Information for suppliers

Kespro is Finland’s leading wholesaler in the foodservice sector. Our task as a wholesaler is to purchase products on behalf of our customers. The diverse needs of our large customer base call for an extensive selection and partner network.

Our customers value delivery reliability, competitive prices and the consistent high quality of fresh foods. On the basis of customer needs, Kespro aims to streamline and improve cooperation between suppliers and its wholesale operations, in order to benefit joint customers.

Menu is Kespro’s private label for foodservice professionals. The quality products in the Menu range provide inexpensive ingredients for every professional kitchen. Kespro also offers more than 1,200 imported products. Examples include foods, home and speciality goods, and alcohol and wines from over 30 countries.

Delivery solutions for various material flows

We offer a range of logistic options to serve the various material flows of our suppliers. Kespro’s central warehouse is located in Hakkila, Vantaa. The warehouse provides optimal storage conditions for several temperature categories.

Our freezer storage facility is situated in Viinikankaari, Vantaa. Through terminals, we can ensure efficient delivery services for regional suppliers as well. Our delivery solutions are customised to meet the needs of customers in the foodservice sector. In general, we deliver all goods at one go in vehicles that have multiple temperature zones.

Contact Kespro’s purchasing staff

Kespro’s purchasing professionals assist suppliers in developing their business in the foodservice market. Our purchasing operations are in compliance with Kesko's ethical purchasing principles.

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Director Mika Halmesmäki +358 105 324 146
Purchasing and Sales Director Tuula Leino +358 105 324 383

Fruits and vegetables

Purchasing and Sales Manager Terhi Aunila +358 105 324 054
Category Manager Niklas Lindgren +358 105 324 043
Product Manager Katariina Hämäläinen +358 105 324 077
Product Manager Antti Mäkinen +358 105 324 171
Product Manager Ari Venäläinen +358 105 324 023
Product Manager Anni Helin +358 105 324 137
Product Manager Teemu Rekola +358 105 324 174
Product Manager Evelina Aaltio (on maternity leave)

Fish, meat and processed meat, convenience food

Purchasing and Sales Manager Laura Kivi +358 105 324 066
Product Manager Tom Fredriksson +358 105 324 082
Product Manager Victoria Juntunen +358 105 324 095
Product Manager Linda Österlund +358 105 324 105
Product Manager Sanna Salaja (on maternity leave)

Processed foods

Purchasing and Sales Manager Timo Kantola +358 1053 24140
Product Manager Olli Starck +358 105 324 170
Product Manager Antti Heikinheimo +358 105 320 869
Product Manager Ronja Laakkonen +358 105 324 192

Dairy, cheese, frozen food, bread, eggs, ice cream and local producers

Purchasing and Sales Manager Jussi Vainio +358 105 324 072
Product Manager Miikka Jyrkönen +358 105 320 525
Product Manager Valtteri Kaukovalta +358 105 324 160
Product Manager Eveliina Pöllänen +358 105 324 051
Product Manager Janne Lipponen +358 105 320 565

Alcohol- and brewery products

Purchasing and Sales Manager Ruut Laakso +358 105 320 730
Product Manager Betty Mwiinga +358 105 324 180
Product Manager Janne Härkönen +358 105 324 110
Product Manager Milja Pipinen +358 105 324 124
Product Manager Annakaisa Virtanen +358 105 323 743

Tableware and Kitchen Utensils

Purchasing and Sales Manager Niina Lindman +358 105 322 194
Product Manager Henna Lehmus +358 105 324 019
Product Specialist Tiia Montonen +358 105 324 148

Nonfood

Purchasing and Sales Manager Marko Rönnblad +358 105 322 310
Product Manager Liisa Puhakka +358 105 324 224
Product Manager Hanna Korhonen +358 105 324 096

Product information

Development Manager Erno Talvitie +358 105 324 073
Masterdata specialist Sanna Saajanlehto +358 105 324 013
Product information specialist Virva Haapala +358 105 324 047
Product information specialist Tanja Erkkilä +358 105 324 101
Product information specialist Hannele Pöysti +358 105 324 222
Product information specialist Anna Nieminen +358 105 320 729

International purchasing cooperation

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Strategic Sourcing Manager Sari Holi +358 105 324 145

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Kespro’s email addresses are in the format of firstname.lastname@kesko.fi.