market for its exceptional capacity for innovation. Living example is the new patented "small boat" packaging with the new line called "FLOWER OF ANCHOVY".

Our company history dates back over four generations but its essence is captured in one word: quality. Today, Ladisa is an
organisation of distinction in the catering industry. From its original keen enthusiasm shared over the stoves of a traditional Bari
trattoria, the company has developed into an established business with branches throughout Italy.
The core business of Ladisa is catering services for schools, hospitals, public institutions, ministries, and private companies. However,
the company is also recognised for its other sectors such as the supply of high quality foodstuffs, commercial catering and
banqueting and the production of ready-made meals, as well as the planning and construction of industrial kitchens and global
service assistance. The company also invests in technology, innovation and training and today ranks as one of the top twelve firms
operating in the field.

“Che Bontà” is Ladisa’s brand about Ready-made meals, Semi-finished products, and IV range dedicated to B2B and B2C initiatives. Ready-made meals are at the forefront of our marketing strategy for the “Che Bontà” line. They include classic recipes from traditional Mediterranean cuisine, from pasta and main courses to salads and side dishes. These are available in practical packaging to be stored in the fridge and are ready to eat in
a matter of minutes.
Among the dishes on offer are three classic examples of Apulian cuisine, broad beans with chicory, aubergine bake and orecchiette pasta in meat sauce.

The Val d'Apsa dairy has always been a producer of high quality cheeses: mixed, pecorino, fresh and aged. Located at the foot of the hill of Urbino, it preserves traditions and passion. He has obtained the BRC and IFS certifications to best satisfy the discerning demands of the market. The main ingredient is milk, strictly Italian. Among the specialties, the Cheese of Fossa DOP and the Casciotta d'Urbino DOP.

In 2002 the company Fattorie di Maremma was purchased, already at the time a local point of reference for the quality and breadth of production, mainly linked to the two Tuscan DOP: the fresh Pecorino Toscano DOP and the aged Pecorino Toscano DOP.

 The Dairy factory ‘’La Gioia Bella S.r.l ‘’ was born in 2009 in Gioia del Colle in the province of Bari, on the initiative of Mr.Cinieri Pasquale.

Since it’s birth, the company continues to act based on inspiration by humanity values of the family company. With the peculiarity to cultivate a creative work atmosphere, regional ingredients and respecting a long artisan tradition.

As the first dairy brand, La Golosa di Puglia becomes a reference point for local products throughout (in Italy) the national territoty due to theuniqueness of it’s products of harvesting milk from local farms.

The raw material (Milk) in fact ist direclty acquired by farmers in the area in order to guarantee the authenticity and freshness of the products: la Burrata, la Caprese, la Tartufee, la Straciatella, la Ricotta, la Scamorza, le Caciotte, le Provole Silane and the inevitable Mozzarella in all they manufactuings.

Everyone knows how delicate fresh products can be and how much attention they require, so in the year 2013 a deligful indipendent company ‘’La G Day Distribution’’was born, that distributes exclusively the dairy factory ‘’ La Gioia Bella’’ products.

Professional and reliable transport in foodstuffs storage and on a timely basis deliveries, to the subsidiary, ‘’G Day Distribution’’ and today the fundamental plus which guarantee the ultimate in service to the GD and GDO.

Always to assure the continuos demands of the market, the dairy factory’’ La Gioia Bella ‘’in her second brand name.

Thus the brand line was born with the brand ‘’ La Gioia Bella, la Signora Di Puglia’’.

Because of the growing demand coming from the national market ( Belgium, French and Spain especially),the dairy factory La Gioia Bella had to equipe its premises with more and more wide manufacturing spaces, 2000 total metres of establishment of which 1400 metres were destinated for the productionand 600 metres were destinated for the packaging department with controlled temperature, 300mq of refriterating cells, 42 employers contribute to make the company a great reality.

The new establishment is getting all the certifications conforming to the quality of the company. The dairy was equipped with the advisory service of communication and marketing agency to strengthen and improve its sales service.

Award winning Italian deli meat company, with 70 years of history, leader in PDO e non PDO prosciutto segment with 6 production facilities in Italy, 2 in North America and 1 in Australiia. Highly efficient in preslicing capabilities with world class certified sanitary standards and exports in over 30 Countries. The only Italian Company to operate an antibiotic free farm in higher animal welfare. Partnering with retailers world wide with tailor made filiere projects. From Aldi to Wholefoods always a step ahead in innovation packaging. Highly skilled export branch that avoids the need for middlemen.

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BEIMER SPECIALS

A professional and flexible partner

Beimer Specials, for more than 60 years the specialist in artisanal, tailor-made production of quality meat and convenience products. Every day we deliver our authentic and delicious products to satisfied customers throughout Europe.

In our recently completely renovated production area we are able to portion, cook and prepare sous-vide according to customer demand. We can do this for Food professionals, industry and business-to-business customers.

Needless to say that the quality of our products always comes first!

Our craftsmanship, hygienic way of working, processing of fresh products and continuous quality control allow us to offer an ecologically sustainable, qualitatively excellent and deliciously tender piece of meat.

Beimer Meat BV, founders of Beimer Specials BV and the factory where the production of Beimer Specials BV still takes place, was founded on April 27th 1957. Currently, more than 160 employees are active at our production location in Enschede. The location is specifically designed for the production of beef and has a processing capacity of 900 tonnes of meat a week. Our controlled supply of raw materials only comes from selected suppliers. The meat is distributed by our own vehicle fleet, to national retail and international customers.

We produce meat in block ready snit, both veiled and semi-pare. We also have convenience food in consumer-size packages in our assortment.  

Royal A-ware is a traditional Dutch family business with a passion for food. At Royal A-ware the client's wishes are our priority and this is why we work from consumer to cow. In this way, we can deliver customized, A-quality, service. We are specialized in producing, ripening, cutting, and packaging cheese, and also produce and package cream and fresh dairy products.

Founded in 2003, Latinex is an importer and manufacturer of premium foods from around the world. The product involves mainly quality everyday products. The product categories involves: mainly savory grocery and sweet grocery including the following products:

• Biscuits
• Syrup
• Chocolate
• Sauces
• Spices
• Pastas
• Gluten-free

The importer presently works with 9 brands which can be found in supermarkets, emporiums, specialty stores, bakeries and butchers across Brazil.

The fitfood brand which is the importer’s own brand is the most popular among Brazilians who are known to be health conscious and there is a high demand for Latinex to bring gluten-free, protein-rich, vegan and non-transgenic products.
Another own brand by Latinex : Smart spices has already established its position on the market with over 40 product ranges of seasonings. U-chef with the label of "dummies" was launched in 2016 signed by Chef Erick are spices range. While Frontera represents snacks, pepper sauces and dips and Taste&co are condiments featuring ready-made cheese sauces.

Latinex also imports international brands like Tyrells,Swiss Miss, Skippy, Heide, and Merba.

To expand its professional network, the company started to export to the Arab market specially between 2005 to 2011. Indeed, Latinex exported biscuits, canned meat and fruits juices to Libya, Egypt, Syria etc.

Progressing in its expansion, the firm acquired Gouda’s Gilde waffles which is a caramel-stuffed cookies company. And since 2009, Latinex through its premium food import operations, started to target specialised retail outlets like emporiums and delicatessens. Presently, the trading company is working on improving its export units and aims to restart foreign sales.

DMI Trading Sk, s.r.o. is a Slovak company headquartered in Bratislava, specializing in the non-specialized wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco products. Established in April 2002, the company operates primarily in the grocery merchant wholesaler sector, focusing on supplying diverse food categories including meat, fish, dairy products, confectionery, ethnic foods, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables, and organic health foods.

The company services predominantly gastro and retail businesses, emphasizing freshness and rapid delivery within the Bratislava region, with logistics capabilities including its own delivery fleet enabling deliveries within 24 hours and multiple daily deliveries in Bratislava and surroundings. DMI Trading maintains a broad product assortment tailored for foodservice and retail sectors, including meats, seafood, pasta, spices, oils, canned goods, and other staple food items, suggesting robust sourcing practices and diverse supplier partnerships.

With approximately 25 to 49 employees as of 2025 and operating a limited number of physical selling points primarily consisting of warehouses and distribution centers, DMI Trading functions mainly as a wholesaler and distributor rather than a retailer with multiple storefronts. Its business strategy highlights customer service, flexibility, and building long-term partnerships with clients in Slovakia.

Financially, the last publicly available data from 2020 reported net revenues of about €8.88 million, with a noted increase in net sales revenue of 22.96% reported for 2024, reflecting growth in its operating activities. The company holds a subscribed capital of approximately €332,275 and continues to develop its market presence in the Slovak FMCG wholesale sector.

Overall, DMI Trading Sk plays a key role in supplying food and related products to restaurants, retailers, and other foodservice providers in Slovakia, with a solid emphasis on fresh product availability, reliable delivery, and comprehensive product range spanning essential and specialty food categories.

Kaupmees was founded in 1992 and can be described as a food wholesaler. Initially there were only 300 products among its assortment by in 2 years the wholesaler has managed to have 3000 products.

Kaupmees has a central warehouse and actually own 7 cash and carries with over 15,000 product items including food and non-food items. The delivery network covers the entire Estonia.The firm has approximately 300 employees among which some has worked in the company for 15 years.

Recently, the wholesaler acquired Tridens which is a distributor of food and beverage brands in Estonia. Tridens’ sales was equal to 42.3 million euros in 2015 while Kaupmees & KO sales was 68.6 million euros. Indeed Kaupmees acquired 51% share of Tridens. Kaupmees popularity among customers represents over 65% and to innovate the company has started to use new webshop hence strengthening the latter’s position in Estonia.

In fact, Kaupmees markets over 50 international brands in the food service sector. Kaupmees is presently the largest cash and carry firm in the Baltics and since 2014 uses Relex’s supply chain for their store replenishment. As a matter of fact, the wholesaler started dealing with Relex as they were searching for a solution for supply improvement, following which automated ordering was initiated.

Being a retailer of food and retail goods, the company’s clients includes:

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Bars
• Pubs
• Department stores
• Retail chains

Kaupmees products ordering is also available online via eKaupmees whereby subscribers can choose among over 14,000 products and various brands.

CTS Food Brokers Inc. is a prominent Canadian food importer, wholesaler, and distributor headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with operations servicing mainly independent supermarkets in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Established in 1988, the company initially focused on food brokering specializing in specialty deli and cheese products. Over time, CTS evolved into a comprehensive food distribution business, continuously expanding its product range to include deli meats, specialty cheeses, frozen foods, organic pasta, groceries, and other specialty food items sourced from Canadian and international manufacturers.

The company operates multiple distribution centers, including a significant 50,000 sq ft refrigerated, frozen, and ambient distribution facility in Montreal and an additional frozen warehouse of 29,000 sq ft, reflecting its strategic emphasis on frozen food categories in response to consumer demand. CTS also opened a second distribution center in Ottawa to cater to the Ottawa and Toronto markets, underscoring its footprint across Eastern Canada.

CTS manages an extensive portfolio of over 2,000 products and services a network of over 600 independent stores, predominantly supermarkets and grocery outlets. Its business model centers on providing a one-stop shop experience that optimizes selling and purchasing processes for both suppliers and retail clients. CTS has developed exclusive international partnerships, particularly in the cheese sector under CETA TRQ allocations, sourcing from European countries to serve Canadian specialty markets.

The company employs between 100 and 199 staff members locally and maintains sizeable warehouse and distribution infrastructure, positioning it as one of Quebec’s largest independent food distributors. Its range of selling points includes supermarkets servicing independent retailers, as well as its own distribution centers and warehouses that support effective supply chain operations.

CTS Food Brokers also has private label brands such as ILIOS and OROS, further diversifying its offerings beyond brokerage to include product development and branding services. With a revenue bracket estimated between 10 and 50 million euros (approximately $11.4 million CAD as of 2024), CTS continues to leverage supplier relationships and market insights to serve the evolving needs of specialty and grocery food markets in Canada.

Founded by Franz Colruyt in 1925, Bio Planet is a Belgian organic supermarket chain having over 6000 references of organic products and ecological products. Its first organic supermarket was opened in Courtrai in 2001 and presently counts 31 stores across Belgium and 127 collection points. The online shop where Bio Planet’s products can be accessed, is managed by Collect & Go. Bio Planet is part of the Colruyt Group.

Bio Planet is planning on launching a new store concept which will consist of a separate greenhouse for fruit and vegetables, recycled shopping baskets, and 100% recyclable panels from Circular Matters.

Furthermore, Bio Planet partnered with Colruyt Group Academy (CGA) to establish workshops where people are taught about organic food, well-being and sustainability.

Bio Planet’s clientele consists of businesses in the horeca sector, retailers, bakeries, wholesalers, fishmongers, vending machines and many more.

For clients who want bio products on a daily basis, Bio-Planet puts forward Boni Selection Bio which is a product selection at low prices. Indeed, Bio Planet also provides competitive prices for professional customers all year long, especially to those having the Colruyt Professional Plus card.

In 2020, Bio Planet achieved a turnover of €143 million and employed 586 people.

Bio Planet offers products in the following categories:

• Dairy: Butter, eggs, cream, yoghurt, milk, cheese, desserts, etc
• Savory Grocery: oil, pasta, flour, vinegar, sauces, bouillons, rice, etc
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, sugar, cookies, chocolate, etc
• Drinks: syrups, juices, soft drinks, wine, liquor, beer. etc
• Personal Care: skincare, fragrances, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, hygiene, supplements, etc
• Household: detergents, air fresheners, cleaning products, etc

The buying office also extends its ranges to free-from products such as gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free as well as vegan items.

Brands currently available at Bio planet include Ecodoo, Tempo, Nestle, Weleda, Bioitalia, Eden and Natur Compagnie. 

The products are reputed for being non-GMO, having less additives and no pesticides. Moreover, the company is more prone to deal with local producers or else the products are transported by boat.

Each and every Bio Planet item sports the bio logo of the European Union, Euroleaf, which certifies the country of origin and the official organism’s number for certification. This particular feature indicates each production process from ingredient selection to sales conditions.

Likewise, products offered by Bio Planet are certified by and labeled as :

• Bio Garantie
• Agriculture Biologique
• Bioland
• Demeter
• Gluten-Free
• Fairtrade
• Fair Trade Original
• Fair For Life
• Ecocert

Bio Planet offers several alternatives for plastic bags such as reusable polyester pouches, biodegradable bread bags and cotton bread bags.

Established in 2012, Bidfood Makady Belgium is one of the leading food service companies in the Belgian market. Its headquarters is based in Dilbeek, Belgium. The company is a subsidiary of the international broad-line foodservice group, Bidcorp. 

Concerning its distribution channels, the business distributes its products in the HoReCa sector mainly. Moreover, the food service delivers to 450 customers daily and more than 2.7 million parcels each year. It is noteworthy that the company operates a cash & carry store as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Bidfood Makady Belgium achieved a turnover of € 18.5 million and employed 80 people. 

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

• Chilled & fresh: charcuterie, sauces, salad spreads, etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurts, milk, spreads, etc. 
• Frozen: vegetables, snacks, pastries, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: canned goods, biscuits, salt, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: jams, honey, coffee, etc. 
• Household: cleaning supplies. 

Brands such as Al’Fez, Vandemoortele, Artisan, Ardo, Banquet D’or, Phase, Fuze tea, Schweppes, Alpro, Flora and many more are endorsed by the firm. 

Moreover, Bidfood Makady Belgium developed its own brands under the following names: 

• SmartChoice: A range of products such as biscuits, canned goods, sauces, etc. 
• Deline: This brand includes products such as jams, honey, sugar, etc. 
• Chef’s Fine Cook: This brand consists of products such as mustard sauce, meat and vegetables. 
• Pro Smart: This line is dedicated to non-food items. 

In addition, the foodservice maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by HACCP. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates a total of 5,000 square metres of warehouses and has a fleet of 20 trucks to ensure deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, the firm offers its customers sustainable products from organic farming and of 100% Belgian origin. 

With regards to the community, Bidfood Makady Belgium supports associations such as “Le relais pour la vie” (against cancer) by offering food products. 

GOLDSTEIG Käsereien Bayerwald GmbH from Cham in the Bavarian Forest was founded in 1992.

Our promise of „Bavaria’s finest cheese“ is not an empty promise from us. GOLDSTEIG premium products are exclusively naturally produced cheese specialities with genuine guarantee of origin. We produce the milk for these fresh and process them gently in our own dairies. In this way, we ensure that all the milk‘s goodness is preserved.

The GOLDSTEIG „without genetic modification”- range, including besides Mozzarella Hard- and Semi-Hard Cheese (Emmentaler and Almdammer), Fresh Cheese (Mascarpone and Ricotta) and Butter, delivers an exceedingly natural flavour. „Without genetic modification“ means that our certified cooperative farmers meet all the statutory requirements. No genetically modified feed, no genetically modified plants. Ensuring that naturally grown species are preserved in the long-term and gently processed, natural products are made out of the milk.

GOLDSTEIG is currently one of the most important producers of Mozzarella in Germany. Thanks to constant expansion and investments in the latest technology, the company has also become an important producer of hard and semi-hard cheeses. Today, the product line-up ranges from mozzarella, emmental, semi-hard cheese, butter, ricotta and mascarpone. The cheese specialist supplies all countries within the EU.

The production is distributed over two plants. The main plant in Cham produces mozzarella and hard and semi-hard cheeses, which are then further processed into slices, cubes or grated cheese. The head office and logistics centre are also located here. The plant in Tittling produces butter, mascarpone and ricotta. The new plant is located in Stephansposching, which will produce in the first expansion phase (in 2018) concentrated skim milk.

The “GOLDSTEIG” name is synonymous with premium brand quality. For customers this not only means the supreme taste enjoyment they have become accustomed to, but also the excellent reliability offered by GOLDSTEIG products. Because quality assurance is our top priority, we introduced the HACCP system, a control system that is continuously improved and expanded, long before it was stipulated by legislation. With “BRC” and “IFS Higher Level” certification we also meet all the requirements of the highest and most important standards for ensuring product quality and safety in the food industry. GOLDSTEIG is certified in accordance with the EU Regulation on Organic Farming for the organic milk. In addition to this, the majority of all the organic farmers who supply the milk are members of a recognised organic farming association and are therefore subject to maximum standards for organic milk.

The sustainability of GOLDSTEIG is also proofed by the energy management system according to DIN EN ISO 50001 and the environmental management system according to DIN EN ISO 14001.

Química del Centro is a family company specialized in the production of household cleaning products and water care line products with more than 50 years of experience in the sector that give us a deep experience in offering the best quality products.

Quicesa success is based on a renewed, modern and solid structure respecting its principles and values which have allowed the Company to remain in a leadership position across all business areas.

Quicesa operates both national and international market, growing and improving along with market’s needs. Quicesa is committed to support its clients to help them reaching their business goals providing high quality products in order to satisfy the final customer; creating added value to our customers, distributors and Society in general.

Our values and principles, as much as our customer support, are part of the culture of Quicesa, innovating and improving day by day to make our products meet the Society requirements. We manufacture either for traditional market and big retailers, both private label and own branded products. Some of our partners in Spain are: Carrefour, Alcampo (Auchan), Makro, Coviram, Dia, Aldi, Hipercor (El Corte Inglés), Eroski, ....

COMPANY PROFILE

MY SOIA is a brand by the Veronese company Top Agri Group, a leading producer and seller of soya, cereals, and organic oils. It has a turn over of 100 milion €, 16000 hectares of certified Organic Terrain

In 1985 Marzio Soave, founder of the Group, decided to invest in organic farming. His objective was to pay particular attention to the raw materials used, and to fully respect the land and the whole production chain. This saw the creation of MY SOIA, which is aimed at anyone looking for organic, vegetarian, healthy, and tasty food.

MY SOIA offers a unique proposal: to satisfy the needs of everyone, whether they are vegan or they simply want to eat a healthy and balanced diet. It offers a wide range of dishes (from antipasti to mains) without compromising on taste. Having control of the whole supply chain, from planting to distribution, guarantees safety and quality throughout all its stages.

My Soia products contain only organic soya that has been grown in our fields and processed in our facilities. They have been designed by expert chefsin order to ensure that the flavours and authenticity of traditional Italian dishes remain intact, without using products of animal origin. Texturization is a process that gives soya a similar consistency to that of meat, which is enjoyed by consumers.

MY SOIA uses organic soya produced by Top Agri, whose production chain is organic, GMO-free, and uses zero-mile soya.Top Agri grows its plants without pesticides, and it works, stores, texturizes, and sells everything all in one place.  This guarantees end consumers with meticulous and safe quality control and 100% traceability of the product.

Biotopic is an organic retailer that started operating in 1991 in Slovenia. The company offers a range of ecologically certified products that include grocery and personal care products. The firm currently has 3500 product references.The company owns 3 physical stores and in 2015, launched an online shop.

Biotopic achieved a turnover of € 2.42 million in 2018 and employs 14 persons.

Biotopic is looking for suppliers of sweet and savory grocery, drinks, dairy and personal care products.

The sweet grocery category consists mainly of cereals while the savory grocery category includes products like rice, pasta, sauces and oil.

The drinks category involves products such as juices and coconut water.

The dairy category includes products like yoghurt.

Concerning the personal care category, the firm is looking for products such as face care, skin care,hair care, oral care and supplements.

Biotopic is looking for suppliers who abide by Bio, Demeter and Biodar, BDIH, ECOCERT, BIO ECO or Soil Association.

Biotopic’s online shop is accessible on https://biotopic.si/

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Convivo is a brand developer which is based in Austria. Convivo is a subsidiary of the Lekkerland Group. The firm is in charge of managing, developing and implementing strategies for the marketing of private labels. Moreover, the company works with manufacturers and distribution partners to design products and brands. 

The Convivo team consists of 11 people

The business develops products in the following categories: 

• Drinks: spirits, beer, wine, non-alcoholic

• Savory grocery: snacks

• Sweet grocery: sweets

Furthermore, the objective of the company currently is looking forward to develop its drinks category by adding the following products:

• Soft drinks

• All Juices and Smoothies

• Energy Drinks

• Water

• Beer

• Spirits - The spirits should be at low or middle prices.

• Sparkling wines

• Alcoholic mixed drinks

• Wines - The wines especially from France, Italy, Germany and Greece will be taken into consideration. It is noteworthy that the price should be about 7€ per bottle.

Some of the brands launched by Convivo are:

• Take Off: a brand of energy drinks 

• Santa Emilia: a brand that offers drinks such as carbonated mineral water

• Durstloscher: a range of drinks that include ice tea and fruit juices

• Dominikaner: a brand of drinks that include soft drinks 

• Mr. Knabbits: a range of crisps and snacks

• M’Candy: a range of confectionary that consists of candies

• M’Cooky: a brand of biscuits 

European Confections is a wholesaler, importer, distributor, and sales & marketing agency. The company was founded by Yaniv and Uri Zohar in 2006. They started by creating  a family owned bakery of homemade cookies named Elsa’s Story which was based in Israel. Shortly after, European Confections was established. European Confections provides sweet and savory treats from Europe to American retailers. It is headquartered in New York, USA.

Moreover, European Confections offers rebranding and designing of products on request. The company also develops private labels for its customers.

 European Confections deals with various grocery outlets, major retail chains and retailers such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Kroger, AWG and many more.

 European Confections provides numerous products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: crackers, spreads and many more.
• Sweet Grocery: cakes, chocolates, candy, etc.

The firm deals with a wide range of European brands like Nora, Lazzaroni, Lambertz, Socado, to name a few.

European Confections works with over 40 different factories in Eastern and Western Europe, India and South America. The firm has sourcing offices for products and packaging located in Ukraine, Israel, and China.

European Confections’ warehouses and offices are located in Atlanta, New Jersey, Norfolk, Chicago, New Hampshire and Iowa. 

The firm helps companies to comply with FDA & Labeling regulations. European Confections handles custom clearance as well.

Vat 33 is a Czech importer and distributor of high quality cheeses from Europe. The trading company was founded in 1993. It is headquartered in Labem.

The company took part in the food fair in Germany in 2019.

Vat 33 deals with major retail chains and independent retailers in Czech Republic and Slovakia such as Tesco, Kaufland, Macro, etc. Furthermore, the firm also supplies to the e-commerce platform, Rohlik.

Moreover, Vat 33 was reported to achieve a turnover of € 2.21 million in 2015. The business employs a total of 13 people.

Vat 33 offers over 1000 references in the dairy category. The company provides a wide variety of European cheeses such as Gouda, Swiss cheese, Cheddar and many more. The enterprise also introduced vegan cheese to its portfolio.

The company works with brands from European countries such as Concept Fresh, Goody Foody, Eatlean, Dilano, Frico, etc.

Vat 33 brings in its products from countries like Holland, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, France, Slovakia, Croatia, Austria and Greece. It provides both national and regional cheeses. 

Corp JVJV is an importer which has been established in the year 2006 and is headquartered in Novi Sad, Serbia. Its customers count to 3000 which are exclusively from the HoReCa sector.

The importer offers a portfolio of over 2500 SKUs under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh
• Dairy
• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Drinks

The company provides brands (Corpezza & Antico) as well as its private brands which are known as:

• Carnivale (warm chocolates)

A key factor about the company is that it prefers to collaborate with European suppliers however Corp JVJV is open to non-European suppliers as well.

Pertaining to the supply chain, the importer operates 2 warehouses and has a fleet of 70 vehicles to conduct its deliveries efficiently.

In the financial year 2017, the company amounted a revenue of 20 million euros. Corp JVJV has a dedicated entrepreneurial team of 150 employees working towards the goal of the business.

Transgourmet Germany is a subsidiary of Transgourmet, a French wholesaler to businesses in the HoReCa sector. In Germany, Transgourmet offers around 15000 references.

The company has 41000 clients that include catering businesses, hotels, social institutions, etc. 

Transgourmet Germany’s turnover is around € 1.4 billion and the company employs 41000 people. 

Transgoourmet offers products in the following categories:

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

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, sugar, sweet canned food, biscuit, tea, etc.

• Dairy: cream, cheese, milk, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, specialty food, etc.

• Frozen Food: ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.

• Household: a range of cleaning and wiping products

Transgourmet distributes products from brands such as Elle & Vire, Royal Dansk, Cafe Musica, Amand Terroir, Milram, etc.

Transgourmet also developed its own brands which include:

• Transgourmet Origine: a brand offering products such as honey, meat, seafood, etc.

• Selection Transgourmet par Gerard Cabiron: a range of desserts including ice cream, desserts, sorbets, etc.

• Sélection Transgourmet par Marie Quatrehomme: a selection of high quality cheese

• Premium: a range of premium products including pepper, black rice, smoked salmon, etc.

• Transgourmet Economy: a range of specialty products like dried mushrooms, Thai rice, desserts, etc.

• Legave: a variety of chocolates, ready-to-bake pastries, fruit for pastry, etc. 

Poundland is a discount retailer which was founded in April 1990 by Dave Dodd and Steven Smith who came up with a successful concept of selling its products for £1 through its 900 stores across Europe. However, the company decided to sell its products costing more than £1 from the mid 2010s onwards.

In 2021, 25-30 new stores were opened. Poundland is planning to launch 400 points of sales per year.

Its first store was opened in the Octagon centre, Burton with 624 products, and today Poundland sells a range of about 3500 products, of which 1000 are branded products with the majority being food and drink. The retail company has expanded into mainland Europe (Ireland; Isle of Man) under the name of Dealz, and is currently part of the Steinhoff International family operating in Australasia, Africa and the United States, besides Europe.

Poundland’s product stock is divided into : 

• Ongoing core lines (products bought direct from the manufacturer)
• Seasonal ranges, whereby 10,000 new products are featured annually. 

It was reported that approximately 7 million customers (mostly working class females) shopped in Poundland weekly. It is also interesting to know that Poundland won BEST LOW BUDGET PR WEEK AWARDS 2019.

In 2020, Poundland achieved a turnover of €3.5 billion and currently employs a total of 17 000 people.

A wide range of products are available in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: snacks, dried fruits & nuts
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuit, cakes, etc
• Drinks: soft drink, hot beverages, water, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, dental care, etc
• Household: homecare accessories

Some of the brands that the company sells are: Kelloggs, Nestle, Belvita, Uncle Ben’s Express/Special, Felizzano, Malibu products, Colgate, Pedigree, Tommy Walsh, just to mention a few. 

Additionally, it has its private label known as ‘Twin Peaks’ Chocolate bar.

To meet its operational difficulties, Poundland has an office in Hong Kong in view to support product sourcing and operations in the UK. It also has a distribution centre of 300 000 square feet. 

Komfos is recognised as a trading company specialised in wholesaling and retailing activities which was founded in 1998. Beginning as a humble dairy and fresh product distributor its clients is now composed of suppliers, manufacturers and other food providers. Newly added clients, propulsed the business development, extended the services and also initiated its retail businesses.

Providing a portfolio of product ranges and services, the firm develops new business segments of retail and wholesale yearly up to 42 retail outlets in total.

The product assortment consists of brands and different offers plus stocks. The wholesale warehouse of Komfos consists of a wide product range including dairy goods, meat, frozen items, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), tobacco goods and drugstore items.

Being a member of the CBA International business alliance, Komfos also provides products under the CBA brand.

The company has various partners with whom its deals:

• KFD
• Amor
• Mattoni
• Penam
• Pannon food
• Maxx energy drink
• King fruits
• MSI
• Emco
• Coco24
• Coca-cola
• Pepsi
• St Nicolaus

To expand even more their business operations, they are now on the lookout for different cheeses, butter and desserts.

Founded in 2002 and based in Slovakia, Impol is an importer specialised in food items. The company has its own storage and office space, distributing its products to the entire sales network within the Slovak republic. 

Impol's distribution network also extends to Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, striving for even more professional connections. The company also wants to initiate consumers and business partners to international brands.

Over the years, Impol has established a professional network through partners such as Tesco, Metro, Bill, Hypernova, Kaufland, etc.

Impol achieves an annual turnover of around € 41 million. 

Various products are offered under the following categories:

• Drinks: juice, cocktail, mojito, etc
• Wine & Spirits: a range of alcoholic drinks
• Dairy: cheese, butter, cream, etc
• Sweet grocery: cooca, coffee, cherry stick, etc
• Savory grocery: oil, pastry, party mix, etc

Brands such as Maslo, Feta, Bolero, Rollton, etc, are endorsed by the products.

Apart from providing internationally acclaimed brands, the company has also developed its private labels:

• Family: daily food items like ketchup, cheese, etc
• Dobry Syr: offers a range of cheeses
• Gazdovsky dvor: offers pork and beef products

Impol owns certifications such as SGS and Bureau Veritas.

The firm’s suppliers include Atlanta, Bakoma, Biofood, Polmlek, etc.

With regards to logistics, Impol stores its products in 2 sections: 1346 pallets for dry storage and 758 pallets for milk storage. 

XO Foods is an importer which was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Praha, Czech Republic. The importer sources its products from South America, USA, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Switzerland and from many other countries as well.

XO Foods offers fine dining products to the HoReCa sector exclusively, focusing on Central Europe specifically Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

In the financial year 2017, the company achieved a total turnover of € 13.5 million which demonstrates that XO foods has experienced a rise of 31% in revenue compared to 2016. With the cooperation and dedication of its 75 employees, XO Foods is able to run its business smoothly.

90% of their product assortment is available in their warehouse on a daily basis.

XO Foods offers a diversified assortment of products under the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh foods:pork, beef, chicken, caviar, etc.

• Frozen foods: beef, pork, lamb, etc.

• Sweet grocery: bread, etc.

• Dairy: eggs, butter, cheese, etc.

Pertaining to the logistics solutions, the company operates a fleet of vehicles to conduct its deliveries.  

The company’s aim is to be the main supplier of hotels, restaurants and caterings in Central Europe, but also to support the chefs equally in the development of their ideas.

UPDATE ON XO FOODS ON 07/01/2020

For 2020, XO Foods is interested in products in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh foods: fresh meat

• Frozen Foods: fruits, vegetables, meat

• Dairy: Cheese

XO Foods is interested in products for its private labels. 

Charles is a high quality brand of ready meals and sandwich fillings, named after its founder and driving force Charles De Cock. In 1935 Charles began producing traditional quality hams. This was later extended to charcuterie and meals. More than 80 years on, grandson Marc De Cock proudly keeps up the tradition, resting on a tremendous wealth of knowledge and his passion for quality developed from a very young age.

Tutto bene is the private label of the UK-based food and drink importer Beviamo. Tutto Bene is a character-based brand mainly designed for children. The concept involves healthy and innovative children food and drinks with focus on age range as from 12 months. The healthy aspects of the products involves the selection of natural and Italian ingredients for quality food items with no added salt or sugar (as well as no additives or preservatives).

Their products includes:

• Organic mini Grissini (organic snacks with no added salt containing less than 5 ingredients)
• Parmesan bites (Italian cheese for kids)
• Yellow chickpea pasta, Organic green pea, and Organic red lentil (pasta range)
• Quinoa burger

The brand will always be under the innovation loop as even more products are awaiting to be launched on the market. In fact, the Mini Grissini range had 6 flavours which extended to 9 within 2 years.

The importer’s unique selling point is that they are pure Italian and they produce healthy Italian goods.

The importer aims to launch more items in the coming years as well as new flavours. Below are some examples:

• Dehydrated Fruit Snacks
• Fruit and Yoghurt drinks
• Biscuits
• Cakes
• Cereal Bars/Snacks
• Healthy Chocolate Bars
• Lets Make It Range of products under NPD

Raj Syru is specialised in cheeses. Indeed, it has various specialty stores which comprise mainly of cheeses and other complementary assortment. The company aims to have one store in every region of Czech republic. The firm has maturing halls in which over 1 million kilograms of cheese are store where large sales volumes are also conducted. Moreover more than 500 types of cheeses are available among the product assortment coming from Europe.

The retail part of the business involves 28 retail stores across Czech republic. and at the same time 480 tonnes of cheese have already been sold.

Raj Syru offers mainly semi-hard Dutch cheeses including Gouda, goat's cheese and honey sheep cheeses with age range within 1 month to 3 years.

Consumers can choose among cheeses imported from France, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and other countries.

Other products that consumers might be interested in are delicacies like stuffed peppers with cheese, hot peppers, apricots, dates, prunes, pickled tomatoes, homemade pâté, foie gras, dried tenderloin, cheese biscuits, BIO wines from Spain, and Czech wines.

Continuing in its expansion, the group which has attained over 150,000 clients, has recently opened a new store in Prague.

SFB Laboratoires, since 1982, designs, manufactures and distributes food supplements. We are firmly positioned at the top of the range, both in terms of choice, ingredients, concentrations of active and formulas. Our main goal : Efficiency ! The SFB brand is known and recognized for the diversity and effectiveness of its products, all of which are suitable for vegetarians.

Zona Sul is a supermarket chain which was founded by the brothers Francesco Leta and Mario Leta in 1959. Its headquarters is based in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The company is the 58th largest retailer in the country. 

Presently, the business operates 46 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

Zona Sul achieves an annual turnover of more than €380 million and currently employs over 6,500 people. 

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

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

Brands such as Knorr, Hellmann’s, Hemmer, Pomarola, Renata, Pantene, Dove, Colgate, Casa Perini and many others are endorsed by the firm. Zona Sul offers a range of gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free, vegan, vegetarian and organic products as well. 

Zona Sul offers a range of exclusive brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list):

• Biscoito: A line of biscuits. 
• Cariorta: A line of vegetables. 
• Gelad: A line of ice-creams. 
• Pega leve: A line of products such as cheese and meat.  

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

It is noteworthy that the firm partnered with the WMcCANN agency to give its customers the opportunity to pick their own fruit and vegetables themselves, directly from the ground. 

In May 2021, the enterprise partnered with VTEX in order to find solutions for the e-commerce platform that fit with Zona Sul’s grocery retail needs. 

Furthermore, in September 2021, the supermarket chain started offering payment by facial recognition through its partnership with Payface. 

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

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