CORNiCO

What CORNiCO does

CORNiCO Company, s.r.o. is a privately-held Slovak limited liability company (s.r.o.) operating since 1991 and headquartered in Senec, Slovakia. It runs a specialty B2B/B2C e-commerce platform (cornico.sk) that distributes small food machinery and consumables across 18 snack-food concepts — including popcorn, nachos, cotton candy, ice slush, hot dogs, waffles, pancakes, candy apples, churros, donuts, and trdelník — bundled with raw materials, packaging, and accessories. The company resells premium international equipment (notably an exclusive Central European distribution franchise for Gold Medal Products Company, USA) and sells under four registered private-label brands: POPCORNiCO (gourmet popcorn), POLARiCO (ice slush mixes), PASTRiCo (pastry mixes), and CORNiCO (the corporate storefront).

The business model combines one-time equipment sales, recurring consumables and packaging revenue, an equipment rental service (gastro-požičovňa) for events, and consumer mini-shop SKUs. Pricing is unit-based with volume discounts (3/5/10-unit tiers) and is denominated in EUR with VAT included; an installment/leasing option is offered through a partnership with Euroleasing. Distribution is direct via owned e-commerce storefronts localized for Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, and the broader EU market, supplemented by a warehouse/showroom in Senec for direct pickup and an in-house technical service function. Cinema operators, street-food vendors, restaurants, buffets, event caterers, and small entrepreneurs constitute the core customer base.

The company employs between 11 and 50 people (≈15 named staff covering sales, IT, service technicians, warehouse, drivers, and reception) and is led by responsible manager Norbert Vincze. There is no external institutional funding, parent company, or disclosed revenue. Strategic emphasis is on geographic expansion (AT/HU/EU), concept portfolio breadth, and value-added services such as custom packaging printing and laboratory-certified food-safety compliance (ALS Slovakia).

Name

CORNiCO

Legal name

CORNiCO Company, s.r.o.

Website

https://cornico.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Service Equipment & Supplies

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

Keywords

• Snack food equipment
• Popcorn machines
• Food service supplies
• Gastro equipment rental
• Cinema concession supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Senec

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of small food processing machines and equipment for snack food production including popcorn machines, nachos warmers, cotton candy machines, shaved ice machines, waffle makers, fryers, grills, and specialized cinema equipment
2. Equipment Rental: Gastro rental service (požičovňa) providing equipment rental for events, parties, and temporary food service operations
3. Raw Materials and Ingredients: Sale of raw materials for snack production including popcorn corn, oils/fats, salt, flavorings, coatings, and specialty ingredients under POPCORNiCO, POLARiCO, and other brands
4. Packaging and Supplies: Sale of serving and packaging materials including cups, containers, bags, boxes, utensils, and promotional materials with film-themed designs for cinema concessions
5. Installment Sales: Partnership with Euroleasing offering installment payment plans for equipment purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CORNiCO is a Slovak specialty retailer and distributor of small food processing machinery and snack food service supplies. The company sells and rents gastro equipment (popcorn machines, nachos warmers, cotton candy makers, waffles, hot dog machines, fryers), raw materials (popcorn corn, oils, salts, flavorings, syrups), packaging and serving supplies, and party decorations. It operates 18 bundled snack food concepts and distributes premium brands such as Gold Medal USA (popcorn equipment) and Flavacol salt, alongside its own brands POPCORNiCO, POLARiCO, and PASTRiCo.

Product overview

CORNiCO is a specialized B2B e-commerce company operating as a complete snack food service solution provider, not a single product but rather a multi-brand portfolio platform. The core offering centers on 18 different snack food concepts (popcorn, nachos, cotton candy, ice slush, hot dogs, waffles, pancakes, potato spirals, candy apples, hot beverages, pizza/kebab, nuts, ice cream, churros, donuts, sno kones, and trdelník), each bundled with machines, raw materials, packaging, and accessories. The company operates its own private label brands including POPCORNiCO (gourmet popcorn products), POLARiCO (ice slush mixes), and PASTRiCo (pastry mixes), while also reselling premium Gold Medal (USA) popcorn equipment. Beyond concepts, CORNiCO provides complete gastro equipment catalog, professional packaging materials, equipment rental services, cinema-specific supplies with licensed film-themed packaging, consumer mini-shop products, party decorations, financing/leasing options, custom printing services, and technical repair support. The business model serves cinema bars, street food vendors, buffets, bistros, restaurants, small food producers, individual entrepreneurs, and large chain operations across Slovakia and Central Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POPCORNiCO: Gourmet popcorn brand offering premium popcorn products and raw materials
• POLARiCO
• PASTRiCo

Products and services

• Gold Medal Popcorn Equipment
• Gastro Machines & Equipment
• Packaging Materials
• Gastro Equipment Rental (Požičovňa)
• Cinema Supplies
• POPCORNiCO (Gourmet Popcorn Brand)
• POLARiCO (Ice Slush Brand)
• PASTRiCo (Pastry Mix Brand)
• Device Service & Repair
• Custom Printing & Packaging Production
• Sales & Leasing Financing

Quantifiable outcome

• Premium popcorn with 1:46 expansion ratio (highest in Europe)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gold Medal Products Company (USA)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive Slovak and Central European distributor for Gold Medal USA professional popcorn equipment. Products include CORNADO, MEDALLION, POP-O-GOLD, Euro Pop, Fun Pop, Ultra Pop, and related cinema popcorn machines. Gold Medal is the leading American manufacturer of commercial popcorn equipment.
• Tatra BankaminorOthersSlovak commercial bank providing payment processing services including TatraPay Plus online payment system. IBAN: SK16 1100 0000 0026 2302 4649
• EuroleasingminorOthersPartner for installment payment plans on equipment purchases, allowing customers to buy equipment on credit through monthly payments
• ALS Slovakia (ALS SK, s.r.o.)minorOthersAccredited laboratory providing testing services for popcorn corn including microbiological analysis (molds), mycotoxins (DON), and heavy metals (Hg, Cd, Pb). Certificate confirms products meet EU food safety standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cambro Manufacturing: Global manufacturer and distributor of foodservice smallwares, storage, and equipment. Comparable to CORNiCO on the foodservice smallwares and equipment distribution side, though Cambro is a much broader incumbent serving full-service restaurants and institutions.
• MAKRO (Metro AG): Pan-European cash-and-carry and foodservice wholesale operator with Slovak and Central European presence. Comparable as a foodservice equipment and consumables distributor serving HoReCa and small operators in the same geographies CORNiCO serves.
• Gold Medal Products Co. Leading American manufacturer of popcorn equipment, concession supplies, and snack-food machinery. Comparable as the originating brand whose products CORNiCO distributes exclusively in Central Europe; both serve cinema and concession operators with the same category of equipment.

Direct peers

• Great Northern Popcorn Company: Supplier of popcorn kernels, popping oils, seasonings, and pre-packaged popcorn products for concession and retail. Overlaps with CORNiCO's POPCORNiCO consumables line and supports a similar cinema/concession customer base.
• Cretors: US-based manufacturer of commercial popcorn machines and concession equipment (kettle corn, caramel corn, hot oil poppers). Directly comparable as a popcorn-focused equipment specialist serving cinemas, concessions, and food service operators, similar to Gold Medal — the principal brand CORNiCO distributes.
• Snappy Popcorn: UK-based popcorn kernel, popping oil, and concession supplier. Comparable as a regional popcorn raw-materials and concession-supply specialist serving cinemas, fairs, and street-food operators, similar to CORNiCO's POPCORNiCO offering.
• Paragon International: Manufactures and supplies concession equipment including popcorn poppers, cotton candy, nacho, and hot dog machines. Direct peer in the small-venue cinema and foodservice concession equipment category that CORNiCO serves.

Emerging players

• Nostalgia Products: Supplies popcorn makers, cotton candy machines, and other small concession appliances primarily to the consumer/SMB channel. Comparable on the popcorn equipment category, with overlap in entry-level popcorn and concession machines.
• Popcorn Palace: Specialty popcorn brand producing flavored and gourmet popcorn products for retail and concessions. Comparable on the gourmet/private-label popcorn brand side of CORNiCO's POPCORNiCO range, though primarily a finished-goods brand rather than a B2B supplier.

Regional players

• Eurogast (Hamberger Gastro): Austrian foodservice wholesale and equipment distributor serving restaurants, hotels, and caterers. Comparable as a regional foodservice equipment and supplies distributor in one of CORNiCO's key markets (Austria).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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