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A Bulgarian innovative manufacturer of coffee cups made of w...
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Deadline: Dec 21, 2022
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Summary

The company and its production base are located in Bulgaria. The company produces edible biodegradable waffle coffee cup, suitable for various drinks. The company is interested in signing a distribution services agreement and/or commercial agency agency agreement. The Bulgarian manufacturer is mainly interested in finding partners in the following countries: France, Germany, Italy, Norway and the Netherlands.

Description

The Bulgarian producer manufactures innovative coffee cups made of waffle. The biodegradable waffle coffee cups are produced in 2 sizes - 110 ml. and 220 ml. The small size is ideal for espresso or short drinks. The big size is perfectly suitable for cappuccino, flat white, hot chocolate or tea. It does not alter the taste of the drink and its vegan. The coffee cups are suitable on the go, ideal for home indulgence, and during personal or corporate events.
The product is fully organic – contains only 7 plain ingredients of natural origin. It is free of genetically modified organism (GMO-free) with no artificial colorants, sweeteners, or preservatives.

This cup is classified as a food products, so in case it is thrown away in the nature, it decomposes for a period of about 14 days.
In addition, from a production point of view, it is ecological and protects the environment. It does not pollute the water and the main energy used in the production of these cups is natural gas.

The Bulgarian SME wants to expand its international coverage trough an agent and/or a distributor to sell/represent their coffee cups abroad. Thus the Bulgarian company will be looking for a commercial agency agreement and/or distribution services agreement.

Advantages & innovations

- new generation company - innovator in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) - a new type of product on the market - edible biodegradable coffee cups - alternative to the classic disposable cups - added value for the customer because the cups are an addition to any beverage - the technology of production of the cups is patented - the recipe is a trade secret and guarantees the quality and characteristics of the product - the production process does not generate industrial waste - all residual organic materials are used as ingredients to create other edible products

Stage of development

Already on the market

Partner sought

Under a distribution agreement: the SME is looking for a distributor to sell their products on different international markets. The partner must have a well-established network and experience in the sale the relevant products. Role of the commercial agents: to represent the Bulgarian producer’s interests and to make deals on behalf of company, collaborating in the expansion of the company's market in Europe.

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