Sica Sicodis

What Sica Sicodis does

SICOLY-SICODIS is a French agricultural cooperative group headquartered in Saint-Laurent-d'Agny, France, founded in 1962. SICOLY, the cooperative entity, groups approximately 100 associated producers cultivating roughly 500 hectares of orchards across the Monts et Coteaux du Lyonnais region, generating about 8,000 tonnes of fresh fruit annually, including apricots, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, mirabelle plums, vine peaches, pears, apples, red fruits, and dried fruits. SICODIS SICA-SAS is the exclusive licensee of the SICOLY® brand and operates the commercial and industrial transformation activities from a facility featuring patented ohmic heating technology (7–20 second ultra-fast heating), electronic vision-based cherry sorting, multi-fruit calibration lines, IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) processing, and 33,000 m³ of CO₂ transcritical cold storage.

The commercial model is B2B and split roughly evenly between fresh fruit sales (50%) to French supermarkets, wholesalers, short distribution channels, and industrial outlets, and transformed fruit products (50%) sold to professional foodservice customers across pastry, ice cream, chocolate, bartending, catering, and food manufacturing segments. The transformed product portfolio spans 270+ references across frozen purees and juices (80+ varieties), IQF fruits, inserts, concentrates, and coulis. Distribution reaches 52+ countries, with 40% of transformed fruit revenue generated outside France. Supporting operations include the wholly-owned Sicoberry subsidiary in Serbia for red berry sourcing and the Terres Lyonnaises retail network for short-channel direct-to-consumer sales. Dedicated baby-food-grade orchards supply partners such as Blédina under strict quality and traceability specifications.

Marketing and customer development rely on a chef ambassador program (Quentin Bailly, Jean-Jacques Borne, François Galtier, Tony Bellavia), professional recipe and 'fiche équilibre' balance sheet publications, the Le Sicolien newsletter, active social media, and participation in industry events such as Relais Desserts and Trophées de la Glace at FERRANDI Paris. The company maintains certifications including IFS FOOD, GlobalG.A.P, HVE 3, Organic, Eco-Responsible Orchards, and Imprim'Vert, and operates a full farm-to-packaging traceability system branded Le Parcours du Fruit.

Name

Sica Sicodis

Legal name

SICODIS SICA-SAS

Website

https://sicoly.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SICOLY-SICODIS is a French agricultural cooperative founded in 1962 that produces fresh fruits and transforms them into frozen purees, juices, IQF fruits, coulis, and concentrates for B2B foodservice customers (pastry chefs, ice cream makers, bartenders, caterers, food manufacturers) across France and 52+ export countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fruit Production & Processing

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Purees & Fruit/Vegetable Bases (Aseptic, Frozen, Drum) (AFAKAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cider & Orchard Fruit Production (Apples/pears for cider & processing) (AFAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Fresh fruit production
• Frozen fruit purees
• IQF frozen fruits
• Fruit processing cooperative
• Agricultural cooperative supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-laurent-d'agny

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Fruit Sales: Sale of fresh fruits (apricots, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, mirabelles, peaches, pears, apples, red fruits, dried fruits) produced by cooperative members through supermarkets, wholesalers, short distribution channels, and the Terres Lyonnaises retail network. Represents approximately 50% of the cooperative's revenue.
2. Transformed Fruit Products: Sale of frozen fruit purees, juices, coulis, fruit inserts, concentrates, and IQF fruits to professional foodservice customers (pastry chefs, ice cream makers, bartenders, caterers, food manufacturers). The transformed fruit segment accounts for approximately 50% of revenue and is growing rapidly.
3. Terres Lyonnaises Retail Network: Direct-to-consumer fresh fruit sales through the Terres Lyonnaises store network, promoting producers' work and offering locally grown fruits directly to consumers, supporting short supply chains.
4. Baby Food Grade Fruit Production: Specialized production of fruits for baby food, grown in dedicated orchards meeting strict specifications for quality, safety, and traceability, sold to partners such as Blédina.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sica Sicodis operates the SICOLY agricultural cooperative business, producing and commercializing fresh fruits and transformed fruit products (frozen purees, juices, IQF fruits, coulis, inserts, and concentrates) for B2B foodservice professionals. The cooperative unites around 100 producer-members cultivating roughly 500 hectares of orchards in the Monts et Coteaux du Lyonnais region, yielding 8,000–9,000 tonnes of fresh fruit per year, and operates a processing workshop producing 270+ product references sold across France and over 52 export markets.

Product overview

SICOLY-SICODIS is a French agricultural cooperative group offering fresh fruits and processed fruit products. The portfolio includes fresh fruits (apricot, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, mirabelle, vine peach, pear, apple, red fruits, dried fruits) and processed products across 5 main categories: frozen purees & juices (80+ references), IQF fruits, fruit inserts, concentrates, and fruit coulis. Supporting operations include Sicoberry subsidiary in Serbia for red berry sourcing, the Terres Lyonnaises retail store network, a production atelier with patented ohmic heating technology, and a fruit station with optical sorting capabilities. The cooperative serves foodservice professionals including pastry chefs, ice cream makers, chocolatiers, caterers, and bartenders across France and 52+ export countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sicoberry: Subsidiary based in Serbia specializing in the cultivation and harvesting of red berries, particularly raspberries, ensuring supply control and traceability.

Products and services

• Fresh Fruits Fresh fruits including apricot, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, mirabelle plum, vine peach, pear, apple, red fruits, and dried fruits (walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts), produced by cooperative member farmers in the Monts et Coteaux du Lyonnais region and sold to supermarkets, wholesalers, industrial buyers, and through the Terres Lyonnaises retail network.
• Frozen Fruit Purees & Juices Frozen fruit purees and juices with over 80 references, featuring cold-pressed juices, slow-cooked coulis, and frozen fruit purees designed for professional pastry, ice cream, beverage, and culinary applications.
• IQF Fruits (Individually Quick Frozen) Individually Quick Frozen fruits including apricot cubes, pineapple chunks, destemmed cherries, blackcurrant, lemon zest, cranberry, figs, and strawberries in various formats for professional use in pastry, ice cream, and food manufacturing.
• Fruit Inserts Frozen fruit inserts designed for convenience and consistency in professional pastry applications.
• Fruit Concentrates 100% natural fruit concentrates made from fruit juices without artificial additives, available in 9 flavors including 4 references of frozen clarified concentrate, sold to food manufacturers and foodservice professionals.
• Fruit Coulis Frozen fruit coulis in 5 flavors (exotic, strawberry, raspberry, red fruits) for professional foodservice applications including pastry, ice cream, and beverage preparation.
• 10kg Fruit Puree Bucket Format New 10 kg bucket packaging format for SICOLY fruit purees targeting high-volume professional users (semi-industrial producers, pastry chefs, ice cream makers, caterers), delivering 35% less packaging, 15% more product per pallet, and 50% reduction in logistical costs compared with the legacy 1 kg tray format. Available in 20 references spanning red fruits, exotic fruits, citrus, and stone fruits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% reduction in packaging with new 10 kg bucket format compared to 1 kg trays
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Sicoberry (Serbian Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSicoberry is SICOLY's wholly-owned subsidiary based in Serbia, specializing in the cultivation and harvesting of red fruits, particularly raspberries. Founded on high quality and transparency standards, Sicoberry sources from 260+ partner producers cultivating 30+ hectares, harvesting 200+ tonnes of fruit annually. The subsidiary ensures total traceability, rigorous specifications, regular quality controls, and a secured supply chain for year-round raspberry availability.
• Terres Lyonnaises (Retail Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerres Lyonnaises is the direct-to-consumer retail network operated by SICOLY-SICODIS, comprising physical store locations selling fresh fruits directly from cooperative member orchards. This local sales channel enables consumers to purchase produce with guaranteed freshness, traceability, and quality while supporting local agriculture. The stores are located in the heart of the Lyon region.
• BlédinamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlédina is a leading baby food manufacturer that has partnered with SICOLY for dedicated baby food-grade fruit production. SICOLY operates specialized orchards producing fruits exclusively for infant nutrition, meeting strict specifications for quality, safety, and traceability. The partnership has lasted for many years, built on shared values of authenticity, transparency, and respect for living things.
• CTIFL (Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et Légumes)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTIFL (Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et Légumes) provides technical training and professional development support to SICOLY staff, including agronomic training for employees such as receptionists and quality controllers. CTIFL is a French interprofessional technical center for fruits and vegetables.
• Relais DessertsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSICOLY participates in the Rencontres Internationales Relais Desserts events, international gatherings of pastry professionals held in cities such as Barcelona 2026. These events place SICOLY at the heart of pastry creativity and allow the company to engage with professional customers across the global pastry community.
• FERRANDI ParissupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSICOLY partners with FERRANDI Paris for the Trophées de la Glace competition 2026, a prestigious ice cream and frozen dessert competition hosted at the renowned French culinary school. This partnership positions SICOLY in the ice cream and frozen dessert professional community.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hero Group: Swiss global fruit and baby food group producing jams, fruit preparations, and infant nutrition products — comparable to SICOLY's diversified fruit processing portfolio, with established baby food positioning overlapping the Blédina-type customer segment.
• Döhler Group: German global supplier of fruit preparations, fruit juice concentrates, flavors, and natural ingredients for the beverage, dairy, and food industries — broad incumbent serving similar food manufacturer and beverage customers as SICOLY's transformed fruit business.
• Materne (Bonne Maman): French/European fruit processor producing fruit compotes, jams, and fruit-based desserts under brands including Bonne Maman — broader portfolio than SICOLY with overlap in processed fruit ingredients and retail fruit products.
• Andros Group: Major French family-owned fruit processing group producing jams, compotes, fruit preparations, and ingredients across retail and industrial channels — overlaps with SICOLY's transformed fruit and baby food supplier segments but at much larger scale.
• Agrana: Austrian global producer of fruit preparations, fruit juice concentrates, and customized fruit solutions for dairy, bakery, and ice cream manufacturers — competes with SICOLY in the food industry / food manufacturer segment for fruit ingredient volumes.

Others

• Driscoll's: US-based grower cooperative for berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) — operates a similar cooperative-of-growers business model to SICOLY and provides a comparable template for collective producer-owned fruit marketing, though primarily in fresh retail rather than transformed ingredients.

Direct peers

• Ponthier: French specialist in frozen fruit purees and coulis for pastry chefs, ice cream makers, and chocolatiers, with strong international distribution — competes head-to-head with SICOLY in the professional foodservice ingredient channel.
• Les Vergers Boiron: French family-owned producer of frozen fruit purees, coulis, and juices for the professional pastry, ice cream, and foodservice markets — the closest direct competitor to SICOLY in premium B2B fruit purees across Europe and globally.
• Capfruit: French fruit puree brand offering frozen purees, coulis, and juices for the pastry and foodservice industry — direct competitor in SICOLY's core B2B puree market across France and export markets.
• Ravifruit: French producer of frozen fruit purees and preparations serving the same pastry, ice cream, and bar professional segments as SICOLY, with comparable product breadth and a presence in international culinary markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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