Cozigou
Cozigou is a family-owned French beverage wholesaler founded in 1960, distributing 5,000+ beverage and food references to 6,500+ CHR (cafés, hôtels, restaurants) clients across Brittany and Loire Atlantique via 13 logistics sites.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersPlouisy, France
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Cozigou firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cozigou
- Legal name
- COZIGOU SA
- Website
- https://cozigou.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Cozigou is a family-owned French beverage wholesaler founded in 1960, distributing 5,000+ beverage and food references to 6,500+ CHR (cafés, hôtels, restaurants) clients across Brittany and Loire Atlantique via 13 logistics sites.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cozigou industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Beverage Distribution (HORECA)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)
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Where Cozigou is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Plouisy
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices16 records
Markets served
Cozigou business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Beverage Distribution: Cozigou distributes beverages including beers, wines, spirits, ciders, water, juices, softs, coffees, teas, and food products to CHR professionals (cafés, hotels, restaurants). Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing based on quantity and product type. The company operates on a transaction-based model where products are sold at delivery with payment terms as specified in CGV.
- Equipment and Technical Services: Technical support including installation, maintenance, and repair of beverage equipment (draft systems, coffee machines). Services provided both routinely and for events.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Product pricing varies by reference and volume |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Cozigou product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cozigou is a wholesale beverage distributor serving cafés, hotels, and restaurants (CHR) in Western France. The company supplies over 5,000 product references spanning beers, wines, spirits, ciders, waters, juices, softs, syrups, coffee, tea, and food accompaniments, delivered from 13 logistics sites to approximately 6,500 client establishments. Its offering is complemented by client training programs, equipment installation and maintenance, event services, and an online ordering portal.
Product overview
Cozigou is a beverage distribution company serving the CHR (café, hotel, restaurant) sector in Western France since 1960. The company operates primarily through its client portal (Portail Client Cozigou) for online ordering and maintains a catalog of over 5,000 product references. Its product portfolio includes beers, wines, spirits, ciders, waters, juices, softs/syrups, and coffee/tea across major international and local/regional brands. Supporting services include training modules (Coffee, Beer, Cocktail/Mixology, Spirits, Wine, and Food), technical support for equipment installation and maintenance, commercial sales teams, and event services for festivals and sporting events. The company also publishes a bimonthly magazine (Le Mag) for CHR professionals and organizes annual private sales events.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ecozigou: RSE (Corporate Social Responsibility) program launched in 2016, focused on environmental responsibility including sustainable logistics, eco-driving, waste reduction, and local sourcing.
- CozigouAct
Products and services
- Beverage Distribution Service (Catalogue de 5,000+ références) Wholesale distribution of over 5,000 beverage and food product references (beers, wines, spirits, ciders, waters, juices, softs, syrups, coffee, tea, and food accompaniments) to CHR professionals across Western France, delivered from 13 logistics sites.
- Portail Client Cozigou (Online Ordering Portal) Online portal allowing CHR clients to browse the catalog, place orders, view promotions, access invoice and order history, and manage inventory, accessible from any device.
- Training Programs (Formations Café, Bière, Cocktail/Mixologie, Spiritueux, Vin, Food) Multi-module paid training programs for CHR staff covering coffee expertise and recipes, beer styles and service, cocktail preparation, spirits manufacturing and mixology, wine tasting, regions, and food pairing, and snacking platter preparation.
- Accompagnement Technique (Technical Support Service) Technical service providing installation, maintenance, and repair of beverage equipment (draft systems, coffee machines) for CHR clients, available throughout the week for rapid response.
- Event Services (Événements) Event-focused beverage supply and support services for festivals, sporting events, and cultural gatherings, including equipment lending (draft systems, tents, eco-cups), on-site distribution, and sponsorship arrangements.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% of products sold in 2023 were consigned products
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Cozigou
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Cozigou technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Cozigou partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Réseau C10coreCozigou is an adherent to the C10 network, France's leading network of independent beverage suppliers. With nearly 100 independent members, C10 delivers to 90,000 clients from traditional cafés to national chains. This membership provides access to negotiated supplier terms and expanded distribution reach.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cozigou competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Pro à Pro: Pomona Group subsidiary focused on out-of-home foodservice and CHR supply, including beverage distribution. Directly comparable customer base with Cozigou but a broader assortment and national reach.
- Pomona (Groupe Pomona): France's leading specialist foodservice distributor with multiple subsidiaries (PassionFroid, TerreAzur, etc.) supplying restaurants and caterers. A broad incumbent whose beverage range intersects with Cozigou's portfolio.
- Hogan Europe: European foodservice distributor with French operations serving CHR customers. Overlaps Cozigou on the beverage distribution side as part of a broader foodservice offering.
- Sysco France: French arm of the global Sysco foodservice distributor, serving CHR operators across France with a broad assortment that includes beverages. Competes indirectly with Cozigou on multi-category supply contracts.
- METRO France: Cash-and-carry operator serving independent CHR professionals with a wide assortment including beers, wines, and soft drinks. Competes with Cozigou for the same CHR buyer through a self-serve wholesale model.
- Transgourmet France: French foodservice wholesaler (part of the Coop Group) supplying a broad assortment including beverages to restaurants and caterers. Overlaps Cozigou in CHR beverage supply but with a much wider food and non-food portfolio.
- Auchan Pro: Auchan's professional foodservice arm supplying restaurants, hotels, and caterers with groceries, beverages, and non-food. Competes with Cozigou in CHR beverage supply, leveraging Auchan's retail scale and national footprint.
Direct peers
- Distriboissons: French regional beverage distributor serving the CHR and food retail channels with beers, wines, and soft drinks. Closely comparable independent distributor competing in adjacent French regions.
- France Boissons: Heineken subsidiary and France's largest beverage distributor, supplying beers, wines, soft drinks, and waters to the CHR sector. Directly comparable to Cozigou in product range, target customer, and distribution model, but at national scale.
Others
- Réseau C10: Network of nearly 100 independent French beverage distributors that Cozigou belongs to. Not a competitor but the cooperative backbone that gives Cozigou national procurement reach and shared best practices.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Cozigou leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Cozigou funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Cozigou M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Cozigou
What does Cozigou do?
Cozigou is a wholesale beverage distributor serving cafés, hotels, and restaurants (CHR) in Western France. The company supplies over 5,000 product references spanning beers, wines, spirits, ciders, waters, juices, softs, syrups, coffee, tea, and food accompaniments, delivered from 13 logistics sites to approximately 6,500 client establishments. Its offering is complemented by client training programs, equipment installation and maintenance, event services, and an online ordering portal.
Is Cozigou a public or private company?
Cozigou is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Cozigou founded?
Cozigou was founded in 1960. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Cozigou based?
Cozigou is headquartered in Plouisy, France, in the Europe region.
How does Cozigou make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Beverage Distribution is the primary driver. The others are equipment and Technical Services.
Who are Cozigou's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Pro à Pro, Pomona (Groupe Pomona), Hogan Europe, Sysco France, METRO France, Transgourmet France and Auchan Pro. Direct peers are Distriboissons and France Boissons. Réseau C10 is listed as an others.
Does Cozigou have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cozigou.
What industry is Cozigou in?
Cozigou's product category is Beverage Distribution (HORECA). Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIALAG, Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale. Its SIC code is 5180.