HJ Heinz Poland has joined the list of FM Logistic clients. Under the contract, the operator will handle 100% of the volumes for the well-known FMCG manufacturer. Loading for this operation will take place in Pudliszki, and distribution will be carried out across the entire country.
Heinz originated in the United States, where it was founded in 1869. Currently, its factories are located on six continents in over 200 countries. Today, the manufacturer offers customers 5,700 products. Its portfolio includes 150 brands that rank in the top two best-selling products on the market in their respective categories. The company’s most recognizable product – the legendary Heinz ketchup – has over a 50% share of the American market. In March of this year, a merger between Heinz and Kraft Foods Group was announced. Once completed, the combined Kraft and Heinz companies will become the fifth-largest global company operating in the international food market. In Poland, the Heinz concern appeared in 1994 as an importer, and since 1997, following the purchase of the factory in Pudliszki, it has continued its development as a manufacturer.
– Starting cooperation with Heinz in Poland is in line with the FM Group’s global strategy regarding long-term development and expanding partnerships with clients who are global food producers. This cooperation strengthens our company’s position as a strategic partner in the fast-moving consumer goods market segment and confirms FM Logistic’s established position as a leading logistics operator for the FMCG industry, both in Poland and in Europe – says Magdalena Lubańska, Transport Director at FM Logistic Poland.
– Engaging FM Logistic as the main operator in Poland is part of our strategy, which assumes strengthening partnerships with our key logistics suppliers within Europe. We hope that such organized cooperation will strengthen Heinz’s competitive position in Poland in terms of service delivery standards, i.e., their quality, reliability, flexibility, and costs. We hope that the tightened cooperation between FM Logistic and Heinz will contribute to increasing the efficiency of customer service across the entire Polish market – says Remco Klein, Senior Commercial Logistics Manager at Heinz Europe.
For nearly 20 years in Poland and nearly 50 in France, FM Logistic has been creating solutions dedicated to serving the demanding fast-moving consumer goods industry. Currently, turnover from this sector accounts for 33% of the operator’s portfolio. Another 35% comes from serving retail chains.