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SINCE 1975

A family business who grew into a group.

It began with Valhmor Borg in 1975, importing fresh and frozen food for the catering trade. Azzopardi Holdings acquired the business in 2011 and grew it using the strengths already inside the wider group.

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Fishing boats moored in the Grand Harbour, Valletta, in the 1960s

OUR STORY

Trusted to Bring More to the Table.

For over 50 years, Azzopardi Food Group (AFG) has stood at the heart of Malta’s food industry. Operating as the food-sector platform within Azzopardi Holdings, we unite a dynamic ecosystem spanning importation, distribution, manufacturing, and retail. From feeding the hospitality sector through Valhmor to powering daily life across a growing network of over 50 retail stores including Miracle Foods, SPAR Malta, ARD Discount, and Iceland, we connect world-class food concepts with local communities across Malta and Gozo.

Driven by an enduring passion for food and backed by a 1,000+ strong team, our mission is simple: to deliver excellence across every touchpoint of the food value chain.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Our Promise of Excellence.

  1. The Shopping Experience

    We build retail spaces where value, variety, and convenience meet. By blending trusted home-grown store concepts with globally recognised international brands, we continuously innovate to elevate everyday grocery shopping in every neighbourhood we serve.

  2. The Products

    Quality without compromise. Through integrated procurement, world-class cold chain logistics, and trusted international partnerships, we curate, manufacture, and distribute fresh and frozen essentials that families and food service leaders depend on daily.

  3. The People

    Our people are our greatest strength. From our dedicated workforce in-store and on the road to our long-standing relationships with global suppliers and local trade partners, we foster a culture rooted in reliability, trust, and shared success.

Why Choose Us?

  • Decades of Proven Expertise

    Over 50 years of food industry leadership building brands that Malta knows and trusts.

  • Complete Supply-Chain Strength

    End-to-end integration across import, manufacturing, distribution, and retail.

  • National Reach

    Bringing trusted food concepts closer to communities across Malta and Gozo.

THE GROUP IN NUMBERS

People employed across the group.
1,000+
Countries we import from.
35+
Years of trading since 1975
50+
Pallets of cold storage
4,000+