Grapsud

What Grapsud does

Grap'Sud is a French agro-industrial cooperative group founded in 1969 in Cruviers-Lascours (Gard, France), specializing in the circular-economy valorization of co-products from the wine sector. The group collects and processes grape marc, wine lees, surplus wines, and olive water through physical, chemical, and distillation methods, transforming them into a diversified portfolio spanning oenological inputs (rectified must concentrate MCR SUCRAISIN®, natural tartaric acid, exGrape TANNIN), bulk alcohols (surfin neutral alcohol, brut vinous alcohol, brandies and wine distillates), food and beverage ingredients (anthocyanins E163, natural tartaric acid E334, natural fruit sugars, wine extracts, essential oils from wine lees), nutraceutical phenolic compounds (grape seed OPC, red grape skin anthocyanins, Olivex® olive extracts, the patented OleoGrape Seed complex), animal feed additives (exGrape Feed), and agro-resources (composted organic amendments, liquid potassium fertilizer, grape pulp). Its technology base includes vacuum distillation, demineralization and concentration columns, water- and vinous-ethanol-based phenolic extraction, calcium tartrate recovery, and a 13.7 MWp solar/biomass energy infrastructure supporting low-carbon processing.

Grap'Sud operates as a Union of Cooperatives governed by a Supervisory Board and Management Board, with approximately 1,900 member co-operatives providing secured raw material supply and indirect reach to nearly 5,000 wine-producing structures. The group is held via SAS Financière Grap'Sud (100% group-owned) which controls four operating subsidiaries — INOSUD SAS (R&D, grape sugars, tartaric acid), ROMANN SAS (Sigolsheim distillery), NUTRITIS SAS (fruit sugar production), and SL GARDOVIAL in Spain (Europe's largest rectified must unit, processing 600,000 hl of grape must annually with >200,000 hl rectified must capacity). Distribution is primarily direct B2B across five segments: winemakers and wine cooperatives, nutraceutical manufacturers, food/beverage/pharma processors, animal nutrition companies, and chemical/industrial buyers, supplemented by the GM brand of winemaker spirits sold via a dedicated e-commerce storefront. The cooperative reports 38% of turnover from 45 countries and recorded €53M in group turnover for the 2022-23 campaign, with a second consecutive year of considerable growth forecast; pricing is contact-based, products are delivered in bulk (cistern, containers, drums) for industrial buyers, and the GTM is anchored by direct sales combined with major trade fair presence (Wine Paris/Vinexpo, Vitafoods Europe).

Name

Grapsud

Legal name

GRAPSUD

Website

https://grapsud.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grap'Sud is a French agro-industrial cooperative founded in 1969 that valorizes wine-sector co-products (grape marc, lees, musts) into oenological inputs, bulk alcohols, nutraceutical polyphenols, food ingredients, agro-resources, and branded winemaker spirits for B2B buyers across 45 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agro-industrial grape-derived ingredients

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

Keywords

• Grape by-product processing
• Oenological ingredients
• Grape polyphenols extraction
• Vinous alcohol production
• Circular economy winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Cruviers-lascours

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

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. Alcohols and Spirits: Production and sale of bulk vinous alcohols including raw alcohol (92°), extra-neutral alcohol (surfin, >96°), and wine spirits/distillates. Also produces branded winemaker spirits under the GM brand (vodka, gin, anise spirits) and custom spirits development services. Available in bulk or packaged formats. Labelable 'Sud de France'.
2. Oenological Solutions: Sale of rectified concentrated musts (MCR SUCRAISIN®), natural tartaric acid, and grape tannins to winemakers and wine cooperatives for wine production applications including enrichment, sweetening, acidification, and barrel ageing.
3. Nutraceutical Ingredients: Production and sale of phenolic compounds including grape seed polyphenols (OPC), red grape skin polyphenols (anthocyanins), olive extracts (hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol), and the patented OleoGrape Seed complex. Targets functional food/beverage, nutri-cosmetics, and food supplement manufacturers for human and animal health applications.
4. Agro-Resources and Fertilizers: Sale of composted organic amendments, liquid organic potassium fertilisers, and grape pulp for agricultural use. Complies with NFU 44-095 and NFU 44-051 standards, usable in organic agriculture.
5. Agro-Food Ingredients: Sale of grape anthocyanins (natural colouring E163), wine extracts, natural sugars (Nutritis range), natural tartaric acid (E334), and essential oil from wine lees to food, pharmaceutical, and industrial companies.
6. Grape Seeds and Agro-Industrial Products: Sale of grape seeds for oil production, phenolic compound extraction, or biofuel use. Calcium tartrate for tartaric acid production. Shared through subsidiary Raisinor.
7. Bioethanol from Recovered Wines: Distillation of recovered wines from trade fairs (Vinexposium partnership) to produce bioethanol for bicarburation/biofuel. Supports circular economy model and sustainability revenue diversification.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grap'Sud is an agro-industrial cooperative that collects and processes grape by-products (marc, wine lees, musts, surplus wines) from nearly 5,000 wine-producing structures into a diversified portfolio of value-added products. These include rectified grape must concentrate (MCR SUCRAISIN), natural tartaric acid, grape tannins, vinous alcohols (raw and extra-neutral), brandies and wine distillates, polyphenol-based nutraceutical ingredients, natural food colourings and sugars, organic soil amendments and fertilisers, calcium tartrate, grape seeds, and branded winemaker spirits under the GM label.

Product overview

Grapsud is an agro-industrial cooperative group that processes grape by-products from the wine sector. The company operates across three strategic divisions: the Agricultural Centre (handling alcohols, agro-resources, and agro-industrial resources), the Agri-Food Centre (producing oenological solutions and edible products), and the Nutrition and Health Centre (offering human and animal nutraceuticals). Core products include MCR SUCRAISIN® rectified grape must concentrate, exGrape TANNIN oenological tannins, natural tartaric acid, grape anthocyanins, wine extracts, natural fruit sugars (Nutritis), and phenolic compounds (OPC extracts). The company also produces alcohols (surfin neutral alcohol, brut vinous alcohol, brandies), grape pulp, organic amendments, fertilisers, calcium tartrate, and grape seeds. Under the GM sub-brand, it offers winemaker's spirits (vodka, gin, anis) and grape seed oil. The Nutrition and Health division provides human nutraceuticals including red grape polyphenols, grape seed polyphenols, olive extracts (Olivex®), and the patented OleoGrape® Seed Complex, as well as animal nutraceuticals. Products are distributed internationally (38% of turnover in 45 countries) with organic certifications available for key products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GM: A range of winemaker's spirits including vodka, Mediterranean gin (white and oaked), and distilled anise spirit. Also includes a range of winemaker's products including grape seed oil.
• MCR SUCRAISIN
• exGrape Tannin
• exGrape Feed
• Olivex
• OleoGrape Seed
• La Grappe de Montpellier

Products and services

• MCR SUCRAISIN (Rectified Grape Must Concentrate) Rectified grape must concentrate used for enrichment, sweetening, and drawing off wines and spirits. Produced from demineralised and concentrated grape juice. Available in bulk cistern, 1000L container, and drum sizes (60L, 20L, 10L). Organic version (Ecocert certified) available.
• exGrape TANNIN (Oenological Tannins) Oenological tannins extracted from grape skin and/or grape seed, used for clarification, colour stabilisation, improvement of phenolic potential, and preservation of freshness in wines.
• Natural Tartaric Acid (E334) L(+) Natural tartaric acid produced from grape-derived raw materials (wine lees, grape marc, tank tartar). Used in oenology for wine acidification and gustatory balance, and in pharmaceuticals, agro-food, and industrial applications.
• Grape Anthocyanins (E163) - Natural Colouring Natural pigments (anthocyanins) extracted from skins of black grapes, offering shades from bright red to violet. Water-soluble and alcohol-soluble. Used in drinks, dairy products, ice-creams, confectionery, and authorised wine colourings.
• Wine Extracts Alcohol-free concentrated wines in red and white, available in liquid or powder form, obtained through distillation and vacuum concentration. Used as bases for sauces, ready-cooked dishes, and alcohol-free drinks.
• Nutritis Range - Natural Fruit Sugars Natural and standardised sugars produced from rectification of fruit concentrates (grapes, apples, dates). Authorised to appear on packaging as 'natural fruit sugars'. Used in food (drinks, ice-creams, jams, dietetic products) and pharmaceuticals.
• Essential Oil from Wine Lees (Alsatian White) Natural essential oil obtained by hydro-distillation of solid wine lees from Alsatian vineyards, with a complex assembly of organic compounds (ethyl octanoate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl dodecanoate). Used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and nutrition.
• Surfin Neutral Alcohol (Extra-Neutral Vinous Alcohol) Bulk alcohol produced exclusively from grape marcs, wine lees and wine by distillation and rectification. Alcohol content above 96°. Available with Organic Agriculture certificate (Ecocert). Used for natural sweet wines, mistelle, liqueur wine, and agro-food applications.
• Brut Vinous Alcohol (Phlegm) Bulk alcohol produced exclusively from grape marcs, wine lees and wine by continuous distillation. Alcohol content above 92°. Used for biofuel production, chemical and industrial products, and rectified alcohol manufacturing.
• Brandies & Wine Distillates Alcohol exclusively from wine obtained by vacuum distillation. Used for the production of brandies, mistelle, and liqueur wine. Some products can be used for improvement effects.
• Grape Pulp Available in dry or moist form, produced from grape marcs treated solely by physical processes. Used for production of organic fertilisers, fibres for animal feed, drying agent, and biofuel use.
• Composted Organic Amendments Generic organic amendment (NFU 44-095) and Superior organic amendment (NFU 44-051), intended for vine-growing and usable in Organic Agriculture per EC regulations 834/2007 and 889/2008.
• Liquid Organic Potassium Fertiliser Liquid organic potassium fertiliser developed from distillation co-products of winemaking matters, rich in organic plant matter and nutrients. Complies with AFNOR NF42001/A11 standard, usable in Organic Agriculture per EC regulations.
• Calcium Tartrate Pulverulent product obtained through extraction and transformation of potassium bitartrate from wine lees, grape marcs, or tank tartar. Intended for production of natural tartaric acid. Marketed through Union Nationale Inter-coopérative du Tartre (UNIT).
• Grape Seeds Extracted, separated, and dried from grape marcs. Suitable for food industries (oil rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids), extraction of phenolic compounds, and biofuel use.
• Red Grape Polyphenols Grape extracts titrated in polyphenols from French Mediterranean vineyard arc, offering an identical polyphenolic profile to red wine with guaranteed contents of total polyphenols, procyanidins, anthocyanins, and resveratrol. Used in functional food and drinks.
• Grape Seed Polyphenols (OPC) Extract titrated with polyphenols from white grape seeds collected in Champagne and Alsace. Standardised extract with guaranteed content in total polyphenols and oligomeric procyanidins (OPC). Available in liquid or powder form. Used in functional foods, drinks, and cosmetics.
• Red Grape Skin Polyphenols (Anthocyanins) Extracts titrated with anthocyanins from selected red grapes (Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot, Carignan) with highest anthocyanin concentration. High antioxidant and anti-free radical potential. Available in powder form, naturally water-soluble. Used in food supplements.
• Olivex Olive Extract Olive extract standardised in hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol, from olives of Languedoc olive oil mills. Extracted from olive water, brings antioxidant benefits of polyphenols without associated fatty substances or calories. Supports cardiovascular health.
• OleoGrape Seed Complex (Patented) Patented complex of grape seed extracts and olive water, standardised combination of polyphenols comprising proanthocyanidins, hydroxytyrosol, and tyrosol. Subject of pre-clinical and clinical studies for joint health and sports nutrition. Validated bioavailability for humans.
• GM Spirits Range Winemaker's spirits launched in 2014 under the GM brand, including winemaker's vodka, Mediterranean gin (white and oaked), and distilled anise spirit. Made from alcohols produced from winemaking raw materials. Available through www.lagrappedemontpellier.com.
• Grape Seed Oil Oil extracted from grape marc seeds, digestible, rich in Vitamin E, particularly resistant to high temperatures. GM brand. Used for seasoning, marinades, cooking, frying, and massage oil.
• Grape Extract - Animal Nutraceuticals (exGrape Feed) Dry grape extract (exGrape Feed) authorised as additive (category 2b485) for animal feed. Mixture of seed extracts and grape skins. Used as sensory additive and aromatic substance for all animal species (except dogs).
• Grape Seed Polyphenols (Animal Feed) Grape seed extract titrated with polyphenols from white grape seeds collected in France. Standardised with guaranteed OPC (10-40%) and total polyphenols above 55%. Used in feed supplements for animal well-being.
• Red Grape Skin Polyphenols (Animal Feed - Anthocyanins) Grape extracts titrated with anthocyanins from red grapes with highest anthocyanin concentration. High antioxidant potential. Used in food supplements for animals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint reduction equivalent to 1,000 diesel vehicles per year through biomass boiler (7,200 tonnes CO₂ avoided per year through solar panels)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VinexposiumcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025Grap'Sud partnered with Vinexposium, world leader in organizing professional wine and spirits trade fairs (including WBWE and Wine Paris), for a pioneering sustainable development initiative. Grap'Sud recovers all wines tasted and unused samples from Vinexposium events, distilling them to produce bioethanol for bicarburation. This circular economy partnership reduces environmental impact of winemaking events while recovering surplus resources. At Wine Paris 2024, 160hL of wine was collected; at Bulk Wine 2025, 60hL was collected. Distillation takes place at the Cruviers-Lascours site.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caviro (Gruppo Caviro): Italian agro-industrial wine cooperative that valorizes grape co-products into alcohol, wine, juice, and bioplastics. Direct peer: same circular-economy model, comparable scale and member-driven structure, overlapping oenological and bioethanol businesses.
• Distillerie Bonollo: Italian distillery specialising in vinous alcohols and distillation of wine co-products. Direct peer: most directly comparable in core distillery technology and bulk-alcohol product portfolio (raw/neutral vinous alcohol, brandy bases).
• Oenobrands (DSM-Firmenich): DSM-Firmenich subsidiary supplying fermentation-derived oenological ingredients to wine producers. Direct peer: competes in MCR-adjacent oenological categories, with the backing of a global ingredients platform.
• Laffort: French supplier of oenological products including tannins, enzymes, and yeast for winemakers. Direct peer: directly competes with exGrape Tannin range and MCR oenological portfolio for the same French and European winery customers.
• Enartis (Esseco Group): Esseco's oenological brand supplying tannins, fermentation nutrients and stabilisation products to wineries globally. Direct peer: same B2B oenological inputs business, including grape-derived tannins that compete with exGrape.
• AEB Group: Italy-headquartered oenological products and beverage processing supplier with tannins, enzymes and fermentation aids. Direct peer: competing in the same oenological inputs category serving wineries and beverage producers across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Naturex (Givaudan): Global plant extracts business now under Givaudan, supplying standardised fruit- and vegetable-derived actives to nutraceutical, food and cosmetic customers. Broad incumbent: overlaps with Grap'Sud's polyphenol and natural colour (anthocyanins E163) product lines, with substantially greater scale and R&D.
• Pernod Ricard: Global wines and spirits major with extensive distillation capability and traceable spirits sourcing programmes. Broad incumbent: largest potential buyer of bulk vinous alcohol and brandy distillates; also a potential comparator on sustainable-distillation initiatives.

Emerging players

• Euromed (Euromed Group): European standardised botanical extracts company producing fruit- and plant-derived actives for nutraceutical, food and cosmetic applications. Emerging peer: directly comparable in standardised polyphenol extracts with similar European value-add proposition.
• Indena: Italian botanical extracts producer focused on standardised plant actives for pharma and nutraceutical markets. Emerging peer: directly comparable in standardised grape/olive polyphenol extracts (OPC, hydroxytyrosol) sold to the same nutraceutical buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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