What Noriap does

Noriap is a French agricultural cooperative group (Société Coopérative Agricole à capital variable) headquartered in Boves, France, operating across Hauts-de-France, Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France. It serves farmer-members through five integrated business divisions: crop production (grain collection across 163 sites, seed production via SFP, potato contracts via PomPic), livestock and animal nutrition (Novial feed manufacturing at ~300,000 tonnes/year across 5 plants; Yséo advisory and distribution serving 5,000+ ruminant farmers), egg production (Cocorette national brand for free-range/Label Rouge/Organic eggs; Frami'Œuf production), agricultural machinery and contracting (Somat equipment, Acterre works, Transépi Logistique, Agrae), and distribution (SICAP garden centers under Gamm Vert/Jardiland, Cobalys green spaces, Abak/Boulangerie Louise artisan bakeries). The cooperative operates under 'one member, one vote' democratic governance with farmer-elected leadership, and serves over 5,000 livestock farmers and thousands of crop farmers directly.

The cooperative's technology stack combines proprietary traceability (Scopix, formerly Agrinity — a no-data-entry platform capturing field data directly from tractor equipment) with third-party decision-support tools (Xarvio for crop health, Farmstar for nitrogen fertilization, Lactoplan for dairy performance, Interra Scan for soil mapping). Its primary product innovation is TRANSITIONS by NORIAP, a regenerative agriculture program launched February 2025 with industrial partners (Vivescia, Grands Moulins de Paris, Tereos, Nestlé) that pays farmers premium prices for 3-year commitments to soil health, climate, biodiversity, and water stewardship, with targets of 250 farmer-partners by 2028. OPTIPRO FORMATION provides Qualiopi-certified technical training funded through VIVEA. Additional social-environmental programs include Sols Vivants (with Nestlé and Earthworm Foundation) and TerrHa 2040 (targeting 1,700 km of hedgerows and 1.8 million trees with 1,100 partner farmers for 190,000+ tonnes CO2 sequestration).

Noriap monetizes primarily through transactional fees across its value chain: grain collection margins from farmer-members, animal feed manufacturing margins, egg production and consumer retail, agricultural equipment sales and service, and bakery franchise operations. Pricing for training is differentiated by VIVEA eligibility (full/partial coverage up to €3,000/year for eligible farmers; non-eligible pay VIVEA rate plus €50 HT). The cooperative participates in collective purchasing through INOXA/UFP (a 12-cooperative union for input procurement) and shared storage unions (VIMAGRO, UPPN, UARF) for grain logistics. Distribution spans direct farmer-member service via 163 collection sites, retail garden centers (Gamm Vert, Jardiland), B2B green spaces (Cobalys), franchise bakeries (Boulangerie Louise), and an e-commerce platform (Noriap Shop).

Name

Noriap

Legal name

Société Coopérative Agricole à capital variable NORIAP

Website

https://noriap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Noriap is a French agricultural cooperative serving farmer-members across Hauts-de-France, Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France through five integrated divisions: crop production, animal nutrition, egg production, agricultural machinery, and retail distribution, supported by 163 collection sites and 13+ subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Other Crop Farming (1119)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH), Sustainability & ESG / Carbon & Conservation Program Advisory (AFACAJAF), Nutrient Stewardship & Soil Fertility Management (4R Nutrients, Compost, Biofertilizers) (AFAGAMAE), Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Independent Third-Party Verification (AFAOAMAI)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative services
• Crop collection storage
• Animal feed manufacturing
• Agricultural machinery sales
• Garden center retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crop Production and Collection: Collection, storage and valorization of grain and crop productions from farmer-members through a network of 163 collection sites
2. Animal Feed Manufacturing: NOVIAL manufactures approximately 300,000 tonnes of animal feed annually for livestock farmers in Normandy and Hauts-de-France through 5 production plants
3. Egg Production and Sales: Cocorette brand eggs (free-range, Label Rouge, Organic) and Frami'Œuf production sold through retail channels
4. Retail Distribution: Garden centers (Gamm Vert, Jardiland), green spaces (Cobalys), artisan bakeries (Boulangerie Louise via Abak) serving consumers and professionals
5. Agricultural Machinery Sales and Services: Somat commercializes and rents new or used agricultural equipment with after-sales service and parts supply
6. Agricultural Work and Transport: Transépi Logistique handles agricultural transport and logistics; Acterre provides agricultural work services (spreading, mowing, trimming, public works)
7. Agricultural Training: OPTIPRO FORMATION provides technical training courses for farmers with VIVEA funding support
8. Seed Production: SFP and EXELIENCE produce seeds for French agriculture, providing value-added and secured seed supply for farmers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Noriap is a diversified agricultural cooperative group that serves its farmer-members through an integrated value chain spanning plant production (grain collection via 163 sites, seed production, potato contracts), livestock and animal nutrition (≈300,000 tonnes of feed annually via Novial across 5 plants, Yséo serving 5,000+ ruminant farmers), egg production (Cocorette and Frami'Œuf free-range/Label Rouge/Organic brands), agricultural machinery and contracting (Somat machinery, Acterre works, Transépi Logistique transport), and retail distribution (SICAP garden centers under Gamm Vert/Jardiland, Cobalys professional green spaces, Abak/Boulangerie Louise bakery franchise). The cooperative also delivers the TRANSITIONS regenerative agriculture program and OPTIPRO FORMATION training services to support member farm sustainability and performance.

Product overview

Noriap is a diversified agricultural cooperative group operating across Northern France (Hauts-de-France, Normandy, Brittany, Île-de-France). Its offering is organized as a multi-subsidiary cooperative with five complementary business divisions: Crop Production (grain collection, seed production, potato contracts, purchasing/storage unions), Livestock & Animal Nutrition (Novial feed manufacturing, Yséo distribution and advisory), Egg Production (Cocorette and Frami'Œuf), Agricultural Machinery & Contracting (Somat, Acterre, Transépi Logistique, Agrae), and Distribution (SICAP garden centers, Cobalys green spaces, Abak/Boulangerie Louise artisan bakeries). The group also runs TRANSITIONS by NORIAP, a regenerative agriculture program providing financial incentives and technical support to farmers over 3-year commitments. OPTIPRO FORMATION provides technical training services to farmer-members. An e-commerce platform (Noriap Shop) and member extranet portal serve the cooperative's farmer-members. Each subsidiary operates under its own brand with a combined reach across the group's territory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRANSITIONS by NORIAP: Regenerative agriculture program supporting farmers in low-carbon, resilient practices with focus on soil health, climate, biodiversity and water.

Products and services

• TRANSITIONS by NORIAP A regenerative agriculture program accompanying farmer-members toward low-carbon, more resilient practices built on four pillars (soil, climate, biodiversity, water). Farmers commit for 3 years and receive financial incentives from a coalition of industrial partners; targets 250 farmer-partners by 2028.
• OPTIPRO FORMATION Qualiopi-certified training organization under the Noriap group offering technical training programs for farmer-members covering crop management, livestock, and diversification, with VIVEA funding support up to 3,000 EUR annually for eligible farmers.
• Novial Animal Feed Manufacturing Animal feed manufacturing with 5 production plants producing approximately 300,000 tonnes of feed annually for livestock farmers in Normandy and Hauts-de-France; also offers broiler chicken project support with technical guidance.
• Yséo Livestock Distribution and Advisory Regional livestock distribution and advisory service co-founded by Noriap and SODIAAL serving over 5,000 ruminant farmers (dairy, beef, sheep, goats) with compound feeds, mineral supplements, hygiene products, equipment, forage seeds, laboratory analyses, decision-support tools, flexible delivery, and project guidance.
• Cocorette Eggs (Free-range / Label Rouge / Organic) National brand for free-range, Label Rouge, and Organic eggs produced by partner farmers with a focus on animal welfare and outdoor/free-range farming standards, sold through retail channels nationally.
• SICAP Garden Centers (Gamm Vert, Jardiland) Network of proximity garden centers operated under Gamm Vert and Jardiland brands across Somme, Oise, Seine-Maritime, Aisne, Seine-et-Marne, and Ardennes, offering gardening, plant, pet, and regional specialty products to consumers.
• Cobalys Professional Green Spaces B2B distribution of products and services for professional buyers including municipalities, landscapers, BTP companies, golf courses, horticulture businesses, and nurseries across Noriap's territory.
• Abak Boulangerie Louise Bakery Franchise Artisan bakery franchise under the Boulangerie Louise brand integrating Noriap's cereal collection, flour milling, and local proximity distribution, creating value through a complete farm-to-bakery supply chain for consumers in served territories.
• Somat Agricultural Machinery Sales and Service Agricultural machinery concessionaire covering the purchase and sale (new and used) of agricultural equipment, spare parts supply, after-sales service, on-field maintenance, and equipment rental for farmers.
• Métiers du Grain (Grain Collection and Storage) Grain collection and storage operations managed through a network of 163 proximity collection and storage sites serving farmers with services from seed selection through harvest valorization.
• SFP Seed Production Seed production entity (alongside EXELIENCE) making Noriap a major player in French seed production, providing contracted seed production for farmers with guaranteed pricing and technical support.
• PomPic Industrial Potato Contracts Joint venture with Expandis cooperative offering industrial potato contracts to Noriap members for processing potato production.
• Acterre Agricultural Works Services Agricultural works company formed from the merger of CABC and Multitrav activities, offering spreading, mowing-and-windrowing, topping, public works, and chalk quarry exploitation services.
• Transépi Logistique Agricultural Transport Transport subsidiary providing logistics and transport services for agricultural productions and inputs, including specialized heavy equipment transport and bulk feed tanker delivery.
• Agrae Farm Management Advisory Account management services entity providing expertise and support for on-farm interventions and account management operations.
• Noriap Shop E-commerce Platform Online e-commerce platform for Noriap cooperative members providing access to agricultural products, services, and member-exclusive offers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,000 trees planted over 3 years through hedgerow planting initiatives
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Chambre d'agriculture de la SommecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Technical partnership joining TRANSITIONS coalition. Combines expertise for technical and agronomic support to farmers with shared agronomic basis and synergy of means.
• Chambre d'agriculture de Seine-Maritime (76)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Technical partner joining TRANSITIONS coalition for regenerative agriculture. Focus on water resource indicators alongside carbon, soil, and biodiversity. First group of 20 farms to be followed for 2026 harvest.
• VivesciaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Partnership to duplicate and develop the TRANSITIONS regenerative agriculture program at Noriap's territory scale. Vivescia launched the original TRANSITIONS program in 2023 with industrial partners, and Noriap became the first cooperative to replicate this model.
• Grands Moulins de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Industrial partner signing TRANSITIONS Noriap coalition. Paying premium prices to farmers committed to regenerative practices as part of the 3-year incentive program.
• TereoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Industrial partner in TRANSITIONS coalition providing financial premiums to farmers transitioning to regenerative agriculture practices.
• NovialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Noriap subsidiary and industrial partner in TRANSITIONS program, contributing animal nutrition expertise and farmer relationships.
• CocorettecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Noriap subsidiary egg brand and industrial partner in TRANSITIONS, offering premium programs for egg producers adopting regenerative practices.
• YnsectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2021Multi-year partnership with world's leading insect-based ingredient producer. Noriap supplies cereals and co-products to YnFarm facility in Poulainville (80). Part of TerrHa 2040 project for regenerative agriculture.
• PUR ProjetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Impact company partner in TerrHa 2040 project helping companies and communities preserve and regenerate ecosystems.
• Enfants et des ArbresminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Association partner in TerrHa 2040 focused on ecological transition awareness among children.
• Earthworm FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with Earthworm Foundation for soil conservation program (Sols Vivants) and TRANSITIONS. Earthworm provides scientific expertise and helps create risk-sharing mechanisms for farmers in transition.
• NestlécoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner in Sols Vivants program providing premium payments to farmers for soil health improvements and regenerative practices. Nestlé supports financially the transition efforts.
• INOXAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPurchasing union of 12 cooperatives including Noriap for improved economic performance in input purchasing (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection). UFP manages internal logistics distribution.
• SICA Beauce GâtinaisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner cooperative sharing collection and storage sites for harvest mutualization.
• ExpandisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership cooperative for industrial potato contracts through joint subsidiary PomPic.
• SODIAALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy cooperative founding partner of YSEO in January 2012, jointly serving livestock farmers in Normandy and Hauts-de-France regions.
• Poul'Haies ArbresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation partner supporting agroforestry implementation on poultry farm ranges for enhanced animal welfare and environmental benefits.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Euralis: Euralis is a French agricultural cooperative based in southwestern France with activities in crop production, poultry, foie gras, and agronomy advisory services. It is comparable to Noriap via its farmer-member structure and agronomy service offerings.
• Cristal Union: Cristal Union is a French sugar beet and ethanol cooperative, member of the TRANSITIONS-aligned industrial network. It is comparable to Noriap through its farmer-member model and as a counterpart for crop collection/storage operations in northern France.
• SODIAAL: SODIAAL is France's leading dairy cooperative and a co-founder of Yséo with Noriap. It is directly comparable through cooperative governance, dairy/livestock farmer-member services, and partnership overlap with Noriap's animal nutrition business.
• Vivescia: Vivescia is a major French agricultural cooperative group operating in grain collection, malting, and ingredients across northern France. It is directly comparable to Noriap as the originating cooperative behind the TRANSITIONS regenerative-agriculture program that Noriap replicated.
• Agrial: Agrial is a large French farmer-owned cooperative with operations in crop production, livestock, dairy, vegetables, and distribution. It mirrors Noriap's multi-business cooperative model and serves overlapping farmer-member segments in northern and western France.
• Axereal: Axereal is a French agricultural cooperative specializing in grain collection, storage, and value-added processing (milling, malting, animal nutrition). It is comparable to Noriap through shared grain-collection operations, animal feed business, and farmer-member governance model.
• InVivo Group: InVivo is a federation of French agricultural cooperatives active in grain trading, retail garden centers, and agricultural services. It is comparable through its cooperative structure, grain collection footprint, and downstream retail/distribution channels that parallel SICAP and Cobalys.
• Terrena: Terrena is a French agricultural cooperative based in western France with diversified activities across crop production, livestock, retail, and agricultural services. It is comparable to Noriap in business mix and cooperative governance, with overlapping retail/distribution and animal feed operations.
• Arterris: Arterris is a French agricultural cooperative operating in southern France across grain, livestock, retail, and machinery. It is comparable to Noriap through its cooperative membership model and diversification across the field-to-shelf value chain.
• Maïsadour: Maïsadour is a French agricultural cooperative operating in southwestern France across maize, poultry, foie gras, and garden centers. It is comparable to Noriap through its multi-vertical cooperative model, animal production focus, and downstream retail brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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