Les Halles Mandar

What Les Halles Mandar does

Les Halles Mandar (legal entity: MANDAR SAS, RCS Paris 400968681) is a privately held French family-owned group founded in 1973 by Jacques and Lucy Abramczyk, now led by Shaoul Abramczyk as Président Directeur Général. The company produces, sources, conditions, and distributes fresh fruits and vegetables, aromatic herbs, microgreens, edible flowers, and condiments (garlic, onions, shallots, potatoes), operating through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries — Halles Orly Sud and Solanès (full-service wholesale at MIN de Rungis), Jardins du Midi (garlic), Val'Prim (onions, Brion/Longué-Jumelles), Daniel Cadiou (traditional Breton shallots), Léguromat (aromatic herbs, Trémuson), and La Ferme Marollaise (potatoes, Sarthe). Underlying technology combines hydroponic and open-field cultivation across sites in Loiret, Pyrénées-Orientales (Saint-Cyprien, Natura 2000 zone), Brittany, Beauce, and Pyrénées-Orientales — totaling 289 hectares and 135 producer partnerships — and is governed by European agricultural certifications (HVE, GlobalG.A.P., GRASP, IFS Food, Agriculture Biologique). An internal quality laboratory runs approximately 2,570 organoleptic, microbiological, and physico-chemical analyses per year.

The group generates revenue as a full-service wholesaler (grossiste à service complet), supplying over 600 product references year-round to three primary segments: HORECA professionals (daily delivery, 24/7 ordering via phone/fax/EDI with a dedicated fleet), haute-gastronomie chefs (hand-packaged, same-day shipping to meet premium quality standards — historically anchored by the Joël Robuchon relationship), and mass retail/Grande Distribution via Jardins du Midi's producer partnerships. A 1999-vintage e-commerce logistics platform and direct retail presence at Rungis also serve individual consumers. Pricing is quote-based and customized by volume and customer requirement; the underlying model is transaction-driven daily wholesale distribution. Disclosed scale is approximately €140 million in annual revenue, 470 employees, and 40,000+ tonnes of annual throughput, with the Académie Mandar (launched 2015) operating as an approved training and customer-engagement center for culinary and distribution trades.

Name

Les Halles Mandar

Legal name

MANDAR SAS

Website

https://leshallesmandar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Les Halles Mandar is a French family-owned full-service wholesaler (grossiste à service complet) producing, sourcing, and distributing fresh fruits, vegetables, aromatic herbs, and condiments across 289 hectares to HORECA professionals, haute-gastronomie chefs, and mass retail through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries anchored at the MIN de Rungis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (42448), Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Vegetable and Melon Farming (11121)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice / HORECA Produce Wholesale (AFAIACAI)

Keywords

• Fresh produce wholesale
• HORECA supply
• Aromatic herbs production
• Condiments distribution
• Full-service wholesaler

Headquarters

HQ city

Chevilly-larue

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Wholesale Distribution: Core business: grossiste à service complet (full-service wholesaler) supplying fruits, vegetables, aromatic herbs, and condiments to HORECA professionals, retailers, and individual consumers. Transaction-based sales model with daily deliveries and over 600 product references.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Les Halles Mandar is a family-owned French group operating as a full-service wholesaler (grossiste à service complet) producing, sourcing, and distributing fresh fruits, vegetables, aromatic herbs, and condiments to HORECA professionals, mass retail, and individual consumers. The group operates through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries across France and the MIN de Rungis, offering more than 600 product references including BIO, mini-vegetables, heirloom vegetables, exotic fruits, and specialty herbs. Production spans open-field, greenhouse, and hydroponic methods across 289 hectares, supported by an internal quality laboratory and an approved training center (Académie Mandar).

Product overview

Les Halles Mandar is a group of family businesses specializing in the production, sourcing, selection, and distribution of fresh fruits, vegetables, aromatic herbs, and condiments. The company operates as a multi-branch, multi-trade organization with a portfolio of subsidiaries including Halles Orly Sud (full-service wholesaler), Solanès (Rungis-based produce specialist), Jardins du Midi (garlic specialist), Val'Prim (onion selection), Daniel Cadiou (traditional shallots), Léguromat (aromatic herbs), and La Ferme Marollaise (potatoes and onions). The Group offers over 600 product references, supplies the foodservice industry with fresh produce (including BIO, mini-vegetables, heirloom vegetables, exotic fruits), and operates the Académie Mandar as a training and experience center. Production spans 150+ hectares across France using open field, greenhouse, and hydroponic methods with certified agricultural practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Halles Orly Sud (Full-Service Wholesale Distribution) Full-service wholesaler supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to classic and upscale hotel-restaurant, corporate, and collective catering clients. Operates 24/7 with daily deliveries and over 600 product references, serving the HORECA sector from the MIN de Rungis.
• Solanès Wholesale Produce Supply Wholesale produce supply from the Rungis market specializing in aromatic herbs, small salads, citrus fruits, and seasonal fruits and vegetables, working with producers from France, Morocco, Italy, Algeria, and Benelux.
• Jardins du Midi Garlic Supply Specialized garlic selection and supply working with producer groups from Lomagne and Drôme to provide quality garlic for major retailers, with 40 years of partnership supporting regional employment and varietal innovation.
• Val'Prim Onion Selection and Condiment Conditioning Onion selection and condiment conditioning service with units in Brion and Longué-Jumelles, supporting onion producers and shipping prepared, conditioned condiment products.
• Daniel Cadiou Traditional Shallots Production and supply of traditional Breton shallots, cauliflowers, and artichokes from a family farm specialized in traditional shallot production since 1979.
• Léguromat Aromatic Herbs Production Production of aromatic herbs from Brittany with continuous technical and environmental improvements for ecological and reasoned agriculture production.
• La Ferme Marollaise Potatoes and Onions Production, conditioning, and storage of potatoes and onions based in Sarthe (72), operated by a 30-person team.
• Les Halles Mandar Fresh Aromatic Herbs Producer and supplier of high-quality fresh aromatic herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers cultivated in open fields, greenhouses, and hydroponics across France (Brittany, Centre-Val de Loire, Pyrénées-Orientales).
• Les Halles Mandar Condiments (Garlic, Onions, Shallots) Production and sourcing of condiments including garlic, onions, and shallots through partnerships with French producers across 289 hectares of cultivated area.
• Académie Mandar Training and Culinary Experiences Approved training center (Agrément n°11 94 08984 94) offering culinary experiences, product discovery, and professional training for chefs, distributors, vendors, and brands, including team building and incentive operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% reduction in water consumption through hydroponic cultivation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DPEJ (Direction de la Protection de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse) du Val-de-MarneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Social impact partnership providing training cycles for young people in Fruits & Vegetables trades. Since 2016, multiple training cycles completed with over 70 young people. During 2020/21: 13 young people trained, resulting in 40 internships and employment contracts in produce distribution, and 12 young people recruited by Les Halles Mandar who remain in group teams.
• PPA Business SchoolminorOthersPartnership for supply chain education and alternance programs. Séverine Sebas completed a Mastère (Master) in Achats et Logistique – spécialisation Supply Chain at PPA Business School while working at the company, eventually being hired full-time.
• Toutes à l'écoleminorOthersSponsorship commitment supporting the association founded in 2005 that provides complete education in Cambodia for underprivileged girls. The Happy Chandara school near Phnom Penh educates 1,500 disadvantaged girls, with 100 new students admitted annually, accompanied until their first employment.
• 135 Producer PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network with 135 independent producers across France, totaling 289 hectares of cultivated land and 1,380 tonnes of production. Producers are located near group production sites in Brittany, Anjou, Beauce, Nord, Auvergne, Sud-ouest, and Drôme.
• Halles Orly SudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary since 1996: Full-service wholesaler at MIN Rungis delivering fruits and vegetables to HORECA. Over 600 product references, daily deliveries, 24/7 service capability. Supports EGAlim law compliance with HVE and Organic certifications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Agrial: Large French agricultural cooperative with vegetable production, fresh produce, and food processing operations. Wider portfolio than Les Halles Mandar but directly comparable on the producer-to-distributor side and serves overlapping retail and HORECA customers.

Regional players

• Savéol: Breton tomato and produce producer cooperative supplying French retail and foodservice with traceable, regional-branded fresh produce. Comparable in producer-cooperative model and HORECA/retail dual-channel French fresh-produce distribution.
• Prince de Bretagne: Breton producer organisation marketing fresh vegetables (tomatoes, artichokes, cauliflowers, shallots) under a regional label. Comparable in producer-organisation structure, Breton heritage (Daniel Cadiou subsidiary is Breton), and French regional-sourcing story.

Direct peers

• METRO France: Cash-and-carry and foodservice distributor for HORECA professionals in France with broad fresh, dry, and non-food assortment. Competes on the same HoReCa buyer with daily-delivery convenience, though with broader general-line versus Les Halles Mandar's fresh-specialist focus.
• Sysco France (formerly Brakes Group): Major HORECA foodservice distributor in France (formerly Brakes France) supplying fresh, frozen, and dry to restaurants, hotels, and caterers. Competes for the same chef and catering accounts with comparable full-service distribution and product breadth.
• France Frais: French fresh and frozen dairy/produce specialist foodservice distributor serving HORECA and retail. Highly comparable product mix (fresh, chilled, frozen) and customer base in French foodservice.
• Florette: French fresh and prepared-vegetable specialist serving retail and foodservice with bagged salads and ready-to-eat produce. Comparable in fresh-produce category leadership, vertical production, and HORECA/retail dual-channel distribution.
• Transgourmet France: French HORECA foodservice distributor (part of Coop Group) supplying fresh, frozen, and ambient to collective catering and independent restaurants. Overlaps directly with Les Halles Mandar's collective-catering and chef accounts.
• Pomona (Engrais Pomona): France's leading specialist fresh and ambient foodservice distributor serving the same HORECA segment with multi-category sourcing, daily delivery, and account management. Closest like-for-like peer given its full-service wholesale model for restaurants and caterers.

Emerging players

• Vergers Boiron: French specialist in frozen fruit purées and fresh/canned fruits serving chefs and foodservice. Comparable in French gastronomy positioning, chef-led marketing, and specialty fresh/frozen ingredient supply to HORECA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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