RIBEGROUPE

What RIBEGROUPE does

RIBEGROUPE is a privately-held, family-owned French wholesale distributor of fresh products, founded in 1948 by Louis and Emma in Dreslincourt, Oise. Operating under a holding structure, the group runs three core specialized subsidiaries — Les Vergers d'Emma (fruits and vegetables), Promer Océan (seafood), and Sidélis (dairy, charcuterie, and poultry) — alongside five regional entities (RibéPrim, RodaFruits, Velders, Ardennes Primeurs, Rivoallon) that anchor local presence across Picardie, Île-de-France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Champagne, Ardennes, and Normandie. The company serves approximately 1,200 daily customers across Grande Distribution (GMS) and Restauration Hors Domicile (RHD) channels, positioning itself as the regional leader in fresh product trading and distribution in the Grand Nord of France. ISO 9001 certified continuously since 1996, RIBEGROUPE sources from local producers (average 55 km from depots) and fish auctions (Dieppe, Guilvinec), with sustainability certifications including MSC and ASC held by its seafood arm.

The group's operating backbone is its HubOne® logistics management system — a proprietary platform deployed progressively across all sites since 2019 with a €500K investment over five years, featuring PDA and GPS tracking for its 80+ driver fleet, electronic proof of delivery, and real-time route optimization. Complementing this is an inter-site shuttle logistics system (€450K+ investment, launched November 2020) that enables products stocked at any site to reach any group customer the next morning, supporting a "zero stockout" capability. B2B client web portals, developed in partnership with 2BSYSTEM since March 2021, provide real-time ordering, inventory visibility, ERP integration, and pricing access for downstream customers. The technology stack emphasizes operational interoperability rather than digital-first disruption, treating logistics orchestration and client interface as the primary value drivers.

RIBEGROUPE generates revenue through B2B wholesale distribution on a transaction-fee basis, selling fresh produce, seafood, and dairy/charcutererie/poultry to retailers and food service operators via direct field sales teams organized by region and segment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; web portals deliver personalized tariffs to professional accounts. The company has invested heavily in physical infrastructure — a quadrupled Velders cold storage facility near Lomme M.I.N. (>€2M investment, 300 pallet capacity, 2015), a new RodaFruits warehouse in Rouen (December 2019), and a plastic-free packaging line with 60+ references (April 2021) — alongside ESG-aligned initiatives such as EGALIM compliance mobilization (50%+ certified F&L, 20% organic targets) and Sidélis B.O.F. exclusive partnership with GranCœur for 50+ UltraLocal Picardie references. The model combines deep regional distribution density, multi-category breadth, and an "UltraLocal" sourcing narrative that aligns with French public procurement preferences in collective catering.

Name

RIBEGROUPE

Legal name

RIBEGROUPE

Website

https://ribegroupe.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RIBEGROUPE is a family-owned French regional wholesale distributor of fresh products serving approximately 1,200 daily customers across Northern France through three specialized subsidiaries in fruits and vegetables, seafood, and dairy-charcuterie-poultry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Fresh Food Distribution

NAICS

Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (42448), Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers (42444)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail Program / Category-Managed Produce Wholesale (Grocery-Focused) (AFAIACAJ), Meat, Poultry & Seafood Distribution (CRAOABAC), Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIABAF), Refrigerated Meat & Charcuterie Wholesale (AFAIAHAI)

Keywords

• Wholesale fresh produce
• Fruits vegetables distribution
• Seafood wholesale
• Dairy poultry distribution
• Food service supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Ribécourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale distribution of fresh products: RIBEGROUPE operates as a regional leader in trading and distribution of fresh products through three specialized divisions: Fruits & Légumes (Les Vergers d'Emma), Produits de la Mer (Promer Océan), and Crèmerie-Charcuterie-Volaille (Sidélis). Revenue is generated through wholesale distribution to Grande Distribution (GMS) and Restauration Hors Domicile (RHD).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RIBEGROUPE operates as a regional leader in wholesale trading and distribution of fresh products across the Grand Nord quarter of France, serving approximately 1,200 daily customers in the Grande Distribution (GMS) and Restauration Hors Domicile (RHD) sectors. The company runs three specialized divisions through wholly owned subsidiaries: Les Vergers d'Emma for fruits and vegetables, Promer Océan for seafood, and Sidélis for dairy, charcuterie, and poultry. Distribution is supported by a proprietary HubOne® logistics platform, an inter-site shuttle network, and client web portals with real-time ERP integration.

Product overview

RIBEGROUPE is a regional leader in fresh produce trading and distribution serving the Grand Nord (Northern France) region through three specialized subsidiaries: Les Vergers d'Emma (fruits and vegetables), Promer Océan (seafood), and Sidélis (dairy, charcuterie, and poultry). The group supplies hypermarkets and out-of-home catering (RHD) with fresh, high-quality products. Each subsidiary operates with its own brand identity while sharing logistics infrastructure and certification standards (ISO 9001).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Vergers d'Emma: Fruits and vegetables brand for distribution to retail and food service
• Promer Océan
• Sidélis

Products and services

• Les Vergers d'Emma (Fruits & Vegetables)

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero stockout capability through inter-site shuttle logistics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GranCœurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2021Exclusive partnership with GranCœur network for Sidélis B.O.F. (Beurre, Œufs, Fromages) product distribution in Picardie, offering over 50 UltraLocal Picardie references with mutualized deliveries with Fruits & Légumes and seafood products.
• 2BSYSTEMcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 March 2021Technology partnership for developing and deploying client web portals providing real-time statistics, accounting access, live ordering, stock visibility, pricing, and direct ERP integration for seamless order processing across RodaFruits and RibéPrim operations.
• Criée de DieppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive 20+ year partnership with the Dieppe fish auction (76) for seafood procurement. PromerOcéan committed to supporting French fishing industry even during COVID-19 crisis.
• Criée du GuilvineccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Guilvinec fish auction (29) for seafood procurement, providing access to fresh catches from Brittany for GMS customers.
• MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)minorOthersPromerOcéan holds MSC certification for sustainable fishing practices as part of their commitment to responsible seafood sourcing.
• ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)minorOthersPromerOcéan holds ASC certification for responsible aquaculture sourcing.
• Mr.GoodfishminorOthersPromerOcéan participates in Mr.Goodfish sustainable seafood program.
• Pavillon de FranceminorOthersPromerOcéan is affiliated with Pavillon de France quality certification for French seafood.
• InterfelminorOthersNational interprofessional association for fresh fruits and vegetables in France.
• Fraich' AttitudeminorOthersCommunication campaign and brand for fresh fruits and vegetables promotion in France.
• VivalyaminorOthersFresh produce retailer network for local distribution.
• UNCGFLminorOthersUnion Nationale des Grossistes en Fruits et Légumes - national wholesale trade association.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ribegroupe

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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