La Tourangelle

What La Tourangelle does

La Tourangelle is a French-American family-owned manufacturer of artisanal culinary oils, founded in 1867 and headquartered in Allonnes, France (operational production at Sarlat-la-Canéda and Saumur in the Loire Valley). The company produces a portfolio of 34+ cooking oil SKUs spanning extra virgin olive oils (organic and conventional), nut oils (walnut, hazelnut, pistachio, almond), infused oils (basil, garlic, rosemary & thyme), world flavor oils (sesame, Thai wok, pizza), specialty oils (avocado, grapeseed, flaxseed, pumpkin seed, coconut), and premium truffle oils made with real European truffles (Tuber Magnatum and Tuber Melanosporum) without artificial aromas. It also markets traditional mayonnaises and curated gift sets, and has published a Marie Claire cookbook. Core production technology is cold-pressing immediately after harvest to preserve antioxidants, combined with century-old artisanal infusion methods at its Saumur mill.

The company's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce (latourangelle.fr, with free shipping from €80 in mainland France), a major US retail partnership with Target covering 800+ stores nationwide launched in May 2026, and B2B wholesale via the Ankorstore platform targeting professional Horeca buyers. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from €4.99 for specialty cooking oils to €25.29 for truffle gift duos in Europe, and $15.99-$16.99 for the US Target launch. Customer segments span health-conscious consumers, gourmet food enthusiasts, specialty retail chains, and professional buyers. The firm is privately held (LA TOURANGELLE SAS, share capital €2,476,412), employs 51-100 staff, and counts Matthieu Kohlmeyer as Founder & CEO. Recent strategic actions include the January 2026 acquisition of Organic Sesame Co. and the May 2026 Target US launch, positioning the brand — already the 3rd largest olive oil brand in the US — for further North American growth.

Name

La Tourangelle

Legal name

LA TOURANGELLE SAS

Website

https://latourangelle.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Tourangelle is a French-American family-owned manufacturer of artisanal culinary oils founded in 1867, producing olive, nut, infused, truffle, and specialty oils for health-conscious consumers, gourmet enthusiasts, and retail/Horeca channels across Europe and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Culinary Oils

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils (AFAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed) (AFAKAEAE), Edible Oils & Fats Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAC), Olive Oil, Vinegar & Condiment Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAJ)

Keywords

• Specialty cooking oils
• Artisanal olive oils
• Gourmet nut oils
• Truffle infused oils
• Organic culinary oils

Headquarters

HQ city

Allonnes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Culinary Oil Sales: Primary revenue stream from production and sale of specialty culinary oils including olive oils, nut oils (walnut, hazelnut, pistachio, almond), infused oils, truffle oils, sesame oils, avocado oils, and cooking oils. Products sold through direct e-commerce, retail partners, and wholesale channels.
2. Gourmet Sauces: Production and sale of gourmet sauces including mayonnaises (270g) without additives, preservatives, or added sugar. Complementary product line expanding the culinary offerings.
3. Gift Sets and Bundles: Sale of curated gift sets including best-seller trio (Walnut, Hazelnut, Sesame oils), infused oils gift sets, and prestigious truffle oil duos, targeting gifting occasions and gourmet enthusiasts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Tourangelle manufactures and sells artisanal specialty culinary oils, including extra virgin olive oils, nut oils (walnut, hazelnut, pistachio, almond), infused oils (basil, garlic, rosemary & thyme), truffle oils with natural aromas, sesame, avocado, grapeseed, and pumpkin seed oils, along with traditional gourmet mayonnaises. Products are sold directly to consumers via the company's e-commerce site, through major retail chains such as Target (800+ US stores), and to professional buyers via the Ankorstore wholesale platform.

Product overview

La Tourangelle is a French-American family-owned culinary oil maker established in 1867, producing a diverse portfolio of specialty cooking oils and gourmet sauces. The product line includes Extra Virgin Olive Oils (organic, various flavor profiles), Infused Oils (basil, garlic, rosemary & thyme), Nut Oils (walnut, hazelnut, pistachio, almond), Specialty Oils (sesame, avocado, grapeseed, flaxseed, pumpkin seed, coconut), Truffle Oils (white and black truffle with natural aromas), and Traditional Mayonnaises. Products are sold individually and in curated gift sets. The company operates from Saumur in the Loire Valley with over 150 years of artisanal know-how, and is expanding into U.S. retail through Target stores. The company acquired Organic Sesame Co. in January 2026 to strengthen its premium and organic sesame oil portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (100% Spain Origin) Extra virgin olive oil sourced 100% from Spain, made from olives cultivated under responsible agriculture with traditional harvesting methods that preserve local biodiversity. Obtained directly from olives using only mechanical processes.
• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Fruity Mature Organic extra virgin olive oil cold-pressed immediately after harvest to preserve antioxidants and nutritional properties, with a delicate, round taste ideal for everyday cooking.
• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Green Fruity Organic extra virgin olive oil with a powerful, ardent taste from green fruit aromas, slightly pungent, enhancing everyday dishes with bold flavor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 3rd place ranking among fastest-growing olive oil brands in the United States
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TargetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026La Tourangelle launched its extra virgin olive oil products at over 800 Target stores nationwide in May 2026, representing a major retail distribution expansion. The partnership features limited-edition floral spring packaging with Smooth & Fruity and Bright & Peppery olive oil variants priced at $15.99-16.99.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Olive Ranch: Largest US-grown olive oil brand with broad retail distribution including Target and Walmart. Directly comparable as a specialty-to-mainstream olive oil brand competing for the same US consumer.
• Pompeian: Major US olive oil brand with extensive grocery distribution. Comparable as a high-volume olive oil brand occupying similar shelf space and price tiers as La Tourangelle.
• Colavita: Italian heritage olive oil brand with strong US grocery presence. Directly comparable in positioning as an imported, premium olive oil targeting health-conscious US consumers.
• Lucini Italia: Premium Italian olive oil brand with gourmet positioning in US specialty retail. Closely comparable as a premium imported olive oil targeting gourmet and culinary enthusiasts.
• Partanna: Premium Sicilian extra virgin olive oil brand with US retail presence. Directly comparable as an imported, single-origin premium olive oil positioned for gourmet cooking.

Emerging players

• Graza: DTC-first premium olive oil brand with strong social media presence among younger US consumers. Comparable in premium positioning but differentiated by direct-to-consumer squeeze-bottle format.
• Kosterina: Premium extra virgin olive oil brand with strong DTC and specialty retail presence. Comparable as a premium, clean-label olive oil targeting health-conscious gourmet consumers in the US.

Broad incumbents

• Filippo Berio: Established Italian olive oil brand with global mass-market distribution. Comparable as an imported premium olive oil, though typically positioned at slightly lower price tiers than La Tourangelle.
• Bertolli: Iconic Italian olive oil brand owned by Deoleo with global distribution. Comparable as a mainstream imported olive oil, though broader and less premium-specialized than La Tourangelle.
• Deoleo: World's largest olive oil company owning Bertolli, Carapelli, and other brands. Comparable as a global olive oil producer with significant US presence and broader portfolio than La Tourangelle.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/latourangellefr
• Xx.com/latourangellefr
• Facebookfacebook.com/latourangellefr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-tourangelle-sas

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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