Who
We Are
Since 1854
Coop means Italy
The history of Coop is interlaced with the history of Italy: the first consumers’ cooperative was born in 1854, seven years before the Italian State.
From the very beginning the goal of the cooperative
was to buy wholesale and resell consumer staples at cost price to Members, to protect consumers’ purchasing power.
The group has grown rapidly and today it operates across Europe, North America, and the Middle and Far East in more than 21 countries, with Headquarters in Italy, a branch in the USA and a network of agents that operate in various Middle/Far Eastern countries and Australia.
The strength of the group has its roots in the mother company Coop, the first among Italian retailers with a history of over 160 years behind it.
From the very beginning, the goal of the cooperative was to buy wholesale and resell consumer staples at cost price to its members, to protect consumer purchasing power.
Price competitiveness and high attention to quality are the core of Coop strategy and its success. Today, Coop Italian Food offers its clients this experience and know-how.
Coop Italy Key Facts
Coop is Italy’s largest retailer and has been providing Italian Food to Italians since 1854.
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The Coop private brand is an international benchmark in private label management.
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The multilayer brand architecture of the Coop private label is governed by strict quality and safety requirements:
Additives
Preservatives
Mycotoxines
Allergens
Pests
Tropical oils
And includes an increasing number of product lines to meet the changing needs of demands of the market.
Mission
To be the point of reference for international players who want to develop a high-quality and authentic Italian food programme.
Choosing Coop Italian Food as a partner means having a one-stop shop international source to rely on, giving access to:
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the largest selection of authentic Italian products on the market;
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a network of over 500 qualified producers, following the strictest rules and regulations in the preparation of their products;
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the benefits of the sourcing power of the biggest buyers of Italian food and beverages in the world;
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a long successful history in the private label sector.
Maximum commitment to safety and quality through certified quality system, service and control certifications and stringent production guidelines.
Suppliers are required to comply with an ethical code of behaviour based on the SA8000standard.
To minimize waste of resources and reduce environmental impact.
For good food, respect for the biodiversity of our land and regard for the recipes and traditions that link our products to the local regions and their specialties.
To properly fit their business tasks.
The largest Italian food & beverage purchasing volumes guarantees the best value-for-money ratio to defend your consumer purchasing power.
Guaranteed by traceability of the supply chain, products control, factory inspections, advanced tools to prevent frauds.
SOURCING
A consolidated team of expert buyers daily negotiate with a network of over 500 highly skilled producers (IFS and/or BRC certified) – already selected by Coop for its own brand – to provide the most competitive and efficient commercial conditions.
SUPPLY CHAIN
A skilled team of supply chain experts efficiently handle all your orders and customs duty operations.
LOGISTICS
An efficient logistics network managed by a skilled operational team provides worldwide daily shipping with any kind of transportation as well as a groupage option.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A strict policy for quality assurance and product safety based on a certified quality management system guarantees the highest quality standards and continuous monitoring of production processes, in compliance with stringent technical specifications.
PRODUCT & PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT
A dedicated product management team is committed to developing products tailored to your needs: any kind of packaging, with the availability of different packing materials and label graphics can be developed.
REGULATORY & LEGAL
We offer you support with label compliance according to your country’s regulations.
MARKETING AND CUSTOMER CARE
We put at your service our communication and marketing structure, and our consolidated experience in brand promotion to support you in the sale and advertising of Italian products.
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COOP ITALIAN FOOD S.P.A.
HEADQUARTERvia del Lavoro, 6/8
40033 Casalecchio di Reno Bologna – Italy+39 051 596 111
info@coopitalianfood.comOPERATIONAL OFFICE AND LOGISTICS
Via Nottingham 27
59100 Prato – Italy
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COOP ITALIAN FOOD
NORTH AMERICA INC.57 Chestnut Street
Norwalk CT 06854
United States+1 425 216 6620
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COOP ITALIAN FOOD SPA
via del Lavoro, 6/8
40033 Casalecchio di Reno Bologna - Italy
+39 051 596111
info@coopitalianfood.com
