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G. Willi-Food International Ltd. operates within the food and beverage sector, in the food distribution subsector, with its shares traded on Nasdaq under the ticker WILC. The corporate formation is attributed to founders Zwi Williger and Joseph Williger, initially focused on supplying and distributing imported food products to meet the growing demand for specialized items in the Israeli market.
The product portfolio includes packaged foods, dairy products, canned goods, pasta, cereals, kosher items, chilled and frozen products, as well as complementary categories sourced from international suppliers. Services encompass import operations, storage, distribution logistics, and food portfolio management for both retail and wholesale networks.
Its primary market is Israel, supplying supermarkets, distributors, specialty retailers, and corporate customers. Part of the operation also maintains international reach through commercial agreements with global suppliers and export activities directed to select markets.
Relevant market factors include demand for diversified food products, regulatory requirements in the kosher segment, fluctuations in import costs, competitive dynamics among local distributors, and consumption trends related to convenience, processed foods, and premium categories. Exchange-rate volatility and global trade conditions directly influence pricing, margins, and product availability.
Operational scale comprises hundreds of active products, broad participation in the Israeli retail sector, large-capacity logistics centers, and a diversified customer base that includes national supermarket chains and regional operators.
The operational structure includes corporate headquarters located in Israel, distribution centers, refrigerated storage facilities, and specialized divisions for import operations, quality control, logistics, marketing, commercial planning, and client services. Operating models include direct import procedures, long-term supply contracts, and strategic partnerships with international manufacturers.
Activities cover end-to-end supply chain management, logistics coordination, demand analysis, regulatory oversight, commercial negotiations, portfolio expansion, and execution of distribution strategies targeting multiple retail segments. Internal programs ensure traceability, sanitary compliance, and quality standards.
The company’s main trading ticker is WILC, listed on Nasdaq.
History and Foundation
Founded in 1994 in Israel, with a focus on importing and distributing specialty foods, particularly kosher products and categories not supplied by the local industry. The initial objective included expanding access to international goods and providing consistent offerings to the domestic retail market.In its early years, key challenges included developing suitable logistics infrastructure, establishing a stable global supplier network, and building credibility among local retailers. Core achievements involved continuous portfolio expansion and consolidation as a relevant distributor in the country.
Growth was driven by increased logistics capacity, entry into new food categories, expansion of storage units, and formalization of international agreements with manufacturers. Commercial expansion also included broader retail coverage and diversification of chilled and frozen product lines.
Historical milestones include its initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq in 1997, strategic acquisitions of food portfolios throughout the 2000s, and the strengthening of international partnerships that expanded access to premium and specialized products.
Between 2020 and 2024, relevant factors included adjustments in the global supply chain, fluctuations in import costs, expansion of high-demand categories, evolution of regulatory practices for imported foods, competitive shifts in the Israeli retail sector, and logistics modernization initiatives.
Additional Information
The Company G. Willi-Food International Ltd. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 407.82 Millions, having an equity of $ 194.77 Millions.
With a total of 181 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Basic Consumer Products and categorized in industry of Food and Basic Consumer Products.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 173.18 Millions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 27.38 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 14.89, a P/BV ratio of 2.09 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of WILC was at 3.50%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker WILC.
