Tema Fine Foods

What Tema Fine Foods does

Tema Fine Foods is a Netherlands-based B2B wholesale importer and distributor specializing in Arabic and Mediterranean food products. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Katwijk, Noord-Brabant, the company maintains an assortment of over 600 SKUs spanning categories such as spices and herbs, dairy, dates and dried fruits, beverages, frozen foods, halal-certified meat, olives, tahina, rice, pickles, sauces, shisha products, and snacks. The company operates as the exclusive supplier in its territory for multiple recognized brands, including Abido (Lebanese spices), Chtoura Garden (Lebanese pantry staples), Al Raii (Egyptian vegetables), Chtoura Foods, Chtoura Land, Aseel, Najjar, Al Yaman, Indomie, Happy Cow, and Nestlé/Nido products. All meat products are Halal certified, addressing the specific dietary requirements of its target customer base.

The company runs a B2B e-commerce platform where customers must register as businesses (requiring Chamber of Commerce and VAT numbers) before browsing the catalog and requesting quotes. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; orders are fulfilled either through Tema Fine Foods' own pan-European transport network or via customer-arranged pick-up from the Katwijk warehouse. Distribution covers all European countries. The technology stack is described as non-proprietary — Tema Fine Foods does not operate an internal technology platform beyond standard e-commerce functionality. The company employs approximately 21 people and is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company.

The revenue model is straightforward wholesale distribution: margins are earned on markups between imported goods (sourced primarily from the Middle East and Mediterranean regions) and resold products to registered business buyers. The target customer segments include restaurants, grocery retailers, and food service companies specializing in Arabic and Mediterranean cuisine across Europe. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, with email and WhatsApp as the main communication channels for quote requests. There are no disclosed funding rounds, partnerships, M&A activity, awards, patents, or public recognition documented.

Name

Tema Fine Foods

Legal name

Tema Fine Foods

Website

https://temafinefoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tema Fine Foods is a Netherlands-based B2B wholesale importer and distributor of Arabic and Mediterranean food products, serving restaurants, grocery retailers, and food service companies across Europe with over 600 SKUs including halal-certified meat and exclusive brand partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446), Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers (424440)

SIC

Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Groceries & Shelf-Stable Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ethnic Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAIAC), Organic & Natural Foods Import/Export & Global Trading (AFAIAJAK), Refrigerated Meat & Charcuterie Wholesale (AFAIAHAI)

Keywords

• Arabic food distribution
• Mediterranean specialty foods
• Halal meat wholesale
• B2B food importer
• Ethnic grocery wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Katwijk (Noord-Brabant)

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Product Distribution: B2B wholesale distribution of Arabic and Mediterranean food products to businesses across Europe. Revenue generated through product markups on imported goods sold to registered business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Tema Fine Foods is an importer and B2B wholesale distributor of Arabic and Mediterranean food products based in the Netherlands, offering an assortment of over 600 items that business customers can request quotes for through its e-commerce platform. The company is the exclusive supplier for many recognized Arabic and Mediterranean brands, all meat products are Halal certified, and orders are fulfilled across Europe through Tema Fine Foods' own transport or customer-arranged pick-up from the Katwijk warehouse.

Product overview

Tema Fine Foods is an importer and B2B distributor of Arabic and Mediterranean food products operating an e-commerce platform with over 600 items. The company serves as exclusive supplier for many famous brands including Abido (spices), Chtoura Garden (Lebanese pantry staples), Al Raii (Egyptian vegetables), and Nestle. Product portfolio spansBeans & Hummus, Dairy, Dates & Dried Fruits, Drinks (Coffee, Tea, Fizzy, Juice, Lemonade), Fish, Frozen Foods, Ghee, Grains & Pulses, Halawa, Honey, Jam & Syrup, Meat (Halal-certified), Oil, Olives, Pickled, Rice, Sauces & Flavourings, Shisha, Soup & Noodles, Spices & Herbs (Abido brand), Tahina, Vegetables, and Vinegar. The platform supports B2B customer registration, quote requests, and delivery across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B2B Wholesale Distribution of Arabic and Mediterranean Food Products Quote-based B2B wholesale supply of over 600 Arabic and Mediterranean food SKUs, sold to registered business customers across Europe with delivery arranged by Tema Fine Foods transport or customer self-pickup from the Katwijk warehouse.
• Spices and Herbs Arabic and Mediterranean spices and herbs in multiple pack sizes, including the Abido range of over 186 products such as allspice, cumin, cinnamon, and various spice blends.
• Halal Meat Products Meat range sold under Halal certification to meet Islamic dietary requirements for business buyers serving Muslim consumers.
• Tahina Sesame paste (tahina) supplied from multiple brands across the Arabic and Mediterranean pantry.
• Olives Olive products sourced from Mediterranean regions for foodservice and retail buyers.
• Dates and Dried Fruits Premium dates and dried fruits from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions, including date-based syrups under the Frumarco brand.
• Dairy Products Dairy products including cheese, milk, and cream from various brands, including Happy Cow portioned regular cheese from Austria.
• Beans and Hummus Arabic and Mediterranean bean products and hummus preparations available in bulk packaging.
• Vinegar Apple vinegar, red vinegar, and white vinegar from the Chtoura Garden brand.
• Vegetables Prepared vegetables including eggplant, okra, molokhia leaves, and stuffed eggplant (makdous), with ranges such as Al Raii from Egypt.
• Drinks (Coffee, Tea, Fizzy, Juice, Lemonade) Beverages including coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, juice, and lemonade from multiple Arabic and Mediterranean brands.
• Ghee Clarified butter (ghee) supplied as a pantry staple for retail and food service buyers.
• Shisha and Shisha Accessories Shisha products including charcoal, alongside related snacks such as candy, chips, crackers, sweets, turmos lupin, and wafers and biscuits.
• Nestlé-branded Specialty Products Nestlé products including Milkcream (Kaymak) and Sweetened Condensed Milk from the Netherlands, supplied under Tema Fine Foods' exclusive distribution arrangement.
• Happy Cow Processed Cheese Portioned processed regular cheese from Austria distributed under the Happy Cow brand.
• Indomie Instant Noodles Indomie instant noodles in chicken and vegetable flavour variants produced in Serbia.
• Frumarco Date-Based Products Frumarco brand product line including Basra Dates Syrup and other date-based items.
• Abido Spices and Herbs Range Lebanese spice and herb brand offering over 186 products including allspice, cumin, cinnamon, and various spice blends.
• Chtoura Garden Pantry Range Lebanese food brand offering 188 products including vinegars, tahina, vegetables, and pantry staples.
• Al Raii Egyptian Vegetable Range Egyptian food brand offering 104 products including vegetables, eggplant preparations, and molokhia leaves.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bidfood: Leading UK and European broadline foodservice distributor serving pubs, restaurants, and hospitality. Broad incumbent with overlapping customer base (restaurants, caterers) and growing ethnic/specialty ranges that compete with Tema for B2B foodservice accounts.
• METRO AG: Global cash-and-carry wholesaler operating across 30+ European countries with extensive food assortment including specialty and ethnic ranges. Competes with Tema at the B2B wholesale layer across continental Europe.
• Brakes Group: UK foodservice distributor (part of Sysco) supplying restaurants, pubs, and care homes. Broad incumbent that competes for the same B2B foodservice customer wallet as Tema and continues to expand its specialty and ethnic ranges.
• Sysco Corporation: World's largest broadline foodservice distributor with growing specialty and ethnic food capabilities through acquisitions (e.g., Brakes in Europe). Represents the large-scale incumbent threat to niche distributors like Tema as ethnic cuisine demand grows mainstream.

Direct peers

• Tanmiah Food Group: Saudi-listed halal poultry and processed food producer with international distribution across the Middle East and emerging markets. Comparable halal protein focus, though primarily a brand-owner rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• PK Meat & Food Company: UK-based halal meat wholesaler supplying independent retailers and foodservice operators across the UK and Europe. Direct peer in halal meat distribution to B2B customers with comparable cold-chain requirements.
• Al Islami Foods: UAE-based halal food manufacturer and global distributor serving retailers and foodservice operators across Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Overlaps with Tema in halal meat and processed ethnic food categories, though it operates as a vertically integrated brand-owner.
• Sunrise Foods International: UK-based ethnic and specialty food importer/distributor supplying mainstream and ethnic grocers across Europe with South Asian and Middle Eastern brands. Direct comparable to Tema in product mix, B2B wholesale model, and exclusive brand distribution strategy.
• Euro Quality Lambs: UK-headquartered halal sheep meat supplier serving European ethnic wholesalers and foodservice. Overlaps with Tema's halal meat portfolio, focused on a narrower protein category.
• Hala Foods: UK-headquartered halal food specialist supplying supermarkets, foodservice, and wholesale customers across Europe. Directly comparable to Tema's halal-certified portfolio, ethnic food positioning, and B2B distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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