History
1997
The group of companies - Komers MM Ltd. and GBB Group Ltd. - was established in Sofia, Bulgaria and started to trade successfully with spices, functional additives and seasoning mixtures for the meat processing industry in Bulgaria.
2004
By starting to trade with equipment for the meat processing industry, we effected a strong growth. The professional technical department with engineers and service technicians was established.
In October 2004 a new office and production building in Sofia with a total area of 2400 m2 was opened. Proudly we claim to be able to offer for the service of our customers and for experimental and testing purposes one of the most advanced technology centers in South East Europe.
2006
Creation of the quality brand Galleon Spice presenting high-quality seasoning blends.
2008
Export Veterinary Certificate
ISO Certificate 9001:2000 for the production of additives and seasoning blends for the meat processing industry
2009
Bio Certificate –Processing and Trade of organic spices and ingredients
2010
Renewal of the ISO Certificate 9001:2008
2011
GBB Group achieved more than 35% market share in the Bulgarian market with seasonings and blended additives for the meat processing industry in the Bulgarian market.
Investment into optimal equipment for the laboratory to monitor each batch of raw material when entering the warehouse and to check the finished products before dispatch to the customers. Our methods secure full traceability of each product and batch.
Acquisition of the first foreign affiliate in Russia with an extensive distribution network in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Ukraine, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Foundation of a distribution company in Moscow.
New business relationship with Turkey.
2012
Commercial relations with Spain established.
Licensed supplier for one of the leading German supermarket chains in Bulgaria.
2013
Halal Certificate
Approved supplier for Nestle - one of the leading food companies in the world.
Implementation of a project for energy management which will significantly reduce the energy needs.
Galleon Spice GmbH an own subsidiary company in Germany was founded with the objective to distribute our products in Western and Central Europe.
Certification “IFS Food Version 6 at Higher Level”
2014
Our products have been selling in the Turkish market since 2011. In time, our products have been approved at several big producers and thus we have reached a good market share. Considering the market demands and the dynamics, we have established our own company in Turkey Galeon Spice Gida Ticaret Ltd. Sti. starting from March 2014. From now on, thus we are servicing our valuable customers from our own warehouses and office through our experienced and capable staff. Among our customers in Turkey, we can name the following:
- Keskinoğlu
- Maret
- Besler
- Altinkaya
- Gurme
- Esasli Gida
- Cumhuriyet Sucuklari
- Etc.
2015
The company won Excellent SME certificate. The certificate is based on a credit report and regular performance monitoring conducted by Coface.
2017
ISO Certificate 9001:2015. Production, storage and trade of additives and condiment mixtures for the meat-producing and meat processing industry.
2017
Marking the 20th Anniversary of the Company’s founding.
