In the collective catering sector, operational efficiency and food safety are critical. School, hospital, and workplace canteens — as well as the wholesalers that supply them — require ingredients that are standardized, safe, and consistently available.
At Palimex, we partner with these organizations by providing tailored food solutions: carefully selected, processed, and preserved vegetables that integrate seamlessly into B2B food service operations.
With decades of experience in the agri-food sector and a certified international supply chain, we are equipped to respond swiftly to the logistical, quality, and regulatory demands that define this market segment.
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The value of consistency in a high-turnover sector
Canteens and central kitchens operate with high volumes and strict timing. In this context, supply continuity is not a bonus — it is essential to ensure uninterrupted service to end users, often in regulated or public environments.
Ingredients must be available year-round, with consistent characteristics and reliable performance. Variations in color, texture, or cut can compromise the uniformity of meals, leading to waste or service disruptions.
Providing stable raw materials helps our clients maintain productivity and keep costs under control.
This is why we commit to maintaining a steady supply of key ingredients, sourced from planned crop cycles and preserved through processes that ensure extended shelf life without compromising sensory qualities.
A product range designed for institutional catering
While needs may vary depending on the type of facility or client served, some criteria remain constant. Products must be:
- ready to use or easy to reheat
- suitable for fast, repetitive portioning
- compliant with hygiene and food safety regulations
- supported by valid certifications and traceable documentation
Our range includes frozen and brined vegetables that work well in standardized menus, seasonal recipes, or specific nutritional programs (e.g., light, vegetarian, or allergen-free diets).
Each product is the result of a meticulous selection process, based on reliable supply chains and ongoing quality control.
Simplified and timely logistics
For canteens and wholesalers, logistics is a particularly sensitive issue. Fast delivery times, reliability, cold chain compliance, and steady availability are critical — especially for public institutions or kitchens operating on weekly cycles.
Palimex ensures a flexible and punctual service nationwide. We collaborate with logistics partners specialized in food service and organize supply flows to reduce error margins and optimize storage.
With our integrated planning system, we can adapt to urgent requests or long-term programs, providing reliable logistics support even in complex operating conditions.
Safety, traceability, and compliance
In collective catering, food safety becomes even more vital. Meals are intended for sensitive consumers — children, patients, workers — and are often managed by public entities or businesses bound by strict specifications.
For this reason, our ingredients are:
- traceable from origin to delivery
- compliant with leading European food safety standards
- processed in certified facilities (including BRC, BIO, and HACCP)
Every delivery is supported by full documentation: microbiological analyses, certificates, product data sheets, and declarations of conformity are available upon request — making audits and technical checks easier for customers.
A relationship built on trust and service
Each client has unique requirements: some manage public contracts and must ensure balanced menus, others supply large-scale central kitchens or distribute raw materials to networks of food service operators.
Our approach is always the same: we listen carefully, act reliably, and respond consistently. We aim to build long-term partnerships based on the ability to meet expectations, even in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
We know that even a one-day delay or an inconsistent batch can have real consequences. That’s why we continuously invest in organization, planning, and quality control — to deliver a service worthy of our customers’ responsibilities.
Practical support for high-volume catering
In a sector where volumes are high, schedules are tight, and error tolerance is low, delivering a reliable ingredient is a responsibility.
With Palimex, canteens and wholesalers gain a partner who understands the sector and works to simplify every stage — from raw material selection to logistics, through to on-time delivery.
We work with vision and precision to support collective catering, improve the efficiency of meal preparation centers, and contribute to the quality of nutrition in environments serving thousands of people every day.
Are you a procurement officer, wholesaler, or canteen manager?
Contact us — we’ll help you build a reliable, continuous, and tailored ingredient supply for your operations.
