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A french SME that produces gourmet vinegars, balsamic condiments, and an excellent soy sauce is looking for distributors or importers in the delicatessen, catering, and supermarket networks.

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOFR20240612013
Term of Validity
12 June 2024 - 12 June 2025
Company's Country
  • France
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
The French SME, based in Southwest France, manufactures gourmet vinegars, balsamic condiments, and an excellent soy sauce.
In France, their products are sold in delicatessens, restaurants, and supermarkets.
As part of the company's international development, they are looking for an importer/distributor to ensure the distribution of these exceptional products in the Epicerie Fine and restaurant networks, as well as in supermarkets in various countries.
Full Description
The French SME is a producer of traditionally made, high-quality condiments. They are famous for a range of luxury balsamic vinegars and condiments specially developed for professional chefs, now available to food lovers and amateur cooks. These sophisticated sauces are perfectly suited for everyday use in dishes or mixology.

Since the 18th century, at the end of the wine distillation period, local wine has traditionally been aged in small oak barrels to produce fine vinegar. Building on these ancient traditions, the company designed an entirely new production method inspired by the traditional balsamic makers of Modena, where the grape must be heated before being aged. Once produced, these fine condiments are aged in traditional spirit barrels to achieve a rounded aroma and low acidity. This secret recipe was originally created for a small, intimate group of friends and family. As word spread, local celebrity chefs, including Michelin-starred chefs, became advocates of this new elixir.

The products are available in France, New York, Stockholm, and Hong Kong, and the SME wants to develop their partnerships with importers or distributors in Europe.
Advantages and Innovations
The subcontractor will benefit from the reputation of the financially reliable French producer and high-level quality products and famous reference in France.

The French SME can propose unique products.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The SME proposes different products with secret formulation:
Four vinegars, 3 specifics “elixirs” and soy sauce
The products are sold in 20cl glass bottles with pouring caps and in 3-litre Bag in Boxes for catering professionals.
Sold in cases of 12 bottles and soon in cases of 6 bottles.
No minimum order
A full pallet contains 104 cases of 12 bottles, i.e. 1,248 bottles.
Can be mixed and matched.
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Not relevant

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The expected partner should be a distributor or importers in food / high quality food for restaurants or supermarkets.

The reputation of the partner is a crucial criterion for the French SME.

A long-term partner, under a subcontracting agreement, is sought in Europe.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 11-49
  • Big company
  • SME <=10
  • Other
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 08001002 - Food Additives/Ingredients/Functional Food
Market keywords
  • 05008002 - Food and feed ingredients
  • 05009001 - Food & feed ingredients
Targeted countries
  • All countries