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An Italian company with over 110 years of experience in the food&beverage sector is looking for beverage distributors or importers in Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Israel.

Summary

Profile Type
Business Offer
POD Reference
BOIT20240918013
Term of Validity
18 September 2024 - 18 September 2025
Company's Country
Italy
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
NetherlandsBelgiumIsraelGreece
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General information

Short Summary
The Italian company is an iconic brand in the food&beverage sector, with more than 1,300 products distributed in over 100 Countries.
In order to enlarge the international presence of the beverage segment, the company is seeking beverage distributors and/or importers in Netherlands,Belgium, Greece, Israel, specialized in the ho.re.ca. sector.
Full Description
With more than 110 years of history, this Italian company, based in Bologna, is one of the most iconic brands in the Country active in the food&beverage sector.
The company is a family-owned business, now led by the fourth and the fifth generation, with a long-term vision.
During the last century the company became well-known in the food&beverage sector for being a leader in the Gelato&Pastry and Beverage segments.
Nowadays, the company manufactures more than 1,300 products, distributed in over 100 Countries all around the world.
The company has an ad hoc Beverage Unit responsible for more than 150 products, ranging from syrups to puree, toppings, technical products for bartenders, chilled creams, chocolates, complements and mixers.
The portfolio includes a full range of solutions for bartenders, baristas and the ho.re.ca. sector in general, displaying a complete rangs on the market.
The company is developing also its own alcoholic proposition. The creations made with the drink list range from aperitifs, cocktails and long drinks to special coffees, milkshakes, sorbets and much more, being able to satisfy all the needs of the clients, from the early-morning until the after-dinner.
In addition, the firm is also investing in the newest trends and technologies, following the path of the zero and low alcoholic drinks.
All the ingredients used are carefully selected and transformed in order to maintain the highest quality and characteristics of the natural fruits, with a superior yield and performance when mixed in the glass (up to 30%).
The quality of the products and the international strategy are supported by many certifications owened by the company: The Kosher, Halal, Vegan, Lactose and Gluten Free certifications, as well as the ISO 9001, BRC FOOD, IFS FOOD and UNI EN ISO 14001 standards.
In order to enlarge the presence of the beverage segment abroad the company is looking for commercial partners in some foreign Countries, namely: Netherlands, Belgium, Greece and Israel.
The ideal partner is a distributor or importer with experience in the beverage sector and without other syrups brands in portfolio, or wishing to develop a strategy together with the company.
A commercial agreement in the selected aforementioned Countries, where the Italian firm is not present yet, is offered.
The company is able to support the expansion abroad with market studies and visits, brand ambassador training, a targeted portfolio and many other sales and marketing activities.
Advantages and Innovations
- Range of products: more than 150 products specifically studied for the necessities of the HORECA beverage sector
- Syrups, Purees, Toppings and all the other products have the highest percentage of raw materials in the market (up to 100% real fruits)
- Authentic flavour of every single preparation thanks to technologies studied to extract the best part of the fruit and preserve its natural flavour
- Excellent yield, from 10% to 30% superior to other brands
- A unique line of alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic products
- Presence of an R&D team composed by more than 20 professionals
- Many certifications granted (Halal, Kosher, Vegan, lactose and gluten free) and adhesion to international standards
- Particular attention to sustainability: the company uses 100% recyclable PET bottles which result also in -30% of transportation costs, related to glass
- Strong international strategy: the company is already present in more than 100 markets, creating ad hoc strategies for every single Country, with the use of dedicated brand ambassadors, targeted portfolio and many Sales&Marketing activities to support the partners worldwide.
Stage of Development
Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4: Quality EducationGoal 10: Reduced InequalityGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGoal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The Italian company is looking for a beverage importer and/or distributor, specialized in the ho.re.ca sector (bar, cafès, restaurants, hotels and so on) or with a significant Italian food&beverage portfolio, interested in representing an important brand and in creating a partnership with a commercial agreement in the selected market/s: Netherlands, Belgium, Greece and Israel.
Preferably the commercial partner should not have other syrups brands in portfolio, or wishing to develop a strategy together with the company.
The cooperation envisaged is a commercial agreement. The company is able to support the expansion abroad with market studies and visits, brand ambassador training, a targeted portfolio and many other sales and marketing activities.
Type and Size of Partner
SME <=10SME 50 - 249SME 11-49
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
07003003 - Soft drinks and bottling plants07003001 - Wine and liquors07005003 - Hotels and resorts07005002 - Other restaurants
Sector Groups Involved
Agri-Food
Targeted countries
NetherlandsBelgiumIsraelGreece