La Compagnie des Desserts

What La Compagnie des Desserts does

La Compagnie des Desserts is a French B2B manufacturer and distributor of artisanal frozen desserts serving the foodservice industry. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Lézignan-Corbières (Occitanie), the company produces ice creams, pastries, and breads for restaurants, caterers, hoteliers, independent glaciers, takeaway operators, and bakers across France. Its core technology centers on custom "à façon" ice cream manufacturing: a catalog of 300 flavors combined with the capability to develop 1,500 bespoke recipes annually for professional clients, supported by Maître Artisan and Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF) credentialed chefs. The company operates two production sites — its primary plant in Lézignan-Corbières and the Emkipop frozen stick laboratory in Aubagne, Provence (acquired March 2024) — and serves customers through a dedicated B2B e-commerce platform, a mobile ordering application, and direct field sales for enterprise accounts.

The business model is B2B distribution with quote-based pricing and direct account relationships. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of frozen desserts, pastries, and breads to foodservice professionals, supplemented by franchise fees from the Louise glacier boutique concept and partner support fees tied to the Les Glaciers français quality label. Go-to-market combines content marketing (blog, white papers, annual catalog, Trophées de la Glace competition), organic social media, trade show presence, and targeted chef-led collaborations (Yoni Saada for Mediterranean flavors, Jessica Prealpato for shareable cakes). The company invests in brand authority through annual product catalogs (22nd edition), the Trophées de la Glace competition (5th edition), and CSR credentials including the 2024 EcoVadis Silver Medal. Distribution remains domestic (France-only) and customer-facing touchpoints are segmented across restaurants and dining (primary), caterers, hotels, glaciers, bakers, and takeaway operators.

Name

La Compagnie des Desserts

Legal name

La Compagnie des Desserts SAS

Website

https://compagniedesdesserts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

La Compagnie des Desserts is a French B2B manufacturer of artisanal frozen desserts, pastries, and breads serving restaurants, caterers, hoteliers, glaciers, and bakers across France, with a 300-flavor catalog and custom ice cream production capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Frozen Dessert Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152), Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (42442)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Bakery Products (2050), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAHAC), Pastry, Cakes & Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAFAB), Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Artisan ice cream
• Frozen desserts
• Commercial pastry
• Foodservice supply
• Ice cream manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Corbières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2B Ice Cream and Pastry Sales: Manufactures and sells artisan ice creams, pastries, breads, and viennoiseries to foodservice professionals (restaurants, caterers, hotels, glaciers, takeaway specialists, bakers). Products sold through direct B2B ordering platform and mobile app. Franchise revenue from Louise concept.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

La Compagnie des Desserts manufactures and distributes artisanal frozen desserts — ice creams, sorbets, pastries, breads and viennoiseries — to professional foodservice buyers (restaurants, caterers, hotels, glaciers, bakers and takeaway operators) across France and selected European markets. Its offering centers on a 300-flavor ice cream catalog with the capability to develop up to 1,500 custom "à façon" recipes per year, supported by the EMKIPOP frozen stick sub-brand, the Louise franchise concept, and the Les Glaciers français quality label.

Product overview

La Compagnie des Desserts is a French manufacturer of artisanal ice creams and pastries serving restaurant professionals (restaurateurs, caterers, hoteliers, ice cream makers, takeaway specialists, bakers, and pastry chefs). The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: Glaces artisanales (artisanal ice creams with 300+ flavors and custom "à façon" creation capability producing 1,500 bespoke recipes annually), Pâtisseries (artisanal pastries including French classics and American pastries), and Pains et Viennoiseries (breads and mini pastries under La Mie des Chefs brand). The company extends its offering through the Emkipop sub-brand (artisanal frozen novelty bars made in Provence), mobile ordering application (iOS/Android), franchise concept Louise, and the Les Glaciers français certification label. Collaborations with renowned chefs including Yoni Saada (Mediterranean collection) and Jessica Prealpato (cake collection) create exclusive product lines. The annual Catalog serves as the primary product discovery vehicle, complemented by the white paper guide for restaurant dessert optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emkipop: Artisanal frozen ice pop brand acquired by La Compagnie des Desserts in 2024. Founded in Marseille by Emeline and Guillaume, manufactured in Aubagne, Provence. Offers 17 flavors of frozen treats with natural ingredients and eco-responsible packaging.

Products and services

• Glaces artisanales (Artisanal Ice Creams) Artisanal ice creams produced in the company's workshops and sold to restaurant professionals, with a catalog of more than 300 flavors and capability to develop up to 1,500 custom recipes per year on demand.
• Pâtisseries (Artisanal Pastries) Artisanal pastries including French classics, American pastries and chef collaborations, designed for restaurant dessert menus and reception offerings.
• Pains et Viennoiseries (Breads and Viennoiseries) Bread, viennoiserie and festive bread products including mini reception items, distributed under the La Mie des Chefs brand for restaurant and event-service use.
• Glaces sur mesure / à façon (Custom Ice Cream Service) Bespoke ice cream creation service allowing restaurant professionals to commission unique flavors tailored to their menus, including unusual options such as Bergamote, Gaufre, Maroille, Jack Daniel's, Écrevisse, Avocat and Truffe noire du Périgord.
• EMKIPOP (Frozen Novelty Sticks) Artisanal frozen novelty ice cream sticks made in Provence (Aubagne) with natural ingredients and eco-responsible packaging, available in 17 flavors including Sweet Myrtille, Spéculoos and Vahinée.
• Louise (Glacier Franchise Concept) Franchise concept enabling entrepreneurs to open and operate glacier (ice cream shop) boutiques under the Louise brand, with brand, operational model and product supply provided by La Compagnie des Desserts.
• Les Glaciers français (Partner Quality Label and Opening Guide) Quality certification label for French ice cream makers, promoted by La Compagnie des Desserts, paired with a comprehensive guide for opening an ice cream shop under the label.
• Collection Saveurs Méditerranée avec Yoni Saada Mediterranean-inspired ice cream and sorbet collection co-developed with Chef Yoni Saada, comprising Amlou praliné noisette, Moroccan fruit salad sorbet and Corne de Gazelle ice cream.
• Collection Jessica Prealpato (Shareable Cakes) Co-branded shareable cake range developed with chef Jessica Prealpato under an ethical and responsible approach, sold through the company's B2B channels.
• Gamme de bacs 3L décorés (3L Decorated Tubs Range) New range of 3L decorated ice cream containers designed for takeaway operators and quick-service outlets to create branded artisanal ice cream corners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Restaurants can increase dessert sales by 20–30% through optimized dessert menu strategy and quality supplier partnership

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Jessica PrealpatoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Partnership with Jessica Prealpato, an ethically and responsibly driven pastry chef, to develop a range of shareable cakes. Joint products were featured in the Emkipop product line and press coverage.
• Forum de France de l'AlimentationminorOthers · 18 September 2025La Compagnie des Desserts was a partner of the 2nd edition of the Forum de France de l'Alimentation, a professional food industry event.
• Yoni SaadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2024Collaboration with Chef Yoni Saada, specialist in Mediterranean cuisine, to create an exclusive line of ice creams and sorbets inspired by Mediterranean flavors: Amlou praliné noisette, Moroccan fruit salad sorbet, and Corne de Gazelle ice cream.
• EMKIPOPflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024EMKIPOP, founded in Marseille by Emeline and Guillaume, is an artisan frozen ice cream stick brand manufactured in Aubagne, Provence. La Compagnie des Desserts broadened its ice cream offer by distributing the EMKIPOP brand (17 flavors available), combining shared values of artisan excellence, natural ingredients, and eco-responsible packaging.
• Philippe UrracacoreOthersPhilippe Urraca, Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF) Glacier, serves as President of the Jury for the Trophées de la Glace competition organized by La Compagnie des Desserts. He is also featured in company catalogs (mini éclairs 'Trilogie de Carolines').
• Philippe FaurcoreOthersPhilippe Faur, Maître Artisan Glacier (Master Artisan Ice Cream Maker), provides ice cream training to restaurant clients purchasing from La Compagnie des Desserts. He is featured in promotional offers for free training sessions with the purchase of display cabinets.
• Les Glaciers françaiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Compagnie des Desserts supports and promotes the 'Les Glaciers français' label, a quality certification for French ice cream makers. The company publishes a complete guide for opening a glacier business under this label.
• La Mie des ChefsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Mie des Chefs is a brand of breads and festive breads included in La Compagnie des Desserts' catalog, indicating a supply/partnership relationship for artisan bread products.
• Louise (Franchise Concept)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLouise is a franchise concept developed by La Compagnie des Desserts for entrepreneurs wishing to open glacier boutiques. The company provides brand, operational model, and product supply to franchisees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boncolac: French manufacturer of frozen pastries, viennoiseries and dessert solutions sold into foodservice and retail — directly comparable product portfolio (frozen baked and pastry desserts) and overlapping B2B foodservice customer base with La Compagnie des Desserts.
• Rolland (Galilee Group): French specialist manufacturer of frozen and chilled desserts (entremets, mousses, signature desserts) serving restaurants, caterers and bakeries — same B2B foodservice go-to-market, same frozen dessert category, comparable scale.
• Délifrance: Major French supplier of frozen bakery products (breads, viennoiseries, pastries) to foodservice and retail worldwide — overlaps directly with La Compagnie des Desserts' viennoiserie/bakery line and B2B distribution model.
• Bridor: French premium bakery and viennoiserie manufacturer (Le Duff Group) supplying restaurants, hotels and bakeries globally — directly comparable frozen bakery products, similar customer segments, and overlapping foodservice distribution.
• Tipiak: French frozen food manufacturer with a dedicated foodservice range including frozen desserts, pastries and appetizers — overlaps with La Compagnie des Desserts on the frozen dessert category and B2B foodservice customers.
• Coup de Pates: French foodservice supplier specializing in frozen bakery, pastry and dessert solutions for restaurants, caterers and bakers — directly comparable B2B frozen dessert/bakery offering targeting the same customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Froneri: Global ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturer (Nestlé-R&R JV) producing brands like Häagen-Dazs, Magnum and Nestlé Professional — overlaps with La Compagnie des Desserts in the B2B foodservice ice cream category but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Nestlé Professional: Nestlé's global out-of-home foodservice division supplying ice cream, dairy and dessert solutions to restaurants and hotels — competes in the same B2B foodservice dessert category but as part of a much wider multi-category portfolio.
• Unilever Food Solutions: Global foodservice arm of Unilever supplying ice cream, frozen desserts and bakery items to professional kitchens — broad incumbent in the same B2B foodservice dessert category as La Compagnie des Desserts.

Emerging players

• Häagen-Dazs Shops (France): Franchised premium ice cream retail concept operating in France — comparable to La Compagnie des Desserts' Louise franchise concept and represents the kind of branded retail format the company could compete with or partner alongside.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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