Fromagerie Lincet

What Fromagerie Lincet does

Fromagerie Lincet is a sixth-generation, family-owned French cheese dairy founded in 1895 and headquartered in Saligny, Yonne. The company manufactures artisan lactic cheeses using a slow natural coagulation process lasting 12 to 16 hours with carefully selected lactic ferments, producing PDO-certified cheeses (Époisses AOP since 1991, Chaource AOP since 1970) and PGI-certified cheeses (Soumaintrain IGP since 2016, Brillat-Savarin IGP since 2017), together with branded variants such as Délice de Bourgogne® (including truffle-infused and 2kg formats), organic cheeses (Saint-Florentin, Rond des Prés), regional specialties (Rond des Vignes, Fromage de Troyes), and a fluid milk line (Lait Tradition) launched in 2022. Manufacturing spans three production sites — Saligny (main facility plus Allard maturation), Vaudes (Chaource PDO), and Brochon/Gaugry (washed-rind and organic ranges) — supported by the GJ Services Froid logistics platform in Torvilliers (5,000 m² cold storage) and a direct-to-consumer footprint across four factory outlets including the Formaticus restaurant and cheese bar in Paris.

Name

Fromagerie Lincet

Legal name

FROMAGERIE LINCET

Website

https://fromagerie-lincet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fromagerie Lincet is a sixth-generation, family-owned French cheese dairy manufacturing PDO/PGI-certified lactic cheeses for French supermarkets, export markets, and factory outlets, operating three production sites with vertically integrated milk collection across Burgundy and Champagne.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• PDO certified cheeses
• Lactic cheese manufacturing
• French dairy products
• Soft washed-rind cheese

Headquarters

HQ city

Saligny

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Cheese Product Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling artisan cheeses including PDO and PGI certified products through retail, wholesale, export, and direct-to-consumer factory outlets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fromagerie Lincet is a family-owned French cheese dairy that manufactures and markets artisan lactic cheeses from cow's milk, anchored by four flagship PDO and PGI certified products: Époisses AOP, Chaource AOP, Soumaintrain IGP, and Brillat-Savarin IGP. The company extends its range with the Délices de Bourgogne® line, organic and regional varieties, Traditional Milk (Lait Tradition), and operates four factory outlet stores plus an international export business to Michelin-starred chefs and quality shops worldwide.

Product overview

Fromagerie Lincet is a family-owned French cheese dairy established in 1895, manufacturing lactic cheeses in Burgundy and Champagne regions. The core product portfolio centers on four flagship PDO/PGI certified cheeses: Époisses AOP and Chaource AOP (PDO), and Soumaintrain IGP and Brillat-Savarin IGP (PGI). The company extends its offerings through branded variants including Délice de Bourgogne® (200g, 2kg, and truffle-infused formats) and Délices aromatisés (flavoured cream cheeses). Additional products include organic offerings (Saint Florentin, Rond des Prés), regional specialties (Rond des Vignes, Fromage de Troyes), and Traditional Milk (Lait Tradition) in cartons launched in 2022. Manufacturing operations span three sites in Saligny (main facility), Vaudes, and Brochon, with distribution through retail partners, export markets, and company-owned factory outlets. The company also operates a logistics platform (GJ Services Froid) and a cheese restaurant (Formaticus) in Paris.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Délice de Bourgogne®: Cream-enriched cheese, a registered trademark of Lincet Cheese Dairy, invented by Jean Lincet 40 years ago. A mature Brillat-Savarin with an imperceptibly thin crust.

Products and services

• Époisses AOP A washed-rind cheese with a distinctive character, shiny wrinkled rind washed with Marc de Bourgogne, beige slightly salty smooth texture with a crumbly centre. PDO certified since 1991.
• Chaource AOP Soft cheese made from whole cow's milk with bloomy rind, lightly salted smooth texture with chalky centre. Features mushroom and buttery hazelnut flavours. PDO certified since 1970.
• Soumaintrain IGP Soft cheese with brine-washed wrinkled rind, pale yellowish-ivory paste that is soft and melting with slightly chalky centre. Known for delicate lactic scent and intense animal aroma. PGI certified since 2016.
• Brillat-Savarin IGP Cream-enriched soft cheese made from whole cow's milk with delicate melting texture. Available in young version (no rind, uniform white paste) and mature version (bloomy white rind). PGI certified since January 2017.
• Délices de Bourgogne® 200g Registered trademark of Lincet Cheese Dairy. A mature Brillat-Savarin with an imperceptibly thin ivory crust, unique to Lincet. Cream-enriched soft cheese with fresh creamy texture and delicate cream aromas. In 200g format.
• Délices de Bourgogne® 2kg 2kg format of the cream-enriched cheese invented by Jean Lincet 40 years ago with a secret recipe. Features fluffy white rind, creamy melting texture with slightly acidic salty taste and delicate cream and butter aromas.
• Délices de Bourgogne® aux brisures de truffe d'hiver Premium cream-enriched cheese with ivory paste subtly streaked with French winter truffle chips, offering a fine delicate truffle aroma combined with the taste of cream. A cheese for gourmets.
• Délices aromatisés Range of cream-enriched soft cheeses hand-flavoured with delicate original flavours. Available in 200g or 500g formats including Cranberry, Papaya, Garlic & Herbs, Truffle varieties.
• Saint Florentin Organic fresh and creamy cheese, lightly salted, from the cheese-making tradition of Saint-Florentin in Yonne. Made from organic cow's milk with melt-in-mouth texture and natural freshness.
• Rond des Près Organic soft cheese with bloomy rind featuring lactic aroma, clear fruity taste and melt-in-mouth texture. A natural cheese made from cow's milk reminiscent of countryside flavours.
• Rond des Vignes Soft washed-rind specialty with beautiful ivory-orange color, developing powerful scents with a hint of undergrowth. Slowly matured in wooden boxes.
• Fromage de Troyes Double-cream cheese originating from Troyes with incredibly fresh creamy texture. Available plain or with garlic and herbs. Large 1.7kg format ideal for receptions.
• Lait Tradition (Traditional Milk) Non-standardized whole milk from the same cows used for cheese production. Collected within 80km radius of production sites. 100% GMO-free, from farmers committed to animal welfare and carbon footprint reduction.
• Factory Outlet Stores (Saligny, Vaudes, Brochon, Paris) Direct-to-consumer retail locations including Saligny (main site), Vaudes Cheese Dairy, Gaugry Cheese Dairy (Brochon), and Formaticus Restaurant in Paris, offering factory-direct sales to consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33% water consumption reduction per kg of cheese over 25 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bel Group: French-headquartered cheese group (The Laughing Cow, Babybel, Leerdammer, Kiri). Direct comparable as a French cheese manufacturer with both branded and private-label offerings across retail and foodservice globally.
• Sodiaal: France's largest dairy cooperative, owning Candia, Yoplait, and several regional cheese brands including Entremont. Comparable to Lincet as a major French dairy producer with significant cheese exposure and direct relationships with French farmer-members.
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: French family-controlled dairy group specializing in specialty cheeses (Caprice des Dieux, Saint Albray, Etorki, Saint-Marcellin). Highly comparable to Lincet as a French specialty cheese manufacturer with strong retail and export presence, though at materially larger scale.
• Fromagerie Guilloteau: French specialty cheese maker best known for Pavé d'Affinois, a cream-enriched soft cheese. Comparable to Lincet as a French branded specialty cheese producer focused on premium, innovative soft cheeses sold through French retail and export.
• Fromagerie Marcel Petite: Specialist French affineur and producer of Comté PDO cheese. Closely comparable to Lincet as an artisan PDO French cheese producer leveraging terroir, maturation expertise, and direct relationships with affineurs.
• Eurial (Agrial): French dairy subsidiary of the Agrial cooperative, producing cheeses (Saint-Nectaire, Camembert), butter, and cream. Comparable to Lincet as a French cooperative-affiliated dairy manufacturer with overlapping cheese portfolio and retail customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group, headquartered in France, owning Président, Galbani, and numerous regional French cheese brands. Competes with Lincet across supermarket shelves and private-label tenders, but operates at vastly larger scale with a full dairy portfolio.
• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative owned by farmers across multiple countries, with branded cheese portfolios (including Castello, Arla Pro). Comparable to Lincet as a farmer-owned dairy business with cooperative supply structure and significant cheese exposure.
• Agropur: Canadian dairy cooperative with North American cheese and ingredient operations (including brands like OKA, Natrel, iögo). Comparable to Lincet as a farmer-owned dairy business with branded cheese manufacturing, though geographically focused on North America.
• Danone: Global French dairy and plant-based food major with significant cheese exposure (including brands such as Danablu and various regional cheeses via subsidiaries). Broadly comparable as a French dairy incumbent, though Lincet is far more concentrated in artisan cheese.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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