WHAT’S NEW AT CONAXESS TRADE
Welcome to our newsroom. Here you will find relevant material about our company’s whereabouts and employees, our latest insights into markets and trends, and introductions to the newest members of the portfolio.
Conaxess Trade in 2021
Company news
Conaxess Trade is first and foremost a partner to the brands we represent. During 2021 we have supported nearly 300 brands and helped them to achieve their goals, whether that was growth; entering a new market; or getting the most out of a year still affected by the pandemic.
Welcome Chichery to the Conaxess Trade Family
Company news
The Swiss brand Chichery and Conaxess Trade Switzerland have started a new collaboration.
New Management in Conaxess Trade Group
Company news
After four years as Group CEO, Uwe Thellmann has decided to step back as Group CEO with immediate effect. Uwe will instead become Chairman of the Board for Conaxess Trade. Jens Gjedrem and Rafael Schaer will become CEOs with immediate effect.
New Nordic Business Development Director
People news
Martin Swanstrøm joins Conaxess Trade as Nordic Business Development Director. He will work lead our Nordic Business Development team and be in charge of new business in Norway.
Conaxess Trade Austria and Wiener Blut enter a new partnership
Company news
We’re happy to announce that Conaxess Trade Austria is distributing the local brand Wiener Blut in Austrian retail.
Breezer Lemon Lite
Company news
This month’s Brand of the Month is Breezer Lemon Lite, which was launched in the Danish market at the beginning of the summer.
Chupa Chups in partnership with Linnanmäki
Company news
We have started a Chupa Chups partnership with Linnanmäki, which is the most popular amusement park in Finland with approximately 1 million visitors yearly.
Aurelius Group subsidiary Conaxess Trade Sweden AB completes acquisition of Movement Group AB
Company news
Aurelius Group subsidiary Conaxess Trade Sweden AB completes acquisition of Movement Group AB
Conaxess Trade Sweden AB strengthens its capabilities through acquisition of Swedish Movement Group
Company news
We are extremely happy to announce the acquisition of Movement Group Nordic AB by Conaxess Trade Sweden AB.
Brand of the month, Finland: Bonne
Company news
Bonne Juomat Ltd is a manufacturer of authentic, tasty and healthy fruit and berry products in Lohja, Finland.
Meet an employee: Business Development Manager Riikka Jukarainen
People news
'I love the diversity of my work.'
Rice market revolution by Risella
Company news
The rice market revolution started in 2017 when the first ready-to-eat rice products in pouches were launched in the market. Within just 3 years this new product group has become the third biggest segment in the rice category with strong contribution of Risella.
The Coeliac Awareness Week: FRIA BRÖD – the good gluten-free life
Company news
The Coeliac Awareness Week is being celebrated in Finland 31.8.-6.9.2020.
Welcome TASTE OF NATURE in the Conaxess Trade Switzerland Family
Company news
As of 1st December 2020 Conaxess Trade Switzerland will represent Taste of Nature in Switzerland.
Conaxess Trade Norway and Wessanen in a new partnership
Company news
Conaxess Trade will take full responsibility for Clipper, Tartex and Whole Earth from the 3rd of August 2020.
PROTEINWATER from Fluidfocus AG (owned by Rivella) is now distributed by Conaxess Trade Switzerland AG
Company news
Effective immediately, Conaxess Trade Switzerland AG is taking over sales and all associated services from the PROTEINWATER range in Switzerland.
Conaxess Trade Switzerland in a new partnership with MILKA
Company news
As of 1 October 2020, Conaxess Trade Switzerland takes over full-service distribution of Milka chocolate products.
Brand of the month, Finland: Twinings
Market insights
Twinings believe that everyone has the right to a decent quality of life and wants to make this a reality in the communities where they source their products.
Product launch: Sun Lolly smoothie
Company news
Sun Lolly is known and loved for the unique, triangular and fun home freeze ice, and is the leading home freeze ice in the Nordics. Sun Lolly is making everyday smiles bigger since 1979 with its refreshing and fruity products.
Conaxess Trade and Johnson & Johnson Vision enter a new partnership
Company news
At Conaxess Trade, we are proud to announce the new Nordic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Vision and their Consumer Eye Health Portfolio, one of the most innovative companies in the vision care business.
Brand of the Month, Finland: Old El Paso
Company news
Old El Paso offers a variety of Mexican flavors for our meals. Is there anything better than sharing a meal with your family and friends!
Brand of the month, Austria: BiFi
We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Commercial Manager for Food Service Finland
People news
As of 18 November 2019, Minna Itämeri has started in the position of Commercial Manager for Food Service at Conaxess Trade Finland.
Brand of the month, Norway: Frisk
Company news
Frisk is the iconic brand that provides sugar free products that guarantee instant freshness in the most effective and convenient way.
Conaxess Trade Finland in a partnership with Bonne Juomat Oy
Company news
We are proud to announce our retail cooperation with a Finnish juicery Bonne Juomat Oy.
Brand of the month, Austria: N!CK’S
Company news
Our brand of the month is N!CK’s. But what is N!CK’s and who is behind the brand?
Brand of the month, Sweden: Färsking
Company news
No Junk, Just Funk! That’s what’s up in the Färsking universe.
Brand of the month, Norway: Bonduelle
Company news
La nature, notre futur!
Sustainability: Meira uses biogas produced from coffee waste in its roasting process
Market insights
Meira’s roastery in Helsinki, Finland, part of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group converts coffee process waste into biogas, which is afterwards employed as fuel in coffee production, thus reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Conaxess Trade appoints Commercial Manager for Travel Retail
Company news
As of 1 January 2020, Isabelle Neuteboom becomes the Commercial Manager for the Travel Retail department at Conaxess Trade Denmark.
Stor test af snaps og akvavit: Topkarakterer til både O.P. Anderson og Brøndums
Market insights
Thomas Rydberg anmelder en lang række snaps i ”Den store snapsetest” – både traditionelle og nye varianter. O.P. Andersen og Brøndums er til at finde i toppen.
Conaxess Trade Beverages A/S and Bacardi Martini extend their longstanding partnership
Company news
Bacardi Martini is a strong and important brand owner as a part of Conaxess Trade Beverages’ portfolio. It is a milestone for us, that we are continuing the collaboration, says Managing Director, Jan Rose.
Willkommen Capri-Sun & all i need in der Conaxess Trade Austria Familie
Company news
Die beiden Erfolgsmarken starten mit Conaxess Trade ab Januar 2020 eine Vertriebskooperation in Österreich.
Conaxess Trade Denmark in a new partnership with Luthman Backlund Foods
Company news
We are happy to announce our new collaboration with Swedish Luthman Backlund Foods, the company behind the brand, NICK’S.
Dobbeltpakket kjeksikon
Market insights
I fjor startet Conaxess trade et samarbeid med Maryland Cookies-eier burton’s Foods for å relansere den ikoniske kjeksen på det norske markedet. i tredje mulige lanseringsvindu fikk de drømmelisting, og er nå inne i alle Norgesgruppens butikker i Norge.
Travel Retail på TFWA-messe i Cannes
Company news
Vores Travel Retail-afdeling er vendt hjem efter en begivenhedsrig uge på TFWA-messe i Cannes. Her deler de deres oplevelser, og giver et indblik i, hvordan vi sikrer, at brands får det mest optimale ud af vores tilstedeværelsen på messen.
CT Switzerland: Sachbearbeiter/in Key Account Management 100% mit Entwicklungspotential
Company news
Für unsere Business Unit Kellogg suchen wir per 1. Januar 2020 oder nach Vereinbarung SIE als neues Teammitglied!
Barilla glutenfri pasta
Company news
Har du endnu ikke smagt de glutenfri pastaer fra Barilla, har du noget godt i vente.
Conaxess Trade Norway: Trygt plassert på pastill-toppen
Conaxess Trade Denmark and Aldelis is proud to announce a new partnership
Company news
As of 2020, Conaxess Trade Denmark will enter a new full-service partnership with Aldelis.
Brand of the month, Denmark: Wasa
Company news
Happy anniversary to the world’s largest producer of crispbread, Wasa.
Conaxess Trade Norway in a new partnership with Bonduelle
Company news
Conaxess Trade Norway will take over Bonduelle’s portfolio in Norway. The partnership begins as of January 1st, 2020.
Meet an employee: Gerhard Klucsarics
People news
Jubiläumsfragen: Unser Kollege Gerhard Klucsarics aus dem Vertrieb feiert unglaubliche 34 Jahre bei Conaxess Trade!
Conaxess Trade Denmark in a new partnership with Pladis
Company news
We are happy to announce our new collaboration with Pladis.
Attention all pizza lovers: Conaxess Trade Denmark teams up with Quelli della Pizza
Company news
Great tasting news to all pizza lovers: Conaxess Trade Denmark is in a new partnership with the Swedish pizza producer Quelli della Pizza (named ‘Pizza Fellas’ in the US, ‘In med Degen’ in Sweden).
Portfolio growth across countries – a warm welcome to our new brands
Company news
It is always a pleasure to welcome new brands to our portfolio. During the first half of 2019, Conaxess Trade has entered several new partnerships with brand owners.
Teisseire and Conaxess Switzerland agreed on a long-term Partnership
Company news
The French Syrup brand Teisseire agreed on a long-term partnership for the Swiss Market.
Conaxess Trade inaugurate it’s new headquarter
Company news
As of 1st of July 2019, Conaxess Trade’s headquarter got a new address, Stamholmen 151 in Denmark – 15 minutes from the airport and central Copenhagen.
Conaxess Trade Denmark and Walker’s Nonsuch announce new partnership
Conaxess Trade Switzerland and NEOH in a new long-termed partnership
Company news
Conaxess Trade Switzerland and NEOH enters a long-termed partnership for the Swiss market, beginning in August.
Conaxess Trade Switzerland takes over Supply Chain of Soda Stream in Switzerland
Company news
Soda Stream and Conaxess Trade Switzerland start a collaboration per 1st of July 2019.
Smagen af sommer: Martini Fiero & Tonic
Company news
Martini er på markedet med en ny variant, der sammen med tonic har den perfekte bittersøde smag. Byd velkommen til Martini Fiero & Tonic!
Brand of the month, Finland: Sun Lolly
Company news
Sun Lolly is the leading home freeze ice in the Nordics and has been produced in Denmark since 1979.
Heinz and Ed Sheeran in a collaboration: Create the ‘EdChup’
Company news
When a dedicated fan who happens to be one of the greatest singer-songwriters approaches you with an idea, you team up. This is the story of the collaboration between Heinz and Ed Sheeran.
Fair attendance: Sun Lolly at Child Fair in Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Company news
Sun Lolly attended the Child Fair in Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. Child Fair is the biggest, most energetic and cheerful yearly family event in the Nordic countries, and the fair was a big success.
Dr. Gab’s and Conaxess Switzerland agreed on a long-term partnership
Company news
The local Swiss beer brand Dr. Gab’s and Conaxess Trade Switzerland decided to start a powerful collaboration as of 1st of July 2019.
Conaxess Trade Foodservice: Customer workshop about vegetarian and fish
Conaxess Trade Denmark appoints Sales Director
Company news
As of 1 September 2019, Michael Greve becomes the Sales Director of Conaxess Trade Denmark.
Conaxess Trade Denmark and Conaxess Trade Beverages to change office location
Company news
As of 1 July 2019, we are relocating. The official address for Conaxess Trade Denmark A/S and for Conaxess Trade Beverages A/S will be: Stamholmen 151 (4th floor), 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark.
Meet an employee: Michael „Mike“ Kilchenmann
Turaco GmbH and Conaxess Switzerland are happy to announce a new partnership
Brand of the month, Austria: Reese’s
Conaxess Trade udvider samarbejdet med Continental Foods om Food Service
Nick’s Ambassadörkår – powered by Conaxess Trade
Fokus på lønsomhed har båret frugt
Conaxess Trade and Kellogg extend the successful and established partnership in Switzerland
Company news
Conaxess Trade Switzerland and Kellogg has decided to extend their successful collaboration for some more years.
Conaxess Trade Beverages in a new partnership with Altia
Company news
The Danish spirits and drinks company Conaxess Trade Beverages and Altia will enter in a collaboration as of 20 May 2019.
Conaxess Trade i nyt samarbejde med The Whole Company om Food Service
Company news
Vi er stolte af at kunne offentliggøre, at Conaxess Trade har indgået et samarbejde med The Whole Company om salg og Key Account Management på Food Service.
Conaxess Trade is proud to announce a new partnership with Kavli
Company news
Swedish Kavli and Conaxess Trade Sweden have agreed on a new partnership. The collaboration starts as of January 1, 2019, and includes sales force, tenders and Key Account Management on the Swedish market for Foodservice.
Conaxess Trade is happy to officially announce a partnership with Upfield for the new stand-alone Spreads business
Company news
Conaxess Trade is happy to officially announce a partnership with Upfield for the new stand-alone Spreads business beginning August 1st, 2018 where Conaxess Trade proudly will take responsibility for the Swedish Field Sales service.
New partnership with Continental Foods for the brand Touch of Taste
Company news
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Continental Foods for the brand Touch of Taste on the Danish retail market. The collaboration starts as of August 24, 2018, as a full service setup including brand management, key account management, field sales and warehousing/logistics.
Conaxess Trade is proud to announce a new partnership with Thai Union for the John West brand
Company news
Conaxess Trade is proud to announce a new partnership with Thai Union for the John West brand in Denmark. The collaboration starts as of August 1, 2018, as a full service setup including brand management, key account management, field sales and warehousing/logistics.
Conaxess Trade is happy to officially announce a partnership with Upfield
Company news
Conaxess Trade is happy to officially announce a partnership with Upfield for the new stand-alone Spreads business beginning August 1st, 2018 where Conaxess Trade proudly will take responsibility for the Field Sales activities.
Conaxess Trade takes over the sales of Dr.Beckmann in Denmark
Company news
Conaxess Trade and delta pronatura have entered a partnership for the distribution of the brand Dr. Beckmann in Denmark.
New Managing Director for Conaxess Trade Austria
Company news
We are proud to welcome Gerd Trimmal as the Managing Director for Conaxess Trade Austria.
Risella became Finland’s most popular rice brand: Brand renewal gave wings to sales growth
Market insights
The rice brand Risella’s sales grew 15 percent within the last two years as a result of a successful brand renewal and sales strategy.
Acquisition of Galleberg AS by Aurelius Group subsidiary Conaxess Trade Norway AS concluded successfully
Company news
Announcement: Acquisition of Galleberg AS by Aurelius Group subsidiary Conaxess Trade Norway AS concluded successfully
UMIDA: Inleder säljsamarbete med Conaxess Trade AB
Company news
Umida Group AB (publ) har tecknat avtal med Conaxess Trade AB om marknadsföring, försäljning och distribution av delar av Umidas produktsortiment på den svenska marknaden.
Acquisition of Valora Trade by Aurelius Group successfully concluded
Company news
The acquisition of Valora Trade by Aurelius Group has been concluded successfully as of 1 January 2016.
