About us
About Tip Top Food Industry
The Romanian company TIP TOP FOOD INDUSTRY has been operating continuously since 1993. In 2008, we opened a new factory in Bucharest—an investment of approximately 17 million euros. Located in the Militari district on Timisoara Boulevard and covering an area of around 16,000 square meters, the facility is one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
TIP TOP FOOD INDUSTRY demonstrates its long-term commitment by adopting a responsible approach to food resources and strictly complying with regulations aimed at minimizing waste; in doing so, it directly contributes to achieving the global SDG 12.3 target – to halve food waste by 2030 – a goal adopted by Romania alongside UN and EU member states. Concurrently, the company actively supports the transition toward sustainable food systems in full alignment with national and European strategies, strategically investing in clean technologies, automated equipment, and digital solutions designed to streamline production processes and boost economic performance.
Our mission
Tip Top Food Industry’s mission is to ensure quality on an industrial scale, offering consumers safe, fresh, and delicious products. Whether dealing with traditional confectionery, frozen pastries, or ready-to-eat solutions, we aim to maintain the perfect balance between authentic Romanian recipes and state-of-the-art food production technologies. For us, quality is not an option, but the standard by which we have earned the trust of millions of Romanians.
Our vision
Our vision is to consolidate our status as a leading integrated food producer in Romania and to become the preferred strategic partner for major retail chains and export markets. We align ourselves with trends in the convenience food segment (ready-to-eat and ready-to-bake products) by consistently investing in automation, expanding production capacities, and developing a portfolio of strong brands tailored to modern lifestyles.
The values that guide us
Quality and safety without compromise
From the rigorous selection of suppliers to technical control on the production lines, food safety is our absolute priority.
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovation
Our roots as a family business taught us the value of hard work, while our industrial vision drives us to innovate and launch new divisions (such as Mozaic, Bonito, and BunBun).
Respect for
People
Whether it is the nearly 500 employees who make up the Tip Top family or the customers who choose us every day, we place people at the heart of every decision.
Sustainable
Development
We think long-term. We invest in green energy (photovoltaic parks for factories) and in production facilities that reduce environmental impact.
The History of Tip Top Food Industry
Chronology of Success
Beginning
1993
The company was founded by brothers Basim and Tawfik Bakhaya, and the first Tip Top pastries was opened, laying the foundations for a solid tradition in Romanian confectionery and pastry making.
Expansion
The 2000’s
The steady expansion of the company-owned stores in Bucharest and other cities across the country (Pitesti, Ploiesti, Alexandria).
Transition to the Industrial Level
2008
A crucial milestone in the company’s history: Tip Top inaugurates a modern factory in the Militari district of Bucharest, following a massive €17 million investment. This facility enables the simultaneous servicing of the pastry, confectionery, and catering segments in accordance with European standards.
The Golden Decade of Growth
2014-2023
The company is experiencing explosive growth, with its turnover rising by over 600% this decade, driven by the strengthening of partnerships with major retailers and the diversification of its portfolio.
Strategic Acquisitions for the Future
2022
The Bakhaya brothers are acquiring the land and industrial halls of the former Siderma textile factory (adjacent to the Tip Top factory) to develop a new production facility.
Restructuring of Divisions
2024-2025
Restructuring of Divisions: Pastry production and the catering section (salads and sandwiches) are being relocated to new, modern facilities, leaving the old factory dedicated exclusively to high-volume confectionery production. The group’s turnover exceeds the 244 million lei.
Consolidation of Tip Top Food Industry
Present
Tip Top Food Industry is currently continuing its development and modernization process by upgrading its locations at the Drumul Taberei and Crangasi markets. At the same time, the company is investing in expanding production capacity through the implementation of a new line for producing pie pastry sheets, the development of a new line for catering and ready-to-eat meals, and the launch of new traditional Greek-style pastry products. In addition to these initiatives, Tip Top has other significant projects currently in development.
Economic Impact and Performance (The figures behind the taste)
The growth of Tip Top Food Industry
has consistently attracted
the attention of the Romanian business press
(Profit.ro, Ziarul Financiar, Termene.ro),
being recognized as
a remarkably successful
entrepreneurial venture.
Sustained Growth
The company has demonstrated exceptional resilience and capacity for expansion. With a turnover of nearly 245 million lei in 2024 (a 12.9% increase compared to the previous year), Tip Top demonstrates the viability of its business model.
Investments from own funds and human effort
As the company’s management stated in the business press, the business has grown over the past decade through “immense financial and human effort,” evolving from operating local confectioneries to managing logistics platforms for international retail.
A Strong Team
Tip Top Food Industry has become one of the leading employers in Bucharest’s food sector, consistently maintaining a team of approximately 500 dedicated employees.
Authenticity
Tip Top Food Industry was the first company in Romania to enter the market with confectionery products packaged in a modified atmosphere (MAP), thereby paving the way for other companies to develop the same technology.
Certification
Tip Top’s production meets the most rigorous quality control standards, utilizing natural ingredients and trusted local suppliers – a commitment reflected in the exclusive use of cage-free eggs (marked with the digit 2), RSPO-certified palm oil, and Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa powder.
These practices apply to every brand owned by Tip Top Food Industry.
