Biochamps

What Biochamps does

Biochamps is an independent, family-owned artisanal organic dairy manufacturer (PME) headquartered in Lézat-sur-Lèze, Ariège, in the French Pyrenees, operating continuously since 1982. The company produces a comprehensive range of organic dairy products through traditional lactofermentation processes, organized across cow-milk and sheep-milk lines plus a lactose-free variant — including unstrained sheep-milk yogurts (étuvés) in plain, vanilla, lemon, chestnut-cream, strawberry-rhubarb and mango-passion variants, Greek-style sheep-milk yogurt, sheep- and cow-milk faisselle, fromage blanc at various fat levels, thick fresh cream, and chocolate/vanilla dessert creams. Production relies on slow bain-marie pasteurization and non-homogenized fresh milk processed within 72 hours of milking, drawing 100% of inputs from French organic farms organized into two dedicated cooperatives: Aveyron Brebis Bio (36 sheep farms in Aveyron) and Biolait/Piémont Pyrénéen (15 cow farms in Ariège within a 50 km radius).

Biochamps holds AB-Ecocert organic certification and Bio Équitable en France fair trade certification under 7-year producer contracts, and operates a 4,000 m² production facility (expanded from 1,600 m² in 2018). The go-to-market is a hybrid distribution model: B2C/B2B2C sales through 20+ specialty organic retail chains across France (Biocoop, Naturalia, Satoriz, La Vie Claire, Marcel et fils, and independents), online sales via Greenweez, and a dedicated B2B sales function targeting school canteens and collective catering (RHD) with bucket-pack SKUs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set at standard organic-dairy retail price points through channel partners. Marketing is supported through organic social (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), a recipe blog, and brand storytelling around its 40+ year artisanal heritage and producer partnerships.

The customer base consists of organic-food consumers in France shopping through specialty bio stores and the institutional collective-catering segment (school canteens). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no funding rounds, no parent company, and no M&A activity in the source data. Recent strategic activity in 2025 has been limited to a packaging rebrand and the launch of two new cow-milk stirred-yogurt flavors (apple-caramel and strawberry-rhubarb).

Name

Biochamps

Legal name

Biochamps

Website

https://www.biochamps.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biochamps is a family-owned, artisanal French organic dairy manufacturer in Ariège founded in 1982, producing non-homogenized yogurts, fromage blanc, fresh cream, and lactose-free dairy from local cooperative farm milk, distributed through specialty organic retailers and school canteens in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Probiotic/Fermented Functional Cultured Dairy (Added Cultures/Prebiotics) Manufacturing (AFAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Organic dairy products
• Artisanal yogurt production
• Sheep milk products
• Fresh cheese manufacturing
• French organic dairy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lézat-sur-lèze

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Organic dairy products sales: Sale of artisanal organic dairy products including yogurts, fromage blanc, fresh cream, and desserts made from cow and sheep milk. Products distributed through organic retail stores and school canteens.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biochamps manufactures and distributes an artisanal range of 100% organic dairy products including unstrained and stirred yogurts, Greek-style yogurts, fromage blanc, faisselle, thick fresh cream, and dessert creams. Products are made from French-origin cow and sheep milk sourced from local organic cooperatives in the Pyrenees region, processed within 72 hours of milking using traditional lactofermentation and slow bain-marie pasteurization methods without homogenization or artificial additives.

Product overview

Biochamps is an artisanal organic dairy company founded in 1982, located in Lézat-sur-Lèze, Ariège, France. The company produces a comprehensive range of organic dairy products through lactofermentation, organized into three main product lines: (1) Sheep milk products including unstrained yogurts (yaourts étuvés) in plain, vanilla, and lemon flavors, Greek-style yogurts (yaourt à la grecque), fresh cheeses (fromage blanc) in various fat levels, faisselle, thick fresh cream, and dessert creams in chocolate and vanilla; (2) Cow milk products including stirred yogurts (yaourts brassés) in plain, strawberry-rhubarb, and apple-caramel flavors, fresh cheeses, and thick cream; and (3) Lactose-free alternatives using cow milk with added lactase enzyme. All products are made from organic milk sourced from local farmers in the Pyrenees region, with no artificial additives, preservatives, or emulsifiers. The company distributes through organic retail chains across France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yaourt étuvé nature 0% (Sheep Milk Yogurt, Fat-Free) Organic unstrained yogurt made from 0% fat sheep milk, fermented slowly in warming cabinets for a firm and melting texture.
• Yaourt étuvé nature 1/2 écrémé (Sheep Milk Yogurt, Semi-Skimmed) Organic unstrained yogurt from semi-skimmed sheep milk, featuring a firm and melting texture through slow artisanal fermentation.
• Yaourt étuvé vanille (Sheep Milk Yogurt with Vanilla) Organic unstrained yogurt made from semi-skimmed sheep milk with natural vanilla extract, slow-fermented for a firm and melting texture.
• Yaourt étuvé citron (Sheep Milk Yogurt with Lemon) Organic unstrained yogurt from sheep milk with natural lemon flavor, crafted through slow fermentation in the artisanal étuvage tradition.
• Yaourt sur lit de crème de marrons (Sheep Milk Yogurt with Chestnut Cream) Organic unstrained yogurt on a bed of chestnut cream (crème de marrons), made from semi-skimmed sheep milk.
• Yaourt brebis sur lit de fraise rhubarbe (Sheep Milk Yogurt with Strawberry Rhubarb) Organic unstrained yogurt on a bed of strawberry and rhubarb, made from semi-skimmed sheep milk.
• Yaourt sur lit mangue passion (Sheep Milk Yogurt with Mango Passion) Organic unstrained yogurt on a bed of mango and passion fruit, made from semi-skimmed sheep milk with exotic tropical flavors.
• Yaourt à la grecque (Greek-Style Sheep Milk Yogurt) Thick and velvety Greek-style yogurt made from whole sheep milk, slowly drained using traditional methods for an intensely creamy texture.
• Faisselle lait entier (Whole Sheep Milk Faisselle) Artisanal fresh cheese (faisselle) made from whole sheep milk, ladled into molds to preserve its fresh, grainy, and melting texture.
• Fromage blanc brebis 0% (Sheep Milk Fresh Cheese, Fat-Free) Fat-free fresh white cheese (fromage blanc) made from skimmed sheep milk, with a light texture and natural fresh taste.
• Fromage blanc demi écrémé (Sheep Milk Fresh Cheese, Semi-Skimmed) Semi-skimmed fresh white cheese made from sheep milk, with an onctuous texture and light acidity.
• Crème fraîche épaisse brebis 40% MG (Sheep Milk Fresh Cream, Thick, 40% Fat) Thick fresh cream made from skimmed sheep milk, matured slowly for a dense and velvety texture with subtly acidic dairy notes.
• Crème dessert chocolat (Chocolate Dessert Cream, Sheep Milk) Chocolate dessert cream made from semi-skimmed sheep milk, with an onctuous texture and rich cocoa flavor.
• Crème dessert vanille (Vanilla Dessert Cream, Sheep Milk) Vanilla dessert cream made from semi-skimmed sheep milk with natural vanilla extract from Madagascar.
• Yaourt brassé au lait entier nature (Whole Cow Milk Stirred Yogurt, Plain) Organic stirred yogurt made from whole cow milk, with a creamy and melting texture revealing the richness of milk.
• Yaourt brassé fraise rhubarbe (Cow Milk Stirred Yogurt with Strawberry Rhubarb) Organic stirred yogurt from whole cow milk with strawberry and rhubarb, combining fruit sweetness and tanginess.
• Yaourt brassé pomme caramel (Cow Milk Stirred Yogurt with Apple Caramel) Organic stirred yogurt from cow milk with apple and caramel flavors, combining fruity freshness with caramelized sweetness.
• Crème fraîche épaisse 40% MG (Cow Milk Fresh Cream, Thick, 40% Fat) Thick fresh cream made from cow milk, rich and generous with a firm and velvety texture suitable for both sweet and savory preparations.
• Fromage blanc vache demi écrémé (Cow Milk Fresh Cheese, Semi-Skimmed) Semi-skimmed fresh white cheese made from organic cow milk, with a light and onctuous texture, available in family-sized 1kg format.
• Fromage blanc vache 0% (Cow Milk Fresh Cheese, Fat-Free) Fat-free fresh white cheese made from skimmed cow milk, light and healthy with an onctuous texture.
• Yaourt sans lactose (Lactose-Free Cow Milk Yogurt) Organic lactose-free yogurt made from cow milk with added lactase enzyme to break down lactose, suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products distributed in 20+ organic retail chains across France

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Aveyron Brebis Bio CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Cooperative supplying 100% of Biochamps sheep milk from 36 farms in Aveyron. Founded in 2001, committed to organic sheep farming. Represents a core supply partnership for sheep milk products.
• BiolaitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative supplying cow milk from farms primarily in Aveyron, Tarn, and Cantal regions. Part of the Piémont Pyréneen supply chain created in 2019 by Biolait and Biochamps.
• GIE du Pays de la BrebiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup of farmers in Ariège and Aveyron collecting sheep milk for Biochamps. Supplies fresh sheep milk year-round from Lacaune breed sheep.
• Piémont Pyréneen FilièrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain created in 2019 by Biolait and Biochamps, bringing together 19 organic farms for cow milk production in the Pyrenees region. Ensures local sourcing within 50km of the dairy.
• BiocoopmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French organic retail chain distributing Biochamps products. One of the primary retail partners for the brand.
• NaturaliamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational organic retail chain carrying Biochamps products in stores across France.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Les 2 Vaches: Danone-owned French organic dairy brand producing yogurts, fresh cheeses, and dairy desserts sold through mainstream and organic retail. Directly comparable to Biochamps on product category (organic yogurts, fromage blanc), French market focus, and distribution through organic retail chains.
• Vrai (Triballat Noyal): French organic dairy brand under Triballat Noyal producing organic yogurts, butter, milk, and dairy desserts. Directly comparable on organic positioning, French market, and overlapping product portfolio (yogurts, fresh dairy).
• Le Petit Basque: French sheep-milk dairy brand producing yogurts, cheeses, and dairy desserts from Pyrenean sheep milk. Directly comparable to Biochamps on sheep-milk sourcing from the Pyrenees region, artisanal positioning, and French specialty retail distribution.

Regional players

• La Fromagerie des Cévennes: Artisanal French organic and farmstead dairy producer focused on sheep and goat milk cheeses in the Cévennes region. Comparable to Biochamps on artisanal sheep-milk focus and farm-direct supply model, but regionally concentrated and primarily in cheese rather than yogurt.
• La Maison de la Brebis: French sheep-milk dairy products brand producing yogurts, cheeses, and desserts from Pyrenean sheep milk. Comparable to Biochamps on sheep-milk specialization and French specialty retail, with overlapping Pyrenean sourcing.

Emerging players

• Stonyfield Farm: US-based organic yogurt brand owned by Lactalis, with French presence. Comparable on organic yogurt positioning, similar product mix (whole milk, stirred, Greek-style, lactose-free), but at much larger scale.
• Maison Bascky: Artisanal French organic sheep-milk dairy producing yogurts, faisselles, and fresh cheeses. Comparable to Biochamps on sheep-milk product mix, artisanal positioning, and organic specialty retail channel, but smaller and less established.

Broad incumbents

• Yoplait (Sodiaal): Major French yogurt brand owned by Sodiaal cooperative, offering a wide range of yogurts including organic and lactose-free lines. Overlaps with Biochamps in yogurt category and French retail distribution, but at industrial scale across many categories.
• Danone (Organic & Specialty Dairy): Global dairy leader with significant French organic and specialty yogurt operations, including Les 2 Vaches and Activia organic variants. Competes with Biochamps in French organic retail but operates at massively larger scale and broader portfolio.

Others

• Biolait: French cooperative of organic dairy farmers supplying raw organic cow milk. Comparable as an upstream supplier/partner relationship (Biochamps sources cow milk from Biolait member farms) and reflects the same organic dairy farmer cooperative model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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