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Your food sourcing partner in Europe and for export

Martigane structures reliable, traceable and competitive food supply chains for distributors, importers and institutional catering operators — in France, Belgium, the UK and for export to Africa and the Middle East.

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Martigane in figures
40+Countries supplied
3European markets
FR · BE · UK
100+Active references
48hGuaranteed commercial response
FOB · CIF · DDPMastered Incoterms — complete export documentation
BeveragesCoca-Cola · Red Bull · Monster
ConfectioneryFerrero · Mars · Milka
GroceryRice · Oils · K-Food
CommoditiesSugar · Cereals · Powdered milk
ExportAfrica · Maghreb · Middle East
Why work with Martigane?

6 concrete commitments that make a difference in the field

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Geographic multi-sourcing

We never depend on a single origin for strategic categories. Oils: Ukraine + Argentina + Hungary. Rice: Thailand + Vietnam + India. When one origin fails, we switch without disruption for you.

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Impeccable export documentation

Sanitary certificate, EUR.1, laboratory analysis, halal certificate, packing list — everything prepared before shipment. Your cargo never waits in customs for a missing document.

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EU regulatory compliance

All our products comply with Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and hygiene regulations 852/2004 and 853/2004. Batch-by-batch traceability from the production unit to your warehouse.

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Strategic geographic position

From Lille (253 Bd de Leeds): 1h30 from Brussels, 2h from Paris, 2h30 from Le Havre, 5h from Marseille-Fos. A natural platform to serve FR, BE, UK and maritime export to Africa.

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Direct relationship, no middleman

You work directly with Fabien Thuilliez, Martigane's director. No call centre, no rotating sales rep — one dedicated contact who knows your account and responds within 48h.

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Volume flexibility

From a single pallet to a full FCL container, from a case of 24 cans to a 33-pallet FTL truck. No minimum volume imposed for first orders — we adapt to your growth pace.

The Martigane 5-step process

From your first enquiry to delivery in your warehouse

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Needs analysis

Volume, frequency, destination, quality and regulatory constraints. Response within 48h with first quotation.

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Supplier qualification

Documentary audit: IFS Food, BRC, ISO 22000 or HACCP. Shelf life check, storage conditions, traceability.

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Samples & analysis

Samples available on request. Sensory + accredited laboratory analysis for sensitive products.

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Contract & terms

Pricing, Incoterms, lead times, revision clauses. Customs and export documentation prepared in advance.

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Delivery & tracking

Road transport FR/BE/UK or maritime export. Real-time tracking. Batch traceability kept for 5 years.

Our sourcing categories

International brands and food commodities — for retail distribution, HoReCa and export

Real situations we handle every day

Practical cases drawn from our field experience

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The sunflower oil crisis (2022)

When Ukraine closed its ports and prices doubled in 3 weeks, our clients supplied via multi-sourcing (Ukraine + Argentina + Hungary) maintained continuity without disruption, while single-source competitors faced 6 to 8 week delays.

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Post-Brexit UK export

Since January 2021, delivering to the UK requires an export customs declaration, a T1 transit document and sometimes a sanitary certificate. Martigane handles the entire administrative process for its British clients — they receive the goods without dealing with the complexity.

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First export to Dakar

A Senegalese importer new to European imports. We structured his first order CIF Dakar with complete documentation (sanitary certificate, EUR.1, certificate of origin, halal), stock pre-financing and a real end-to-end lead time of 24 days.

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Ferrero Rocher in summer: zero damage

Delivery of 8 pallets of Ferrero Rocher to Côte d'Ivoire in July. Loading at 6am from Lille, thermal film on each pallet, insulated container, unloading instructions transmitted in advance. Perfect arrival in Abidjan — zero thermal damage reported.

🌍 Our markets
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France
Large-scale retail, HoReCa, specialist grocery, regional distributors — delivery D+1
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Belgium
Food distribution, wholesalers, community grocery stores — D+1
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United Kingdom
Post-Brexit — full customs documentation, DDP available — D+3
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Morocco
CIF Casablanca 5-7 days, ONSSA certificate, halal documentation
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Senegal
CIF Dakar 10-14 days, all commodities, complete export documentation
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Côte d'Ivoire
CIF Abidjan 14-16 days, confectionery, beverages, oils, commodities
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Algeria
Approved operators, products compliant with Algerian requirements
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Cameroon
CIF Douala 16-18 days, Central Africa hub
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Saudi Arabia
DDP Jeddah, SASO halal certification, Arabic labelling
Frequently asked questions from our B2B clients

The real questions buyers ask before working with us

What is the minimum volume to work with Martigane?
There is no strict minimum volume. We deliver from one pallet for European distribution (France, Belgium, UK). For maritime export, from one LCL (Less than Container Load), approximately 1 to 3 pallets. For bulk commodities (sugar, oils, rice), the minimum is generally 1 FCL 20ft container (~25 tonnes). Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your specific situation.
What is the response time for a quote request?
We commit to responding to any commercial request within 48 working hours with a detailed quotation. For products in stock in Lille, the response is often immediate. For specific procurement requests (particular origins, custom packaging), we come back within 3 to 5 days with a firm offer.
What quality certifications must your suppliers hold?
Depending on products and destination markets: IFS Food or BRC Global Standards (minimum level 2) for products destined for French and Belgian large-scale retail. ISO 22000 or HACCP certification for industrial products. For food export, we systematically require a sanitary certificate issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin. Halal certification is arranged on request with recognised certifying bodies (HCB, ECFR).
How do you handle quality disputes on receipt?
All our pallets are photographed before loading. In case of dispute, we have photographic evidence of the condition at shipment to arbitrate liability with the carrier. The guaranteed residual shelf life at delivery is explicitly stated in our contracts. For temperature-controlled products, temperature loggers (dataloggers) can be added on request. In case of proven non-conformity, we apply our return or compensation protocol within 5 working days.
Do you offer payment terms for new clients?
First orders are generally settled by bank transfer before collection or by irrevocable letter of credit (LC) for maritime export. After 2 to 3 orders and the establishment of a trust relationship, deferred payment terms (30 days end of month) may be granted depending on the client's profile. For export, CAD (Cash Against Documents) or LC terms are standard.
Can you provide samples before ordering?
Yes, samples are available for almost all of our references. Samples of branded products (Coca-Cola, Ferrero, Red Bull) are provided free of charge up to 3 to 5 references. For bulk commodities (oils, sugar, rice, powdered milk), samples of 200g to 1kg are available with laboratory analysis report. Shipping costs at the requester's expense for deliveries outside France.
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About Institut Martigane

Institut Martigane is the professional resource centre of Martigane SAS, a B2B food distribution specialist based in Lille. Our guides are intended for wholesalers, purchasing groups and retail buyers in France, Belgium and the United Kingdom.

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→ Beverages Blog → Beverages (Coca-Cola, Red Bull...) → Confectionery (Mars, Milka, Ferrero) → Dry grocery (Rice, Oils, K-Food) → International distribution → B2B Expertise & Supply Chain
Contact Martigane

253, Boulevard de Leeds
59777 Lille — France

fabien@martigane.com www.martigane.com