OUR PARTNERS

Founded in 2019, Ankorstore is a European B2B marketplace for direct sales between businesses, connecting a community of over 300,000 retailers and 30,000 brands across nearly 30 countries.

As a comprehensive digital B2B solution, Ankorstore supports the day-to-day business development of independent retailers by providing them with logistical, financial and technological tools.

Ankorstore and the food sector in figures:

• Fine Food: over 10,000 brands representing over 158,000 products, and over 85,000 retailers have purchased at least one product in this category
• Drinks: over 6,000 brands representing over 87,000 products, and over 53,000 retailers have purchased at least one product in this category

The partnership between Comexposium and Ankorstore opens up new opportunities for exhibitors to expand their distributor networks and boost their sales. This collaboration demonstrates their shared commitment to supporting the growth of independent retailers and the agri-food sector.

The Fédération des Épiciers de France champions the interests of independent grocers and supports them on a day-to-day basis through its regional representatives and permanent staff.

It offers its members a range of services to help them manage and grow their businesses:

• Personalised legal assistance.
• A legal resource centre to help them manage their businesses more effectively.
• A training centre dedicated to the grocery trade.
• Negotiated rates for packaging.
• Professional information via its magazine and legal updates.

Located in the heart of Paris, Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet is an unmissable destination for food lovers. The store offers a selection of gourmet products that showcase the expertise, quality and creativity of producers and artisans.

As a partner of the Gourmet Selection ‘Best Of’ competition, Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet helps to highlight the winning products and raise their profile amongst consumers.

Founded in 2013, the media group informs and engages professional communities within the gourmet sectors.

Its three media brands – Le Monde de l’Épicerie Fine, Le Monde des Grands Cafés and Le Monde du Bio Gourmet – are available in print (magazines and special editions in France and internationally), online (websites, newsletters and social media) and through events.

As a partner of Gourmet Selection, Le Monde de l’Épicerie Fine co-organises the Business Initiatives Award with the trade show, a prize that highlights innovative companies in the fine food sector and recognises initiatives that help drive the sector forward.

Founded in 2005, the AVPA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the recognition and promotion of agricultural produce of the highest quality. It supports producers in promoting their expertise and the quality of their products.

The association organises several international competitions, notably for oils, coffees, teas and chocolates, to recognise outstanding products and highlight the work of producers.

Saveurs Commerce is the federation of local food specialists, whether in shops or at markets.

It supports and represents professionals in the sector through various services:

• Representing and promoting the sector’s professions.
• Personalised legal support (in employment and commercial matters).
• Opportunities for local shops.
• Defending the interests of the profession.
• Specialised training.
• The monthly magazine CAPS.

Petitscommerces is a socially responsible company that supports local shops and local shopping through digital solutions, local gift vouchers and initiatives to promote independent retailers throughout France.