What CABF does

CABF (Centrale d'Achat Belle France) is a purchasing central headquartered in Tournai, Belgium, that aggregates procurement volume on behalf of independent supermarkets, wholesalers, and CHR/HORECA (café/hotel/restaurant/catering) professionals. Founded in the early 1960s and operating today as part of the Groupe Francap distribution group, the company manages a catalog of 15,000+ product references spanning dry goods, fresh, frozen, produce, butchery, wine, and non-food categories. Its private label portfolio includes Belle France (mainstream), Délices de Belle France (premium), Écoprix and Winny (budget), Le Réflexe Bio (organic), and Le Réflexe Vert (eco-certified). The company's distribution and franchise operations cover four national retail brands — Coccimarket, Coccimarket City, Coccinelle, and Coccinelle Express — addressing store formats from 60-80 m² convenience units to 2,000-3,000 m² supermarkets, with 5,000 stores and 550,000+ m² of total sales surface under its affiliated network.

The business operates on a transaction-based model: revenue is generated through product sales to member retailers, wholesalers, and institutional buyers, with margin derived from aggregated purchasing volume enabling supplier price negotiation. Go-to-market combines direct B2B engagement (mobile specialists traveling to client sites in 60+ countries), franchise onboarding and store-setup consulting, and a B2B online catalog platform. Logistics is a core capability, anchored by 340,000+ m² of multi-temperature warehouse infrastructure at platforms near Rungis (Paris region) and in Brittany, supporting multi-modal export via sea containers, air freight, and road transport. The company is a member of the Fédération du Commerce et de la Distribution (FCD) in France.

CABF's underlying technology is a traditional wholesale/distribution stack — a B2B catalog platform (shop.cabf.eu) and standard ERP/order management — with no disclosed AI/ML, API, or proprietary algorithmic capabilities. Customer segments are diversified across independent retail (primary), wholesalers (primary), and institutional CHR/institutional buyers (secondary, including armies, international organizations, mining, and oil platforms). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

CABF

Legal name

Centrale d'Achat Belle France

Website

https://cabf.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CABF (Centrale d'Achat Belle France) is a Belgian purchasing central and part of Groupe Francap that aggregates procurement for independent supermarkets, wholesalers, and CHR/HORECA clients across 60+ countries via 15,000+ product references and four franchise brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Grocery Distribution

NAICS

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (424)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Private-Label / Own-Brand Broadline Distributors (AFAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Import/Export Broadline Foodservice Distributors (AFAIAAAH), Regional/Local Broadline Foodservice Distributors (AFAIAAAB), Institutional Foodservice Distribution (Education, Healthcare, Government) (CRAOABAM)

Keywords

• Wholesale grocery distribution
• Supermarket purchasing central
• Private label brands
• International export logistics
• Franchise supermarket concepts

Headquarters

HQ city

Tournai

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales through Purchasing Central: CABF operates as a purchasing central (centrale d'achat) generating revenue through product sales to member supermarkets, independent retailers, and wholesalers. They aggregate purchasing volume to negotiate better prices with suppliers and offer 15,000+ product references including private labels and national brands.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CABF operates as a purchasing central (centrale d'achat) that aggregates buying volume for independent supermarkets, wholesalers, and foodservice professionals. It distributes 15,000+ product references including its own private label brands (Belle France, Délices de Belle France, Écoprix, Le Réflexe Bio, Le Réflexe Vert) and national brands, supported by four franchise concepts (Coccimarket, Coccimarket City, Coccinelle, Coccinelle Express) and multi-temperature logistics infrastructure across 340,000+ m2 of warehousing, exporting to 60+ countries.

Product overview

CABF (Centrale d'Achat Belle France) is a centralized purchasing organization and supermarket supplier operating since the early 1960s, part of the Francap distribution group. The company operates four retail franchise brands (COCCIMARKET, COCCIMARKET City, COCCINELLE, COCCINELLE Express) and distributes products under its own private label portfolio (Belle France, Délices de Belle France premium line, Écoprix budget line, Le Réflexe Bio organic range, Le Réflexe Vert eco-friendly range) alongside national brands. With over 15,000 product references across categories including epicerie, fresh, frozen, produce, butcher/deli, wine, and bakery, CABF supplies independent supermarkets, wholesalers, and HORECA professionals across 60+ export destinations. The offering includes a B2B online catalog platform, comprehensive logistics services with multi-temperature warehousing and container shipping, and supermarket setup/consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Belle France: Main private label brand offering over 15,000 product references including grocery, fresh, frozen, and non-food items
• Délices de Belle France
• Écoprix
• Le Réflexe Bio
• Le Réflexe Vert
• Winny
• Coccimarket
• Coccimarket City
• Coccinelle
• Coccinelle Express

Products and services

• Belle France Private Label Brand
• Délices de Belle France Premium private label sub-brand offering haut de gamme (high-end) references for discerning gourmet consumers, complementing the standard Belle France range.
• Écoprix Economical private label brand offering budget-friendly products for price-sensitive consumers, designed to compete with hard discounters.
• Le Réflexe Bio Organic product range under Belle France featuring certified organic fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, groceries, and beverages for environmentally conscious consumers.
• Le Réflexe Vert Eco-friendly and sustainable household and personal care product line certified with European Ecolabel, Ecocert, and Nature & Progrès labels.
• Coccimarket Franchise Concept Convenience store franchise brand focused on fresh products and services, located in city centers, neighborhoods, and rural towns with a minimum assortment of 2,500 references.
• Coccimarket City Franchise Concept Compact downtown convenience store variant targeting 60-80m² stores with high revenue potential, featuring 3,000 references with focus on snack products and extended services.
• Coccinelle Franchise Concept Human-sized neighborhood supermarket brand with complete assortment focused on fresh products, competitive pricing, and dynamic price positioning among best-priced neighborhood brands.
• Coccinelle Express Franchise Concept Downtown or suburban neighborhood store format for active, busy clientele seeking choice, service, and conviviality, with lower revenue threshold than standard Coccinelle.
• CABF Online B2B Catalog Platform Online B2B catalog and ordering platform featuring 15,000+ product references across categories including Belle France products, epicerie, DPH, hygiene/cosmetics, bazar, textile, fresh, and frozen products.
• Logistics & Export Services Multi-product container logistics service shipping to 60+ countries, including multi-temperature warehouses, air freight for fresh products, and sea freight for dry goods.
• Supermarket Setup & Consulting Services Complete supermarket development support from plans to opening, including store layout, equipment procurement, and ongoing operational guidance.
• CHR (Cafés, Hôtels, Restaurants) Product Range Complete product range of over 5,000 references specifically designed for the foodservice/horeca sector, including hotels, restaurants, camps, armies, international organizations, mines, and oil platforms.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe FrancapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCABF is part of the Groupe Francap distribution group. Francap is a major French retail purchasing group that CABF operates within, providing a broader network of independent retail support.
• Fédération du Commerce et de la Distribution (FCD)minorOthersCABF is a member of the FCD (Fédération du Commerce et de la Distribution), a professional organization representing large retail distribution in France. The FCD has appointed a mediator for commercial disputes: Monsieur Christian DELESALLE.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Metro AG: Global cash-and-carry and foodservice distributor (METRO/MAKRO) operating across Europe and emerging markets. Comparable to CABF on wholesale distribution to HoReCa and independent retail, though at much larger scale.
• Auchan Retail: Large integrated French retail group operating hypermarkets and supermarkets with international presence. Comparable on broadline grocery distribution and private-label scale, though not franchise-modeled for independents.
• Bidfood (Bidcorp subsidiary): Major European foodservice distributor supplying hotels, restaurants, and catering operations across multiple countries. Comparable to CABF's CHR/HoReCa distribution line and multi-country export capability.
• Sysco Corporation: Largest global broadline foodservice distributor. Comparable to CABF on multi-category wholesale distribution to foodservice operators and international footprint.

Direct peers

• Brakes Group: UK and European broadline foodservice distributor (Sysco subsidiary). Comparable to CABF on multi-category wholesale to foodservice and independent retail channels.
• Sligro Food Group: Dutch foodservice wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, and catering across Benelux. Comparable to CABF on multi-temperature wholesale to HoReCa and on adjacent Benelux geography.
• Coopérative U (Système U): French retailer cooperative and purchasing central serving independent-affiliated supermarkets (Super U, Hyper U, U Express). Directly comparable to CABF as both aggregate independent retailer buying power, operate private labels, and supply multi-format stores.
• Transgourmet: European cash-and-carry and foodservice wholesaler (Coop Group subsidiary) operating across France, Germany, and other European markets. Comparable to CABF on broadline distribution to independent retail and HoReCa.
• Louis Delhaize: Belgian-headquartered retail and wholesale group serving independent and affiliated grocers across Europe. Directly comparable to CABF as a Benelux-rooted purchasing/wholesale operator with international footprint.
• Scamark (Leclerc purchasing central): Central purchasing arm of E.Leclerc supporting independent Leclerc-affiliated retailers. Closely comparable business model — purchasing central serving independent retailers with private label and franchise structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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