eBUSINESS WITH BGF RETAIL (SOUTH KOREA)

Prodeca, through the Prodeca office in South Korea, is organising eBusiness with BGF RETAIL, which aims to present a range of Catalan products to this Korean importer/retailer .

BGF RETAIL is the company that operates CU, the CVS (convenience store) , the largest and leading one in South Korea. CU has 17,000 outlets across 281 cities, towns and districts nationwide. BGF RETAIL has more than 2,500 employees and revenue of over €5 billion. 

You can find more information about the company at the following link: https://www.bgfretail.com/eng/

WHO IT IS AIMED AT

Catalan producers and/or processors in the following product categories may take part:

• NFC juice (not from concentrate)
  • Flavours: orange, apple, grape, lemon
  • Packaging: 1 litre
  • Volume: 30,000 units/month
  • Other characteristics: competitive price and attractive design. 
• Chocolate snack in round biscuit format. 
• Frozen ready meals such as paella, mussels, fried squid, etc. 
• Tuna
  • Type: skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis)
  • Composition: 76% skipjack (loin, chunks) + 18.42% canola oil + 4.226% water + natural flavouring
  • Packaging: 1 kg, 2 kg and 3 kg pouches
  • Dressings: canola oil and water
  • Brand: unbranded
  • Volume: minimum 30 MT/month
  • Other characteristics: competitive price and good quality

ORGANISATION OF THE ACTIVITY

Catalan companies meeting the above requirements that are interested may register to take part in the selection of companies that will meet the buying managers of BGF RETAIL. 

Once registered, companies will receive a form to complete and return to Prodeca, together with a product catalogue in English. 

The buyers will assess the viability of the product offer and, once their interest is confirmed, the meeting will be scheduled and will take place via a digital platform.

If the participating company fails to attend once the day and time of the meeting with the relevant buying manager have been agreed, Prodeca does not undertake to reschedule the meeting. If it is the buyer who is unable to attend, Prodeca will arrange a new proposed meeting.

The meetings will be held in English.

Samples are not expected to be sent before the meetings, but should they be required, Prodeca will help coordinate transport. In any case, the shipping cost is at the participating company's expense.

PARTICIPATION PRICE

• Prodeca covers the costs of organising these meetings and there is no cost for the participating companies.

REGISTRATION AND DEADLINES

• Companies interested in EBUSINESS WITH BGF RETAIL (SOUTH KOREA) must register before Friday 14 July 2023.

Once registered, companies will receive a form to complete and return to Prodeca, together with a product catalogue in English, before Friday 21 July 2023. 

A company will not be considered admitted until it has sent Prodeca the requested documentation.