Océalia
Océalia is a French agricultural cooperative serving approximately 7,000 farmer members across 11 departments in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with grain collection, livestock and forestry support, agro-supply distribution, viticulture, and consumer food brands through subsidiaries such as Menguy's, Jules Gautret, La Débauche, and 80+ Gamm Vert retail stores.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersCognac, France
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Océalia does
Océalia is a French agricultural cooperative (Société Coopérative Agricole) headquartered in Cognac, France, operating as a vertically integrated, multi-activity group serving approximately 7,000 farmer members across 11 departments of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Its core cooperative activities span large-cultures grain collection and commercialization, livestock and forestry support, agricultural inputs distribution (Agrofournitures), and viticulture advisory. Distribution to end consumers is delivered through the Jardineries Monplaisir subsidiary, which operates 80+ Gamm Vert and Gamm Vert Village garden centers. The group employs 1,800+ people across roughly 340 implantations, with 53% of the workforce concentrated in value-added subsidiaries rather than the cooperative itself.
The group owns or controls a portfolio of more than 20 consumer brands, with Menguy's (peanuts and snacks), Jules Gautret (cognac, pineau des Charentes, cocktails including Freshkiss), La Débauche (craft beer), Maison Ansac (spirits), and Barnier (olives) as the most prominent downstream plays. Strategic subsidiaries include Alicoop (agricultural supplies), Lely Center Cholet and Lely Center Granzay Gript (Lely equipment dealerships), Logi céa (cooperative software), Soléo Développement (financial guarantees via the Arcad Soléo platform), and SYBELLIS (forestry and bioenergy). The cooperative delivers farmer services through the Le Sillon Responsable sustainability certification framework covering eight agricultural practice categories, the Atouts Jeunes young farmer training program, and partnership-driven credit guarantees.
Océalia generates revenue through transaction-fee-based streams: grain collection and commercialization, sale of agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizer, crop protection, feed), sale of branded food and beverage products through B2B retail channels, and retail sales through Gamm Vert stores. Recent moves — the 2026 acquisition of Groupe Piveteau, partnerships with TSE and Tenergie on agrivoltaic projects, an investment in Cyclair for agricultural robotics, and the creation of SYBELLIS for bioenergy — extend the model into adjacent energy, forestry, and agritech verticals while reinforcing the territorial cooperative franchise. Governance is exercised through a Board of Directors elected by member delegates; leadership is held by President Denis Mathé and Director General Mathieu Staub.
Océalia firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Océalia
- Legal name
- Océalia
- Website
- https://ocealia-groupe.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Océalia is a French agricultural cooperative serving approximately 7,000 farmer members across 11 departments in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with grain collection, livestock and forestry support, agro-supply distribution, viticulture, and consumer food brands through subsidiaries such as Menguy's, Jules Gautret, La Débauche, and 80+ Gamm Vert retail stores.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Océalia industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Cooperative Services
- NAICS
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11), Animal Production and Aquaculture (112), Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Farm-to-Consumer Cooperative Markets (Local Producer Co-ops) (CRAHALAG)
Keywords
Where Océalia is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cognac
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Océalia business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Agricultural Collection and Commercialization: Collection, storage, drying and commercialization of cereal crops from farmer members, either externally or through subsidiaries
- Agricultural Supplies (Agrofournitures): Distribution of agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilizers, agroequipment, and animal feed to farmer members
- Viticulture and Beverages: Wine, spirits and beverage production through subsidiaries including Jules Gautret, Maison Ansac, La Débauche, and others
- Agri-Food Processing: Agri-food business including sweet and savory snacking through subsidiaries
- Retail Distribution: Public distribution through Jardineries Monplaisir subsidiary operating Gamm Vert and Gamm Vert Village stores
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Site Manager - Saintes (CDI) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Assistant Site Manager - Chatillon (CDI) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Salesperson - Chalais (CDD) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Océalia product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Océalia is a French agricultural cooperative group that supports 7,000+ farmer members across 11 departments in Nouvelle-Aquitaine through four core activities: grain collection/storage/commercialization, livestock and forestry support, viticulture and beverage production, and agricultural input supply (seeds, fertilizers, agroequipment, animal feed). The group operates a portfolio of downstream subsidiaries including Jules Gautret (cognac, spirits, cocktails), Menguy's (peanuts, snacks), La Débauche (craft beer), Maison Ansac (spirits), Barnier (olives), and Jardineries Monplaisir (Gamm Vert retail garden centers).
Product overview
Océalia is a cooperative agricultural group operating as a multi-brand portfolio across five core activities: grain collection/commercialization, livestock and forestry, viticulture/spirits, agri-food processing, and public retail distribution. The group combines its cooperative foundation with subsidiary brands including Jules Gautret (spirits, cognac, cocktails), Menguy's (appetitive products), La Débauche (craft beer), Barnier (olives), Maison Ansac (spirits), and Jardineries Monplaisir (Gamm Vert garden centers). Core services include the Sillon Responsable sustainability certification framework, Arcad Soléo farmer support platform, agro-supplies distribution, and the Atouts Jeunes young farmer training program. The group's ~80 Gamm Vert retail stores serve end consumers across Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gamm Vert: Garden center and agricultural retail brand of Jardineries Monplaisir subsidiary, offering plants, garden products, motorcultivation, animal feed, leisure clothing and local products.
- Gamm Vert Village
- Le Sillon Responsable
- Arcad Soléo
Products and services
- Grandes Cultures (Grain Collection) Grain collection, storage, drying, and commercialization services for cereal-producing farmer members of the cooperative. Supports agricultural production from farm to market commercialization.
- Élevage et Forêt Livestock farming support services and forest value chain management for sustainable local valorization, including agrivoltaic poultry farming solutions through Tenergie partnership and forestry/bioenergy services through SYBELLIS subsidiary.
- Boissons, Vins et Spiritueux Viticulture and beverage production activity encompassing wine, cognac, pineau des Charentes, cocktails and spirits production operated through Jules Gautret and Maison Ansac subsidiaries.
- Agroalimentaire Agri-food operations including sweet and savory snacking products, led by Menguy's (peanuts, snacks), La Débauche (craft beer), and Barnier (olives) subsidiaries.
- Distribution Grand Public (Gamm Vert Retail) Public distribution network operated through Jardineries Monplaisir subsidiary with 80+ Gamm Vert and Gamm Vert Village stores across Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering plants, garden products, motorcultivation, animal feed, leisure clothing, and local products to consumers.
- Agrofournitures (Agricultural Inputs Supply) Distribution of agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilizers, agro-equipment, and animal feed to farmer members through the cooperative's 340+ sites across 11 departments.
- Le Sillon Responsable (Sustainability Certification) Sustainability certification and support framework for farmer members providing diagnosis, action plans, and structured guidance across 8 categories including crop practices, soil fertility, animal welfare, water management, and biodiversity.
- Arcad Soléo (Farmer Project Support Platform) Comprehensive farmer project support platform offered through Soléo Développement, including credit guarantee, discounted agro-supplies, tools, services, and training access with 3-year project follow-up.
- Atouts Jeunes (Young Farmer Training Program) Young farmer training program in partnership with Campus Triangle, offering customized formation cycles covering knowledge acquisition, external world exposure, and individual farm project development for young and new farmers.
- Jules Gautret Liqueur d'Orange Orange liqueur made with cognac, launched by Jules Gautret subsidiary for cocktails, aperitifs, and culinary applications.
- Fresh Kiss Bouquet fruité Ready-to-drink cocktail combining cognac, pineau des Charentes rouge with raspberry and elderflower, launched by Jules Gautret subsidiary.
Quantifiable outcome
- 53% of workforce in subsidiaries generating added value
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Océalia
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Océalia technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Océalia partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CyclaircoreOcéalia invests in Cyclair, a robotics company specializing in solutions for agronomic transition. This partnership aims to bring innovative robotic technologies to support farmers in their agricultural transformation journey.
- TenergiecorePartnership to develop agrivoltaic poultry farming solutions (volières agrivoltaïques), combining solar energy production with poultry farming operations.
- Groupe PiveteauminorReprise of Groupe Piveteau for a sustainable development and proximity project. Entry into negotiations announced September 2025.
- TSEcoreAssociation to develop agrivoltaic projects combining agricultural production with solar energy generation on farmland.
- SYBELLISminorCreation of new forestry dynamic for bioenergies in Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
- Lely Center CholetminorAgricultural equipment partnership through Lely Center for livestock farming solutions, present at Festiv'Agri events.
- Lely Center Granzay GriptminorAgricultural equipment partnership through Lely Center for livestock farming solutions.
- Arcad SoléocoreFinancial guarantee platform for farmer credit, providing favorable rates for agro-supplies, tools and services, with 3-year project follow-up.
- Safer Poitou-CharentesminorPartnership to support farmer successors and young farmers with financial support for farmland acquisition.
- Campus TriangleminorTraining partnership for Atouts Jeunes program, providing customized training cycles for young farmers including knowledge acquisition, external world exposure, and individual farm project development.
- Paprec RecyclageminorRecycling partnership for waste management including cardboard, plastic, and big bags at Menguy's production sites.
- AlicoopminorSubsidiary partnership for agricultural feed and supplies operations.
- Maison AnsacminorSubsidiary producing spirits and beverages, collaborated on FreshKiss cocktail innovation.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Océalia competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- InVivo: Federation of French agricultural cooperatives with broad activities in crop inputs, grain trading, retail (Gamm Vert national network), and wine. Comparable as a larger incumbent French cooperative ecosystem player, with Gamm Vert franchise overlap.
Direct peers
- Cooperl: French agricultural cooperative specializing in pig production with integrated meat processing and agri-food activities. Comparable cooperative structure focused on livestock value chain, though narrower in scope.
- Limagrain: French agricultural cooperative and international seed-to-ingredient group, with significant grain collection and downstream branded food businesses. Comparable farmer-cooperative ownership and integrated value chain.
- Agrial: French agricultural cooperative with diversified activities across farming, agri-food (vegetables, dairy, beverages, meat), and retail. Closely comparable as a multi-activity French cooperative with downstream consumer brands and farmer-member structure.
- Terrena: Major French agricultural cooperative in western France with similar mix of agricultural production, agrofournitures, agri-food processing, and retail. Comparable cooperative model serving farmer-members across multiple production verticals.
- Axereal: French grain cooperative with activities in cereals, malting, animal nutrition, and bakery. Comparable cooperative structure with grain collection and downstream processing of agricultural commodities.
- Sodiaal: French dairy cooperative and one of the largest in France, with diversified dairy and food activities. Comparable cooperative member-owned model and downstream branded food portfolio (candia, Yoplait).
- Euralis: French agricultural cooperative group in southwestern France with grain, livestock, and agri-food activities including foie gras, wine, and seeds. Comparable multi-activity cooperative structure and downstream value-chain integration.
- Vivescia: French grain cooperative with operations spanning cereals collection, malting, milling, and ingredients. Comparable cooperative model with significant grain collection and value-added processing subsidiaries.
Emerging players
- Brioche Pasquier: French family-owned bakery and pastry manufacturer with agricultural sourcing roots. Comparable as a French food manufacturer with agricultural supply-chain integration, though privately held rather than cooperative.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Océalia social profiles
Digital presenceOcéalia financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Océalia leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Océalia subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries14 records
Océalia funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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Océalia M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Océalia
What does Océalia do?
Océalia is a French agricultural cooperative group that supports 7,000+ farmer members across 11 departments in Nouvelle-Aquitaine through four core activities: grain collection/storage/commercialization, livestock and forestry support, viticulture and beverage production, and agricultural input supply (seeds, fertilizers, agroequipment, animal feed). The group operates a portfolio of downstream subsidiaries including Jules Gautret (cognac, spirits, cocktails), Menguy's (peanuts, snacks), La Débauche (craft beer), Maison Ansac (spirits), Barnier (olives), and Jardineries Monplaisir (Gamm Vert retail garden centers).
Is Océalia a public or private company?
Océalia is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Océalia founded?
Océalia was founded in 2002. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Océalia based?
Océalia is headquartered in Cognac, France, in the Europe region.
How does Océalia make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Agricultural Collection and Commercialization is the primary driver. The others are agricultural Supplies (Agrofournitures), viticulture and Beverages, agri-Food Processing and retail Distribution.
Who are Océalia's main competitors?
InVivo is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Cooperl, Limagrain, Agrial, Terrena, Axereal, Sodiaal, Euralis and Vivescia. Brioche Pasquier is listed as an emerging player.
Does Océalia have an API?
No public API is recorded for Océalia.
What industry is Océalia in?
Océalia's product category is Agricultural Cooperative Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAHALAA, Member-Owned Food Cooperatives, with a secondary code of CRAHALAG, Farm-to-Consumer Cooperative Markets (Local Producer Co-ops). Its NAICS code is 11 and its SIC code is 700.