Best Way Foods

Name

Best Way Foods

Legal name

Best Way Foods

Website

https://bestwayfoods.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredients Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Ingredients, Spices & Culinary Supplies Distribution (CRAOABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ethnic & International Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAJ), Ethnic Groceries & Shelf-Stable Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Food ingredients distribution
• Confectionery ingredients supply
• Bakery raw materials
• HoReCa foodservice supply
• Professional food industry wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ingredient Distribution: Revenue generated from distributing professional food ingredients and raw materials to food industry businesses. The company acts as official distributor and importer of global confectionery and food industry brands, supplying over 1300 product SKUs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Best Way Foods imports and distributes more than 1,300 professional food ingredients and raw materials from global brands (including Barry Callebaut, Debic, FrieslandCampina, Cocoxim, Muntons and Eurovo) to Ukrainian food industry businesses. Supply covers cocoa and chocolate, coconut products, fruit inclusions, nuts and pastes, dairy cream and butter, malt, egg products, condensed milk and industrial raw materials for bakeries, confectionery manufacturers, HoReCa, breweries and large food enterprises.

Product overview

Best Way Foods is a leading Ukrainian distributor and importer of professional food ingredients since 2016, offering over 1300 product SKUs. The company operates as a distribution platform providing ingredients to bakeries, confectionery manufacturers, ice cream producers, beverage/brewing companies, HoReCa establishments, and large food enterprises. Key distributed brands include Barry Callebaut Belgian chocolate and cocoa products, Debic professional butter and cream, FrieslandCampina dairy products, Muntons malt products, Eurovo egg products, Callebaut decorations, Cocoxim coconut products, Rumo condensed milk, and Campina cream. The portfolio spans cocoa and chocolate products, coconut products, fruit inclusions, nuts and nut pastes, dairy products, cream, malt products, egg products, meat and fish ingredients, vegetable products, proteins, flavors, sugar substitutes, colors, vanilla products, and ready-to-use mixes. The company also operates Chef University, a culinary academy providing professional training, masterclasses, and recipe development services to customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Food Ingredients Distribution Import and wholesale distribution of more than 1,300 professional food ingredients and raw materials (cocoa, chocolate, coconut products, fruit inclusions, nuts, dairy products, cream, malt products, egg products, condensed milk, and bakery raw materials) to Ukrainian bakeries, confectionery manufacturers, HoReCa, breweries and large food enterprises.
• Barry Callebaut Belgian Chocolate and Cocoa Products Premium Belgian chocolate and cocoa products from Barry Callebaut, including 12 types of cocoa powder with varying pH levels and fat content from 1% to 24%, supplied to Ukrainian bakeries and confectionery manufacturers.
• Debic Professional Butter and Cream

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Barry CallebautcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Official distributor of Belgian chocolate and cocoa products. Company serves as official supplier of Barry Callebaut chocolate and cocoa ingredients to Ukrainian food industry since 2016.
• FrieslandCampina N.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of professional confectionery creams (30% and 32%). As official distributor of FrieslandCampina N.V. conglomerate, company supplies key ingredients for professional bakeries and large confectionery workshops.
• CocoximminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of coconut products brand Cocoxim, imported directly from Asia ensuring natural composition and high coconut concentration.
• DebiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized in professional croissant butter under Debic brand. Company has been specializing for many years in high-quality professional butter for croissants, with specialized butter in sheets for quality and simple dough lamination.
• MuntonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based malt and malt extract supplier. Company distributes malt products including light and dark barley malt, malt extracts for brewing and food production.
• FozzymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Ukrainian retail chain operating supermarkets and hypermarkets. Strategic retail distribution partner.
• Metro UkrainemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational wholesale food retailer operating in Ukraine. Strategic wholesale distribution partner for professional food ingredients.
• NovusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkrainian retail chain partner for food distribution.
• MegamarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkrainian retail chain partner.
• MaudauminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkrainian retail partner.
• SilpomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkrainian supermarket chain. Strategic retail distribution partner for food ingredients.
• Raben UkraineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational logistics provider for pallet cargo transportation.
• Nova PoshtamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Ukrainian logistics company providing nationwide delivery services including address delivery, branch delivery, and parcel lockers.
• Ekol LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner for pallet cargo transportation in Ukraine.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Symrise: Global manufacturer of flavors, fragrances, and food/cosmetic ingredients, serving bakery, confectionery, dairy, and beverage customers. Comparable to BWF as an ingredient supplier into the same end-markets, with overlapping categories in flavors and inclusions.
• Bunzl: UK-headquartered international distribution and outsourcing group serving foodservice, hospitality, grocery, and industrial customers with consumables and equipment. Comparable to BWF's multi-warehouse B2B distribution operating model, though Bunzl's product range extends well beyond food ingredients.
• IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances): Global ingredient company producing flavors, cultures and enzymes, and food protection ingredients for bakery, dairy, beverage, and confectionery customers. Comparable to BWF in supplying applied ingredient solutions to the same professional end-customers.
• Givaudan: Swiss-headquartered global leader in flavors and fragrances with extensive food ingredient offerings to bakery, dairy, beverage, and confectionery manufacturers. Comparable to BWF as a professional ingredient supplier into overlapping end-markets, though Givaudan focuses on flavor science rather than broad-line distribution.
• Cargill: One of the largest global agribusiness and food ingredient companies, supplying cocoa, chocolate, dairy, and specialty ingredients to industrial food customers. Comparable to BWF as a multi-category ingredient supplier, though Cargill typically serves at industrial scale rather than via country-level distribution.
• ADM: Global nutrition and agricultural processing company with a sizable ingredient solutions business spanning flavors, colors, cocoa, and specialty proteins. Comparable to BWF in supplying food manufacturers with professional ingredients, but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Lesaffre: Global leader in yeast and bakery/fermentation ingredients with direct sales and distribution networks in 90+ countries. Comparable to BWF as a multi-category professional ingredient supplier serving bakeries, but operates at significantly larger scale and owns its own production rather than acting as a distributor.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition ingredients supplier serving food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. Comparable to BWF as a multi-category ingredient supplier into bakery, dairy, and beverage applications, though operating at much greater scale with proprietary formulation capabilities.

Direct peers

• Lallemand: Canadian-headquartered specialty yeast and fermentation ingredient producer with country-specific distribution partnerships across Eastern Europe. Comparable to BWF in delivering technical, application-driven ingredient solutions to bakers and brewers through local distribution arrangements.
• Puratos: Belgian-headquartered supplier of bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients with global distribution and local-market partnerships. Most directly comparable to BWF given overlapping product categories (chocolate, bakery, confectionery ingredients), professional-chef training programs, and country-by-country distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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