RETAIL
Retail refers to the sale of products directly to the end consumer through different channels. These include physical stores such as supermarkets, e-commerce, marketplaces, and other distribution formats. This business model covers a wide variety of sectors.
History and evolution
Retail has evolved significantly over time. From traditional markets and small shops to large distribution chains and digital platforms, retail has been able to adapt to new consumer needs and technological advances.
Importance in the food sector
In the food sector, retail plays an important role in distributing products to consumers. From supermarkets and specialised shops to online platforms, brands must adapt their strategies to reach an increasingly demanding and digitised audience.
Food retail facilitates access to quality products and influences consumption habits and purchasing decisions. Competition in this sector has led to the implementation of innovative strategies such as personalised offers, supply chain optimisation and the development of exclusive products.

Brands
At Codina Foods, we collaborate with various leading brands in the retail sector, distributing high-quality gourmet products in Spain. Some of the most representative brands we work with include:
- Maldon® Salt. Renowned for its British-made flaked salt®, it is a benchmark in haute cuisine.
- Meteora. Greece’s leading producer of cheeses such as feta and halloumi, offering authentic flavours of Greek cuisine.
- Olympus. Noted for its Greek yoghurts and plant-based drinks, made with high-quality ingredients.
- JR. French company specialising in the production of doughs such as brick, filo and kataifi, used in various culinary preparations.
- Iliada. Premium Greek brand renowned for its Kalamata olives and high-quality olive oils.
- Les Vergers Boiron. Leading French company in the production of natural fruit purées, widely used in the catering and cocktail industry.

In addition to these brands, at Codina Foods we have an extensive catalogue of select products, available in most supermarkets in Spain.
