Fertival

What Fertival does

Fertival S.A.S. is a French producer and distributor of natural fertilizers serving professional agriculture across six vertical markets: viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, field crops, tropical-exotic crops, and green spaces. Founded in 1993 by poultry producers and acquired by the Cooperl cooperative in 1997, the company converts organic matter from Cooperl's 2,950 member pig farms into granulated organic and organo-mineral fertilizers, soil amendments, micro-dosed iron products, and liquid fertilizers through a circular-economy production chain anchored at its Quintenic granulation plant (50,000 tons annual capacity, 2021) and the Lamballe Recovery Centre. The technical stack comprises the TRAC robotic collection system, drying/hygienization at 70°C for one hour using renewable energy, 4mm pellet granulation with ≥86% dry matter, and the ACTIS lipid-signaling platform (ACTIS 1 and ACTIS 2) targeting soil microbiome stimulation.

The company sells through a sales-led, direct-contact model (telephone, contact forms in French/English/Italian) with no online sales platform, offering custom formulations based on soil analysis and seven-day average delivery. Products are packaged in 25kg/500kg/1T bags for granules and 20L/200L/1000L containers for liquids; 20% of production is exported to 15+ countries. Fertival holds ISO 9001 certification (since 2004, annual Afnor audits), complies with French NFU 42-001/44-051/44-204 standards, EU Regulation 2018/848 for organic farming, and the Sustainable Fertilizer label. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Cooperl cooperative — itself a 7,700-employee, 31-site agricultural group — Fertival operates within a captive feedstock pipeline that would be difficult to replicate independently, while its growth ceiling is shaped by cooperative capital allocation rather than external investor pressure.

Name

Fertival

Legal name

Fertival S.A.S.

Website

https://fertival.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fertival is a French producer of natural organic and organo-mineral fertilizers, serving professional viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, field crops, tropical-exotic, and green space markets through direct sales with 20% of production exported to 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Fertilizers

NAICS

Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Fertilizers, Soil Amendments & Biostimulants (Digestate-derived, biochar-based inputs) (EUAAAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG), Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ), Biostimulant-Enhanced Fertilizers (Humic/Fulvic, Amino Acids, Seaweed Blends) (AFABACAK)

Keywords

• Organic fertilizers
• Natural fertilizers
• Soil amendments
• Organo-mineral fertilizers
• Circular economy fertilizers

Headquarters

HQ city

Quintenic

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Natural Fertilizer Sales: Fertival generates revenue through the sale of natural fertilizers including organic fertilizers, organo-mineral fertilizers, soil improvers, liquid fertilizers, and micro-dosed fertilizers. Products are sold in various packaging formats (25kg bags, 500kg big bags, 1T big bags for granules; 20L cans, 200L drums, 1000L IBC tanks for liquids). 20% of production volume is exported to over 15 countries. Custom formulations are available upon request based on soil analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fertival manufactures and distributes a range of natural fertilizers—including organic fertilizers, organo-mineral fertilizers, soil improvers, liquid fertilizers, and micro-dosed fertilizers—produced from organic matter recovered from Cooperl's pig farming operations. Products are granulated, hygienized at 70°C, and packaged in various formats for professional agriculture across viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, field crops, tropical crops, and green spaces. The company also develops proprietary ACTIS technology based on soil lipid signaling to enhance fertilizer efficiency.

Product overview

Fertival offers a comprehensive range of natural fertilizers for professional agriculture, organized into five main product categories: organic fertilizers (engrais organiques), organo-mineral fertilizers (engrais organo-minéraux), soil improvers/amendments (amendements), liquid fertilizers (engrais liquides), and micro-dosed fertilizers (engrais micro-dosés). The core products include the FERTIVEG line (various NPK formulas like 6-3-12, 6-5-10, 3-6-9, 5-5-2), FERTIFLOW liquid fertilizers (NS 8-22, 11-4.5), FERTIMICROFER micro-dosed iron fertilizers, DYN-SOL and UNIVEG soil improvers, and the innovative ACTIS technology products (Fertiveg 6-3-8 SK + 5 MgO + ACTIS 1 and UNIVEG AMENDEMENT + ACTIS 2). Products target six key markets: viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, field crops, tropical crops, and green spaces. Many products carry organic farming approval and comply with French NFU standards. Fertival operates within Cooperl's circular ecology model, converting pig farm organic matter into high-performance fertilizers through drying, hygienization, and granulation processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FERTIVEG 6-3-12 SK Organo-mineral fertilizer NPK 6-3-12 with sulfate potassium, providing comprehensive fertilization rich in potash. Suitable for viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, green spaces, and tropical crops at 0.5-1 T/ha.
• FERTIVEG 6-2-10 KCL + 2 MGO Balanced organo-mineral formula for annual maintenance with 2 nitrogen fractions enabling slow, regular nitrogen release. Enriched in magnesium for optimal photosynthesis. NPK 6-2-10, MgO 2%. For field crops at 0.5-1 T/ha.
• FERTIVEG 6-5-10 SK Organo-mineral fertilizer suitable for organic farming, providing complete plant fertilization with gradual nitrogen nutrition. NPK 6-5-10. For viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, field crops, green spaces, tropical crops at 0.5-2 T/ha.
• FERTIVEG 3-6-9 SK Organic fertilizer for field crops with progressive nitrogen nutrition. NPK 3-6-9. Organic potassium from beet vinasse accelerates organic matter decomposition. For field crops at 0.5-1 T/ha.
• FERTIMICROFER EDDHA 1.3% Micro-dosed fertilizer with highly absorbable EDDHA iron chelate to combat ferric chlorosis and promote photosynthesis. NPK 6-4-1, 1.3% EDDHA iron. For viticulture, arboriculture, tropical crops at 100-150 kg/ha.
• FERTIMICROFER 3-3-1.3 + 5.04% SULFURIC IRON Iron sulfate enriched organic fertilizer for correcting iron content in soil over time with preventive action. NPK 1.5-0.3-1.7, MgO 4%, Fe 5.04%. For viticulture, arboriculture, tropical crops at 1 T/ha.
• FERTIMICRO ACTIVATEUR Humic acid activator for corrective use improving nutrient absorption. Enriched with humic and fulvic acids, stimulates microbial life, accelerates nutrient transport. NPK 1.8-2.1-1.3. For viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, field crops, green spaces, tropical crops.
• FERTIFLOW 8-22 NS Liquid fertilizer composed of ammonium sulfate from Cooperl's circular ecology model. NS 8-22. Ideal for sowing or plantation with nitrogen that binds to soil particles and minimizes leaching losses. For viticulture, arboriculture, sulfur-demanding crops at 100-800 L/ha.
• FERTIFLOW 11-4.5 NS Mineral liquid fertilizer combining Cooperl ammonium sulfate with urea. Dual nitrogen forms: ureic (slow-release) and ammoniacal (directly assimilable). N 11%, SO4 4.5%. For optimal yield with nitrogen-sulfur synergy.
• DYN-SOL Organic soil improver with high humus capacity from grape pulp, cocoa husks, and green compost. 100% plant-based raw material. NPK 1.4-0-1.6, ISMO 450 kg OM/Tonne DM. Stimulates microbial life and improves cation-exchange capacity. For viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, field crops, green spaces, tropical crops at 1-4 T/ha.
• FERTIVEG 3.5-4-2 Organic fertilizer with 100% organic NPK values and low C/N ratio allowing late application. NPK 3.5-4-2, MO 64%. Slow and regular nitrogen mineralization. For market gardening, field crops, green spaces, tropical crops at 0.5-2 T/ha.
• FERTIVEG 5-5-2 (TERRAGRAL EVOLUTION) Organic fertilizer with low C/N ratio enabling late spring applications. NPK 5-5-2, CaO 7%, MO 67%. For viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, field crops, green spaces, tropical crops, prairies at 0.5-2 T/ha.
• Fertiveg 6-3-8 SK + 5 MgO + ACTIS 1 Innovative organo-mineral fertilizer enriched with ACTIS 1 technology for biological soil activation and optimized nutrient uptake. Uses lipid signaling to stimulate soil microbiome and enhance fertilizer efficiency. NPK 6-3-8, MgO 5%, OM 60%. For viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening at 0.5-1 t/ha.
• UNIVEG AMENDEMENT + ACTIS 2 Soil conditioner enriched with ACTIS 2 technology for activating biological exchanges and stabilizing soil microbial life. Uses functional lipids to enhance communication between soil, microbiota, and plant roots. OM 53%, N 1.7%. Improves soil structure and reduces compaction.
• HUBIOSOL AMMENDANTE Organic soil amendment approved for biological agriculture from dried pig manure, dried poultry manure, calcium carbonate, grape pulp, and cocoa husks. High humic potential. Stimulates microbial life, increases organic matter, improves cation-exchange capacity. DM 86%, C 31%, N 2.2%, P2O5 3.2%, K2O 2.3%. For application at 1-4 T/ha.
• FERTIFERRO 5.04 Organic iron fertilizer enriched with iron sulfate, approved for organic farming. For correcting soil iron content over time with preventive action. Can be used at planting or budding stage. C 21%, N 3%, P2O5 3%, K2O 2%, MgO 4%, Fe 5.04%. For application at 1 T/ha.
• FERTIVEG VERDE Green compost amendment with high humus generation capacity from green compost, grape pulp, and cocoa husks. 100% plant-based. Very high ISMO: 400 kg stable humus per tonne. C 38%, C humic-fulvic 7.8%, N 2%, P2O5 1%, K2O 1.8%, C/N 18.5%.
• FERTIVEG 8-11-0 Organic fertilizer very rich in organic animal nitrogen with microbial life. NPK 8-11-0, MO 70%, C/N 3.75. Accelerates organic matter decomposition. Well suited for viticulture and arboriculture planting. For market gardening, field crops at 0.5 T/ha, tropical crops at 0.5-1 T/ha.
• FERTIVEG 4-3-3 Organic fertilizer from dehydrated poultry waste with low C/N ratio suitable for late application. 100% organic NPK values. Slow mineralisation of NPK, progressive phosphorus release. NPK 3.4-3.3-2, MO 58%, C/N 8.5%. Complies with Nitrates Directive action programme.
• FERTIVEG 6-3-8 SK +5 MGO Complete organo-mineral maintenance formula with NPK, sulfur for improved N/S synergy and nitrogen absorption. Enriched in magnesium for optimized photosynthesis. Rich in potassium sulfate for fructification. NPK 6-3-8, MgO 5%, CaO 4%, MO 44%, C/N 3.67. For green spaces at 0.5-1 T/ha.
• Custom Formulation Service Sales team provides personalized guidance and creates custom fertilizer formulations based on soil analysis for professional agricultural customers. Available on request through direct contact.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000 tons annual production capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CooperlcoreOthersFertival is a subsidiary of the Cooperl Environnement branch. Cooperl is an agricultural and agri-food cooperative established in 1966 with 2,950 member breeders and 7,700 employees. Fertival's parent company provides the organic raw materials (pig farm waste) through treatment stations and the TRAC system. The Emeraude Bio Énergie methanizer, operated by Cooperl, produces biogas and digestate used in Fertival's fertilizer production. This is a vertical integration partnership where the parent company supplies raw materials and infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Haifa Group: Israel-based global specialty plant-nutrition company producing water-soluble, controlled-release, and foliar fertilizers including organic-compatible ranges. Comparable on specialty-fertilizer technology (slow/controlled release, foliar feeding) targeting viticulture, horticulture, and high-value crops, though at vastly larger scale.
• Compo Group: German-headquartered specialty fertilizer and growing-media manufacturer (now under Kingenta) with both retail and professional channels. Comparable on organic and organo-mineral fertilizer products, broad European distribution, and ongoing innovation in soil-conditioner and biostimulant segments relevant to Fertival's portfolio.
• Yara International: Norwegian global leader in nitrogen-based and specialty crop nutrition, with a growing organic- and biological-inputs portfolio. Relevant as the dominant incumbent broadening into Fertival's adjacent categories (organic, biologicals, soil health) and shaping the trajectory of the broader fertilizer industry.

Direct peers

• Olmix Group: French group producing animal- and plant-based solutions for soil, plant, and animal health, including biostimulants and soil amendments from algae and trace elements. Comparable in origin story (animal-derived raw materials), technology differentiation, and focus on stimulating soil microbiological activity.
• Italpollina (Syngenta Biologicals): Italian producer of organic fertilizers, biostimulants, and soil improvers acquired by Syngenta. Comparable on product portfolio (organic + biostimulant-enhanced fertilizers), vertical specialization in professional horticulture and arable farming, and pan-European distribution.
• Bioiberica: Spanish manufacturer of biostimulants, plant-nutrition products, and animal-derived specialty ingredients for agriculture. Comparable on biostimulant-led plant nutrition, organic- and conventional-compatible products, and a presence in fruits, vegetables, and field crops across Europe.
• Angibaud & Cie: French specialist in organic and organo-mineral fertilizers for viticulture, arboriculture, and large-scale crops. Closely comparable business model: B2B direct sales, agronomic customization, and a focus on soil-biology-driven natural inputs across the same French professional-agriculture segments Fertival serves.
• Timac Agro (Groupe Roullier): France-based specialty fertilizer producer (part of the Roullier cooperative group) with a strong organo-mineral and soil-conditioner portfolio serving global crop markets. Highly comparable on product categories, B2B professional-agriculture channel, and emphasis on soil-biology enhancement technologies.
• De Sangosse: Independent French company developing biological and biosolution agricultural inputs, including biostimulants, organic fertilizers, and biocontrol products. Directly comparable on geographic base (France), B2B specialty-input model, and an organic/biological innovation pipeline targeting professional agriculture.

Emerging players

• Agronutrition (SDP Group): Toulouse-based biostimulant and foliar-nutrition specialist serving French and European professional agriculture. Comparable on the biostimulant-led innovation lane, plant-nutrition focus on yield and quality, and overlap in viticulture and field-crop end markets.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fertival-sas-quintenic

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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