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Profitable Food Ingredients Company Investment Opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Distributor of fresh fruits & vegetables with 70+ customers across the UAE seeks working capital.
This Business is on a Premium Plan
Established 1-5 year(s)
Employees 10 - 50
Legal Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Reported Sales USD 2.18 million
Run Rate Sales USD 3.27 million
EBITDA Margin 20 - 30 %
Industries Food Ingredients
Locations  Dubai
Local Time 7:39 PM Asia / Dubai
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
Overall Rating
Partial Stake Sale
USD 1.23 million for 30.0% stake (Native Currency: AED 4,500,000)
Reason: - Expanding the middle management team in operations to optimize operating costs, leveraging economi... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 410 thousand
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Business Overview
- Distributor of fresh fruits & vegetables with a B2B business model, focusing on the HORECA segment of the fruits & vegetables market in the UAE.
- Revenue is generated through direct sales and invoicing of fruits & vegetables from cold storage facilities to B2B clients' kitchens and processing areas.
- Serving over 70 customers across the UAE, with a diversified portfolio spanning different cuisines and locations, including leading hospitality names, Michelin star restaurants, and international hospitality groups.
- Management has more than 10 years of experience in the UAE, specializing in Sales, Operations, and Finance within the fruits & vegetables industry.
- Certified with HACCP and ISO 22000 standards.
- Agreements have been signed with some of the largest supply, import, and wholesale companies in the UAE, offering extended credit facilities and a spotless record of on-time payments.
- A company business bank account is maintained with a leading UAE bank, supported by a trusted banker relationship that facilitates financial requirements.
- The company maintains a small workforce, prioritizing efficiency and a lean structure.
Products & Services Overview
An extensive range of fresh fruits and vegetables, featuring over 250 varieties sourced globally, is distributed, including locally grown produce from the UAE during its respective harvest seasons. This ensures that customers have access to seasonal produce at its peak, catering to the evolving needs of restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, and other businesses within the food industry.
Assets Overview
- Three standard chiller trucks financed through bank auto loans.
- One long chiller truck financed through a bank auto loan.
- One high-roof chiller van financed through a bank auto loan.
- Two cars financed through bank auto loans.
- Operational equipment includes commercial-grade chillers, racks, jacks, trolleys, pallets, recycling waste steel cages, and more.
- Back office equipment includes laptops, AC units, various devices, desks, chairs, and monitoring CCTV systems, among others.
Facilities Overview
We have a rented warehouse of 4,200 sqft in the central fruits and vegetables market in Dubai, which we have completely designed, fitted, and equipped with 100 mm sandwich panels and chillers to facilitate operations across three main operational zones (excluding back office areas), maintain the required temperatures, and ensure the freshness and quality of our produce daily.
Capitalization Overview
- The founder holds a majority of 70% - financial partner/investor.
- The co-founder holds 30% - general manager & overall operations.
- The company is self funded by the financial partner with personal funds.
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