What Capfruit does

Capfruit is a French fruit processing company headquartered in Anneyron (Drôme), founded in 1999 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German Martin Braun Gruppe. The company produces frozen fruit purees (Fruit'Purée), aseptic-filled purees, frozen fruit coulis, individually quick frozen (IQF) whole or diced fruits (Fruit'IQF), and frozen citrus semolinas and zests (Fruit'Zest), organized across five fruit categories: orchard fruits, red fruits, citrus fruits, tropical fruits, and a proprietary "Creations" line of trademarked flavor blends. Core technology centers on low-temperature processing methods that preserve fruit natural qualities without preservatives, thickeners, colorings, or added sugars, supplemented by the Cap'Source responsible sourcing program with established partnerships across French growing regions (Dauphiné, Lorraine, Ardèche, Drôme, Provence) and Germany (organic sea buckthorn). The company holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, and gluten-free certifications, and sources fruits from France and Germany.

The company serves professional B2B customers through a horizontal segmentation approach spanning five distinct segments: artisan bakers and pastry chefs (primary), artisan ice cream makers, chocolatiers, restaurants and hotels, and industrial food manufacturers. Customer support assets include the Cap'Tech technical recipe bases document (covering sorbets, ice creams, mousses, creams, marshmallows, granitas, meringues), the Casse-Croûte des chefs professional chef community initiative, the Cap'Boutique annual catalog (account-gated download), and the Parlons Fruits blog. Distribution operates through a French domestic commercial team, a dedicated export team, a dedicated industrial commercial team, and a food ingredient distributor network serving international customers.

Capfruit generates revenue through direct B2B sales of fruit-based ingredients to professional customers, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Products reach customers via direct enterprise sales (domestic, export, industrial) and distributor/reseller channels. The company employs 51-100 people and operates as a SASU (Société par Actions Simplifiée Unipersonnelle) with €1,000,000 share capital, governed under the Martin Braun Gruppe Code of Conduct for Business Partners. The GTM motion is content-led and relationship-driven, anchored in chef community engagement and technical recipe support rather than mass-market brand advertising.

Name

Capfruit

Legal name

CAP'FRUIT

Website

https://capfruit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Capfruit is a French B2B fruit processing company (Anneyron, founded 1999, subsidiary of Martin Braun Gruppe) producing frozen and aseptic fruit purees, coulis, IQF fruits, and citrus zests for professional chefs, artisan bakers, chocolatiers, ice cream makers, and industrial food manufacturers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fruit Processing and Food Ingredients

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411), Frozen Food Manufacturing (31141)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Purees & Fruit/Vegetable Bases (Aseptic, Frozen, Drum) (AFAKAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Fruit & Vegetable Processing (IQF, Frozen Blends) (AFAKAFAG), Frozen Fruits & Vegetables Manufacturing (AFAKACAF)

Keywords

• Fruit puree processing
• Frozen fruit ingredients
• IQF fruit products
• Aseptic fruit processing
• Food ingredient manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Anneyron

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fruit Puree Products: Sale of frozen fruit purees, aseptic purées, coulis, IQF fruits, and citrus products to professional customers in the food industry
2. Industrial Offer: B2B supply of fruit-based ingredients to food manufacturers and industrial clients

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Capfruit manufactures and sells frozen and aseptic fruit-based ingredients — including frozen fruit purées, aseptic-filled purées, frozen coulis, IQF whole or diced fruits, and citrus zests/semolinas — to professional foodservice customers and industrial food manufacturers. Products are processed at low temperatures without preservatives, thickeners, colorings, or added sugars, and are sold primarily through direct B2B sales and distributor channels.

Product overview

Capfruit is a French fruit processing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of frozen and aseptic fruit products organized into five main categories: Orchard fruits (stone fruits, pip fruits, and berries), Red fruits, Citrus fruits, Tropical fruits, and Creations (proprietary flavor blends). The core product lines include Fruit'Purée frozen fruit purees (majority non-pasteurized, without preservatives or added sugars), aseptic-filled purees in pouches, frozen fruit coulis, Fruit'IQF whole or diced frozen fruits, and Fruit'Zest citrus semolinas and zests. The company also provides downloadable resources including the Cap'Boutique annual catalogue and Cap'Tech recipe bases document. Products are distributed primarily to foodservice professionals, artisans, and industrial users through a distributor network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cap'Source: Responsible and sustainable agriculture sourcing program.
• Cap'Tech
• Rawemotions

Products and services

• Fruit'Purée (Frozen fruit purees) Frozen fruit purees produced without preservatives, thickeners, colorings, or added sugars; majority are not pasteurized, with some heated only to address fruit-specific bacteria destruction requirements. Sold to professional chefs and food manufacturers.
• Aseptic filled fruit purees Fruit purees packaged in aseptic pouches for ambient storage, providing increased convenience and shelf stability for professional kitchens and food manufacturers.
• Frozen fruit coulis Frozen fruit coulis products for culinary and pastry applications, designed for ready-to-use plating and dessert preparation by professional chefs.
• Fruit'IQF (Individually Quick Frozen whole or diced fruits) Individually Quick Frozen whole fruits or diced fruits for foodservice and industrial use, allowing portion control and ease of use in professional and manufacturing settings.
• Fruit'Zest (Citrus semolinas and zests) Frozen citrus semolinas and zests for flavor enhancement across culinary, pastry, and confectionery applications, providing bright citrus notes without fresh-fruit preparation.
• Orchard fruits range Frozen fruit purees sourced from orchard fruits including Apricot, Fig, Granny Smith apple, Green rhubarb, Grenadine plum, Kiwi with seeds, Melon, Mirabelle plum, Quince, Ruby Peach, Sea buckthorn Organic (Germany), White Peach, Williams Pear, and Yellow Peach, primarily sourced from French regions (Dauphiné, Lorraine, Ardèche, Provence).
• Red fruits range Frozen fruit purees from red fruits category including Strawberry Mara des Bois, Raspberry, Red sour cherry, Redcurrant, Blackberry, Blueberry, Lingonberry, Blackcurrant, Strawberry, and Wild strawberry.
• Citrus fruits range Frozen fruit purees and zests from citrus including Orange, Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Sudachi, Yuzu, Bergamot, Calamansi, Lemon, Lime, Kumquat, and Mandarin.
• Tropical fruits range Frozen fruit purees from tropical fruits including Mango, Coconut, Pineapple, Banana, Soursop, Prickly Pear, Passion Fruit, Pink guava, and Lychee.
• Creations range (proprietary flavor blends) Specialty flavor blends and proprietary fruit combinations including PerÀlaSage, Lych'Y Pink, Hibis'Pear, Exotic Ginger, Cherrymome, Cara'Tatin, Berriolette, Abriconilla, and Anacoci, designed to inspire chefs with differentiated flavor profiles.
• Industrial Offer B2B bulk supply of fruit-based ingredients to industrial food manufacturers, served by a dedicated industrial commercial team, supporting large-scale production needs.
• Cap'Tech technical recipe bases Document containing technical recipe formulas for sorbets, ice creams, fruit pastes, mousses, creams, custards, marshmallows, granitas, and meringues, downloadable by registered professional users.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Martin Braun GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMartin Braun Gruppe is the parent company of Capfruit. Capfruit operates as part of this German group, sharing compliance standards and corporate governance including the Code of Conduct for Business Partners applicable to all Martin Braun-Gruppe companies in Germany and abroad.
• Cap'Source Partner ProducerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapfruit partners with fruit producers through the Cap'Source program, establishing solid partnerships with producers for responsible sourcing and enhanced traceability from the land to processing facilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zuegg: Italian fruit processing company producing fruit purees, jams, and preparations for industrial and retail customers; directly comparable as a European specialty fruit ingredient peer with similar heritage and chef/restaurant orientation.
• Döhler Group: German B2B fruit and beverage ingredient producer offering fruit purees, juice concentrates, and flavors; directly comparable in product portfolio (frozen/aseptic fruit bases) and B2B industrial customer profile, with a similar German/European footprint to Capfruit's Martin Braun Gruppe parent.
• Frulact: Portuguese fruit preparations and purees specialist serving dairy, ice cream, and bakery customers across Europe, Middle East, and Latin America; directly comparable to Capfruit in B2B fruit ingredient scope and clean-label positioning.
• Andros Group: Major French fruit-processing group producing fruit purees, coulis, and prepared desserts for retail and B2B; directly comparable to Capfruit in fruit puree category, end-markets (pastry, dairy, foodservice), and European footprint, but at significantly larger scale.
• AGRANA Fruit: Austrian-headquartered global fruit preparations manufacturer (part of AGRANA Group) supplying dairies, ice cream makers, and bakeries; directly comparable in fruit-based ingredients for B2B processors and Capfruit's industrial customer segment.
• Polygal Group: Specialized European fruit and vegetable preparations manufacturer serving dairy, ice cream, and bakery customers; directly comparable to Capfruit in B2B fruit ingredient niche, particularly across central Europe.
• SVZ International (now part of Ingredion): Former Belgian/Czech fruit purees and concentrates producer (acquired by Ingredion in 2021) which was one of Capfruit's closest direct competitors in European frozen/aseptic B2B fruit purees; now part of Ingredion's fruit-and-vegetable platform.

Others

• Martin Braun Gruppe: German diversified food group and Capfruit's parent company; not a direct competitor but the controlling shareholder whose strategic priorities and capital allocation directly affect Capfruit's growth trajectory and access to group-wide distribution resources.

Broad incumbents

• Kerry Group (Taste & Nutrition): Global Irish-headquartered taste and nutrition company with significant fruit preparations, purees, and inclusions business serving food and beverage manufacturers; broader incumbent than Capfruit but overlapping in B2B fruit-based ingredient category.
• Citrosuco (Louis Dreyfus Company): World's largest orange juice processor offering not-from-concentrate juices, citrus purees, and citrus zests; broader incumbent with significant overlap in Capfruit's citrus and Fruit'Zest range, particularly relevant for B2B industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CapfruitFR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capfruit
• Instagraminstagram.com/capfruit

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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