Cité Marine

What Cité Marine does

Cité Marine is a French privately held food processing company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Kervignac, Brittany. The company manufactures and distributes three core product categories: seafood products (Produits de la Mer), processed vegetables (Légumes Elaborés), and vegetarian dishes (Plats Végétariens). It operates 10 production sites across the Grand Ouest of France (Bretagne, Normandie, Pays de la Loire) under wholly owned sub-brands including Cap Océan (seafood spreads and rillettes, Verson), Miti (breaded fish and vegetable products, Nantes and Saint-Hernin), Halieutis (seafood products, Lorient), and Keranna Productions (acquired in July 2022 from Agromousquetaires, specializing in fresh and frozen breaded poultry, fish, and plant-based products at Plumelin). All production sites hold IFS and BRC food safety certifications, with over 85% of fish raw materials MSC-certified and ASC certification covering aquaculture sourcing. The company maintains an internal training center that delivered 17,753 hours of training in 2025 and an in-house maintenance school.

The business model is centered on B2B sales of both private label and branded products to French retailers (Grande Distribution), supplemented by foodservice/restaurant supply and a direct-to-consumer factory store at Kervignac. Annual revenue is approximately €415 million with nearly 2,000 employees across all sites, positioning Cité Marine as a leader in France across its three product categories. The company markets through industry trade shows (PLMA Amsterdam, SIRHA Lyon, Seafood Global Expo), social media, and active employer-brand engagement via job fairs, school partnerships (IUT Lorient, ONIRIS VetAgroBio Nantes, AFPA), and regional employment services. ESG and sustainability commitments are anchored by UN Global Compact membership since 2003, MSC and ASC certifications, an EcoVadis Silver Medal (57/100 in 2022), and recognized workplace practices (Capital magazine diversity ranking, Grand Prix de l'Agroalimentaire 2023 from EY and ANIA). Ownership is concentrated with founder and CEO Eric Le Hénaff; no external investors or parent entity are disclosed.

Name

Cité Marine

Legal name

Cité Marine

Website

https://cite-marine.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cité Marine is a French privately held food manufacturer founded in 1990, producing seafood products, processed vegetables, and vegetarian dishes across 10 production sites in western France for retail, foodservice, and direct consumer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Processed Seafood and Prepared Vegetable Manufacturing

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Value-Added Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum, Portion Packs, Private Label) (AFANADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-to-Eat Seafood (Cooked Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Surimi) (AFANALAC), Seafood Wholesale (Fresh & Frozen) (AFAIADAD), Seafood Specialty & Premium Cuts (Loins, Steaks, Portions for Foodservice) (AFANALAL)

Keywords

• Seafood products manufacturing
• Processed vegetable foods
• Vegetarian prepared meals
• Breaded fish products
• Food processing industry

Headquarters

HQ city

Kervignac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Manufacturing and Sales: Cité Marine manufactures and sells processed seafood products, prepared vegetables, and vegetarian dishes. Revenue comes from B2B sales to retailers (private label and branded products) and foodservice operators.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cité Marine manufactures and sells processed seafood products (Produits de la Mer), elaborated/prepared vegetables (Légumes Elaborés), and vegetarian dishes (Plats Végétariens) across 10 production sites in western France. The company supplies its products to French retailers under private label and own brands (Cap Océan, Miti, Keranna Productions), serves foodservice/restaurant operators, and sells directly to consumers through a factory outlet store in Kervignac.

Product overview

Cité Marine operates as a unified product portfolio centered on three core offerings: seafood products (Produits de la Mer), processed vegetables (Légumes Elaborés), and vegetarian dishes (Plats Végétariens). The company manages several sub-brands including Cap Océan (seafood spreads and products), Miti (breaded fish and vegetable products), and Keranna Productions (acquired facility producing breaded poultry, fish, and vegetable products). These brands are distributed through retail channels, the company's factory outlet store, and professional foodservice channels. The product lines include fresh and frozen prepared foods, with a strong focus on sustainable sourcing evidenced by MSC and ASC certifications for seafood products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cap Océan: Seafood products brand operating out of Verson, Normandy.
• Miti
• Halieutis
• Keranna Productions

Products and services

• Produits de la Mer (Seafood Products)
• Légumes Elaborés (Processed Vegetables)
• Plats Végétariens (Vegetarian Dishes)
• Cap Océan
• Miti
• Keranna Productions

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 85% of fish raw materials are MSC certified for sustainable sourcing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)minorOthers · 11 March 2026Recruitment café event at Miti Saint-Hernin site in partnership with Flèche Intérim for job seekers to explore opportunities.
• Flèche Intérim CarhaixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 March 2026Staffing agency partnership for recruitment café events at production sites.
• CO-RÉSOminorOthers · 18 November 2024Social work service providing employee assistance. Myriam Cohen, social worker, present every Tuesday to support employees with family, financial, or professional issues.
• Keranna Productions (Plumelin)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Cité Marine acquired Keranna Productions to strengthen production capacity. Site specializes in fresh and frozen breaded products (fish, poultry, vegetables). Acquisition preserved 70 CDI jobs and enables hiring of 30 additional staff.
• EcoVadisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022RSE rating platform. Cité Marine received Silver Medal with score of 57/100 in 2022 assessment covering environment, social, ethics, and responsible procurement.
• Festival Maritime Lorient OcéansminorOthers · 1 January 2022Maritime festival partnership. Cité Marine participates with recruitment booth and product tastings at this territorial event.
• Mission Locale Pays de LorientminorOthers · 1 January 2022Youth employment service partnership. Cité Marine participates in Garantie Jeunes program, hosting immersion experiences for 16-25 year olds not in employment or training.
• Pôle EmploiminorOthers · 1 January 2022Regular partnership for recruitment events, job dating sessions, and open house days at production sites.
• Hennebont-Lochrist Handball (HLHB)minorOthers · 1 January 2021Handball club sponsorship. Club has 300 members, 20 teams, evolved to Nationale 1. Shows commitment to local sports development.
• Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019MSC eco-label certification for sustainable fisheries. Over 85% of Cité Marine's fish raw materials are MSC certified, demonstrating commitment to sustainable sourcing.
• Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ASC certification for responsible aquaculture. Partners with MSC to promote sustainable seafood consumption during annual SPAR (Semaine de la Pêche et de l'Aquaculture Responsables).
• Pays d'Auray Rugby Club (PARC)minorOthers · 1 January 2019Rugby club partnership. Club committed to RSE with focus on diversity and inclusion. Partnership continued into 2023.
• Festival Interceltique de LorientminorOthers · 1 January 2019Cultural festival sponsorship for 4+ years. Major Celtic cultural event with concerts, parades, and celebrations of Breton culture.
• La LorientaiseminorOthers · 1 January 2019Women's race supporting breast cancer research. Cité Marine sponsors team of ~40 employees. Fees donated to Ligue Contre le Cancer.
• FC LorientminorOthers · 1 January 2019Football club official partner. Sponsors team jerseys and participates in partner tournaments. Renewed commitment for multiple seasons.
• éhop CovoiturageminorOthers · 1 January 2017Carpooling association for employee commute solutions. 241 Cité Marine employees registered as carpoolers. Partnership helps employees without vehicles reach production sites.
• UN Global Compact (Pacte Mondial)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Signatory since 2003. Commits to principles on Human Rights, Labor Standards, Environment, and Anti-Corruption. Publishes annual progress report.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Findus France: Frozen food brand operating in France (part of Nomad Foods), strong in frozen fish and seafood. Directly competes in breaded/frozen seafood retail category with national scale advantages.
• Bonduelle: French vegetable processing leader (canned, frozen, fresh prepared). Overlaps with Cité Marine's Légumes Elaborés category and shares French retail private-label orientation, though at much larger scale (€2B+ revenue).
• Nomad Foods (Iglo): European frozen food giant (Iglo, Findus, Birds Eye) with significant French seafood presence. Comparable in frozen seafood manufacturing and retail private-label production, though at much larger multinational scale.
• Thiriet: French frozen food specialist with retail storefronts and foodservice distribution. Comparable as a French frozen prepared foods operator with overlapping seafood and prepared meal categories.

Direct peers

• Labeyrie Fine Foods: Premium French seafood specialist (smoked salmon, surimi, prepared seafood) owned by Labeyrie Groupe/PAI Partners. Direct competitor in French prepared seafood retail with comparable premium positioning and category overlap.
• MerAlliance: French seafood processor (part of Thai Union Group) specializing in salmon and smoked fish products. Comparable in French seafood manufacturing with retail channel focus and similar MSC-driven sustainability positioning.
• Fleury Michon: French prepared foods manufacturer (charcuterie, seafood, ready meals) serving retail private label and branded channels. Comparable as a mid-cap French food processor with similar retail concentration and value-added product model.
• Davigel: Sysco-owned French foodservice distributor and prepared seafood/meal manufacturer. Comparable as a French foodservice seafood supplier serving restaurants and catering, an overlap with Cité Marine's foodservice segment.
• Delpierre: French seafood processor and distributor specializing in fresh and frozen seafood for retail and foodservice. Comparable as a French seafood company with overlapping customer base and product categories.

Regional players

• Agromousquetaires: In-house manufacturing arm of Les Mousquetaires (Intermarché, Netto) retail group. Previous owner of Keranna Productions acquired by Cité Marine. Competes as both customer and competitor in French private-label seafood.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfr-fr.facebook.com/CiteMarineOfficiel
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/cite-marine-s-a-s
• Instagraminstagram.com/officiel_citemarine

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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