Beverage & Food Group

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

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)

Keywords

• Food and beverage distribution
• Ho.Re.Ca. wholesale supply
• Wine and spirits distribution
• Beverage wholesale Italy
• Hospitality beverage supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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

Core 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.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MontelvinicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMontelvini 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.
• CarpinetocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarpineto 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.
• TerenzicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerenzi 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 VillanovaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTenuta Villanova is a Friuli wine producer whose wines are distributed by BFG. Featured in BFG promotions and catalogs.
• Tenuta Le QuinteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTenuta 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.
• CamparicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampari 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.
• DiageocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiageo is a global spirits and beverage company. BFG distributes Diageo products including whiskies like Johnnie Walker and other international spirits brands.
• PeronicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeroni 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.
• OxianaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOxiana 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 BreweriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsahi 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.
• WarsteinerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWarsteiner 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)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHB (Hofbräuhaus) is a famous Munich brewery. BFG distributes HB beers in their promotional catalogs alongside other international beer brands.
• BerlucchiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlucchi is a Franciacorta sparkling wine producer, a pioneer in Italian metodo classico sparkling wine production since 1955. BFG distributes Berlucchi Franciacorta wines.
• König LudwigminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKönig 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.
• FerrerominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerrero 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-ColaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoca-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 TurkeyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWild 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.
• MartiniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMartini is a famous Italian vermouth and sparkling wine brand. BFG distributes Martini products as part of their premium spirits and wine portfolio.
• MenabreaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMenabrea is an Italian brewery from Liguria, known for traditional beer production. Featured in BFG promotional materials.
• DemetraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDemetra is mentioned among the brands distributed by BFG, though specific product details are not available.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• 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

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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