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European Food Brands. Asian Market Success.

European Food Brands. Asian Market Success.

European Food Brands. Asian Market Success.

We specialize in turning complex supply chains into clear pathways for growth. From sourcing and regulatory compliance to import logistics and retail placement, we support food businesses at every stage of their market entry journey.

Whether you're launching in Thailand or expanding across the region, we provide the strategy, partnerships, and execution needed to get your products onto the right shelves - efficiently and sustainably.

Food retail
Food retail
Food retail

Local Expertise. International Standards.

Local Expertise. International Standards.

Local Expertise. International Standards.

With over 15 years of experience in food retail and procurement across Europe and Asia, we understand the language of both producers and buyers. We manage complex import procedures and negotiate directly with retailers on your behalf — ensuring speed, compliance, and measurable results.

Proven retail success through the growth of El Mercado

Grocery retailers (chains or independents)

Proven retail success through the growth of El Mercado

Global procurement network built on real supply chain know-how

Global procurement network built on real supply chain know-how

Global procurement network built on real supply chain know-how

Dedicated services for HORECA and catering channels

Dedicated services for HORECA and catering channels

Dedicated services for HORECA and catering channels

Visual merchandising and in-store retail strategy expertise

Visual merchandising and in-store retail strategy expertise

Visual merchandising and in-store retail strategy expertise

We turn complexity into clarity, so you can focus on growth.

We Solve Complex Food Supply Challenges With Precision and Strategy

We Solve Complex Food Supply Challenges With Precision and Strategy

We Solve Complex Food Supply Challenges With Precision and Strategy

We Solve Complex Food Supply Challenges With Precision and Strategy

About the Founder
Axel Aroussi

Founder & CEO of El Mercado Bangkok

10+ years leading food retail and B2B services in Asia

Ex-Carrefour Regional Manager - Openings in Europe & Middle East

Expert in: Strategy, Supply Chain, Procurement, Leadership

The CAMINO Model

C

Connect

Build supplier networks & streamline sourcing

C

Connect

Build supplier networks & streamline sourcing

C

Connect

Build supplier networks & streamline sourcing

A

Analyze

Audit operations & spending for efficiency

A

Analyze

Audit operations & spending for efficiency

A

Analyze

Audit operations & spending for efficiency

M

Map

Identify growth and profitability drivers

M

Map

Identify growth and profitability drivers

M

Map

Identify growth and profitability drivers

I

Implement

Apply tailored strategies

I

Implement

Apply tailored strategies

I

Implement

Apply tailored strategies

N

Navigate

Guide decision-making with data

N

Navigate

Guide decision-making with data

N

Navigate

Guide decision-making with data

O

Optimize

Improve margins & operations

O

Optimize

Improve margins & operations

O

Optimize

Improve margins & operations

What We Do

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Procurement Strategy - Perishable Goods

Supplier Sourcing & Qualification

Product Matching & Customization

Negotiation & Cost Optimization

Contract & Order Management

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

1

Procurement Strategy - Perishable Goods

Supplier Sourcing & Qualification

Product Matching & Customization

Negotiation & Cost Optimization

Contract & Order Management

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

1

Procurement Strategy - Perishable Goods

Supplier Sourcing & Qualification

Product Matching & Customization

Negotiation & Cost Optimization

Contract & Order Management

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

2

Supply Chain Management

Cold Chain Logistics

Warehousing & Consolidation

Documentation & Traceability

Freight & Export Models

Customs & Import Clearance

2

Supply Chain Management

Cold Chain Logistics

Warehousing & Consolidation

Documentation & Traceability

Freight & Export Models

Customs & Import Clearance

2

Supply Chain Management

Cold Chain Logistics

Warehousing & Consolidation

Documentation & Traceability

Freight & Export Models

Customs & Import Clearance

3

Retail Development

Retail Channel Strategy

Product Placement & Merchandising

Pricing & Positioning Strategy

Retailer Negotiations & Listing

Consumer Activation & Brand Awareness

3

Retail Development

Retail Channel Strategy

Product Placement & Merchandising

Pricing & Positioning Strategy

Retailer Negotiations & Listing

Consumer Activation & Brand Awareness

3

Retail Development

Retail Channel Strategy

Product Placement & Merchandising

Pricing & Positioning Strategy

Retailer Negotiations & Listing

Consumer Activation & Brand Awareness

4

Executive Advisory Services

Market Entry Strategy

Operational Structuring & Outsourcing

Regulatory Risk & Compliance Planning

Cost Structure & Margin Advisory

Strategic Partnerships & Investor Readiness

4

Executive Advisory Services

Market Entry Strategy

Operational Structuring & Outsourcing

Regulatory Risk & Compliance Planning

Cost Structure & Margin Advisory

Strategic Partnerships & Investor Readiness

4

Executive Advisory Services

Market Entry Strategy

Operational Structuring & Outsourcing

Regulatory Risk & Compliance Planning

Cost Structure & Margin Advisory

Strategic Partnerships & Investor Readiness

5

Catering services

Menu Design & Consultation

Premium Food Preparation

Event Setup & Equipment

Beverage & Bar Service

Logistics & Coordination

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Catering services

Menu Design & Consultation

Premium Food Preparation

Event Setup & Equipment

Beverage & Bar Service

Logistics & Coordination

5

Catering services

Menu Design & Consultation

Premium Food Preparation

Event Setup & Equipment

Beverage & Bar Service

Logistics & Coordination

Partners We Serve

Partners We Serve

Partners We Serve

We collaborate with professionals throughout the industry to bring exceptional products to market, smoothly, compliantly, and with purpose.

Grocery retailers (chains and independents)

Grocery retailers (chains or independents)

Grocery retailers (chains and independents)

⁠Importers, exporters and sourcing companies

⁠Importers, exporters and sourcing companies

⁠Importers, exporters and sourcing companies

⁠Restaurant groups and specialty grocers

⁠Restaurant groups and specialty grocers

⁠Restaurant groups and specialty grocers