Ferme des Arches

What Ferme des Arches does

Ferme des Arches is a French agricultural producer organization (Organisation de Producteurs), founded in 1989 by four farmers in the Beauce region and recognized by the French Ministry of Agriculture in 2000. The organization aggregates 57 associated producers across 733 ha of farmland to produce, condition, and commercialize condiments (onions, garlic, shallots, echalions), potatoes, and beets. Operations are centralized at a single 29,000 m² facility on a 13.70 ha site in Terminiers (Centre-Val de Loire), with 24,000 tonnes of storage (including 11,000T cold), 1,500 T/day reception capacity during peak season, and 170 pallets/day shipping across roughly 200 product references. A wholly-owned subsidiary, L'Arche Drômoise, was created in 2017 to specialize in garlic production in the Drôme region.

The business is B2B sales-led, with 77% of commercialized volumes distributed through French Grandes et Moyennes Surfaces (Leclerc, Carrefour, Intermarché, Auchan, Monoprix, Systeme U, Grand Frais) and 23% through specialized distributors including BIO wholesalers, MIN wholesale markets, and VIVALYA/GASC. The product portfolio spans three tiers — Les Suprêmes (premium hand-sorted range), Traditionnelles/Authentiques (standard conditioning for mass-market retail), and BIO (Ecocert-certified organic) — with 90% of products sourced from own production. Biosourced packaging made from eucalyptus and wood fibers was introduced to comply with France's 2022 AGEC zero-plastic law. Commercial operations rely on dedicated merchandising and commercial follow-up teams for in-store activations and seasonal campaigns (Winter Flavors, Spring Easter, Summer BBQ, New Harvest, Halloween, Christmas).

Revenue is generated through one-time B2B sales under multi-year retail contracts at undisclosed quote-based pricing. Ferme des Arches reported €38.5M in consolidated 2024 revenue, of which €25M came from condiments and dried legumes, with a workforce of 169 permanent employees supplemented by 140 seasonal workers during summer. The company is 82% producer-owned, with BPI (Banque Publique d'Investissement) holding 17% and employees 1%. All producers are GLOBAL G.A.P certified, 12 farms hold HVE certification, and the network is committed to the Zero Pesticide Residue approach via Collectif Nouveaux Champs; geographic scope is purely domestic (France) with no disclosed international footprint.

Name

Ferme des Arches

Legal name

FERME DES ARCHES

Website

https://fermedesarches.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ferme des Arches is a French producer organization aggregating 57 farmers across 733 ha to produce, package, and distribute 27,520 tonnes of condiments and potatoes annually to French retailers under GLOBAL G.A.P, HVE, and BIO certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce / Condiment Distribution

NAICS

Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers (4244), Potato Farming (111211)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil, Vinegar & Condiment Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Temperature-Controlled Specialty Wholesale (Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Organic/Natural) (AFAIAHAJ)

Keywords

• Condiment production
• Fresh produce distribution
• Agricultural producer organization
• Organic certified condiments
• Potato and onion supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Terminiers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Condiment Sales: Sale of condiments (onions, garlic, shallots, echalions) and potatoes through retail and specialized distribution channels. Products sold in conventional and BIO varieties. 27,520 tonnes commercialized in 2026 season.
2. Legumes secs (Dried legumes): Part of the €25 million product revenue stream

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ferme des Arches produces, conditions, and commercializes condiments (onions, garlic, shallots, echalions) and potatoes through a centralized single-site facility. It sells premium (Les Suprêmes), standard (Les Traditionnelles/Authentiques), and certified-organic (BIO) ranges — approximately 27,520 tonnes annually — primarily to French large-scale retail chains, with 90% of products sourced from its own 57 associated producers.

Product overview

Ferme des Arches operates as an agricultural producer organization with a unified product portfolio centered on condiments (garlic, onions, shallots, echalions) and potatoes. The organization offers products through multiple ranges: Les Suprêmes (premium hand-sorted and packaged condiments), traditional/authentic ranges, and a certified organic (BIO) range. They have also developed innovative biosourced packaging using eucalyptus and wood fibers. The company produces, conditions, and commercializes approximately 27,520 tonnes of condiments and potatoes from 57 associated producers across Centre-Val de Loire and Drôme regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Les Suprêmes Premium range of condiments consisting of 5 pre-packed references and 5 bulk references, sorted, prepared, and packaged by hand with producer authenticity guaranteed on each packaging. Targeted at quality-conscious consumers via French retail chains.
• Condiments (Ail, Oignon, Echalote, Echalion) Core product category including garlic, onions, shallots, and echalions. Total commercialized production of 27,520 tonnes across conventional and BIO varieties. Sold under standard (Les Traditionnelles, Les Authentiques) and premium (Les Suprêmes) ranges to French retail and specialized distribution.
• Pommes de terre (Potatoes) Potato production integrated into Ferme des Arches' commercial output alongside condiments, distributed through French retail chains and specialized channels.
• BIO Range (Organic Condiments) Ecocert-certified organic condiment range sold at premium pricing through specialized BIO distribution, retail chains, and wholesale channels.
• Ail noir (Black Garlic)

Quantifiable outcome

• 38.5M€ consolidated revenue in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Collectif Nouveaux ChampsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdhesion to the collective and commitment to 'Zéro Résidu de Pesticides' (Zero Pesticide Residue) approach, demonstrating environmental responsibility commitments
• TerrEnergies360coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective supporting agro-ecological transition involving member farms of various sizes and production models. Supports circular economy through methanization and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Industrial SuppliersminorOthersPartnerships established for industrial machines, packaging materials, and goods transport to ensure operational continuity
• IFS CertificationminorOthersInternational Featured Standards certification for food safety and quality management

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Perle du Nord: French potato producer brand owned by growers' cooperatives in northern France. Directly comparable in potato production, cooperative structure, and supply to French retail — overlaps on the potato segment of Ferme des Arches' portfolio.
• Terrena: Major French agricultural cooperative with diverse vegetable, condiment, and produce operations. Comparable cooperative structure, multi-region producer network, and B2B distribution to French retail and wholesale channels.
• Cooperl: Large French agricultural cooperative primarily focused on pork but with diversified food production including produce. Comparable cooperative governance and producer-member structure, though operating in different primary product categories.
• Saveol: French vegetable producer cooperative (tomatoes, vegetables) based in Brittany. Comparable cooperative governance structure, producer-organization model, and French retail distribution, though specializing in greenhouse tomatoes.
• Prince de Bretagne: French vegetable producer cooperative organized as a producer organization (similar O.P. structure) producing and conditioning vegetables for French retail. Directly comparable in cooperative model, B2B distribution, and French market focus.
• Terres du Sud: French agricultural cooperative covering vegetable, condiment, and produce production across southwestern France. Similar producer-owned model, comparable product categories in onions/garlic, and B2B distribution through French retail.
• Agrial: Major French agricultural cooperative with extensive producer network across multiple regions. Operates in vegetables, condiments, and produce with similar B2B distribution to French retail chains — directly comparable in cooperative structure, product categories, and customer base.
• Vivien Paille: French producer of dry and bulk vegetables/pulses (lentils, beans, onions) sold through French retail. Similar B2B model, comparable product portfolio in the dried vegetable segment that overlaps with Ferme des Arches' legumes secs line.

Broad incumbents

• Bonduelle: Large French vegetable processor and brand-owner operating across canned, frozen, and fresh vegetables. While much larger and more diversified (with global reach), it operates in overlapping produce categories and competes for similar shelf space in French retail.

Emerging players

• Stalaven: French prepared-vegetable and deli-salad producer owned by the Agrial cooperative. Comparable in serving French retail with prepared produce and condiments, though focused on value-added processed products rather than raw condiments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fermedesarches
• Facebookfacebook.com/FermedesArches.28
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fermedesarches
• Instagraminstagram.com/fermedesarches

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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