HUILERIE VIGEAN

Name

HUILERIE VIGEAN

Legal name

Huilerie Vigean

Website

https://huilerievigean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Specialty Oils

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils (AFAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed) (AFAKAEAE), Natural Extracts & Essential Oils (Botanical/Citrus/Herb/Spice Extracts) (AFAJADAB), Coffee & Tea Concentrates, Syrups & Extracts (CRADAHAI), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Cold-pressed vegetable oils
• Artisanal oil production
• Organic culinary oils
• Nut and seed oils
• Gourmet condiments

Headquarters

HQ city

Clion

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Direct sales of artisanal vegetable oils, vinegars, and condiments to consumers through e-commerce platform and physical boutique. Revenue from individual product transactions.
2. B2B/Professional Sales: Dedicated pro platform (pro.huilerievigean.com) for professional customers including restaurants, requiring SIRET validation, offering special pricing and terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Huilerie Vigean is a French artisanal oil manufacturer (founded 1930) producing cold-pressed and gourmet vegetable oils across multiple collections — olive oils (including Grand Cru prestige), daily cooking oils, composed/blended oils, cauldron-cooked gourmet oils, beauty/wellness oils, and nut/seed/specialty fruit oils. The range is extended with organic condiments (IGP Modena balsamic vinegars, cider/red wine vinegars, vinaigrette sauces) and on-site roasted coffees, distributed via consumer e-commerce, a dedicated professional B2B platform, and a physical boutique in Clion-sur-Indre, France.

Product overview

HUILERIE VIGEAN is a French artisan oil manufacturer founded in 1930, operating as a family enterprise and Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant since 2012. The company produces a diverse portfolio of cold-pressed and gourmet vegetable oils organized into distinct collections: Huiles d'Olive (olive oils including Grand Cru prestige selections), Huiles Quotidiennes (daily cooking oils like colza and linseed), Huiles Composées (specialized blended oils like Triod'or, Quatu'or, Quintu'or, and Oméga 3 Forté), Huiles Gourmandes (cauldron-cooked intensifted oils), Huiles Beauté (beauty and wellness oils for external use), and Huiles de Noix et Fruits (nut and specialty fruit oils including Fair for Life certified hazelnut oil). The product line extends to condiments including IGP-certified Modena balsamic vinegars, vinaigrette sauces, and specialty dressings. Products are distributed through both consumer (huilerievigean.com) and professional (pro.huilerievigean.com) sales channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Huiles d'Olive (Olive Oils Collection)

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Organic Product 2026 for Omega-3 Forté for Athletes oil; Best Organic Product 2021 for Omega-3 Forté; Best Organic Product 2020 for Olive-Coco oil

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Puget: One of France's largest olive oil brands with broad retail distribution across supermarkets and foodservice. Comparable product category but operates at significantly larger scale with mass-market positioning versus Vigean's artisanal premium niche.

Regional players

• Domaine de la Provençale: French Provençal olive oil producer offering cold-pressed extra virgin olive oils with regional terroir positioning. Comparable artisanal production methods and French heritage branding, primarily serving domestic French market.

Direct peers

• La Tourangelle: Artisanal French-inspired oil producer specializing in nut and culinary oils (walnut, hazelnut, almond, avocado) sold through DTC and retail. Directly comparable product portfolio and premium artisanal positioning to Huilerie Vigean.
• Oliviers & Co: French specialty olive oil brand offering premium single-origin and Grand Cru-style olive oils through DTC, retail boutiques, and B2B channels. Highly comparable premium positioning and multi-channel distribution model.
• A L'Olivier: French artisanal olive oil specialist with heritage dating to 1822, offering cold-pressed oils, vinegars, and condiments through boutiques and online. Closely comparable heritage positioning and product mix including vinegars/condiments.
• Huilerie Emile Noël: French family-owned producer of first cold-pressed organic vegetable oils with a comparable catalog (olive, walnut, hazelnut, seed oils) and similar focus on organic certification and specialty culinary applications.
• Maison Brémond 1830: French heritage (1830-founded) specialty food brand offering artisanal oils, vinegars, condiments, and gourmet pantry items. Closely comparable heritage positioning, multi-product gourmet catalog, and DTC-plus-retail distribution model.
• Huilerie Beaujolaise: French regional artisanal oil mill producing cold-pressed nut and seed oils with comparable craft heritage and direct-to-consumer sales. Similar small-scale family operation focused on walnut and specialty oils.
• Castillo de Canena: Spanish premium extra virgin olive oil producer with Grand Cru single-origin offerings, organic certification, and B2B foodservice partnerships. Comparable premium positioning and direct relationships with restaurants and specialty retailers.

Emerging players

• Borgia Olive Oil: Specialty olive oil brand focused on single-estate premium extra virgin olive oils with DTC and selective retail distribution. Comparable premium single-origin positioning to Vigean's Grand Cru olive oil line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 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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