SAF Gastro‑ und Handels GmbH – Linz-Based Trader in Food & Hospitality Supplies

Overview & Company History

SAF Gastro‑ und Handels GmbH was founded in August 2019 and is registered under Austrian commercial number FN 518799 s with a capital of €35,000.

Located in Linz, Upper Austria, the company was established to serve the gastronomy and general goods wholesale sector with a focus on quality and reliability.

Since inception, the company has grown into a trusted supplier for hospitality, retail, and foodservice customers across Central Europe.

Product & Service Offerings

• • Wholesale of branded beverages and snacks

• • Bulk packaging of coffee, milk powder and energy drinks

• • High‑volume FMCG lines including diapers, confectionery, and bottled drinks

• • Export-ready goods including energy drinks and branded chocolate spreads

• • Trade coordination for ready-to-ship hospitality supplies

• • Flexible order volumes suitable for pallet and container shipping

Products are selected to serve gastronomy chains, event caterers, and retail distributors with consistent availability and competitive pricing.

Certifications & Compliance

SAF Gastro‑ und Handels GmbH ensures compliance with EU food safety, packaging, and labeling regulations.

Products are sourced from certified suppliers meeting ISO, HACCP, or equivalent standards. Halal or kosher certification options are available upon request.

All export goods are handled in accordance with international trade documentation and customs compliance protocols.

Markets Served

The company serves B2B clients in Austria, Germany, and broader Central Europe, with emerging exports to Southeast Europe and Mediterranean markets.

SAF targets gastronomy suppliers, beverage distributors, supermarket chains, and event procurement organisations.

The business model supports both retail-focused supply channels and institutional bulk trading networks.

Logistics & Operational Capabilities

Located in downtown Linz, the company has access to Austria’s transport network, enabling timely consolidations and dispatch to national and international clients.

Warehouse and order management systems support pallet handling, batch tracking, and specification-based shipment planning.

Export operations are facilitated with export-ready packaging, customs-ready documentation, and shipment coordination.

Flexible dispatch sizes—from small carts to full-container loads—support both hospitality clients and wholesale partners.

Sustainability & Social Responsibility

The company promotes packaging efficiency and reduces single-use plastics through bulk sourcing and minimal-waste delivery.

By working with suppliers investing in sustainable production, SAF contributes to environmental stewardship in the supply chain.

Operational practices emphasize energy-efficient warehouse logistics and responsible sourcing principles.

Strategic Advantages & Key Strengths

• • Well-positioned in Linz, a strategic logistics node in Upper Austria

• • Strong focus on hospitality-related FMCG and branded food lines

• • Bulk supply capability with flexible order scales

• • Access to certified product sourcing from reputable manufacturers

• • Agile trade execution with multilingual order support

• • Compliance-managed export and quality control workflows

Growth Vision & Forward-Looking Strategy

SAF Gastro‑ und Handels GmbH plans to diversify its product portfolio, including new beverage and bakery lines tailored to hospitality operators.

Investment in digital order platforms and real-time tracking systems is underway to streamline client purchasing experience.

The company eye expansion into new European markets with strategic warehouse partnerships and direct shipping bases.

Focus on formal sustainability credentials and supplier ESG compliance will enhance its competitive positioning.

Partnership & Client Engagement Framework

SAF engages closely with restaurant chains, caterers, beverage importers, and retail distributors to align sourcing with demand specifications.

Through transparent terms, reliable stock cycles, and logistical consistency, it fosters long‑term collaborative partnerships.

Clients benefit from consistent product availability, flexible shipping options, and scalable trade solutions tailored to business growth.