What Saviva does

Saviva is a Swiss food wholesale, logistics, and digital-commerce service provider that supplies gastronomy, hospitality, healthcare, and retail businesses across Switzerland. Originally founded in 1943 as Scana Lebensmittel AG, the company was reorganized as Saviva AG in 2013 and has operated under multiple parents — Migros (2002–2020), Heba Food Holding AG (2020–2024), and since August 2, 2024, Transgourmet Schweiz AG (Coop Group).

The company's operations combine a physical distribution network and a digital B2B marketplace. The physical layer comprises 11 regional sales and logistics platforms across Switzerland, approximately 200 dual-temperature-zone vehicles, multi-temperature warehousing (including a dedicated frozen warehouse in Neuendorf since 2006), and twice-weekly nationwide delivery cadence rising to five times weekly in metropolitan areas. The digital layer is anchored by Integrale Marketplace — a B2B e-commerce platform enabling centralized ordering, supplier management, ERP and recipe-system integration, mobile scanning, inventory stocktaking, and AI-supported supplier promotions — accessible 24/7/365. Sub-brands include Fresh Market, Meat Market, Fish Market, Edvin (wine), and private labels Gastro Select and Quick, plus specialty lines such as Dysphagia for care-sector customers.

Commercially, Saviva serves four primary segments — Quick Service Restaurants, Care Facilities (hospitals and nursing homes), Gastronomy and Hospitality, and Retail — through a combination of regional field sales consultants, the Integrale self-serve platform, and dedicated Key Account Management. Revenue is generated through product sales (food and non-food), logistics and managed-services contracts, platform and consulting engagements, with quote-based pricing across the customer base.

Name

Saviva

Legal name

Saviva AG

Website

https://saviva.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Saviva is a Swiss food wholesale, logistics, and B2B digital-commerce provider serving gastronomy, hospitality, healthcare, and retail customers nationwide. It combines 11 regional logistics platforms with the Integrale Marketplace platform under Transgourmet/Coop Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Restaurant Chain Program Broadline Distributors (Contracted/Managed Supply) (AFAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Food wholesale services
• Gastronomy logistics
• B2B food distribution
• Hospitality supply chain
• Digital procurement platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunegg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food and Non-Food Product Sales: Saviva sells a comprehensive range of food and non-food products to gastronomy, hospitality, healthcare, and retail customers. Product categories include ultra-fresh, frozen, fresh, food, beverages, and non-food items across all temperature ranges.
2. Logistics and Delivery Services: Comprehensive logistics services including last-mile delivery, night delivery, storage, picking, cross-docking, and transportation. The company operates 11 regional platforms and approximately 200 dual-temperature zone vehicles throughout Switzerland.
3. Digital Platform Services: Integrale Marketplace provides digital ordering, supplier management, and process optimization services to gastronomy customers and suppliers.
4. Consulting Services: Advisory services for food services, care facilities, and QSR businesses including menu optimization, cost calculation, and process efficiency improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saviva is Switzerland's leading food wholesale and logistics service provider for the gastronomy, hospitality, healthcare, and retail sectors. It combines a comprehensive food and non-food product assortment across all temperature zones with regional logistics and the Integrale digital B2B marketplace platform, delivering a one-contact, one-invoice, one-delivery procurement model from 11 nationwide logistics platforms.

Product overview

Saviva operates as a leading food wholesale and logistics service provider for Swiss gastronomy, hospitality, healthcare, and retail sectors. The company offers an integrated platform combining physical product distribution with digital solutions. The core offering consists of the Integrale Marketplace as the central digital ordering platform, supported by comprehensive Food Services (covering ultra-fresh, fresh, frozen, ambient, beverages, and non-food products) and Logistics Services with 11 regional platforms. Specialized vertical offerings include Saviva Care for healthcare facilities, QSR for quick-service restaurants, and Edvin for wines. The company also markets private label brands including Fresh Market (ultra-fresh produce), Meat Market, Fish Market, Gastro Select, and Quick (value segment), plus specialty offerings like Dysphagia products for medical nutrition needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Integrale: Digital B2B marketplace platform for gastronomy, enabling ordering of regional, national, and international products with one login; winner of Digital Commerce Champion 2021.
• Saviva Fresh Market
• Edvin
• Gastro Select
• Quick

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 footprint reduction through regional platforms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Transgourmet (Transgourmet Schweiz AG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2024Transgourmet and Saviva merged under the umbrella of Transgourmet on August 2, 2024. The combination offers customers many new opportunities in logistics, distribution, and assortment. Transgourmet is a company of the Coop Group.
• Add Solution AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdd Solution AG offers consolidated monthly invoicing service for all participating suppliers selected by the customer.
• AlcomominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlcomo provides hygiene monitoring app for food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance. Saviva customers receive exclusive 25% discount (permanent discount).
• ProgressominorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgresso provides basic qualification training for kitchen, service, system gastronomy, and household management. The course (CHF 5,750) is free for employees subject to L-GAV with wage replacement; the company receives compensation.
• FlyerlineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlyerline is an innovative partner for printed materials, packaging, and POS materials. Saviva customers receive 20% discount on the entire standard range in the Flyerline online shop.
• Climate PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaviva actively promotes sustainability through its committed climate partner Climatepartner.
• Disciples EscoffierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional competition 'Young Talents Escoffier' promotes young talents in the culinary field.
• FBMAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetworking platform for gastronomy and hospitality professionals, suppliers, and partners.
• GastroSuisseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGastroSuisse advocates for restaurateurs' concerns, which Saviva is pleased to support.
• Gilde Restaurants SchweizminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuild promotes good reputation of the gastronomy sector, emphasizes youth promotion, and organizes charitable cooking day.
• HotellerieSuisseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive advocacy for the accommodation sector at various levels.
• Schweizer KochnationalmannschaftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss national cooking team successfully promotes young professionals to achieve top performance.
• SVG (Schweizer Verband für Spital-, Heim- und Gemeinschaftsgastronomie)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation advocates for education and training in institutional catering where over 1 million people eat daily.
• Swiss SkillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation organizes professional championships for various trades, actively promoting young talents who often achieve world titles.
• VDH (Verband dipl. HF Hoteliers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni association of HF Hotel Management graduates aspires to be at the forefront of networking knowledge and experiences.
• Integrale MarketplacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital marketplace platform for gastronomy. One login provides access to regional, national, and international products. Central hub for ordering, supplier management, and inventory control.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Transgourmet Schweiz AG: Now Saviva's parent entity within the Coop Group, Transgourmet is Switzerland's other major broadline foodservice distributor serving hotels, restaurants, and care facilities. It is the most direct peer given overlapping customer base, product range, and logistics model in the Swiss market.

Broad incumbents

• Gordon Food Service: North American family-led broadline foodservice distributor with strong private-label presence. Comparable on family/employee-owned governance heritage, broad assortment, and dedicated healthcare/hospitality verticals.
• Performance Food Group: US broadline foodservice distributor with significant Vistar (vending/concessions) and convenience segments. Comparable on broadline distribution economics and segmented vertical strategy.
• US Foods: Major US broadline foodservice distributor serving healthcare, hospitality, and QSR with private-label products. Directly comparable on broadline assortment, vertical specialization, and private-label strategy similar to Saviva's Gastro Select and Quick.
• Brakes Group: UK and European foodservice distributor (Sysco subsidiary) serving pubs, restaurants, healthcare, and education. Comparable on broadline model, national logistics network, and dedicated public-sector/healthcare verticals.
• METRO AG: European foodservice and cash-and-carry operator (METRO/MAKRO) serving hotels, restaurants, and caterers across 20+ countries. Comparable on HoReCa focus, multi-country logistics, and digital ordering investments.
• Bidvest Foodservice: South Africa-headquartered foodservice distributor with UK and international operations. Comparable on broadline model, vertical specialization, and integrated logistics at national scale.
• Sysco Corporation: Largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America. Comparable on core business model (broadline distribution to restaurants, healthcare, hospitality) and digital ordering platform investments; benchmark for unit economics at foodservice distribution scale.

Regional players

• Bell Food Group: Swiss-listed meat, poultry, and convenience food producer/distributor. Comparable as a Swiss-headquartered food company with overlap in Saviva's meat market, prepared foods, and chilled logistics categories.
• Howald Group / Marché International: Smaller Swiss cash-and-carry and foodservice distributor serving Swiss gastronomy. Comparable as a domestic Swiss foodservice peer competing for the same HoReCa customer base, though smaller in scale than Saviva.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SavivaWelt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saviva-ag

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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