Beverage & Food Group
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersRome, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Beverage & Food Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Beverage & Food Group
- Legal name
- Beverage Group
- Website
- https://beveragegroup.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Beverage & Food Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Food and Beverage Wholesale Distribution
- NAICS
- Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bar, Restaurant & On-Premise Beverage Supply Wholesale (AFAIAGAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA), Non-Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Soft Drinks, Water, Juice, RTD Coffee/Tea) (AFAIAGAB)
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Where Beverage & Food Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rome
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Beverage & Food Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wholesale Distribution: BFG generates revenue through wholesale distribution of food and beverage products to Ho.Re.Ca. establishments. The company purchases products from brand manufacturers and resells them to restaurants, bars, hotels, and other hospitality businesses. Revenue is generated through product margins on wines, spirits, beers, mixers, and related items.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Beverage & Food Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Beverage & Food Group is a wholesale distributor of food and beverage products that supplies wines, spirits, beers, sparkling wines, and non-alcoholic beverages to hotels, restaurants, cafes, and bars (the Ho.Re.Ca. sector) in the Lazio region of Italy. The company supplements its wholesale distribution with personalized consulting on wine list creation, product selection assistance, and brand-led training events for client staff.
Product overview
Beverage & Food Group is a wholesale distribution company in the Food & Beverage sector serving the Ho.Re.Ca. (Hotel/Restaurant/Café) market in the Lazio region of Italy. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages through multiple distribution channels. Their core offering includes Italian wines from major wine-producing regions (cataloged by region), international and domestic beers (Peroni, HB, Asahi, Warsteiner, König Ludwig, Oxiana), spirits and liqueurs (Campari, Wild Turkey, Gin, Rum), and sparkling wines (Prosecco, Franciacorta, Champagne). The company supplements its distribution business with consulting services for Ho.Re.Ca. clients, wine pairing advice, promotional magazines, regional wine catalogs organized by Italian wine region, and events/training programs. The company does not manufacture products but acts as a distributor and intermediary between producers and the hospitality sector.
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Companies that use Beverage & Food Group
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Beverage & Food Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Beverage & Food Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MontelvinicoreMontelvini is a renowned Prosecco producer from the Asolo area in Treviso. BFG distributes Montelvini wines including their Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG. The Serena family, who have been producing wine for 135 years, recognized BFG as one of their best distributors at Vinitaly 2018.
- CarpinetocoreCarpineto is a prestigious Tuscan wine producer with five estates including Montepulciano. BFG distributes Carpineto wines including their Nobile di Montepulciano and Dogajolo. BFG sales staff have visited Carpineto estates for training and tastings.
- TerenzicoreTerenzi is a Morellino di Scansano producer from Maremma, Tuscany. Founded in 2001 with 150 hectares of property including 60 hectares of vineyards. BFG organizes visits to Terenzi for their sales team to learn about their products.
- Tenuta VillanovaminorTenuta Villanova is a Friuli wine producer whose wines are distributed by BFG. Featured in BFG promotions and catalogs.
- Tenuta Le QuinteminorTenuta Le Quinte is a Lazio wine estate in the Castelli Romani area, specializing in indigenous grape varieties. BFG sales team visited the winery for product presentations.
- CamparicoreCampari Group is a major spirits company. BFG organizes Campari Academy masterclasses featuring industry experts, including events with Marianna Di Leo (winner of Mixologist - La sfida dei cocktail). Over 100 beverage professionals attended BFG-organized Campari training events.
- DiageocoreDiageo is a global spirits and beverage company. BFG distributes Diageo products including whiskies like Johnnie Walker and other international spirits brands.
- PeronicorePeroni is a major Italian brewery, part of the Asahi group. BFG distributes Peroni beers including Nastro Azzurro. Featured in BFG promotional catalogs and beer selections.
- OxianaminorOxiana is an artisan brewery from Pomezia, Lazio, known for craft beers using local ingredients including Pontine orange essential oil and local hops. Awarded at EXPO 2015. BFG distributes Oxiana craft beers including Bernie Blanche, Epic American IPA, Velvet Tripel, and other varieties.
- Asahi BreweriesminorAsahi Breweries Ltd is a major Japanese brewery. BFG distributes Asahi Super Dry beer, recommended for pairing with sushi and international cuisine. Asahi has over 100 years of experience in beer production.
- WarsteinerminorWarsteiner is a German premium Pilsner brewery founded in 1753. BFG distributes Warsteiner beer and has partnered with Rye River Brewing for IPA expansion. Warsteiner is one of Germany's most popular beers.
- HB (Hofbräuhaus)minorHB (Hofbräuhaus) is a famous Munich brewery. BFG distributes HB beers in their promotional catalogs alongside other international beer brands.
- BerlucchiminorBerlucchi is a Franciacorta sparkling wine producer, a pioneer in Italian metodo classico sparkling wine production since 1955. BFG distributes Berlucchi Franciacorta wines.
- König LudwigminorKönig Ludwig is a Bavarian royal brewery tradition dating to 1260, managed by the Wittelsbach family. BFG distributes König Ludwig beers including Hell, Weissbier Hell/Dunkel, and Keller varieties, produced with traditional methods and selected ingredients.
- FerrerominorFerrero is a major Italian food company. BFG carries Ferrero products in their portfolio, though specific product lines distributed are not detailed in available sources.
- Coca-ColaminorCoca-Cola is a global beverage company. BFG distributes Coca-Cola products including Fuze Tea Zero and other soft drinks for the Ho.Re.Ca. channel.
- Wild TurkeyminorWild Turkey is an authentic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey brand under Campari Group. BFG distributes Wild Turkey bourbon products and features them in cocktail recipes and promotions.
- MartiniminorMartini is a famous Italian vermouth and sparkling wine brand. BFG distributes Martini products as part of their premium spirits and wine portfolio.
- MenabreaminorMenabrea is an Italian brewery from Liguria, known for traditional beer production. Featured in BFG promotional materials.
- DemetraminorDemetra is mentioned among the brands distributed by BFG, though specific product details are not available.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Beverage & Food Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Campari Group: Major global spirits group and one of BFG's principal partners (Campari, Aperol, Wild Turkey, Grand Marnier). Ecosystem participant — uses BFG for regional Lazio reach while also investing in direct on-trade capabilities that could compete with distributors.
- Coca-Cola HBC Italia: Italian bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products and a BFG principal. Functions in the broader ecosystem as a competing route-to-market for non-alcoholic beverages in Ho.Re.Ca., and is a principal that BFG depends on for soft drink volumes.
Direct peers
- Velier S.p.A. Italian premium spirits, wine, and craft beer importer-distributor serving the on-trade (Ho.Re.Ca.) channel nationwide. Closely comparable to BFG in core function (B2B beverage distribution to bars/restaurants) but with broader geographic reach and a more curated premium portfolio.
- Cuzziol S.r.l. Italian beverage wholesaler distributing wines, spirits, and beers to the on-trade/hospitality channel. Directly comparable business model to BFG, with overlapping principal relationships (international spirits and Italian wines).
- Compagnia dei Caraibi S.r.l. Italian independent distributor specializing in premium spirits, liqueurs, and craft beers for the Ho.Re.Ca. channel. Same target customer and consultative sales approach as BFG, though active across more Italian regions.
Broad incumbents
- Diageo Italia: Italian operations of global spirits major Diageo, which runs direct on-trade sales teams alongside distributor partners including BFG. Represents the principal/incumbent side of the channel that BFG competes within for end-account relationships.
- Marr S.p.A. Italy's leading foodservice distributor listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, serving Ho.Re.Ca. operators nationwide with a comprehensive food and beverage catalog. Sets the scale benchmark against which BFG's regional footprint must be measured.
- Dussmann Service S.r.l. Italian arm of the multinational Dussmann Group providing foodservice and hospitality distribution including beverage supply. Overlaps with BFG in Ho.Re.Ca. beverage distribution but operates as a broad facility/services provider rather than a specialist beverage wholesaler.
- Pellegrini S.p.A. One of Italy's largest foodservice distribution groups, operating across food and beverages for Ho.Re.Ca. and organized retail. Comparable channel and customer set to BFG but at materially larger scale and with full food logistics capabilities.
- Sodexo Italia: Italian subsidiary of global foodservice and facility management group, distributing beverages and food to Ho.Re.Ca. and corporate accounts. Comparable customer set but operates at vastly greater scale and with broader service offerings.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Beverage & Food Group leadership team
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Beverage & Food Group funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Beverage & Food Group
What does Beverage & Food Group do?
Beverage & Food Group is a wholesale distributor of food and beverage products that supplies wines, spirits, beers, sparkling wines, and non-alcoholic beverages to hotels, restaurants, cafes, and bars (the Ho.Re.Ca. sector) in the Lazio region of Italy. The company supplements its wholesale distribution with personalized consulting on wine list creation, product selection assistance, and brand-led training events for client staff.
Is Beverage & Food Group a public or private company?
Beverage & Food Group is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Beverage & Food Group founded?
Beverage & Food Group was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Beverage & Food Group based?
Beverage & Food Group is headquartered in Rome, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Beverage & Food Group make money?
One revenue line is on record: wholesale Distribution.
Who are Beverage & Food Group's main competitors?
Others on record are Campari Group and Coca-Cola HBC Italia. Direct peers are Velier S.p.A., Cuzziol S.r.l. and Compagnia dei Caraibi S.r.l.. Broad incumbents are Diageo Italia, Marr S.p.A., Dussmann Service S.r.l., Pellegrini S.p.A. and Sodexo Italia.
Does Beverage & Food Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Beverage & Food Group.
What industry is Beverage & Food Group in?
Beverage & Food Group's product category is Food and Beverage Wholesale Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIAGAI, Bar, Restaurant & On-Premise Beverage Supply Wholesale, with a secondary code of AFAIAGAA, Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits). Its NAICS code is 42482 and its SIC code is 5180.