Client Background
Avi Cohen, founder of Tel Aviv-based Shalom Foods, has built a thriving food packaging distribution business over 12 years, specializing in supplying customized aluminum foil to local bakery shop and restruants. With Israel’s food exports growing at 6% annually , Avi aimed to expand his product range to meet rising demand for durable, branded packaging. However, sourcing high-quality, cost-effective materials while maintaining agility in a competitive market became a critical challenge.
Pain Points
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Cost Constraints: Local European suppliers charged 25–30% higher prices for bulk orders, squeezing profit margins.
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Slow Turnaround: Delays of 8–12 weeks from European manufacturers disrupted client timelines, risking customer retention.
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Limited Customization: Existing suppliers offered rigid design templates, failing to align with Israeli clients’ branding needs, such as multilingual labels compliant with 2025 allergen regulations .
Lauvacs’ Value Proposition
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Price Advantage: By optimizing raw material procurement and lean manufacturing, Lauvacs provided tiered pricing without compromising on quality.
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Rapid Production & Shipping: Avi’s first order of 5,0000 custom printed aluminium foil was produced in 3 days and shipped via DHL eCommerce, arriving in Tel Aviv within 12 days—40% faster than competitors .
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Tailored Solutions: Lauvacs’ design team incorporated Shalom Foods’ logo, Hebrew/English bilingual text, and allergen warning strips into the foil bags, ensuring compliance with Israel’s updated labeling guidelines . A digital proof was delivered within 48 hours, accelerating client approvals.
Partnership Outcomes
Within 6 months, Shalom Foods reduced procurement costs by 22% and increased order fulfillment speed by 60%, securing contracts with two major catering chains in Haifa and Jerusalem. Avi noted, “Lauvacs’ flexibility in small-batch custom prints let us test niche markets risk-free.” By Q1 2025, 80% of Shalom’s inventory originated from Lauvacs, solidifying a partnership built on reliability and innovation.
Conclusion
For Israeli traders like Avi Cohen, balancing cost-efficiency with regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. Lauvacs’ integrated approach—combining scalable pricing, rapid logistics, and hyper-localized customization—has positioned it as a strategic ally for Middle Eastern businesses navigating dynamic food packaging landscapes.
