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Global Foods Trading GmbH
Am Winkelgraben 1a
64584 Biebesheim - Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 6258 - 98 98 0
Fax: +49 (0) 6258 - 98 98 99
E-Mail: info@gftonline.de
The company was founded by Pawan Kumar Bhandari after his relocation to Germany in 1980. His first store was about 70 m² in size, whilst today’s headquarter in Biebesheim comprises 15000 m².
P.K. Bhandari initially only sold Indian products, yet broadened his product range only a few years later selling Sri Lankan and Thai products, cosmetics and kitchen equipment. He soon diversified his assortment selling his first private label products, Indian and Asian frozen and convenience foods.
Herewith Global Foods Trading offers a broad range of authentic Indian and Asian goods, of the best quality and at the best price attainable. Our exclusive supplier relationships as well as our high product and service standards ensure these benefits.
For over 40 years we have offered our customers the best goods, competence and high customer satisfaction – by now on an area of over 30000 m². Grow and expand with us – thanks to our success we continuously conquer new markets and provide you with a comprehensive, exotic product range.
P.K. Bhandari relocates to Germany and founds GFT (initially known as Bhandari GmbH) in Frankfurt, starting in a small 70m² shop to test the potential of Indian products on the German market.
To meet market demands, GFT relocates to a new 320m² large warehouse in Mörfelden-Walldorf.
GFT begins directly importing goods from India, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The former cash & carry business evolves into a wholesale trade with a growth rate of 40% per annum.
With exclusive brands & expansive product range GFT moves to a 520m² large warehouse in Mörfelden with high rack storage systems.
To meet market demands, GFT relocates to a new 320m² large warehouse in Mörfelden-Walldorf.
With a new purpose built warehouse of 15,000m² in Biebesheim am Rhein GFT takes a big step to becoming one of Germany’s largest Asian Wholesaler.
The first GFT subsidiary is opened in Barcelona, Spain. From now on GFT can supply Spain, Portugal, the south of France and the Balearic Islands on a regular basis.
With Manav Bhandari the next generation joins the business and specifically works on expansion in Europe and further channels such as modern retail.
GFT introduces new Basmati Rice in its own brand „Heer” that establishes itself quickly as one of the big Basmati brands in Europe.
GFT opens a branch in Paris, France in the second biggest market in mainland Europe. With a warehouse of 1200m² and own fleet of lorries this office can directly cater to the growing French market.
Further expanding across the channel GFT UK is founded to extend into the biggest Asian/Indian market in Europe.
GFT acquires Sidhu Foods in Netherlands, a well-established wholesaler, and thereby further extends its footprint in Europe.
Parul Saigal (Bhandari) rejoins the business after 13 years career in the FMCG sector and specifically focuses on strategic projects to set up the business for long-term success.
Offering a wide range of authentic Indian and Asian food, GFT has an exhaustive product line to all your requirements.
