What Groupe Euralis does

Groupe Euralis is a French agricultural and agri-food cooperative founded in 1936 and headquartered in Lescar, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. It is owned and governed by approximately 6,500 farmer-members through a 21-administrator Board, with EURALIS HOLDING, SA serving as the parent entity. The group operates across 16 countries, employs roughly 4,700 people (per its corporate site, though a 2020 EIB disclosure cites 6,000), and reported €1.3 billion in turnover in 2020. Its model spans the full agricultural value chain, from upstream seed genetics and farm inputs through to downstream branded food products and consumer retail, combining a cooperative offtake model with B2B and B2C revenue lines.

The core product and technology footprint is anchored by Lidea, a top-six European field seed company formed from the 2020 merger of EURALIS Semences and Caussade Semences Group. Lidea operates 17 research stations and 8 production sites across Europe (plus a seed plant in Romania and a factory in Pavlovsk, Russia), invests over €34 million annually in non-GMO R&D, manages 45,000 hectares of seed production, and reaches farmers in 48 countries. Complementary technology includes precision agriculture offers (Opti'Ag Sol soil mapping, Opti'Ag Sat satellite imagery), the Agroclic digital traceability tool, the Terre-Vive member portals, and Eurasolis for photovoltaic and agrivoltaic projects. Downstream, the group markets premium Southwest France food brands (Rougié foie gras, Maison Montfort, Stalaven prepared foods, Qualité Traiteur, Teyssier) and runs 73 Point Vert/Magasin Vert retail stores.

Euralis generates revenue through five principal streams: (1) collection and commercialization of cereals, oilseeds and pulses from member farmers, plus supply of agricultural inputs; (2) Lidea seed sales across 48 countries through distributor and cooperative networks; (3) B2B sales of branded processed foods to retail and food service customers, with named enterprise relationships including General Mills (regenerative agriculture, 2026) and Bonduelle (pulse processing, 2022); (4) consumer retail through 73 Point Vert stores; and (5) professional services to farmers covering agronomic advisory, HVE certification support, and renewable energy development via Eurasolis. The most recent disclosed group revenue figure is €1.3B for 2020, and the company has since signaled continued growth through international seed expansion (Kazakhstan, Côte d'Ivoire), the proposed merger with Maïsadour, and new FMCG partnerships.

Name

Groupe Euralis

Legal name

EURALIS HOLDING, SA

Website

https://euralis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Groupe Euralis is a French agricultural and agri-food cooperative founded in 1936, serving 6,500 farmer-members across 16 countries through seed (Lidea), premium branded foods (Rougié, Stalaven), 73 retail stores, and farm services including photovoltaics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Poultry and Egg Production (1123), Vegetable and Melon Farming (11121)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm Management Information Systems (FMIS) & Farm ERPs (AFAAAFAA), Farm-to-Consumer Cooperative Markets (Local Producer Co-ops) (CRAHALAG), Institutional Foodservice Distribution (Education, Healthcare, Government) (CRAOABAM)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative
• Seed production
• Food processing
• Agronomic services
• Retail distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lescar

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Production and Sales: Collection and commercialization of cereals, oilseeds, vegetables from member farmers. Supply of agricultural inputs to farmers.
2. Seed Business (Lidea): Research, development, production and marketing of agricultural seeds across Europe. Turnover of €360 million with 2,000 employees.
3. Retail Distribution: 73 Point Vert self-service stores offering gardening, pet supplies, and food products to consumers
4. Processed Food Products: Duck products, foie gras (Rougié), prepared foods (Stalaven, Qualité Traiteur, Teyssier), Maison Montfort gourmet products
5. Services to Farmers: Agronomic advice, photovoltaic project services (Eurasolis), HVE certification support, agricultural equipment distribution

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Groupe Euralis is a multi-sector agricultural and agrifood cooperative operating across the agricultural value chain. It develops, produces, and commercializes agricultural seeds (via subsidiary Lidea), processes and sells duck, foie gras, and prepared food products (Rougié, Maison Montfort, Stalaven, Qualité Traiteur, Teyssier), distributes agricultural inputs to its farmer-members, and operates 73 Point Vert retail stores for gardening, pet supplies, and local food products.

Product overview

Groupe Euralis is a multi-sector agricultural and agri-food cooperative founded in 1936, operating through distinct divisions: (1) Seed Activities via Lidea, a leading European seed company formed from the merger of EURALIS Semences and CAUSSADE Semences Group, covering the entire seed value chain from research to marketing; (2) Agricultural Activities encompassing animal and plant production in Southwest France, cereal collection and commercialization, and 73 Point Vert retail stores; (3) Food Activities including duck and prepared foods through brands such as Rougié (foie gras), Maison Montfort (duck products), Stalaven (fresh prepared foods), Qualité Traiteur (ready-to-eat meals), and Teyssier; (4) Partnership Activities with agricultural services including precision agriculture tools (Agroclic, Opti'Ag Sol, Opti'Ag Sat), member portals (Terre Vive Le Web, Terre Vive le Fil), and solar energy solutions (Eurasolis). The cooperative serves farmers in the Southwest of France and operates across 16 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lidea: Seed business - top 6 field seed company in Europe, covering entire value chain from research to marketing
• Point Vert
• Rougié
• Maison Montfort
• Stalaven
• Qualité Traiteur
• Teyssier
• La Table des Producteurs
• Terranimo
• Caussade Semences Pro

Products and services

• Lidea Seeds Research, development, production, and marketing of agricultural seeds for corn, sunflower, rapeseed, soybean, sorghum, dried vegetables, cereals, and cover crops across Europe (17 research stations, 45,000 hectares production).
• Rougié Foie Gras and Duck Products Premium foie gras, duck foie gras, scallops, and gourmet prepared duck dishes sold to food service and retail businesses.
• Maison Montfort Duck Products Duck products including magret, processed duck products, and farmhouse specialties from Southwest France.
• Stalaven Prepared Foods Fresh prepared foods, cooked dishes, pastries, charcuterie, and ready-to-eat products produced in Yffiniac, Brittany.
• Qualité Traiteur Ready Meals Ready-to-eat prepared meals including puff pastries, cakes, croque-monsieur, and catering solutions.
• Teyssier Specialty Food Products Gourmet charcuterie and processed food products.
• Point Vert Retail Stores Network of 73 self-service retail stores under the Point Vert/Magasin Vert banner offering gardening supplies, pet supplies, and La Table des Producteurs local food sections.
• La Table des Producteurs Local food brand featuring farm-fresh products from Southwest France farmers, available in Point Vert store sections.
• Terranimo Animal Feed Animal feed brand serving pet and livestock nutrition markets.
• Eurasolis Photovoltaic Solutions Photovoltaic and agrivoltaic solutions for farmers including project development, financing, installation, and operation. Developed 150 photovoltaic projects in three years.
• Opti'Ag Sol Precision Agriculture Service Precision agriculture service using soil mapping to provide detailed field analysis and optimized crop management decisions for farmers.
• Opti'Ag Sat Precision Agriculture Service Precision agriculture service using satellite imagery for crop monitoring and field analysis.
• Agroclic Digital Traceability Tool Digital tool for plot traceability and management enabling field tracking and agricultural records management for farmers.
• mesappros.com E-commerce E-commerce website for agricultural product distribution to farmers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lidea seeds planted on 6 million hectares across 48 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agronutrition by DSGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Five-year research and development collaboration combining Lidea's seed technology with Agronutrition's agronomic expertise to improve crop performance.
• General MillscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Euralis and General Mills partnered to accelerate regenerative agriculture for Green Giant Sweet Corn production in Southwestern France, supporting sustainable farming practices.
• IntHyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2023Partnership with renewable energy producer and distributor IntHy to support farm energy transition and photovoltaic projects.
• BioBéarnminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2023Partnership with TotalEnergies-managed biogas plant for organic waste processing, supporting sustainable agriculture and renewable energy production.
• BonduellecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2022Partnership to create a new pulse sector for chickpeas, lentils, and dried beans. Bonduelle provides technical expertise and processing (canning at Renescure plant), while Euralis provides agricultural production and sorting at Lidea Francescas facility. Production volume reached ~1,800 tonnes from 142 producers across nearly 1,300 hectares.
• Adapei 64minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial partnership with Association Départementale des Parents et Amis de Personnes Handicapées to support disability inclusion in the workplace.
• Forum Economique BretonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStalaven partnered with the Brittany Economic Forum, co-designing the event program around themes of attractiveness, employment, energy transition, agriculture, and CSR.
• SCAAP Kiwifruits de FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch red kiwifruit production sector combined with renewable energy, supporting farmer diversification.
• Agribio UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative union for organic farming with €7 million investment in new silo at Roquelaure, Gers, with 15,000 tonne storage capacity. Supported by Fonds Avenir Bio and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
• Sanders EuraliscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnimal nutrition distribution partnership providing feed products to livestock farmers in the cooperative network.
• EurasoliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary dedicated to photovoltaic and agrivoltaic solutions for farmers, offering complete project development from design to installation and maintenance.
• SORGHUM IDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuralis represented by Pierre Pagès as President of SORGHUM ID, working to develop the European sorghum sector through research and industry coordination.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• InVivo: French agricultural cooperative union coordinating agriculture, agri-supply, retail (InVivo Retail/Gamm Vert), and wine. Closely comparable to Euralis in cooperative structure, downstream retail, and member services.
• Terrena: French multi-sector agricultural cooperative covering livestock, crop production, retail (La Maison), and food processing. Comparable in cooperative structure, diversified food and farming activities, and Western France orientation.
• Limagrain: French agricultural cooperative and one of the largest seed companies in the world, operating integrated seed (corn, wheat, vegetables) and food (cereals, bakery) value chains. Directly comparable as a member-owned French agricultural cooperative co-invested with Euralis in Innolea oil-crop genetics.
• RAGT Semences: French field seed company (cereals, corn, sorghum, oilseeds, forage) co-invested with Euralis in Innolea oil-crop genetics since 2019. Direct competitor to Lidea in European field seed markets.
• Maïsadour: French agricultural cooperative headquartered in Southwest France covering corn seed, poultry (Delpeyrat foie gras), and fresh produce. Euralis announced merger discussions with Maïsadour on March 28, 2025 to create a 'new leading cooperative', making it the most direct comparator and intended combination partner.
• Agrial: French farmer-owned cooperative with multi-sector activities across seeds, beverages, dairy, fresh produce, and meat. Comparable to Euralis in cooperative governance, integrated value chain, and Southwest French farmer member base.

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Crop Science: Global agribusiness division of Bayer offering seeds, crop protection, and digital farming tools. A broad incumbent competitor to Lidea in field seeds and to Euralis in digital agronomy through its Climate FieldView platform.
• KWS Saat: One of the world's largest seed companies with a leading position in European field seeds (corn, sugar beet, cereals). Direct competitor to Lidea in European seed markets and benchmark for R&D-driven seed economics.
• Corteva: Global pure-play agriculture company offering seeds, crop protection, and digital solutions. Broad incumbent competitor to Lidea in corn, sunflower, and rapeseed seed varieties across Europe.

Others

• Bonduelle: French family-controlled leader in processed vegetables with whom Euralis created a pulse sector partnership in 2022 (1,800 tonnes from 142 producers). Adjacent strategic partner with overlapping downstream food processing value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/euralis
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Compliance4 records

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Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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