E-Commerce
MODERNIZING B2B FOOD TRADE
MODERNIZING B2B FOOD TRADE
Client Overview
Our client is a modern B2B marketplace transforming how food and beverage products move across global supply chains. Designed for suppliers, distributors, and retailers, the platform connects trusted partners through improved conversations, enhanced market access, and transparent, sustainable trade. With a focus on simplicity and scalability, the platform helps bulk products reach new markets more efficiently and reliably worldwide.
The Challenge
Outdated systems and fragmented communication have long constrained bulk trading in the food and beverage industry. Traditional B2B platforms failed to meet the demands of large-volume buyers and vendors needing clear negotiation channels, transparent pricing through competitive bidding, and trusted product data for quality and compliance. Inefficient workflows for RFQs and quoting, combined with limited discovery tools across global supply chains, led to slow procurement cycles, unclear pricing, and missed business opportunities, stalling growth for marketplace participants.
Our Solution
We designed and built a modern B2B marketplace tailored for bulk food and beverage trading. The platform brings buyers and vendors together in one seamless space to discover products, compare offers, and communicate directly.
Key features include:
- A structured Request-for-Quote (RFQ) workflow that streamlines procurement by enabling clear, competitive offers
- A smart, filterable product catalog with detailed listings to simplify product discovery and quality assessment
- Real-time communication tools, including instant messaging and notifications, that reduce delays and build trust
- A competitive bidding environment that improves pricing outcomes and speeds up deal closures
- Verified user profiles and product certifications to enhance credibility and reliability
- Scalable architecture supporting automated quote management, bulk uploads, and admin controls for growth
This comprehensive platform transforms slow, manual trading processes into an efficient, transparent experience, positioning itself as a central hub for global bulk food trade.
Tech Stack
Next.js
Nest.js
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
TypeSense
Ably Chat
Google Compute Engine
Google Bucket
Results
The platform fundamentally transformed how buyers and vendors connect, negotiate, and close deals in bulk food and beverage trading.
- Procurement cycles sped up by 60%, reducing weeks-long processes to days
- Vendor-buyer matches increased 3x through improved discovery and communication
- 100% transparency with verified profiles and product certifications, enhancing trust
Buyers can compare offers confidently and make faster, more informed decisions all within one unified platform. Vendors benefit from greater market access without intermediaries, leading to improved conversion rates.
Internally, the client gained a scalable SaaS marketplace with built-in onboarding, analytics, and user management tools. With increasing transaction volumes and new vendors joining regularly, the platform has established itself as a central hub for global bulk food trade.
60%
faster buying process
3x
more vendor-buyer matches
100%
transparency