Océalia

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.

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

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

• Agricultural cooperative services
• Grain collection commercialization
• Viticulture wine production
• Agri-food processing snacks
• Farm supplies distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Cognac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Collection and Commercialization: Collection, storage, drying and commercialization of cereal crops from farmer members, either externally or through subsidiaries
2. Agricultural Supplies (Agrofournitures): Distribution of agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilizers, agroequipment, and animal feed to farmer members
3. Viticulture and Beverages: Wine, spirits and beverage production through subsidiaries including Jules Gautret, Maison Ansac, La Débauche, and others
4. Agri-Food Processing: Agri-food business including sweet and savory snacking through subsidiaries
5. Retail Distribution: Public distribution through Jardineries Monplaisir subsidiary operating Gamm Vert and Gamm Vert Village stores

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core 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

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CyclaircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Océalia 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.
• TenergiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Partnership to develop agrivoltaic poultry farming solutions (volières agrivoltaïques), combining solar energy production with poultry farming operations.
• Groupe PiveteauminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Reprise of Groupe Piveteau for a sustainable development and proximity project. Entry into negotiations announced September 2025.
• TSEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Association to develop agrivoltaic projects combining agricultural production with solar energy generation on farmland.
• SYBELLISminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025Creation of new forestry dynamic for bioenergies in Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• Lely Center CholetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural equipment partnership through Lely Center for livestock farming solutions, present at Festiv'Agri events.
• Lely Center Granzay GriptminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural equipment partnership through Lely Center for livestock farming solutions.
• Arcad SoléocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial guarantee platform for farmer credit, providing favorable rates for agro-supplies, tools and services, with 3-year project follow-up.
• Safer Poitou-CharentesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support farmer successors and young farmers with financial support for farmland acquisition.
• Campus TriangleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partnership for Atouts Jeunes program, providing customized training cycles for young farmers including knowledge acquisition, external world exposure, and individual farm project development.
• Paprec RecyclageminorOthersRecycling partnership for waste management including cardboard, plastic, and big bags at Menguy's production sites.
• AlicoopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary partnership for agricultural feed and supplies operations.
• Maison AnsacminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary producing spirits and beverages, collaborated on FreshKiss cocktail innovation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad 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

• Xx.com/OcealiaGroupe
• Facebookfacebook.com/GroupeOcealia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11438097
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocealiagroupe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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