EntreMont
EntreMont is a French branded cheese manufacturer operating as a brand of Sodiaal, France's largest dairy cooperative, producing Emmental, Comté, Raclette, and Gruyère cheeses for French retail consumers and foodservice professionals across grated, sliced, organic, and frozen formats.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersAnnecy, France
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EntreMont does
EntreMont is a French branded cheese manufacturer headquartered in Annecy, operating for over 50 years as a brand of EntreMont Alliance SAS, itself wholly owned by Sodiaal, France's first and largest dairy cooperative with 15,295 producer-cooperators. The company manufactures and distributes a portfolio of French cheeses — principally Emmental (the flagship line, grated and sliced), Comté, Raclette, Gruyère IGP, and specialty blended/cooking cheeses such as Ma Fondue à la Maison, Râpé Spécial Pizza, and Trio Gourmand — in formats spanning grated, sliced, portioned, organic, and frozen SKUs. Its "Route du Lait" quality charter (introduced 1997, AFNOR-certified) and "Agri-Confiance" certification anchor a provenance and traceability story built around 100% French milk sourcing from cooperative farmer-members.
The business model centers on unit-priced wholesale cheese sales through French retail grocery (supermarkets and hypermarkets) and a separately operated professional/foodservice channel via the sodiaal-fromages-solutions.com portal. There is no direct-to-consumer e-commerce; the entremont.com website functions as a content, recipe, and coupon distribution engine supporting an "Entremont & Moi" loyalty program, alongside social media and email marketing. Pricing is set by retailers, with consumer-level promotional rebates (€0.40–€0.50) used to drive repeat purchase. All economic surplus returns to Sodiaal cooperative members rather than external equity holders.
The technical and process foundation rests on conventional cheese-making technology (artisanal Emmental, Comté, Raclette, Gruyère production), the Route du Lait farm-to-dairy quality protocol, and a multimodal content/recipe marketing system (41+ recipe pages, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, influencer partnerships). The company is GDPR/RGPD-compliant and documents ISO 27001-aligned information-security practices at the data-handling layer. There are no patents, no API platform, no AI/ML capabilities disclosed, and no app — the operating model is fundamentally a traditional CPG cheese brand rather than a technology-led business.
EntreMont firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EntreMont
- Legal name
- ENTREMONT ALLIANCE
- Website
- https://entremont.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- EntreMont is a French branded cheese manufacturer operating as a brand of Sodiaal, France's largest dairy cooperative, producing Emmental, Comté, Raclette, and Gruyère cheeses for French retail consumers and foodservice professionals across grated, sliced, organic, and frozen formats.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EntreMont industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cheese and dairy products
- NAICS
- Cheese Manufacturing (311513)
- SIC
- Dairy Products (2020)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Grated, Shredded & Sliced Cheese Manufacturing (Value-Added Cuts) (AFAHABAF), Cheese Blending & Formulation (Retail & Foodservice Blends) (AFAHABAG), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)
Keywords
Where EntreMont is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Annecy
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
EntreMont business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Cheese and dairy product sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling cheese products including Emmental, Comté, Raclette, Gruyère, and related varieties. Products sold through retail grocery channels (supermarkets, hypermarkets) and food service. Consumer coupons and promotional offers drive purchase frequency.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard retail cheese formats |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels10 records
EntreMont product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EntreMont manufactures and sells a portfolio of French cheeses (Emmental, Comté, Raclette, Gruyère, and related varieties) in grated, sliced, portioned, and frozen formats, sourced from 100% French milk through the SODIAAL cooperative. Products are distributed across French retail grocery stores (supermarkets and hypermarkets) and a food service/professional channel, supported by consumer brand marketing emphasizing cooperative origin, quality certification (Route du Lait), and recipe-driven engagement.
Product overview
EntreMont is a French cheese company offering a comprehensive portfolio of dairy products under the SODIAAL cooperative. The product lineup centers on Emmental as the flagship brand (elected favorite French brand in the Emmental category in 2024), supplemented by Comté, Gruyère IGP, Raclette, and various specialty cheeses. Products are available in multiple formats including grated (râpés), sliced (tranches), portions, wheels (meules), and frozen. Key product families include: Emmental Français Râpé and Tendre Meule (core offerings), Râpé Spécial Pizza and Trio Gourmand (specialty cooking blends), Raclette line (including Raclette Sans Croûte and Saveur d'Antan), organic/Bio range, and sliced cheese varieties. The company emphasizes 100% French milk sourcing through its cooperative model and positions products under the 'Autrement Bon' (Otherwise Good) brand promise.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Emmental Français Râpé Grated French Emmental cheese made from French milk with a fruity taste; 100% Emmental with no added starch, finely grated for melting; rich in protein and calcium with low salt content; sold in multiple formats from 70g to 750g for French household cooking use.
- Emmental Tendre Meule Emmental cheese selected from the most tender wheels, made from milk collected from cooperative farmers; versatile cheese for appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and snacking; rich in protein and calcium.
- Tranches d'Emmental Tendre Meule Pre-sliced Emmental Tendre Meule cheese for convenient use; rolls easily between fingers and melts on toasts; rich in protein and calcium; targeted at French household consumers seeking ready-to-use cheese.
- Trio Gourmand Grated cheese trio combining Tomme Fruitée, Emmental, and Gruyère IGP in thick strands; designed for pasta, pizzas, gratins, and other dishes requiring generous melting and extended flavor.
- Râpé Spécial Pizza Specialty grated cheese blend of Mozzarella, Emmental, and Gran Léo designed for pizza; provides excellent melting and stretching properties for gourmet pizza toppings, marketed to French household consumers.
- Ma Fondue à la Maison Pre-mixed grated cheese blend containing Emmental, Comté AOP, and Beaufort AOP for preparing traditional Savoyard fondue at home; microwaveable in 4 minutes 30 seconds; targeted at French household consumers.
- Raclette product line Line of Raclette cheeses including Raclette Sans Croûte, Raclette Saveur d'Antan (silver medal at Concours Général Agricole), Raclette Autrement Bonne, and Trio Raclette Saveur d'Antan; targeted at French households for traditional raclette meals and entertaining.
- Sliced cheese range (Tranches) Range of sliced cheeses including Dégustation, Emmental, Light, Comté, and Cantal varieties for appetizers, snacks, and main dishes; marketed to French household consumers.
- Organic (Bio) cheese range Organic cheese offerings including Emmental Bio râpé in fully recyclable packaging, cubes panés aux herbes Bio, and other organic varieties; marketed to French consumers seeking organic dairy options.
- Surgelés (Frozen cheese products) Frozen cheese products supplied for foodservice and retail channels in France.
- Plateaux (Cheese boards) Pre-assembled cheese platters and board selections for entertaining and gifting occasions, marketed to French household consumers.
- Râpés & Cuisine (Grated cooking range) Range of grated cheeses for cooking including Cuisine Gourmande, Extra Filant, and specialty blends for pasta and gratins; targeted at French household cooking use.
- Comté product line Line of Comté cheeses including Comté 8 months AOP Fruité, Comté 12 months AOP Caractère, and various sliced and grated Comté products for French consumers.
- Gruyère IGP France product line Gruyère IGP France grated and sliced cheeses for cooking and snacking; targeted at French household consumers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Score of 87/100 on Gender Equality Index (Index de l'Egalité Hommes/Femmes)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use EntreMont
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
EntreMont technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature3 records
EntreMont partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Sodiaal (Coopérative Sodiaal)coreEntreMont is a brand of EntreMont Alliance SAS, which belongs to the Sodiaal cooperative group. Sodiaal is France's first and largest dairy cooperative with 15,295 producer-cooperators (milk farmers). The cooperative was established 50 years ago and owns multiple dairy brands including EntreMont, Candia, Viva, Yoplait, and Yop. The 'Route du Lait' quality initiative was launched by Sodiaal in 1997 and is certified 'Agri-Confiance'.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EntreMont competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EntreMont social profiles
Digital presenceEntreMont compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
EntreMont financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
EntreMont leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
EntreMont funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
EntreMont M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about EntreMont
What does EntreMont do?
EntreMont manufactures and sells a portfolio of French cheeses (Emmental, Comté, Raclette, Gruyère, and related varieties) in grated, sliced, portioned, and frozen formats, sourced from 100% French milk through the SODIAAL cooperative. Products are distributed across French retail grocery stores (supermarkets and hypermarkets) and a food service/professional channel, supported by consumer brand marketing emphasizing cooperative origin, quality certification (Route du Lait), and recipe-driven engagement.
Is EntreMont a public or private company?
EntreMont is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was EntreMont founded?
EntreMont was founded in 1948. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is EntreMont based?
EntreMont is headquartered in Annecy, France, in the Europe region.
How does EntreMont make money?
One revenue line is on record: cheese and dairy product sales.
Does EntreMont have an API?
No public API is recorded for EntreMont.
What industry is EntreMont in?
EntreMont's product category is Cheese and dairy products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAKAB, Cheese Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFAHABAF, Grated, Shredded & Sliced Cheese Manufacturing (Value-Added Cuts). Its NAICS code is 311513 and its SIC code is 2020.