EMCD (European Merchandise Casino Distribution) is the Casino Group's purchasing organization. Following the end of the partnership between Casino and Cora in order to mutualize their purchases and to negotiate the best prices, EMC is born in 2002. The Casino's subsidiary owns two main distribution centres in Saint-Etienne and Vitry, and several warehouses throughout the french territory, employing over 600 collaborators. Its main activity is the referencing of suppliers to purchase food and non-food products. 

Founded in 1995 by Jean-Marc Krief, Fresh Food Village is a food importer and distributor based in France. Operating for more than 23 years, the firm offers around 200 products.

Fresh Food Village distributes to clients such as specialist stores, supermarkets and soft & hard discounts.

With a workforce of 32 employees, the company achieves an annual turnover of around € 40 million. 

Various products are offered in the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: industrial pastries, pancakes, cereal bars, etc.
• Savory Grocery: chips, crackers, and many more
• Drinks: flavoured juices, soda, non-carbonated drinks, etc. 

A range of bio goods are also offered. 

Brands such as Asgaar, Eloa, Captain Kombucha, Dr Pepper, etc, are endorsed by the company. The products are imported from countries such as Thailand, Portugal, USA, etc. 

Fresh Food Village also launched its private label, Regent’s Park which consists of industrial pastries and chips.

Additionally, the company holds the IFS Broker certification. 

Fresh Food Village is interested in the following categories:

• Drinks: carbonated soft drinks, soft drinks, water, etc.
• Savory Grocery: crisps, snacks, nuts, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: breakfast, bread, industrial pastries, etc.
• Dairy: yogurts, desserts, skyr, etc.

Concerning drinks, the firm is looking for organic and healthy soft drinks. 

Fresh Food Village is not only interested in brands but also wants to work with suppliers that manufacture products for private labels.

Founded in 1989, Per inter is an importer of cheese mainly. However, the company also provides products like bread, frozen avocado cubes, frozen guacamole, smashed avocado etc. Over the years, the specialised importer has grown to be a reliable partner for the catering sector.

Quality wise the services and products are certified ISO 9001 and even private labels has been developed:

• Michelangelo: Italian products
• Ready for you: European pre-cut cheeses
• Bionature: organic food items
• Michelangela: Italian anti-pasti meant for catering professionals

The firm has the ability to cater for various requirements of cooks with regards to flavour, colors, origins etc. Tailor made solutions such as formats, conditioning, packaging are put forward for these particular clients. Finally, the short logistic circuits enables the latter to have several products which are carefully selected from different countries.

Moreover, the company has its own logistic service which is a considerate aspect of the company as it has been set up since the company’s beginnings. In fact, the international logistic chain is organised such that, it enhances global product sourcing.

Strategically located in Clermont-Ferrand, their logistic platform ensures an optimal distribution across France, hence being able to offer goods sourced from over 50 different production plants.

Provera France also known as Cora is a hypermarket chain owned by the group Louis Delhaize (belgian group). The hypermarket chain provides brands as well as private labels.

Cora has developed a portfolio of private labels:

• Patrimoine Gourmand, for french specialities
• Nature Bio, for biological products
• Cora Dégustation, for premium products
• Kido, products for kids
• Optim'alp, products for garden
• Domeos, fitness products
• Influx, clothing and shoe line

The hypermarket has also developed a range of services for the customers:

• Restauration
• Fuel
• Corasnack
• Book order
• Tickets
• Parapharmacies

Owned by Casino Group, Monoprix which was established in 1932, counts more than 700 shops throughout 250 cities in France. The company also serves the retail brands Monoprix and Naturalia (this second brand name has its own buying office).

It serves 800000 customers per day. Monoprix is far from being just another general retail chain, in fact, the company is always searching for ways to innovate in terms of products and services.  

Monoprix employs 21000 people and it achieves a turnover of €5 billion. 

Since 1947, Monoprix proposes a selection of brands for the satisfaction of its customers. Its own label Monoprix is famous for being of high quality.

Other private labels range of Monoprix are :

• Monoprix Gourmet: for premium products
• Monoprix Bio: representing 400 SKUs of bio products 
• Monoprix P'tit prix: 200 references at low prices
• Monop Daily: nutritious ready meals
• Bout'chou: baby food, clothes and personal care of products selected by experts
• Monop'make up: 200 SKUs of makeup of which 90% are manufactured in France
• Monoprix Fit: Sports outfits

79% of its suppliers are from small and medium enterprises and 64% of the products are recycled. Furthermore, it works with 425 local producers. 

In 2020, Monoprix has launched Monoprix Plus, an e-commerce service in association with Ocado. Ocado has also launched a depot that serves Monoprix’s customers in Paris and the Hauts-de-France region in France. 

Moreover, Monoprix France has been testing new trends in its store in Montparnasse. These include organic, local and recycled products. Moreover, Monoprix has been working with artisans and well-known chefs and caterers to promote traditional products such as bread, cheeses, meat, wines, beers, etc. 

Monoprix France has partnered with Ocado to build a modern warehouse of 36000 m2 which can stock up to 22000 references. 

Since 2020 Monoprix France has started collaborating with Amazon which delivers orders at specific pick up points across France. This service is provided to Amazon Prime members and Monoprix France intends to have 180 food collection points by 2022 across France. 

Monoprix plans to expand across Europe and open franchises across Netherlands, Scandinavia, Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Spain. 

At present, the aim of the chain is to double its turnover to €10 billion in 10 years. 

Franprix Leader Price is a French chain of stores based on the proximity concept mainly found in Ile de France and it was incorporated in 1990. Since 1997, the firm is completely owned by the Casino Group which has a 11,6% market share. The year 2004 witnessed the opening of its first store in Lyon. Today, Franprix comprises 894 stores while Leader Price consists of 726 stores in France. 

In 2020, Aldi France took over 545 Leader Price stores and it was also announced that the company may acquire more Leader Price stores in the future. The stores will gradually be rebranded as Aldi stores.

At present, Franprix Leader Price offers around 5000 references, including around 4000 references under its own brands. 

In 2016, Franprix launched a partnership with the French coffee shop chain, Colombus Café, to install coffee corners in its stores and set up self-service kiosks.

In the year 2017, the firm launched a new store with a new concept under the banner Next. The aim was to offer to their customers a better shopping experience by providing more fresh products and services such as bakery.

Since 2018, Franprix has implemented a food service in its stores. In Paris, the concept has attracted many people since it was launched. 

Furthermore, 2021 marked a major change for Leader Price. Indeed, the retail chain launched ‘Le Club Leader Price’, a new subscription service enabling customers to order online and be delivered at home or at a pick up point. Customers can choose how frequently to be delivered: each week or every 15 days. 

The business offers 8 product lines which are as follows:

• Leader Price: there are 3,400 products in this range. This is the main range value for money.
• Winner: there are 400 products in this range. Based on current consumption, prices are generally lower than other products with larger quantities.
• Leader Bio: there are 65 products in this range, based on respect for the living and natural cycles.
• Leader Prix Equitable: a Trade Partnership and a Social Movement which aims to improve the law and trade conditions of marginalized workers, particularly in the context of North-South international trade. 
• Fine Line: a range of lightweight products.
• National Brands: since October 2010, a limited range of products has been extended to national brands in animal feed, cheese, yoghurt, appetizers, pasta, soda and so on.
• Kids: a range of products for children ranging from yogurts to beverages to pasta.
• Selections from our regions: products from the French culinary heritage.

The firm has organic products in the frozen and chilled food range like chicken fillets and cheese made with organic milk that are AB (Agriculture Biologique) certified.

Franprix Leader Price has a buying team which comprises a category manager, a product manager and a team of buyers. The category manager who analyses the market, prepares the brief and the related criteria regarding prices and margins. The product manager selects products, suppliers and handles the product launching. The product manager also ensures that buyers respect the initial brief. The buying team ensures that the quality of products is in line with the requirements and the buyers negotiate the price.  

In 2020, Franprix Leader Price achieved a turnover of €98 million.

Additionally, to become the firm’s supplier, the provisioner has to follow the following steps:

• To introduce a product
• To provide a sample for taste and information about the product.
• To negotiate about prices
• Provide informations about logistics
• Set a price for consumers’ products
• Taste evaluation and quality
• Supplier check

The required certifications that the suppliers need to have are:

• ISO 9001:2015
• IFS Food
• BRC Global Standards

Furthermore, Franprix Leader Prix has a list of forbidden ingredients which includes palm oil, exotic oils and controversial additives. The company accepts products with extremely low amounts of artificial aromates. 

Pertaining to the logistics features, the company operates the Franprix Leader Price Logistics through Abbreviation FPLP Log which is responsible for the storage warehousing services and the preparation of supermarket orders.

Moreover the delivery of frozen foods are done in its 3 warehouses situated in Orly, Marseille and Toulouse. Fresh food products are delivered in 3 warehouses at Grand Quevilly, Narbonne and Wissous.

According to the research of Rayon Boissons, the firm decided to reorganize its central purchasing department and also integrate the wine cell of EMC in its wine section.

As part of the fight against food waste, a partnership was also signed with the PHENIX social enterprise to collect and redistribute short date unsold, neighborhood associations. 160 Franprix integrated stores were involved in this initiative in the same year, representing just under 18% of the stores.

AMS is an Amsterdam-based buying alliance which was established in 1988 in Switzerland. Its headquarters is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Presently, AMS Sourcing supplies products to over 15,200 stores, covering 21 countries. 

Currently, the business has offices in Switzerland and the Netherlands, however, the main office is located in Amsterdam. 

The shareholders and members of AMS are: Ahold Delhaize, Salling group, JMR, Kesko, ICA, Morrisons, Migros, Booker and Musgrave.

Furthermore, the enterprise has a buying team consisting of 40 analysis managers who perform efficient research to find the appropriate products required by the members of the alliance. 

The buying alliance gained recognition through the Gold Q award at the Wholesale Q awards in 2019. This award was specifically dedicated to its own brand Euro shopper. 

Additionally, the company provides a wide assortment of goods under the following categories (not limited to): 

• Sweet grocery: chocolates, cookies, tea, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: canned food, rice, biscuits, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, vegetables, ready meals, etc.
• Chilled & fresh: ready meals, meat, butter, etc
• Drinks: energy drinks, fruit juices, soft drinks, etc. 

Moreover, the alliance has developed its own brand which is known as Euro Shopper. The brand is composed of 300 food and non-food products such as coffee, chicken breasts, olive oil, etc. These products are sold at lower prices despite being of high quality. Besides, the private label is sold in 7 countries across Europe.

The firm also helps to develop its members’ private labels in various food and non-food categories. Furthermore, AMS Sourcing has acquired the necessary know-how as well as the marketing skills to help its members launch their brands successfully.

In regards to its certifications, the firm abides by strict food safety and quality standards, therefore all AMS suppliers must be certified by GFSI, BRC and BSCI.

Concerning sustainability, the firm is committed to build sustainable food supply chains which are beneficial for the environment. 

As of 2021, the business is looking for products in the personal care category such as vitamins, complements, hair care, hygiene and skincare. It is noteworthy that AMS sourcing prefers vitamins and complements in the effervescent format. 

Auchan, a retail chain, was founded in 1961 by Gerard Mulliez in France. The company operates across 13 countries with more than 1,985 points of sale under the Auchan banner. At present, Auchan has a market share of 9.6% in France and aims to increase this share to 15% by 2027. 

Furthermore, Auchan operates across 4 divisions:

• Hypermarkets
• Supermarkets
• Banque Accord: the banking subsidiary
• Ceetrus: the real estate subsidiary

The enterprise also has a marketplace, The Auchan.fr Marketplace. 

Furthermore, Auchan Group owns subsidiaries such as Leroy Merlin, Decathlon, Tapis Saint-Maclou, etc. 

To face the challenges of the market due to Covid 19, Auchan has been developing pedestrian drives which enable customers who order online to pick up their purchases. These pedestrian drives also serve as small self-service stores that offer around 300 references consisting of essential products mainly. 

Moreover, in 2021, Auchan signed a strategic partnership with SberMarket pertaining to the food e-commerce business. Auchan Retail Poland also partnered with Everli in order to facilitate home grocery delivery. 

With a workforce of 179,590 employees, the firm achieved a turnover of €2 billion in 2021.

Auchan has developed a wide range of private label brands including (but not limited to):

• Auchan: food & non-food products
• Auchan Baby: baby products
• Rik & Rok: children food & nonfood
• In extenso: for textile products
• Mmm!: Gourmet range
• Cosmia: for hygiene and beauty products

Recently the group announced joint ventures with German Metro Group and French Système U regarding buying policy.

In 2020, the company launched a pesticide-free channel which represents a volume of 140,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables. 

Additionally, using the Blockchain technology which has already been implemented in 8 countries, Auchan's customers are able to trace the food they buy from farm to fork.

In collaboration with Belgian logistics real estate group WDP, Auchan started building a logistics center measuring 20 000 m2 in Luxembourg.

In 2021, the firm announced that it stopped using plastic trays for all its meat and seafood products. Auchan also uses wind power from Boralex. 

With regards to social responsibilities, the company owns The Auchan Foundation which is responsible for funding and supporting a number of social causes.

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Founded in 1965, Unima is a foodservice company which provides a range of products. Its headquarters is based in Paris, France. 

With regards to its distribution channels, it supplies retail stores.     

It employs up to 50 employees. In addition, the distribution activity of the group has a turnover of approximately €80 million per year.

Unima  offers a selection of products in the frozen category like an extensive range of shrimps.

Moreover, Unima is committed to an innovative ecological and social approach.

In 2004, the company was granted the Label Rouge Certification which led to the farming of certified organic shrimp.

Concerning its logistics, Unima has an excellent control on its cold chain and it delivers its products via a fleet of trucks. 

Founded in 1979 in France, L’Eau Vive is a chain of organic retail stores which specialise in the trading of organic products in both food and non-food categories.

With around 40 years of experience, L’Eau Vive has expanded to 73 shops and in 2015, launched an online shop.

Since 2009, L’Eau Vive has been operating as a franchise chain.

L’Eau Vive reached a turnover of € 34.3 million in 2018.

L’Eau Vive offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: pasta rice,ready-meals, soup, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, tea, coffee, biscuit, etc.
• Drinks: water, juice, soda, wine etc.
• Dairy: cheese, milk, cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: vegetables, fruits, fish, pasta, meat, etc.
• Personal Care: skincare, fragrances, supplements, makeup, etc.
• Household: detergent, scented candles, cleaning products, etc.

Some of the brands provided are Matahi, Fresh n Nature, Elibio, Ikalia, etc. 

L’Eau Vive’s online shop can be accessed on www.eau-vive.com

Coeur de Nature is the subsidiary of Auchan and is specialised in the distribution of organic products. The first store was opened in May 2012 in Bretigny sur Orge in France. In 2016, the second store of 237m2 was launched in Paris. Other stores operate as franchises for the firm.

Presently, the organic retailer provides 13 000 references in the food and non-food categories.

Coeur de Nature achieved a turnover of €3700 million in 2011.

Products offered by Coeur de Nature are available in the following categories:

• Chilled & fresh food
• Frozen food
• Drinks
• Savory Grocery
• Sweet Grocery
• Household
• Personal Care

The majority of products are sourced from local producers. This type of procurement ensures that the products remain authentic and guarantees a great flexibility in supply management.

Coeur de Nature offers products from Auchan Bio private label as well.

Marcel et Fils is a family-owned business specialised in bio stores with a dedicated team to help customers. Today Marcel & fils can be defined as an organic distributor, offering a large range of food, health and wellness products. The group also works with small producers to ensure the traceability of their products.

The company's turnover for the year 2018 was €65 million and the company operates 29 stores.

The ranges of products available are classified as follows

• Chilled and fresh
• Seasonal
• Brands
• Household
• Baby products
• Gluten free
• Grocery
• Drinks
• Wine
• Personal care
• Dietary supplement
• Books

B&S Food is an importer which has been established in the year 1976 and is headquartered in Sundbyberg, Sweden. The firm distributes over 600 products on the Swedish market.

The importer provides a wide assortment of products such as:

• Preserves
• Frozen goods
• Dry goods
• Household products

Furthermore, the firm operates a warehouse where they can stock more than 600 items.

In the financial year 2017, the firm amounted a revenue of 31.9 million euros with the cooperation of their 17 employees.

Scamark was founded in France in 1997 and is owned by Leclerc. The company sells E.Leclerc's private label products. Composed of over 500 independent retailers, Scamark is a specialized company whose mission is to develop private labels and contribute to their commercial performance. Scamark also works with SMEs. 

With a workforce of around 249 employees, Scamark achieved a turnover of € 4.19 billion in 2020. 

A diversified assortment of products are available under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: ambient desserts, sweet canned foods, biscuits, sugar, seasonal confectionery, chocolates, etc. 
• Savory Grocery: pet food, spices, rice, pasta, ready meals, dressings, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, fruits, vegetables, charcuterie, ready-meals, etc. 
• Dairy: dessert, cheese, milk, cream, butter, eggs, margarine, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, fish, seafood, ready-meals, snacking, drinks, etc. 
• Drinks: water, juice, ice tea, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wine, beer, spirits, etc
• Personal Care: hair care, skincare, oral care, supplements, hygiene, etc.
• Household: cleaners, cleaning supplies, air fresheners, repellents, etc. 

Scamark France provides a wide range of organic and bio items as well, under its own brands such as Biovillage and Chaque Jour Sans Gluten. 

The firm provides its products under the private labels, including but not limited to: 

• Lydog: offers a range of products for dogs
• Eco +:  provides an assortment of products under various categories, such as pasta, yoghurt, chips, etc
• Nos Régions ont du Talent: offers a wide range of items such as snacks, drinks, chocolates, etc.

Concerning accreditations, Scamark France is certified by the following bodies: IFS HPC, FSC, PEFC, ISO 9001, etc. 

Furthermore, the company manages 16 warehouses in France and 8 are dedicated to personal care products.

With regards to the environment, Scamark France sources items which use less packaging, contribute to less deforestation, and many more. The enterprise also aims to reduce its environmental impact through less production and transport impacts, less food wastage, etc. 

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Davigel is an online French wholesaler which was founded in 1963 by Jean-Pierre David. Sysco, an American company, now owns Davigel. 

The wholesaler distributes to businesses in the HoReCa industry and its 60000 clients include airline companies, catering companies, school canteens, fast food restaurants, bakeries, ice-cream parlours, etc.

Currently, Davigel offers around 3300 references.

Thanks to its innovation team, Davigel is able to introduce new products every 3 days. Furthermore, the company launched a training and culinary expertise centre in 2011. Davigel also runs 3 processing plants. 

Moreover, Davigel exports its products to around 30 countries.

In 2016, Davigel achieved a turnover of € 653 million. Davigel employs 2300 people including 15 chefs and 14 nutrition experts and 670 advisors and teleoperators.

Products in the following categories are offered:

• Frozen Food: ready-meals, starters, pastries, ice-cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: cold cuts, charcuterie, ready-meals, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, eggs, cream, butter, etc.

Brands like Nestle, NutriServices, Movenport, etc. can be found on its online shop.

72 % of the products offered by Davigel are of French origin. However, Davigel also imports from other countries. For instance, some meat products are imported from Iberia and Italy.

All seafood sourced must be certified by independent eco-certified organisations, guaranteeing that the products are from sustainable fisheries. 

Davigel manages a central warehouse in France. There are also 7 regional centres and 45 distribution centres across France. There are 515 delivery vehicles ensuring that clients receive their orders. 

In order to protect the environment, Davigel has taken measures which allowed the business to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 1800 times. Furthermore, 75% of its packaging is from recyclable materials. 

Davigel’s online platform can be accessed on www.davigel.fr

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In 2017, Sysco decided to merge Davigel and Brake France. 

The Verapoulos is a supermarket chain founded in 1973 and owned by Metro SA since 2016. After the acquisition, the company is regarded as one among the largest companies in Greece.

Following which, the retail outlets are now 222 in total and can be found across the country.

The supermarket chain has also focused on brands as well as private labels. The company also collaborate with local producers and supports them, hence their products being available on the shelves.

The Greek company has developed its private labels while collaborating with Greek producers. They are as follows:

• Pappy
• Alta
• Best price etc

The other brands available are:

• Prost
• Freeze
• King fisher
• Filos etc

The products’ quality are measured by their certifications:

• ISO
• HACCP
• IFS
• BRC

Their ranges of products includes:

• Grocery
• Chilled and fresh
• Organic
• Frozen
• Drinks
• Dairy

P&P Prokopiou Trading Ltd

P&P Prokopiou Trading Ltd was established in Cyprus in 2001 by the founders, twin brothers Prokopis and Polis Prokopiou. The main purpose of the company is the import, export, agent and distribution. These products are sold in supermarkets and groceries all over the island, as well as in many catering businesses, regularly serviced by the company's own distribution fleet.

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Founded in 1947 by Gustave Poncin, Place Du Marché is an e-commerce platform operating in the FMCG sector. Its headquarters is based in Civrieux-d'Azergues, France. 

Place Du Marché offers free delivery from 40 euros and has served over 350,000 satisfied customers till date. 

In the financial year 2020, Place Du Marché achieved a turnover of € 200 million. Currently, the company employs around 2,000 people.  

Additionally, the business offers a global catalogue of 5,000 to 6,000 references under the following categories: 

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

Some of the brands distributed by the company are B&S, Soupline, Magnum, Skip, Savino, etc. 

Furthermore, the retailer does not sell products containing GMOs or any hydrogenated items. No preservatives, artificial flavourings and colourings are allowed. Furthermore, wherever possible, palm oil is being replaced by sunflower or rapeseed oil.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates 4 order preparation platforms and 110 delivery agencies. Moreover, Place Du Marché also manages a fleet of 600 trucks with over 700 drivers ensuring the delivery to customers across France. 

Concerning sustainability, the company works towards reducing its waste by ensuring that the plastic it uses is recycled. In addition to this, it partnered with Epalia which repairs its pallets and cartons which are later resold. 

In fact, the objective of the company is to realise a turnover of € 400 million in the next 5 years. Moreover, Place Du Marché intends to develop its organic assortment and French origin, hence, sourcing 80% of frozen products from France. 

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

TerreAzur is a French distributor of fresh vegetables and fruits and is also known as a wholesaler of seafood. Owned by Groupe Pomona, TerreAzur has over 100 years of experience in its sector. Terre Azur is organized as a national network with 18 regional offices across France. 

TerreAzur distributes to clients including restaurants, brasseries, green grocers, convenience stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, etc. In fact, there are 40000 restaurant owners who are supplied by TerreAzur. 

In 2018, TerreAzur achieved a turnover of € 930 million and employed 3000 people. 

TerreAzur offers products in the chilled & fresh food category that includes fruits, vegetables and an extensive range of seafood products. 

Some of the brands exclusively distributed by the company are Savalia, id Pratic, 100% Experts Terroirs, etc.

There is a team of 133 expert buyers which sources products for the company. TerreAzur works with local and regional producers in France, guaranteeing that he products are fresh and traceable. The company has even signed a deal of exclusivity with AgriConfiance, TerreAzur is now the partner of 53 cooperatives.

TerreAzur holds the following certificates:

• ISO 9001
• ISO 22000
• AB
• Organic Farming
• MSC and other quality certifications

TerreAzur operates a new warehouse of 11600 m2 which can handle 65000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables each year. 

TerreAzur is committed to sourcing sustainable foods. The firm is also working with suppliers to reduce packaging and improve the treatment of food waste. Measures are also being taken to reduce pollution.

Evia Foods has been an international importer and exporter of frozen and fresh food items based in France since 2010. The firm also operates 3 offices in the USA, Dubai and Brazil.

Furthermore, Evia Foods works with clients such as importers, wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers. 

In addition,  Evia Foods also prepares the export documents regarding customs, health and administrative requirements for each country.

In 2019, Evia Foods reached a turnover of €45.7 million, showing a growth of 15.40% compared to 2018. 

The company offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: oil, canned food, pasta, etc.
• Dairy: greek yoghurt, butter and many more
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fish, poultry, meat, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, seafood,vegetables, etc.

Moreover, Evia Foods is the exclusive distributor for the brand Olympus. 

The business imports its products from Greece, Brazil and other countries.

Concerning logistics, Evia Foods handles the delivery and operates its own trucks and containers.

Donatantonio have been importing and distributing Mediterranean products in the UK for over 100 years and have contributed to consumer demand for the finest cuisine. We supply food manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers and restaurants with the finest ingredients from around the world. Today our rapidly expanding product range contains over 600 lines ranging from pasta, tomatoes and olive oil through to balsamic vinegars, rice, couscous and vegetables such such as artichokes and peppers. All Donatantonio products are carefully sourced from accredited suppliers to ensure consistent high quality, and we work with suppliers and customers to ensure the highest possible levels of availability and customer service.

Brake is a British food service wholesaler and entered the French market in 1992. Brake France has 45000 clients. Brake France offers 3500 references and each year, 200 new references are introduced. Brake France also operates an online store. Brake France is a subsidiary of Sysco.

Brake France grew by acquiring companies like Frigosud, Figel, Valette, Rault, etc. 

Brake France employs 2162 people and in 2016, the company attained a turnover of € 707 million. 

Brake France offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, condiments, olive oil, pasta, rice, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, jam, honey, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, yoghurt, etc.
• Drinks: gin, cider, wine, craft beer, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, starters, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meals, dessert, meat, poultry, etc.
• Household: dishwasher, cleaner, detergent, etc. 

62% of the products provided are produced in France. The company works with 233 french suppliers. 

Brake France also offers products from Brake’s private label, Brake. 

Brake France is HACCP and ISO 22000 certified. 

Brake France operates 45 warehouses and has a fleet of 430 refrigerated trucks. 

To ensure that all products are of high quality, Brake France carries out bacteriological, metrological, physiochemical, organoleptic and labelling tests frequently. Furthermore, the company has set up a quality charter which all its suppliers have signed. 

Brake France’s online shop can be accessed on www.brake.fr

Founded in 1928 by Franz Colruyt, Colruyt Group is a Belgian company involved in the retail and food service businesses. The company first began as a wholesaler before diversifying its business. Its headquarters is based in Halle, Belgium. Currently, the business is one of the leading retailers in the country with more than 4.5 million customers.  

Colruyt Group offers over 40 store formulas under the following banners: Okay, Bike Republic, Bio Planet, Cru, Dreamland, etc. 

Moreover, the company operates several stores in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. As of March 2022, Colruyt Group operates 744 own stores and 588 affiliated stores as well. The firm also owns sourcing offices in Hong Kong & Bangkok.

Colruyt Group offers its online format, Collect&Go, which allows its customers to shop online and collect their items at the designated pick-up points. Currently, it operates 307 Collect&Go pickup points. An online pharmacy, Newpharma, is also accessible and is recognised as Belgium’s largest online pharmacy. 

In addition to this, the Group owns 141 service stations under the brand DATS 24. The enterprise also runs the Colruyt Group Academy which offers training courses for employees, customers as well as partners. 

In the financial year 2021/22, Colruyt Group achieved a turnover of €10 billion and currently employs 32,996 people. 

The enterprise offers a large assortment of goods in the following categories: 

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

Brands such as Lu, Coca Cola, Lipton, Red Bull, Martini, Jordans, Brossard, Haribo, Milka, Apericube, Chavroux and many others are endorsed by the firm. Moreover, the retailer caters for consumers with specific food needs as there are organic, vegan, vegetarian and many other special products in its portfolio. It provides only free-range eggs and all fresh rabbit meat comes from animal-friendly park systems.

 Colruyt Group developed its own brands known as: 

• Boni Selection: a range of 3500 references that are categorised under 5 sub-lines: Boni Selection Bio (food items), Boni Selection Eco (a range of household products), Boni Selection NO Gluten (a set of products which are gluten-free), Boni Selection Kids as well as a special range available for end-of-year celebrations.
• Everyday: a range of affordable basic foods such as milk, juices, biscuits, etc.
• Graindor: a brand of coffee which was launched in 1937.
• Kangourou: it features more than 300 products including school supplies. 

The retailer maintains the highest quality standards as it possesses certifications such as FSC, PEFC, RSPO and many more. 

In 2021, the Group acquired a Belgian Food service company, Culinoa as well as a Belgian fitness chain, JIMS. 

Concerning logistics, Colruyt Group operates its own distribution centres. The company is also the first retailer to own a 44-tonne hydrogen-powered truck. It is noteworthy that its fleet of trucks is renewed every 5 years. 

In addition, Colruyt Group has its own production facilities for meat processing, bread, cheese cutting, wine bottling and coffee roasting. In 2021, the Group opened a 4,200 sqm production site in Halle, which is used for the production and packaging of salad spreads.

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

Franmax is part of Maxima Group and is the biggest Lithuanian retailer and the largest private employer in Baltic States where it operates more than 400 outlets, including 233 in Lithuania. The mission of the company is to provide franchise and agency services to all the subsidiaries of Maxima group.

Maxima operates a wide range of private label products both in food and non-food segments and is seeking to expand its offer in order to address the growing demand of its customers. Nowadays the group operates budget and mid-priced brands:

• Optima Linija for budget FMCG.
• Favorit for mid-priced packaged food.
• Ekologica for ecological packaged food.
• Meistro Kokybe for mid-priced chilled and frozen meat.

The general retail chain has managed to acquire the trust of many consumers through the economical prices and high quality products.

Other brands available at Franmax are:

• Divus - range of personal care
• La fonte cosmetic - tissue paper & hand care
• Bonto - washing powder
• Helper - WC products
• Effex - Dish & window cleaner
• DentaDoc - Dental care products

Bofrost is a German retailer that’s one of the leading European frozen specialists thanks to its home delivery concept. The group has activities in 13 countries with a fleet of over 5000 vehicles. A 24/7 order service and a cost-free delivery are two of the main elements that helped Bofrost* becoming the leading frozen pure player in Europe. In France, Bofrost* accounts 13 agencies and the company achieved 55M€ of sales revenue in 2015. 

Club Med is a chain of holiday resorts which was founded in 1950 by Gerard Blitz, a former water polo champion from Belgium. Club Med’s headquarters is based in France and has been owned by the Chinese company Fosun Group since 2015. 

Club Med began as a low-price summer colony in Majorca and the first official Club Med launched in 1954. The group expanded rapidly as from the 1960s following an investment by Baron Edmond de Rothchild.

Nowadays, Club Med is known as a luxury holiday chain of resorts with exclusive luxury villas.  The company operates 65 resorts in 26 countries across the world. Club Med’s occupancy rate is around 90%. It is reported that Club Med serves about 1 million customers annually. 

In 2020, Club Med registered a turnover of €485 million and there are 20 333 people employed by the hotel chain.

Club Med sources products in the following categories:

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

Club Med has a Purchasing & Logistics department which consists of a team of 60 people working in 10 countries sourcing products for . The Purchasing & Logistics department is responsible for:

• Sourcing suppliers for Club Med’s various hotels
• Managing tender offers, managing, selecting and finalizing agreements
• Secure the procurement
• Build long-term relationships with suppliers
• Ensure that all suppliers comply to Club Med’s sustainable purchasing charter 

Club Med has been working  towards transforming all its resorts into sustainable ones. 80% of the resorts are Green Globe certified. The business ensures that the environment is protected. 

Club Med has been taking various measures to stop using plastic. In 2020, plastic bottles were replaced by other eco-friendly bottles like glass bottles and other recyclable options.

The company has been working on ways to reduce food waste. Some of the measures implemented was the careful management of its stock, training its employees and educating its clients on the dangers of food waste. 

Club Med also operates the Club Med Foundation whereby employees volunteer across the world to help various communities through different projects such as sports and educational projects for children. 

Incorporated in 1912, Passion Froid is a wholesaler which specializes in frozen products. Its headquarters is based in Tenine, Antony, France.

With regards to its distribution channels, it operates 76 distribution sites. 

Its turnover amounts to €496.8 million and it employs more than 2,000 employees. 

Moreover, the business offers more than 4,500 references and also introduces over 100 new products per year.

PassionFroid provides a selection of products in the following categories:

• Savory grocery: pie, bread, sandwiches, etc.
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cakes, pie, etc.
• Frozen: beef, lamb, pork, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: salad dressing, mayonnaise, jam, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.

Moreover, it works with suppliers such as:

• Cooperl: pig meat. 
• Zini: pasta.
• Lactel: milk and yogurt.
• Soignon: goat cheese. 

The company has developed its private labels including:

• Le boucher du chef: fresh meat. 
• Beaufort: a range of raw fish. 
• La grande charcuterie: charcuterie products. 

It is noteworthy that its products are sold to at least 11,007 customers daily. 

Concerning its logistics, Passion Froid delivers its products via 76 bi-temperature vehicles with the help of 1,077 drivers.

KFC France is owned by Yum! Brands. KFC started to operate in France in 1991 and now runs 267 restaurants in the country.

KFC France aims to operate a total of 500 restaurants in France by 2022. Customers can also order meals from KFC France through their online portal.

KFC France offers a variety of meals including burgers, wraps, buckets, salads, desserts, beverages, etc. 

KFC France publishes all information about the allergens present in its products. 

KFC France works with 100 suppliers. KFC France is interested in French suppliers but is also willing to work with suppliers from different countries as well.

For the sourcing of chicken, KFC France works with suppliers from the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and France. Chicken consists of 47% of its purchases. 

Concerning the logistics, there are 3 warehouses operated by the company. The logistics company STEF is also responsible for sourcing, storing and delivering the products to KFC France’s restaurants. 

Delhaize, which is famously known as Ahold Delhaize, is of Dutch origin and is a multinational retail company. 

It was established in 1857. Ahold and Delhaize have merged together and operate as one. It engages with at least 15,000 employees and 834 stores across the country. 

It also provides an online shop.

Delhaize Belgium received the European private label awards for its raw cakes in the confectionary and snacking category with all its flavors. 

It offers a variety of products under different categories: 

• Savory grocery: pasta, macaroni, rice, etc.
• Sweet grocery: chocolate, cookies, candy bar, etc. 
• Fresh and chilled: Fruits, fish, soups, etc.
• Frozen: Meat, vegetables, rabbit, etc.
• Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, etc.
• Drinks: Soft drinks, juice, water, etc.
• Household: Detergents, kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal care: Conditioner, shampoo, dental care, etc.
• Wine and spirits: Whiskey, Beer, Wine, etc.     

Delhaize has organic products such as: Fruits, vegetables, meat, pasta, bread, carrots, paper towels etc. 

Last but not least, it offers vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free products. It has categories of products that are distinguished by labels or brands such as Delhaize Bio, Delhaize veggie or Delhaize gluten-free. 

These products are certified by Certisys. 

It offers products under its private brand label DELHAIZE in the category of fresh products and works with local brands such as: albert, etos, giant, hannaford and many more. 

Delhaize Belgium has launched a new subscription service that allows companies to offer their employees a discount on healthy food products. 

When it comes to sustainability, the supermarket chain is committed to animal welfare, to use sustainable palm oil as well as keep eradicating food waste and many more. 

The link to its online platform: https://www.delhaize.be/fr-be/shop

Aldi is a private discount store retailer. Made up of independent operating companies, the company started its journey in 1913 as a small grocery under the name Albrecht Diskont in Germany. After the sons took over the company, the business was divided in to Adi Nord and Aldi Sud. Theo Albrecht presided Aldi Nord while Karl managed Aldi Sud. All stores were organised as independently operated companies with around 35 companies for Aldi Nord and 31 companies for Aldi Sud. The specialty retailer Trader Joe's was even acquired by Aldi Nord in 1979.

Aldi expanded both on a national scale and internationally, now having 8125 stores worldwide.

The company deals with products such as food, beverages but also non-food items such as

• electrical products
• household products
• clothes

Aldi has been concentrating on its expansion hence the new store in San diego has expanded to 22,000 square feet and even projects to have 2500 stores in the United States by 2020. With this plan, Aldi aims to reach 100 million clients monthly.

Alon Israel Oil Co. was renamed as Alon Holdings Blue Square-Israel post acquisition. This company is listed in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). They operate in different segments viz. 

• Mega Retail (supermarkets under different formats)
• BEE Group non foods, specialty outlets
• Real Estate

Alon is the largest retail group in Israel, operating 212 supermarkets, 138 nonfood specialty outlets out of which 21 are franchised with the Bee Group. They took over Dor Alon, which included 202 fueling stations and 209 convenience stores in October 2010. 

The Supermarket Segment operates in four formats: 

1. 119 Mega In Town neighborhood stores
2. 67 Mega Bool discount stores
3. 15 large Zol Beshefa hard discount outlets that cater to the price-sensitive Ultra-Orthodox sector
4. 20 Eden Teva Markets featuring natural and organic products. 

The company has 85% owned subsidiary which includes Bee Group Retail (formerly called Kfar HalShaashuim), which operates 138 non-food retail stores under the following seven formats:

• 81 Kfar Hashalashuim toy stores
• Sheshet houseware and gift stores
• Vardinon home textile stores
• Naaman Porcelain home and kitchenware shops
• Rav-Kat
• Dr. Baby
• All for a Dollar

 They have also expressed interests around commercial real estate.

Axfood is a Swedish wholesaler and grocery retailer which launched in 2000. The company is a subsidiary of Axel Johnson and was launched with the aim of providing high quality and sustainable products to its clients. Over 4 million customers purchase products from Axfood through various stores. 

Axfood supplies to around 1200 stores which involve 325 stores owned by the group. Furthermore, the firm’s products can be bought online. The firm has emerged as one of the market leaders in the industry in Sweden. 

The business employs 12772 employees and in 2022, achieved a turnover of €6.4 billion. Axfood is listed on the stock exchange since 1997 and in 2006, was listed on NASDAQ Stockholm’s Large Cap list. 

Axfood owns several companies which include:

Willys: a food retail chain with 200 stores in Sweden. The chain is known for its low prices. Willys also operate 50 smaller shops under another name, Willy Hemma. The company also runs an online shop.

Hemkop: a grocery chain with 187 stores out of which 70 are owned by the group. The firm launched its online shop in 2016. Among its products, one can find a variety of organic and vegetarian products.

Axfood Snabbgross: A wholesaler which supplies restaurants, cafes and other businesses in Sweden’s HoReCa sector. The company offers over 13000 references.

Mat.se:  An online shop offering grocery items. The firm is known for offering innovative options to customers and is constantly testing new concepts.

Middagsfrid: founded in 2007, the firm offers meal kits in the form of pre-packed grocery bags which are delivered to customers. Middagsfrid is a subsidiary of Mat.se

Eurocash: Eurocash consists of 8 stores and has is considered to be one of the largest food retailers on the Norwegian border.

Dagab: The logistics company which is responsible for managing the stocks and the logistics for Axfood.

Apohem: An online pharmacy founded in 2017 

Tempo: a chain of 134 grocery stores 

Urban Deli: Axfood is the major partner in Urban Deli, a chain of speciality stores which also operate a restaurant and an indoor market. There are currently 3 stores in Sweden. 

Handlar’n: a chain of of 224 mini-marts

Axfood has also developed several own brands including:

Garant: a brand of organic products which include milk, cheese, pasta and olive oils

Minstingen: a brand of baby care products which was launched in 2016

Eldorado: a range of grocery products including rice, olive oil and cereals.

Saklart:  a brand of household products and personal care items

Premier:  a brand of soft drinks 

Fixa: a brand of household products that includes various laundry and cleaning products

Axfood launches more than 300 new products under its private labels every year. 

Axfood has a code of conduct which clearly stipulates its requirements and regulations concerning employment rights and ethical behaviour . Suppliers wishing to work with the company have to abide by this code of conduct. At present, there are around 1500 suppliers who supply axfood with products based on the company’s criteria. 

Concerning the private labels, Axfood has devised a specific process on how products are developed. First, Axfood will set the criteria for quality based on taste, content, ingredients, forbidden ingredients and allowed ingredients. Once the criteria is defined, suppliers are invited to submit proposals along with samples. 

Axfood carries out tests on the samples and selects three to four suppliers. The firm can request changes to improve the products. Once this is done, further tests are carried out. This includes testing by a panel of 60 consumers.

Based on the results, Axfood will select the supplier which meets all the specifications and sign an agreement. The packaging is also designed Axfood’s requirements and the product is launched and distributed to Axfood and its different stores. 

Axfood manages several warehouses and around 600 000 cases are delivered each day. Axfood is now also operating a fully automated warehouse. The company’s vehicles are modern and Axfood has also announced that it would be introducing more fossil-free trucks to its fleet.

Established in 1995, Bim Birlesik Magazalar As is the first store represented as a hard-discount model in Instanbul, Turkey. 

The company ended the year 2021 with 10, 489 stores in Turkey. In 2020, its turnover amounted to €2.8 billion.

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, soups, 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, gin, etc. 

It also offers products under its private labels:

• Aknaz: milk, cream cheese, butter, etc.
• Pasta veneta: pasta, pesto sauce, macaroni, etc. 
• Mr. green: washing powder, liquid dishwasher, detergents, etc.

Booker is a wholesale company which was established by Georges Booker and Richard Booker in 1835 in the UK. Booker Group has over 400000 customers. Booker also operates cash & carry stores. The business is now owned by Tesco. 

Booker has more than 18000 product lines.

In 2015, Booker Group acquired Musgrave Retail Partners in Great Britain, including Budgens (167 stores) and Londis (1630 stores).

Furthermore, Booker operates several subsidiaries which are:

• Booker Wholesale Holdings
• Makro Self Service Wholesalers
• Booker Direct
• Classic Drinks 
• Ritter-Courivaud
• Premier Stores
• Booker India
• Booker Retail Partners

Booker Group distributes products in the following categories: 

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, coffee, breakfast cereals, etc. 

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

• Chilled & Fresh Food: chicken, meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 

• Drinks: an array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

• Household: a range of products including detergents.

Some of the brands offered include Coca Cola, Fairy, Kellogg’s, Nescafe, etc. 

Booker Group also developed its own labels which include (but not limited to):

• Chef’s Larder: around 1000 references in the food and non-food categories

• Chef’s Essentials: a range of around 70 food items such as beef, salmon, seafood, etc.

• Lichfields: a range of grocery products

Carrefour is a French international hypermarket chain founded in 1959. It is not only the largest hypermarket chain in the world in terms of size, but also the second largest retail group globally in terms of revenue as well as the third largest in profit after WalMart and Tesco. Carrefour serves around 13 million customers globally.

Furthermore, Carrefour operates mainly in Europe, Asia and Latin America, but also has stores in Africa. The company manages a total of 12 225 stores, either owned or franchised, in over 30 countries. 

Carrefour operates several stores under the following category across the world:

• 1207 Hypermarkets
• 3412 Supermarkets
• 7193 conveniences stores
• 413 Cash & Carry stores

The Group also owns an Iranian subsidiary, Hyper Star. 

An online shop is also available on the website. Moroever, in 2021, Carrefour launched occasion.carrefour.fr in order to provide an online platform where  second-hand products are offered. 

Moreover, Carrefour has also launched a new Ok Market! application, paired with a shopper service, which provides personalized e-commerce service as well as home delivery. 

Pertaining to delivery services, Carrefour and Everli formed a partnership in 2021, offering  French consumers a choice of up to 20,000 products. 

As of June 2018, the firm entered into partnership with Google to sell food online in France. This mission has been set up to make Carrefour the leader in grocery e-commerce. The project launched in early 2019. 

The Group has also announced a strategic partnership with Meta. Furthermore, in 2021, Carrefour Group and Coop Nordics reaffirmed their strategic partnership, extending it to include international brands.

In 2020, Carrefour launched its first hypermarket in Kampala, Uganda. The new hypermarket, launched in collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Group. Furthermore, in 2021, the company signed a deal with Shoprite to acquire 6 of its stores in Uganda. 

The enterprise also took over the organic chain Bio C'Bon. Carrefour's subsidiary, So.bio, will be managing the operations of the Bio C'Bon stores. Currently, these two brands have around 160 points of sale across the country. 

Moreover, Carrefour acquired Potager City, a business involved in the sale of online subscription boxes of fresh vegetables and fruits. Potager City works with 750 local producers. The acquisition will help Carrefour to expand its e-commerce business.

The firm then took over Dejbox, a business which is an online business which delivers lunches across France.  The business delivers around 400 000 meals per month.  

In 2021, Carrefour opened its first autonomous store which operates using artificial intelligence. In the same year, the enterprise announced the opening of its new store in Gabon with its franchise partner Prix Import.

In collaboration with AiFi, the company also lauched Flash 10/10 store which offers customers the fastest and most accessible shopping experience. 

In 2020, Carrefour has achieved a total turnover of € 70.7 billion. Additionally, the company employs over  321,000 people across the world. 

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

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, cookies, cakes, cereals, etc.
• Savory Grocery: soups, pasta, rice, oil, vinegar, sauces, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: seafood, meat, poultry, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready meals, ice cream, meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, etc.
• Dairy: butter, margarine, eggs, cheese, milk, etc.
• Drinks: water, fruit juices, vegetable juices,etc
• Wine & Spirits: wine, spirits, gins, etc.
• Personal Care: oral care, makeup, face care, skincare, etc.
• Household: detergents, deodorants, laundry care, etc. 

Several items which are bio, gluten-free, vegan, etc, are also offered. 

Carrefour generates up to 40% of its total revenue through its own brands and aims to reach half of its retail sales through private labels in the next few years as it will expand its ranges in food and non-food categories. 

Nowadays, 73% of the group’s own brand products are manufactured by SMEs and local suppliers generating up to 10 000 private labels, in almost all categories and segments. These include brands such as: 

• Carrefour:  including Carrefour Baby, Carrefour Kids, Carrefour Halal and Carrefour Exotique (foreign food) — and “Bon’app” (snacks) for budget to mid-priced products.
• Reflets de France and Terre d’Italia: for artisanal and regional specialties sourced in France and Italy.
• Carrefour Bio: for organic food and non-food as well as for fair trade, Filière Qualité Carrefour for quality sourced food products, Carrefour Eco Planet for organic HPC and Carrefour Sans Gluten for gluten free products.
• Selection Carrefour: for Premium ranges.
• Tex: for clothing.
• Cosmetiques Design Paris: the brand launched in 2012 for beauty and personal care. 

Pertaining to Carrefour’s Bio branded products, the firm has decided to ban 100 controversial ingredients from all the food products. Also, they are aiming to diminish the use of chemical pesticides in the livestock areas and feed GMO-free grains.

It must be noted that currently Carrefour works with 27 800 suppliers for its own brands. 

In the breeding sector, Carrefour is going to reduce antibiotic treatments. Thanks to the blockchain, Carrefour is able to assure transparency of products.  

Furthermore, 92% of its seasonal fruits and vegetables are of French origin. 

Carrefour is interested in providing to its consumers certified fish through Aquaculture.

In relation to the supply chain, the company partnered with Plug Power Inc to establish 137 Plug Power GenDrive-powered electric forklifts for the two to three shift operation in its distribution centre.

With regards to the environment, Carrefour indulges in several measures such as  reducing its CO2 emissions, fighting against deforestation and for the protection of water resources, etc. Furthermore, the enterprise aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.carrefour.fr 

Founded in 1898 by Geoffroy Guichard, Groupe Casino initially operated as Guichard-Perrachon & Co. Headquartered in France, the firm is present in the Retail Distribution sector and owns around 12,271 stores in total. The compay is currently recognised as the leading local group in France. 

With a workforce of around 205,000 employees, the company achieved a turnover of € 31.9 billion in 2020. 

The Group also owns the Colombian subsidiary, Grupo Éxito.

Moreover, Groupe Casino also operates e-formats such as Cnova and Cdiscount. The latter is recognised as the 2nd leading e-commerce in France. 

In 2017, the company partnered with the delivery firm, Ocado. Additionally, the enterprise has also signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with the delivery group, Gorillas.

Groupe Casino has developed several private labels over time. Some of them are:

• Casino: a range of food and non-food items
• Casino Delices: a brand of food products
• Casino Bio: a brand featuring organic products
• Casino Saveurs D’Ailleurs: a variety of food stuff

The central purchasing unit of Casino, AMC, remains the preferred point of entry for suppliers ensuring that retail strategies are put into perspective.

Around 159 products that are offered in its stores are locally sourced. 

Concerning the environment, the firm has not only successfully reduced 37% of its carbon footprint but also, has launched GreenYellow, a subsidiary dedicated to energy production and energy consumption. The company has also banned plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables. 

With regards to the society, the Groupe Casino foundation indulges in several measures such as fighting against the cultural exclusion of the under-privileged, supporting their education, fighting  child malnutrition, etc. Furthermore, the group also donated more than 37 million meals to food banks.

Founded in 1992 through the alliance of 10 businessmen to purchase a network of grocery stores, CBA has evolved to be one of the largest supermarket chains in Hungary. 

The group is present in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia. At present, CBA operates a total of 5200 stores, including 154 in Bulgaria. 

CBA employs 30000 people.

CBA offers products in the following categories:

• Drinks: mineral water, ice tea, spirits, fruit drinks, etc.

• Savory Grocery: olive oil, canned food, sauces, etc.

• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, biscuits, candy, etc.

• Dairy: eggs, butter, cheese, cream, yoghurt, etc.

• Frozen Food: meat, poultry, seafood, ice cream, ready-meals, etc.

• Chilled & Fresh Food: sausages, charcuterie, ham, etc.

• Household: detergents, cleaning equipment, air fresheners, etc.

Grillbars, bakeries, butcher corner and wine shops are additional services proposed by the supermarket chain. Operating under different formats, CBA is available as discount stores under the name CBA cent as well as hypermarkets under the name Prima.

Concerning the logistics, CBA manages a 5-storey warehouse with a floor area of 18000m2 in Budapest.

The Co-operative Group, which began in 1844, is known as the largest customer-owned business and the fifth largest food retailer in the UK. The group has 4.6 million members.

The Co-operative Group is involved in the following areas of business:

• Food retailing and wholesaling

• Funeral provider

• Life planning services

• Insurance

• Banking

• Pharmaceutical 

The Co-operative Group operates 2582 food stores, including 102 which were launched in 2018. During that same year, the group also opened its first Co-op franchise store. In addition to this, the business also acquired Nisa, hence now owning 4000 Nisa stores. 

The Co-operative Group acquired Dimec, a digital platform in 2019. The acquisition indicates a return to the healthcare market with a focus on online business. The Co-operative Group is also investing in technology for various areas of business. For the food segment, it is currently testing robotic home delivery and “pay in aisle” technology. 

For 2018, The Co-operative Group’s turnover was € 12.2 billion, indicating an increase of 14% as compared to the previous year’s turnover. It must be noted that the Food segment has registered a growth of 4.4% in revenue for 2018. 

In 2016, the group was awarded convenience retailer of the year at the Retail Industry awards.

While the products are collectively sourced, the Co-op brand can be found in more than 3500 premises, having the largest geographical spread.

Concerning the logistics, the company has invested € 33.4 million in order to modernize its current distribution centres. A further € 53.7 million has been injected so as to build a new distribution centre. 

The Co-operative Group is also concerned about the community. The company provides education in deprived parts of the country and has created the Co-op Academies. By 2018, the number of schools joining Co-op Academies is 18. 

The Co-operative Group has been committed to using renewable sources of energy since 2005. Nowadays, all the electricity consumed by the group and its subsidiaries come from UK wind farms. In addition to this, the group has succeeded in reducing its green gas emissions by 50%. 

Furthermore, all palm oil used in The Co-operative Group’s products are sustainable and have been certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil since 2012. 

UPDATES ON THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP ON 20/02/2020

For 2020, The Co-operative Group is looking for products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: desserts and ice cream

• Dairy: yoghurts, milk, cream, butter, margarine, etc.

The Co-operative Group is also sourcing dairy-free products for all its categories. The products should be vegan and/or free-from range. The group is highly interested in products such as ice-cream, desserts, cheesecakes, milk, spreads, cheese, savory goods, etc. The Co-operative Group has a preference for working with a supplier that can supply all the dairy-free products mentioned under the group’s private labels. 

Coop Group is a cooperative that operates as a retail and wholesale company. Coop Group has been operating in Switzerland since 1969 following a merger between several cooperatives in the country.

Coop offers more than 50000 SKUs in the food and non-food segmentsin Switzerland. 

The firm operates various supermarkets, mega stores, department stores, specialty stores and production facilities. Being a consumer cooperative, the firm represents around 2.5 million members.

In the retail sector, Coop Group manages a total of 2333 supermarkets and convenience stores under the following banners:

• Coop to Go
• Fooby
• Sapori D’Italia
• Karma Shop
• Coop Supermarkets

In the wholesale sector, the subsidiary Transgourmet Holding handles all the wholesale and cash &carry activities. 

As a manufacturer, Coop Group manages different subsidiaries including Bell Food Group that provides convenience products across Europe. The company has been focussing on sustainable products. 

Coop is also present in the restaurant catering business, operating 178 Coop Restaurants and Coop Take It outlets. 

Coop Group achieved a turnover of € 28.4 billion in 2019 and employed 90000 people. 

Coop Group offers products in the following categories:

• Savory Grocery: spices, condiments, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cereals, jams, canned fruits, etc.
• Drinks: soft drinks, juices, beers, etc.
• Dairy: cheese, butter, milk, yogurt, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, charcuterie, etc.
• Frozen Food: ice-cream, ready-meals, seafood, etc. 
• Personal Care: skincare, face care and other products

The selection of products consists of both national and international branded products as well as own-label brands. Coop Group operates several private labels that include (but not limited to):

• Betty Bassi: a range of fresh products
• Delicom: a brand of meat alternative products
• Karma: a brand featuring vegan and vegetarian products
• Primagasto: fruits and vegetables
• Sapori D’Italia: a range of Italian products
• Naturaline Cosmetics: a range of natural beauty products

Coop Group holds different certifications such as MSC, Demeter, Biosuisse, FSC, etc. 

Coop Group has been on becoming a sustainable organisation and has been taking a number of measures. Firstly, Coop Group has been involved in developing innovative products with eco-friendly packaging. Furthermore, the business sources raw materials that are traceable for its manufacturing businesses.

Founded in 1906 by Ferdinand Salling, Salling Group is a retail group operating a number of retail and departmental chains offering clothing, groceries, food services, etc.

Based in Denmark, the business has a market share of 34.9% in the physical grocery trade category and 33% in the online grocery trade. Salling Group has expanded in the UK, Germany and Poland. 

In 2020, Salling Group took over Tesco Poland which consists of 301 shops. This acquisition strengthens the group’s presence in Poland. Salling Group has also announced that all Tesco Poland stores will be converted into Netto stores.

As of 2021, the business operated a total of 1,719 stores in different countries under the following banners: 

• Netto Denmark (525 stores)
• Netto Germany (342 stores)
• Netto Poland (654 stores)
• Bilka (19 stores)
• Fotex and Fotex Food (107 stores)
• Salling (2 stores)
• BR (29 stores)
• Starbucks (15 stores)
• Carl’s Jr. (16 stores)
• Basalt (10 stores)

In addition to its physical stores, Salling Group has a bunch of online shops such as bilka.dk, fotex.dk, salling.dk, foetex Home Delivery, flowr, skagenfood.dk, husets forsikring.dk and bilkatogo.dk. 

Furthermore, Salling Group is also a franchisee operating Starbucks and Carl’s Jr. restaurant chains across Denmark. 

Salling Group runs the meal box delivery company, Skagenfood, which has developed different online stores for its different banners. 

As of 2015, the firm introduced the first MobilePay solution by collaborating with Fiftytwo. This solution is used in all its stores.

In the financial year 2021, Salling Group reported a turnover of €8.8 billion and currently employs 61,874 employees from 164 nationalities. 

The group developed its own brands which are:

• Vores: a large choice of convenience products
• Levevis: includes both food and non-food items
• Princip: gourmet products at competitive prices for Netto
• Budget: basic products at affordable prices
• VRS: Danish clothing brand
• OGO: a range of organic products developed for Netto
• SCO: a brand of classic bicycles in Denmark

In 2021, Salling Group partnered with Naveo in order to provide online shopping and delivery services to its customers through its brand Fotex. 

In 2022, Salling Group launched its new discount chain under the banner “Basalt” which offers cheaper prices than traditional discount stores. 

Continuing its work towards reducing food waste, Salling Group has adopted the latest technology, Apeel which helps retailers preserve fresh food for a longer period of time.

Pertaining to the logistics solutions, the firm operates the city’s largest warehouse which consists of 100 000 pallets hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain. Salling Group optimized its supply chain from vendors to end consumers by introducing the cross docking functionality in SAP EWM. The company works with third-party delivery companies concerning the distribution of products. 

Salling Group is aiming at reducing food waste by 50% by 2030. Furthermore, the company is also taking measures to reduce plastic packaging by 30% for its own brands by 2023. In relation to this, Fotex stores no longer provide plastic tableware.   

Ahold Delhaize was founded in 2016, following a merger between Ahold and Delhaize Group. Delhaize Group has been in business since 1867 while Ahold started its operations in 1887. 

The merger led to Ahold Delhaize becoming one of the largest retail groups in the world. Indeed, nowadays Ahold Delhaize serves around 54 million customers.

Ahold Delhaize’s headquarters is based in the Netherlands and the company operates 6500 stores in 11 countries including Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, USA, Serbia, etc. 

In June of 2020, Ahold Delhaize partnered with Instacart to provide home delivery from more than 750 stores operating under the Hannaford, Food Lion, Giant Food, and Stop & Shop brands.

The company expanded in the USA by acquiring the online grocer, FreshDirect, in the fiscal year 2020.

An online marketplace named Ship2Me was introduced by Ahold Delhaize in 2021. It features food and merchandise items.

In Indonesia and Portugal, Ahold Delhaize has set up stores by forming joint ventures with local companies.

Ahold Delhaize operates its stores under several different banners:

• Food Lion
• Giant
• Hannaford
• Stop & Shop
• Delhaize
• Albert Heijn
• Etos
• Gall & Gall
• Albert
• Alfa Beta
• Ena
• Maxi
• Tempo
• Mega Image
• Pingo Doce
• Super Indo

Furthermore, Ahold Delhaize runs the online shopping platform, bol.com, which brought in €4.3 billion in sales in 2020.

In 2020, Ahold Delhaize’s turnover reached €74.7 billion. The company currently employs 380 000 people. 

Ahold Delhaize is aiming at supplying a wider range of healthy products and is constantly bringing in new products. Furthermore, the business intends to be more transparent concerning its sourcing. 

Concerning sustainability, Ahold Delhaize is also focussing on reducing its waste.

Dunnes Stores is a chain of department stores which was established in 1944 by Ben Dunne. The headquarters is based in Dublin, Ireland.

The firm operates 142 stores in the following countries: Ireland, Northern Ireland, UK and Spain.

In addition to running an online shop offering both food and non-food items, Dunnes Stores has launched another online store providing groceries only. This new store provides home delivery to South Dublin currently. 

Dunnes Stores employs approx. 15 000 people and in 2020, the company achieved a turnover of €4 billion, experiencing a rise of €400 million compared to the previous year. Furthermore, its online sales alone amounted to €61 million in 2020.

The products are categorized as follows:

• Drinks: beverages like soft drinks and juices.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: poultry, lamb, steak, etc. 
• Dairy: a variety of cheese and desserts
• Frozen Food: products like ice-cream and dessert
• Savory Grocery: products including chips and sauces
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, breakfast cereals, jam, etc.
• Household: stain remover, toilet paper, detergent, etc.

Dunnes Stores has launched its own labels which include:

• Dunnes Stores: a range of pre-cooked products
• Simply Better: a range of gourmet products

Dunnes Stores has its own buying team which sources products for all its stores in various product categories. The team sources both brands and products for its private labels, ensuring that the chain keeps up with the latest trends on the market. 

The firm deals with local Irish suppliers to offer customers the best quality products.

As far as the logistics solutions are concerned, the firm partnered with Pulse logistics which is an Irish supply chain management company. Through this partnership, the company is able to deliver goods efficiently. 

Its online shop can be accessed on www.dunnesstores.com/

E. Leclerc is a private cooperative that regroups over 500 independent retailers. The group is a major actor, in the French market with 653 outlets in France and 117 outlets in Europe. The group is composed of 600 drives-through and 562 shop owners.

The group focusses on formats like hypermarkets, supermarkets, city outlets and drives-through and has 20.2% of the market share. The drives-through has 7460 SKUs.

E. Leclerc has expanded by developing a  multi-channel approach  and emphasizing its online activities. Furthermore, Leclerc launched its "Cultural Space" concept store for books, music, videogames etc. 

In terms of distribution, E. Leclerc has  16 warehouses  across France. The group is active in many such business activities such as: drugstores (Parapharmacy E. Leclerc) or even Beauty Shops (One Hour For Soi). 

Leclerc's private labels are managed by its subsidiary  Scamark , an organism which oversees sourcing and developing the retailer's own brands. The private labels which count  over 6000  are as follow:

• Brand reference  (5313 references)
• Eco +  (680 references)
• Our regions have talent  (370 references)

The group's products are provided by 800 suppliers and 800 new products are launched each year. Priority is given to SMBs.

Leclerc provides 1,600 references in Grocery (branded mark) and  250 references  (Eco +), provided by  230 suppliers . For personal care, the revenue is estimated at  700 million euros  and  1000 references  including  100 references  (Eco +), provided by  900 suppliers.

Brand as well as divided into  brands  (such as grilled brands)

• Brand repere Lydog- products for dogs
• Brand repere lycat - products for cats
• Brand repere apple smooth - chips
• Brand fishing marks ocean - fish products

As well as sweet grocery brands:

• Brand repere p'tit dej
• Brand mark confiseo - sweets
• Brand repere tablet gold - chocolates
• Brand repere mamie douceur - jams

Established in 1957, Esselunga is an Italian retail chain. The company is now a subsidiary of Supermarkets Italiani which is owned by the Caprotti family.

The business has a total of 171 stores across the country. It also offers an online platform with home delivery facilities. 

In the financial year 2021, it achieved a turnover of €8.56 billion and employs 25,000 employees.

The Group’s network includes two production centres, including one in Limito di Pioltello for delicatessens and fresh pastries and one in Parma for the production of fresh pasta and bakery products. It also consists of three distribution centres, located in Limito di Pioltello, Biandrate and Florence.

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

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

Esselunga developed its private labels which are known as:

• Equilibrium(Natural ingredients): hair care, body care, face care, etc.
• Esselunga TOP(Premium): chocolate, fresh egg pasta, DOP oil, etc.
• Esselunga BIO: shrimps, pasta, meat, etc.

It works with different brands such as:

• Parmalat: whipped cream, milk, cheese, etc. 
• L’oréal: shampoo, conditioner, hair serums, etc.
• Negroni: salami slices, raw ham, meat, etc. 

Link to Esselunga’s e-shop: https://www.esselungaacasa.it/ecommerce/nav/welcome/index.html  

Coop Danmark is the leading grocery retailer in Denmark holding a 30% market share and operating about 1200 hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters and convenience stores across Denmark. The Danish group is owned by FDB (Faellesforeningen for Danmarks Brugsforeninger), one of the country's largest membership organizations and the largest grocery store operator in Denmark; FDB is fully possessed by its 1.7 million members. Alongside with Coop Sverige, Coop Norge and the Finnish Inex/Sok, Coop Danmark is a former member of the late Coop Norden retail chain which has now disappeared and is nowadays a member of Coop Trading, the biggest purchasing organization in Scandinavia.

GruppoPam, which opened its first supermarket in 1958 in Padua, Italy, has since then expanded into other formats, primarily concentrating in Central and Northern Italy.

Today, this private firm has a total of 847 outlets (146 of them franchised and 224 under master franchises).

GruppoPam is the holding company for five store banners, each run separately by different companies.

The group encompasses Pam and Superal supermarkets and Panorama hypermarkets (€ 1.8 billion), Meta and Super Mercati franchised neighborhood stores (€ 176.2 million),In’s Mercato hard discount stores (€ 628.8 million) and different restaurant concepts: Brek (quick service), cafes, ice cream parlors, bakery, etc.

Gruppo Pam’s subsidiary, Nuance Group-AG (with PAI Partners, a private equity firm) operates 350 airport retail outlets in 19 countries as well.

Additionally, the company is a co-investor in multiplex cinemas.

Established in 1938, ICA group focuses on grocery retail. In 2013, Hakon and ICA merged its activities together and Hakon Invest was renamed as ICA Gruppen.

The company operates 1,951 stores including pharmacies.

It has a dedicated team of 24,000 employees and in 2021, its turnover amounted to €11.8 billion.

In the retail sector, ICA Gruppen operates its subsidiary ICA Sweden, a chain of grocery stores. 

The company runs its stores under the following banners:

• Maxi ICA Stormarknad: a chain of 88 stores
• ICA Kvantum: a chain of 130 supermarkets
• ICA Supermarkets: a chain of 422 supermarkets
• ICA Nara: a chain of 626 convenience stores

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, soups, 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, gin, etc. 

The group offers products from brands like Ajax, Edet, Imsdal, Pepsi, etc.

ICA Gruppen runs Rimi Baltic which consists of a total of 292 stores in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

It also took over Apotek Hjartat, a chain of 391 pharmacies which consist more than 4,000 employees in Sweden. 

Founded in 1970, Iceland Foods is headquartered in Deeside, Wales, United Kingdom. The founder started by selling frozen products solely but it was further developed with both food and non-food products.

Nowadays, Iceland Foods operates a total of 977 stores in the UK.

The enterprise owns Iceland International which is present in 65 countries, found mostly in Europe, The Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America. Furthermore, Iceland Foods also operates an online shopping platform. 

In 2018, the company partnered with The Range, where Iceland Food’s products are displayed in 47 outlets. Furthermore, 10 of these stores are equipped with Iceland café serving the supermarket’s products.

Iceland Foods reached a turnover of €4.8 billion in 2021 and employed 30 256 people. The firm controls 2.5% of the UK’s grocery market share, up by 2.1% compared to the year before.

Iceland Foods received various accreditations from Good Housekeeping Taste Approved and Grocer Great Food. The firm won the Best Retailer Initiative award by Grocer Great Food in 2019.

Iceland Foods offers products in the following categories:

• Dairy: milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, eggs, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolates, sweets, jams,etc
• Savory Grocery: rice, pasta, noodles, crackers, canned foods, etc
• Frozen Foods: ready meals, seafood, meat, poultry, desserts, etc
• Drinks: flavoured water, still water, wine, fruit juices, fizzy drinks, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Foods: seafood, poultry, meat, ready meals, etc
• Personal care: fragrances, oral care, hair care, body care, etc
• Household: air fresheners, dishwasher tablets, washing liquids, etc

Brands such as Surf, Finish, Weetabix, Nestle, Quality Street and many others are available in all Iceland Foods stores. 

Iceland supermarkets were the first to eliminate artificial colourings, flavourings, non-essential preservatives and monosodium glutamate from its own brand products, Iceland Foods 

Also, it is the first supermarket that guarantees that its own label range is free of GM ingredients. Iceland Foods accounts for 30% of frozen ready meal sales in the United King`dom.

The firm expanded its business by entering food production thus, acquiring its supplier, Loxton Foods, which was later renamed to Iceland Manufacturing Ltd. By entering into partnership with the South African investment holding company, Brait, the firm increased its shareholding in the business to 57%.

In 2016, the retailer partnered with Slimming world, Millie’s cookies and Greggs to launch an exclusive new range of  frozen pizzas, prepared meals and desserts.

As of 2018, the company became the first major retailer in the world to remove plastic packaging from its own brand products. Also, it has committed to stop using palm oil as an ingredient in all its own label food products.

In January 2019, the supermarket chain launched a range of vegan pizzas hence expanding its plant based assortment.

In 2020, Iceland Foods reported a 29% reduction in its own label plastic packaging usage since January 2018 and 74% reduction in its carbon emissions since 2011 and aiming for zero carbon by 2042.

Pertaining to the supply chain, the firm owns about 121 warehouses.

Iceland Foods’ online shop can be accessed on www.iceland.co.uk

IKEA Food Services is part of IKEA, a Swedish furniture store chain with over 400 stores across the world. IKEA Food Services was launched in 1959 in Sweden when IKEA’s founder Ingvar Kamprad decided to feature food service establishments in IKEA stores. 

At present, IKEA Food Services operates its restaurants in over 400 stores in 49 markets. 

IKEA Food Services operates under 3 banners:

• IKEA Restaurant

• IKEA Bistro 

• Swedish Food Market

IKEA Food Services attained a turnover of € 18.2 million in 2019. 

IKEA Food Services is interested in promoting healthy and sustainable eating. The company is engaged at all steps from the sourcing to the final product. 

IKEA Food Services has launched the Food is Precious programme that aims to reduce food waste in all its establishments by 50% by August 2020. 

IKEA Food Services also runs IKEA Bootcamp Project where it collaborated with startups for 3 months to find ways to improve food production.

J Sainsbury also known as Sainsbury’s is a supermarket chain in the United Kingdom having 16,9% market share. Since its humble beginning in 1869 as a shop, the company has come a long way and has now 6 segments:

• Sainsbury’s groceries
• Sainsbury’s Bank
• Sainsbury’s Argos
• Energy
• Habitat
• Tu    

The company along with Lloyds banking group partnered with regards to property management as well as online services.

The retail section comprises of 2 formats:

• Supermarkets
• Convenience stores

Sainsbury’s has 13 distribution centres and 2 national ones segmented as follows:

• 3 distribution centres for slow moving items
• 2 for frozen goods
• 2 for general merchandise
• 1 for clothing

Jeronimo Martins was founded in 1792 in Portugal. Currently, the company operates several retail businesses in Portugal, Poland as well as Columbia. 95% of the activities are in the food distribution sector. 

The company manages a total of 3115 stores in Poland, 495 in Portugal and 663 in Colombia. 

With a workforce of 138,094 people, Jeronimo Martins achieved a turnover of €19.34 billion in 2020. 

Jeronimo Martins owns several banners which operates in 3 sectors:

Food Distribution

• Biedronka
• Ara
• Racheio
• Pingo Doce

Specialized Retail

• HEBE
• Jeronymo: specialised in coffee blends
• Hussel: specialised in the sale of chocolate and confectionary

Agribusiness

• Terra Alegre: manufactures dairy products
• Best Farmer: Angus beef production and fattening 
• Seaculture: production of seafood

The firm has been awarded several titles, such as Most Effective Domestic Community Investment by Ethical Corporation, National Champion and Ruban d’Honneur awards, Golden Leaf CSR 2021 by “Polityka” magazine, etc. 

The company also manages 4 brands:

• Hebe Cosmetics: a range of skin care, foot care products for men and women
• Hebe Professional: a brand of hair and make up accessories
• By Hebe: a range of cosmetic bags and wash bags
• Hebe Basics: a range of hygiene products that include cotton pads and wipes. 

With regards to logistics, Jeronimo Martins manages 17 distribution centres in Poland, 10 distribution centres in Portugal and 4 distribution centres in Colombia.

Concerning the environment, the business takes several measures such as respecting the environment, sourcing responsibly, supporting surrounding communities, etc.

John Lewis Partnership is a co-operative founded by John Spedan Lewis in 1929 in the UK. The company is known for operating the chains Waitrose and John Lewis with operations across the UK as well as abroad. John Lewis Partnership manages 2 international offices and exports products to around 58 countries. 

John Lewis Partnership operates the following banners:

• John Lewis & Partners: a chain of 50 department stores offering clothing, accessories, cosmetics, etc. 

• Waitrose & Partners: a chain of 338 general retail stores in the UK. The business also has operations in the Middle East. 

In addition to retail banners, John Lewis Partnership has diversified and manages 5 partnership hotels, 2 customer contact centres, 5 waitrose cookery schools, a heritage centre, a waitrose farm, a plant nursery, 1 content production hub and 1 soft furnishing factory. 

John Lewis Partnership employs 80800 people and reached a turnover of € 11.3 billion in 2019. 

John Lewis Partnership has a Responsible Sourcing Code of Conduct by which suppliers should adhere to. The code contains regulations concerning labour standards, ethical regulations, quality information, etc. 

John Lewis Partnership has 33 delivery hubs and distribution sites and intends to centralize all its supply chain operations for John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners. 

John Lewis Partnership is also working towards reducing the use of plastic. For instance, over 200 references from Waitrose & Partners no longer have packaging. Furthermore, the business is also investing renewable energy. One of the measures consists of replating its current refrigeration systems with eco-friendly equipments, hence reducing energy consumption by 25%. 

Founded in 1921 by Jan and Anita Meurs, Jumbo Group Holding is the 2nd largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands and has been part of the Van Eerd Group since 1983.

Jumbo Group Holding operates more than 712 stores. It owns an online shop as well.

In 2021, Jumbo Group Holding launched 3 new stores in Belgium. 

Furthermore in 2022, the group entered a partnership with an instant on-demand delivery company, Gorillas, where a large part of Jumbo’s portfolio will be distributed to Gorillas, including Jumbo's own brands, organic as well as exclusive items. 

Moreover, Jumbo Group Holding runs an academy where employees are offered the necessary training courses in order to run the stores effectively. The training offered allows employees to learn from professionals and these courses are MBO and HBO certified.

Employees can be trained in occupational health and safety, management and professional and product knowledge. Courses are delivered through their teaching locations and through the learning square, a digital platform.

The company also runs Jumbo Tech Campus where over 200 employees work to develop online concepts for Jumbo.

Jumbo Group Holding also owns a chain of more than 60 famous and fast growing restaurants under the brand name La Place.

In 2018, Jumbo Group Holding started a new concept store, Foodmarkt City which gathers under 1 roof its 3 existing concepts: Supermarkets, Foodmarkten (fresh market) and its famous restaurant chain “La Place ''.

The firm is currently working on launching another new concept for the remaining La Place branches. Under the new concept, La Place restaurants will be specialising in healthy meals which can be prepared rapidly. 

Additionally, Jumbo Group Holding is planning to launch 10 new stores that will consist of city shops in the Netherlands and supermarkets in Belgium.

Jumbo Group Holding’s turnover reached €9.73 billion in 2020 which increased by 15% compared to the previous year and its online sales also rose by 50%. 

The chain has a market share of over 21.5%. Regarding its restaurant chain, La Place, the company has partnered with Vermaat Group which will take over 44 of the restaurants in the Netherlands. 

There are around 33 000 people who are employed by the company.

Jumbo Group Holding’s private brands are:

• Jumbo: for the retail chain
• La Place: for the restaurants

Furthermore, Jumbo Group Holding is focusing on developing their own brands products called Jumbo, Jumbo Biologisch (organic products), Jumbo Veggie Chef (Veggie rang) and Jumbo Gourmetschotel (premium products).

As of March 2018, the firm partnered with Quintiq to optimize its supply chain and the retailer operates 10 distribution centers and 500 trucks. 

Jumbo Group Holding will be operating 10 delivery hubs as well as its 3rd E-fulfillment centre which will handle online orders. At present, Jumbo Group Holding runs 5 delivery hubs dedicated for grocery deliveries.

Its online shop can be accessed on www.jumbo.com

Founded by 4 wholesalers in 1940, Kesko is a Finnish retail company operating in the grocery trade, construction and building services trade and car trade. Its headquarters is based in Helsinki, Finland. 

As of 2020, the company operates approximately 1,800 stores in Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Poland. Along with its comprehensive store network, the enterprise operates online stores as well. Furthermore, Kesko also runs a subsidiary business, Kespro which is a wholesaler supplying restaurants, hotels, cafes, etc. 

In the financial year 2020, the business achieved a turnover of approximately €14 billion and employed about 39,000 people. Further, Kesko holds a market share of 36.9% in the food sector. 

Moreover, the enterprise gained recognition through the Gold SAP Quality Awards in Nordics and Baltics countries for innovation category. 

A wide assortment of products are displayed in its grocery stores which are classified under the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: canned goods, oils, rice, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, biscuits, sugar, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: ready meals, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: ice creams, meat, pizzas, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, soft drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers and wines.
• Personal care: moisturisers, deodorants, shampoos, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, air fresheners, etc. 

In addition, Kesko developed its own brands which are as follows:  

• Pirkka: a range of more than 2,500 products which covers almost all product categories. 
• K-menu: a range of quality everyday items offered at low prices. It contains products such as meat, pasta, juices, etc. 

The company works with local food suppliers and small producers as well. However, the business has a code of conduct that suppliers should adhere to.

Additionally, the firm maintains high quality standards as it possesses certifications such as FSC, PEFC ST 2002:2013, PEFC 2001:2008, MSC, etc. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, the company operates 2 warehouses of 140,000m2 and a fleet of temperature-controlled delivery vehicles. Moreover, the business conducts about 3,500 daily customer visits with its 300 contract trucks. 

With regards to sustainability, the retailer collaborates with international sustainability organisations and encourages its suppliers to cut their emissions. 

The firm’s online store can be accessed on: https://www.k-ruoka.fi/

In 1960, 10 confectionery wholesalers in Germany merged and formed Lekkerland. During the company’s early days, the main clients were petrol stations. Nowadays, Lekkerland distributes not only to petrol stations but kiosks, convenience stores, restaurants, food retailers, etc. 

Lekkerland also advises its clients on which products to order and also offer sales promotion solutions. 

Lekkerland owns 5 subsidiaries:

• Convivo: a private label developing company

• Lekkerland Information Systems: a firm offering a range of IT solutions

• Amv: a distributor of non-food items

• Trimex: an importer of Scandinavian food items

• Cofact: an invoice and billing company

The company also runs the banner Frischwerk, a chain of modern shops for petrol stations that include a food service area and a bakery. 

Lekkerland achieved a turnover of € 6.9 billion in 2018 and employed 2710 people. 

Around 48% of its sales are in tobacco goods, while 49% of the sales are in foods and nonfood items.

Lekkerland operates several brands that include:

• E-va: a range of prepaid products such as sim cards, top-up credits, vouchers, etc.

• E-va gives: a range of vouchers which are personalised with packaging

• Take Off: a brand of energy drinks

Lekkerland operates over 15 logistic centres in Europe which can handle fresh, frozen and dry food items.

Makro is a cash-and-carry wholesaler serving independent, small and medium-size retailers and the institutional market (hotels, restaurants and caterers). The Makro chain encompasses 196 high-volume, low-cost/low-price, no frills cash & carry wholesale stores in six countries: Brazil (76 stores), Argentina (25), Thailand (48), Venezuela (34), Colombia (15), and Peru (4). The business is owned by SHV Holdings N.V. (Steenkolen Handels-Vereeniging), a € 16billion (+34.5%) privately held, diversified company, which also trades in liquid petroleum gas, recycled scrap, oil/ gas exploration, energy/transportation solutions, and the private equity business. SHV was started in 1896 with the merger of some large Dutch coal traders; when coal declined as an energy source, SHV diversified, opening its first Makro self-service wholesale store in 1968 in Amsterdam. That business grew internationally until, in 1997, SHV sold most of its Makro European stores (233 cash & carry outlets) to Metro Holdings AG of Germany (also in this database). In January 2004, Makro sold Massmart, a leading food and nonfood distributor in South Africa, since that operation was moving away from the cash-and-carry wholesale business. (Early in 2012, Walmart acquired a majority interest in this operation.) Makro today is divided into two groups: Makro South America (148 stores) and Thailand (48 stores). Its stores range between 4,000 to 12,000 square meters. Makro Thailand also operates Siam Food Service.

Founded in 1884, Marks and Spencer is a retailer which was established by Thomas Spencer and Michael Marks. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The retailer launched its business as a penny bazaar first and marked it with the slogan “Don’t ask the price, it's a penny.”

Presently, Marks and Spencer operates 1,509 stores worldwide. Moreover, the company attracts about 30 million customers in its shops. M&S manages an online shop as well. 

In the financial year 2021, the firm achieved a turnover of €11 billion. Furthermore, with the help of its 78,000 employees, the retailer is able to handle its day to day operations efficiently. 

Additionally, the enterprise gained recognition from “compassion in world farming” through the “Special Recognition Award” in 2021. It is noteworthy that the retailer received 11 awards in this segment as it maintains the highest standards of animal welfare. 

Moreover, Marks and Spencer operates mainly in 2 segments: Food (67%) and Clothing & home (50.5%).

Marks and Spencer offers several products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: chocolates, cakes, biscuits, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: olive oil
• Wine & Spirits: wines, prosecco, champagne, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh: burgers, chicken, spicy rice, etc.
• Personal care: hand cream, shower gel, shampoo, etc.