Tossolia

What Tossolia does

Tossolia is a French artisanal food manufacturer founded in 1990 in Revest-du-Bion (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) that produces 100% organic, plant-based food products — primarily tofu and seitan — using traditional Japanese-inspired methods. Its core technology is the artisanal processing of French organic soybeans (sourced within 200 km) into a portfolio of approximately 35 product references, including plain and flavored tofus, grilled tofus, seitan burgers, seitan slices, plant-based minced alternatives, and a dedicated foodservice range (Gamme RHF). Production involves coagulation (nigari), smoking (beechwood), and grilling steps carried out in SCOP-owned workshops at the foot of Mont Ventoux, with all products certified organic (AB) and vegan.

The business operates as a SCOP (Société Coopérative et Participative) employee cooperative with 35 employees, of whom 25 are associate members, and Joël Pichon as PDG (CEO). Tossolia generates revenue by manufacturing and selling its products through a multi-channel French distribution network: specialized organic retail stores (Biocoop and independents), organic wholesalers (Vitafrais, Relais Vert), and the collective catering channel (RHF) serving school cafeterias, company canteens, and institutional kitchens. It does not disclose pricing publicly; product pricing is set at retail level via distributors and through contact-based quotes for bulk/catering orders. The 2018 disclosed revenue was approximately €4.3M, with growth above 20% per year from 2013 to 2017.

The company positions itself on three reinforcing axes: (1) clean-label, minimally processed plant proteins (short ingredient lists, no ultra-processing, no artificial additives), (2) local French supply chains (soybeans within 200 km, rural production site), and (3) cooperative governance with employee ownership. It has won multiple industry awards — including the Trophée Or de l'Innovation at Natexpo 2023 for its soy-free Haché Végétal Pois et Féveroles — and has been featured in mainstream French media (TF1, France 3, France 5). Recent strategic activity centers on SKU expansion (new seitan slices in 2025, new tofu variants, and a 2026 breaded tofu launch) and deepening the dedicated RHF foodservice range through trade shows such as SIRHA and AGORES.

Name

Tossolia

Legal name

SCOP TOSSOLIA

Website

https://tossolia.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tossolia is a French artisanal manufacturer, founded in 1990 as a SCOP cooperative, that produces certified-organic plant-based foods — primarily tofu and seitan — from French soybeans and sells them through specialized organic retail and collective catering channels in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Revest-du-bion

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plant-based food product sales: Tossolia generates revenue from manufacturing and selling a range of 100% plant-based, certified organic food products including tofu (nature and flavored), grilled tofus, seitan burgers, vegetable hash, and seitan slices. Products are sold through specialized organic retail stores and the collective catering (RHF) channel. From 2013 to 2017, the company experienced growth exceeding 20%, with 2018 revenue approaching €4.3 million.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tossolia manufactures organic, artisanal, plant-based food products — primarily tofu and seitan — from French-sourced organic soybeans at its workshop in Revest-du-Bion, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The company offers approximately 35 product references spanning plain and flavored tofus, pre-cooked grilled tofus, seitan burgers and slices, and plant-based minced alternatives, and distributes through both specialized organic retail stores and a dedicated collective catering (RHF) range.

Product overview

Tossolia is an artisanal French manufacturer of organic plant-based foods, primarily tofu and seitan products, founded in 1990 as a SCOP (cooperative). The product portfolio consists of multiple interconnected lines: (1) Plain and flavored Tofus — the core base products including Tofu nature, Tofu épinard noisette, Tofu fumé au bois de hêtre, Tofu Ail des Ours & Noisette, and the 2025 launch Tofu Duo d'Olives; (2) Tofus Grillés — a line of 7 pre-cooked grilled tofu products (Indienne, Orientale, Mexicaine, Sésame Gingembre, ail des ours, fumé, tomates séchées & basilic) that are ready to eat hot or cold; (3) Burgers Seitan — two seitan-based burgers (Pretty Veggie and Sweet Veggie); (4) Émincés de Seitan — a new 2025 line of three seitan slices (Nature, Asiatique, Oriental) positioned as quick protein options; (5) Hachés Végétaux — two plant-based minced alternatives (Pois et Féveroles award-winning product, and bolognese-style); (6) Gamme RHF — a dedicated foodservice range. All products are certified organic, vegan, and manufactured in Haute Provence at the foot of Mont Ventoux.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tofus (Plain and Flavored) Artisanal organic tofu made from French soybeans using traditional coagulation (nigari), offered in plain and flavored variants (Nature, Épinard Noisette, Fumé au bois de hêtre, Ail des Ours & Noisette, Duo d'Olives, Mariné Chia Anis, Cubé Pané). Sold in specialized organic retail and to collective catering for use in cooking, marinating, salads, and hot dishes. Certified organic (AB) and vegan.
• Tofus Grillés (Pre-cooked Grilled Tofus) Line of pre-cooked grilled tofu products in seven flavor profiles (Indian-inspired, Oriental, Mexican, Sesame Ginger, Wild Garlic, Beechwood Smoked, Sun-dried Tomato & Basil), ready to eat hot or cold in salads, wraps, bowls, or reheated in oven, airfryer or pan. Targeted at consumers seeking quick, ready-to-eat plant protein.
• Burgers Seitan Seitan-based vegan burgers in two varieties: Pretty Veggie (beetroot and spices) and Sweet Veggie (sweet potato and carrot), both sources of fiber and plant protein. Designed for flexitarian and vegan consumers seeking ready-to-cook plant-based burger alternatives.
• Émincés de Seitan (Seitan Slices) Pre-seasoned seitan slices in three flavor profiles (plain Nature, Asiatique with ginger, coriander, sesame and tamari, Oriental with turmeric, cumin and cayenne pepper). Marketed as quick vegan protein options ready in 6 minutes, rich in plant protein (17.4g per 100g for Asiatique).
• Hachés Végétaux (Plant-based Minced Alternatives) Plant-based minced alternatives including the award-winning Haché Végétal Pois et Fèveroles (pea and fava bean proteins seasoned with paprika, cumin and herbs, soy-free) and Haché Végétal façon Bolognaise (soy protein and tofu, ready in 5 minutes). Designed for use in everyday cooking such as bolognese, stir-fries and tacos.
• Gamme RHF (Collective Catering Range) Dedicated product range for the collective catering (RHF) sector, providing organic, plant-based vegetarian alternatives adapted for institutional and professional food service operations including school cafeterias, company canteens, and government食堂. Positioned for catering operators seeking balanced, organic menu options aligned with sustainable food mandates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20%+ annual revenue growth from 2013 to 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ARIA SudminorGTM or Marketing PartnerARIA Sud provided organizational support for Tossolia's participation in SIRHA Lyon 2025, a major international foodservice trade show. This partnership helped ensure optimal presence and product showcasing at the event.
• Accord Bio (groupement)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccord Bio is a purchasing group for specialized organic retail that organized a supplier trade show. Tossolia participated to strengthen relationships with organic retail partners and explore new distribution opportunities.
• VitafraisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVitafrais is an organic food wholesaler engaged in promoting plant-based bio products in retail stores, supporting Tossolia's distribution through independent organic stores.
• Relais VertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelais Vert is an engaged organic food wholesaler working with Tossolia to distribute plant-based bio products to stores, supporting local and sustainable food distribution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Garden Gourmet (Nestlé): Nestlé's plant-based brand offering burgers, mince, and ready meals across European retailers including France. Larger, multi-category incumbent that competes for plant-based shelf space and foodservice contracts with substantially greater scale.
• Beyond Meat: US-listed plant-based meat alternative company with growing French and European retail and foodservice presence. Broader incumbent operating globally with much larger marketing and distribution budgets, competing for the same flexitarian consumer and foodservice buyer as Tossolia.
• Herta: Established French processed-meat and plant-based brand (Nestlé) offering plant-based bacon, slices, and mince in mainstream French retail. Provides mass-market competitive context for Tossolia's artisanal positioning at the higher-end of the same category.
• The Vegetarian Butcher: Plant-based meat alternative brand owned by Unilever, present across European foodservice and retail. Comparable broad incumbent with deep distribution and foodservice relationships, competing in burgers, strips, and mince categories that overlap with Tossolia's seitan and haché ranges.

Direct peers

• Le Pain des Fleurs: French organic producer of crispbreads and plant-based snacks (part of Triballat Noyal). Comparable French organic food manufacturer selling through the same specialized organic retail channels (Biocoop, natural stores) with a similar clean-label, organic positioning.
• Triballat Noyal (Sojade): French family-owned dairy and plant-based manufacturer producing organic soy yogurts, desserts, and tofu under the Sojade brand. Directly comparable as a French producer of organic plant-based protein products sold through similar retail and foodservice channels.
• Bjorg & Cie: French organic food brand (part of Léa Nature group) with a broad portfolio of organic plant-based products including tofu and meat alternatives. Directly competes with Tossolia on the organic retail shelf in France with a similar clean-label positioning.
• Céréalpes: French artisanal organic producer of seitan, tofu, and plant-based specialties located in the Rhône-Alpes region. Directly comparable as a small-batch French artisanal manufacturer of organic tofu and seitan selling through organic retail and vegetarian specialty channels.

Emerging players

• La Vie: French plant-based meat alternative brand producing pork-style and bacon-style vegan slices. Comparable emerging player in the French plant-based protein category with a similar focus on clean-label, non-ultra-processed positioning aimed at flexitarian consumers.

Regional players

• Alnatura: Large German organic food brand and retailer with its own private-label tofu, seitan, and meat alternatives. Comparable in product category and organic positioning, but operates primarily in DACH markets and does not directly compete with Tossolia on French shelf.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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