For over 40 years, we have been developing our brands

based on experience, quality, and a responsible approach to business.

As a food producer, we combine a rich history with a modern approach to production, creating products that meet the needs of contemporary consumers in Poland and international markets.
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Our Mission

We create products that accompany people every day.
From breakfast to activity.

FoodCare in Numbers

The history of FoodCare (originally Gellwe)
began in 1984 with the production of desserts

Brands

Gellwe, Black energy, 4move, Frugo, Fitella, NGINE Energy, Ostromecko
Our Brands

Countries

Our products are available in 50 countries worldwide.
Distributors

Employees

Across our production facilities in Zabierzów and Niepołomice.

Years on the market

Our story began in 1984 with the production of desserts under the Gellwe brand.
Our History

Our History

  • Wiesław Włodarski founds Gellwe, a company producing desserts based on traditional recipes.

  • Gellwe expands its range of dessert products

  • Expansion of the Gellwe brand into international markets

  • The company builds a new production plant with an office section in Zabierzów.

  • The production plant expands with a modern logistics center.

  • Gellwe introduces a new category – muesli in single-serving sachets under the Fitella brand.

  • The company changes its name to Foodcare.

  • Launch of a new factory in Niepołomice

  • Foodcare's portfolio is enriched with beverage brands – Black, NGIN, and the isotonic drink 4MOVE

  • Foodcare enters the fruit beverage segment by reactivating the iconic Frugo

  • Foodcare begins intensive ambassador collaborations, implementing projects with top sports and television stars.

  • New Gellwe TV campaign with magical helpers in a home cafe.

  • The Black brand launches a new TV campaign, Black Energy King of the Night. When it's night, it's BLACK!

  • 4MOVE becomes the official partner of the Polish national football team.

  • A new communication platform for the Black brand, "BLACK EFFECT," is launched, for which Foodcare receives prestigious marketing awards.

  • The 4MOVE brand launches a new communication platform "MOVE 4…" – inspiring movement on one's own terms

  • Gellwe launches a new communication platform, inviting two ambassadors to the project – actress Anna Mucha and culinary influencer Matteo Brunetti

  • The NIGN brand undergoes rebranding, gaining a new design and name NGIN, a new communication platform, and an ambassador – Krzysztof Hołowczyc

  • Frugo begins a new chapter with Frugon as its brand hero

  • The 4MOVE brand launches a new communication platform "Rusz 4 Litery" (Move Your Butt) with ambassador Kuba Błaszczykowski

Meet the people behind Foodcare

Our team is a group of motivated professionals who
are passionate about their work and proud of Foodcare’s successes. Each member brings unique skills and experience, creating synergy that drives innovation and company growth.

Wiesław Włodarski

Founder and President of FoodCare

Wiesław Włodarski is the founder and President of FoodCare – one of Poland's largest FMCG companies, continuously developed since 1984. It was at his initiative that the Gellwe brand was created, which gave rise to the enterprise that today owns recognizable brands such as BLACK, 4MOVE, Frugo, Fitella, Gellwe, NGIN, and Ostromecko. <br />
For over four decades, he has consistently developed the company, focusing on product innovation, building strong brands, and international expansion. Under his leadership, FoodCare has become an enterprise 100% based on Polish capital, exporting its products to 50 countries worldwide. <br />
His management philosophy is based on entrepreneurship, long-term thinking, and courage in making business decisions. For years, he has supported the development of the Polish food industry and invested in creating brands with a strong identity and international potential. <br />

ESG

We integrate environmental, social, and corporate governance standards into our daily operations. This ensures our partners can count on stable and responsible cooperation.
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Social Responsibility

We care for the safety, equal treatment, and well-being of our employees, basing our actions on respect for human rights and labor standards. We create an environment free from discrimination and abuse, supporting the development of people and local communities. We provide transparent mechanisms for reporting irregularities.

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