Henri Raffin

What Henri Raffin does

Henri Raffin SASU is a family-owned traditional charcuterie manufacturer headquartered in Valgelon-La Rochette, Savoie, in the French Alps. Founded in 1897 by Marius Raffin as a butcher's shop and delicatessen, the company was renamed after his son Henri in 1937 when it pivoted to wholesale distribution, and remains under family control through the third generation (Alfred Raffin took over in 1978). The firm manufactures and sells a portfolio of authentic Savoie charcuterie built around three core product lines: over six flavor variants of saucissons secs (including a flagship no-added-fat SKU launched in 2001 and a newer Sélection Henri Raffin preservative-free range), traditional Diots de Savoie sausages using heritage recipes with natural pork casings, and sliced charcuterie (jambon sec de Savoie, rosette, dried beef, coppa, raclette/picnic plateaus). All products are made from 100% French pork without artificial colorings or flavorings, and the company operates multi-brand architecture (Henri Raffin, le Galibier, P'ty Breizh, le Petit Savoyard) following the 2019 acquisition of Maison Milhau.

Henri Raffin distributes exclusively through French grocery channel partners — including Auchan, Carrefour, Leclerc, Casino, Cora, Intermarché, Super U, and Geant — achieving nationwide presence across all 13 metropolitan regions and a 23.8% value market share in the AURA+JURA region per Nielsen September 2022. The company does not sell direct-to-consumer; its only end-customer-facing assets are a brand website, recipe content, a store locator (stores.raffin.com), and social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn). Pricing is set at retail and is not publicly disclosed. Revenue derives solely from one-time product sales of manufactured charcuterie.

The company's strategic positioning rests on three pillars: heritage and regulatory credibility (EPV "Living Heritage Company" label from the French government in 2018, PME+ social responsibility label in 2022, Concours Général Agricole 2026 winner, Gender Equality Index 99/100), regional terroir authenticity (Savoie production, 100% French pork, no additives), and broad retail distribution depth. Recruiting activity routed through groupearpitan.com indicates multi-site production operations.

Name

Henri Raffin

Legal name

Henri Raffin, SASU Société par actions simplifiée à associé unique

Website

https://www.raffin.com/en/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Henri Raffin is a family-owned Savoyard charcuterie manufacturer based in La Rochette, France, producing authentic saucissons, Diots de Savoie, and sliced charcuterie from 100% French pork and distributing nationwide through major French grocery retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traditional Savoie Charcuterie

NAICS

Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612), Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fermented & Air-Dried Charcuterie (Salami, Pepperoni, Prosciutto-Style) (AFANAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cured Meats (Dry-Cured, Wet-Cured, Hams, Bacon) (AFANAEAA), Pork Further Processing (Cured, Smoked, Ham, Bacon) (AFANABAE)

Keywords

• Savoie charcuterie
• Dry cured saucisson
• Savoie diots sausage
• Sliced charcuterie
• Traditional French pork

Headquarters

HQ city

La Rochette

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charcuterie Product Sales: Henri Raffin generates revenue through the sale of manufactured charcuterie products including saucissons, Savoie diots, and sliced charcuterie. Products are sold to consumers through retail distribution partners across France.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Henri Raffin manufactures and distributes traditional Savoie charcuterie from its facility in La Rochette, Savoie, including dry saucissons in multiple flavors, traditional Diots de Savoie fresh sausages, and sliced charcuterie (Savoie ham, rosette, dried beef, coppa, plateaus). Products are made from 100% French pork with no artificial colorings or flavorings and are sold to French consumers through major supermarket chains and independent grocers.

Product overview

Henri Raffin is a traditional Savoie charcuterie company offering a complete range of authentic French charcuterie products. The portfolio centers on three core product lines: (1) Savoie Saucissons in various flavors and sizes, including the flagship no-added-fat saucisson and the new Sélection Henri Raffin preservative-free range; (2) Traditional Diots de Savoie sausages made with historic recipes and natural pork casings; and (3) Sliced Charcuterie including Savoie ham, rosette, dried beef, coppa, and mixed plateaus for aperitifs, raclettes, and picnics. All products are made from 100% French pork without artificial colorings or flavorings, manufactured in La Rochette, Savoie.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saucissons Henri Raffin

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cochonou: Major French saucisson secs brand owned by the Bigard group, the country's largest meat processor. Directly competes in the same cured sausage category at French supermarket shelves, with similar positioning around traditional French charcuterie for everyday consumption.
• Justin Bridou: Iconic French saucisson secs brand owned by Aoste (Campofrio/Fleury Michon group). Closest direct competitor in mass-market French supermarket saucissons with strong national brand awareness and overlapping retail distribution.
• Brocéliande: French charcuterie manufacturer specializing in saucissons secs, jambons secs and pâtés with national retail presence. Directly comparable in product range, manufacturing scale and distribution channels including major supermarkets.

Broad incumbents

• Aoste: Major French charcuterie specialist (saucissons, jambons) under Spanish Campofrio/Food Group ownership. Operates at significantly larger scale across the same charcuterie category with national supermarket presence and broad portfolio of cured meat products.
• Fleury Michon: Large publicly-listed French charcuterie and ready-meal manufacturer. Competes across sliced charcuterie, jambon, and saucisson categories with national supermarket listings, broader product portfolio, and significantly larger marketing budgets.
• Herta: Nestlé-owned French charcuterie brand (jambon, saucisson, knacks). Operates at industrial scale across all major French retailers with strong private-label manufacturing capability, representing both branded competition and a private-label threat to Henri Raffin's shelf space.
• Madrange: Historic French charcuterie brand (jambon, saucisson, pâté) owned by Cooperl. Direct competitor in sliced charcuterie and saucissons with national retail distribution and heritage positioning similar to Henri Raffin.

Emerging players

• Bobosse: French regional charcuterie specialist with artisanal positioning and traditional recipes. Targets similar consumer occasions (apéritif, family meals) through specialty retail and select supermarkets, competing on authenticity rather than scale.
• Le Pic: French charcuterie brand specializing in saucissons secs and traditional cured meats. Competes in the same supermarket category with similar artisanal/heritage positioning but smaller national distribution footprint.

Others

• Maison Milhau: Regional charcuterie brand acquired by Henri Raffin in 2019. Previously a direct competitor in the regional charcuterie category; now a portfolio sub-brand and integration case study for Henri Raffin's M&A approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/henri_raffin

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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