L'Agrumiste

What L'Agrumiste does

L'Agrumiste is a privately held French specialty food company (SAS, registered in Nanterre, founded circa 2016) that cultivates a unique open-field citrus orchard near Fès, Morocco, regrouping 250+ varieties assembled over more than a decade by founder Laurent Boughaba. The company sells fresh seasonal citrus under its own brand through a WordPress/WooCommerce e-commerce site (lagrumiste.com) and a physical boutique at 82 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, with Chronopost/Chronofresh delivery inside 72 hours to metropolitan France. Beyond fresh fruit, it operates seven adjacent product lines — sweet and savory grocery, citrus-forward alcohols and liqueurs, Microplane® tools, a curated citrus bookshop, a corporate gifting service, and a B2B tier for restaurateurs — functioning as a verticalized citrus lifestyle brand rather than a generic grocer.

The core proprietary asset is a multi-year R&D partnership with CIRAD and INRAE for in-orchard varietal creation ('les mariages du bout du monde'), which has produced L'Agrumiste-attributed proprietary varieties such as 'Citron caviar Red Lemon' (2022) and 'Citron caviar Vanessa' (2023). The supply chain is single-origin and hand-operated: harvest on demand at peak maturity, selective hand-picking of category-1 fruit only, no on-farm storage, reasoned/organic agriculture with manual weeding, and preserved wild zones for biodiversity. Pricing is per-piece or per-kg for fresh produce and per-bottle/unit for adjacent SKUs, with free mainland France delivery above €100, €24.60 surcharge to Corsica, and €5 for difficult-access zones. Payments are processed via Stripe (SSL, 3D Secure).

The go-to-market is fundamentally direct-to-consumer via the website and click-and-collect at the Paris boutique, layered with two small B2B channels (restaurateurs and corporate gifting) that share the same catalog. Headcount is not publicly disclosed; only founder Laurent Boughaba and Business Developer Henri Divay are named on the legal notice. The company is owner-operated with a stated share capital of €1,000, no parent company, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue, making it a craft, founder-led specialty operator with limited scale signals in the source data.

Name

L'Agrumiste

Legal name

L'Agrumiste – Société par Actions Simplifiée

Website

https://lagrumiste.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L'Agrumiste is a French specialty food company that grows 250+ citrus varieties in a single orchard near Fès, Morocco, and sells them — plus curated grocery, spirits, tools, and books — directly to French consumers via lagrumiste.com and a Paris boutique, with B2B tiers for restaurateurs and corporate gifting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Citrus Production and Retail

NAICS

Orange Groves (11131), Fruit and Vegetable Retailers (445230)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Citrus Orchards (Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit) (AFAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flavor Bases & Emulsions (Citrus oils, beverage emulsions, clouding agents) (AFAFAGAE), Olive Oil, Vinegar & Condiment Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAJ)

Keywords

• Fresh citrus retail
• Specialty produce farming
• Gourmet grocery products
• Artisan citrus varieties
• Corporate gift baskets

Headquarters

HQ city

Montrouge

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct citrus e-commerce (B2C): Per-piece or per-kg sale of fresh citrus from the orchard through lagrumiste.com and the Paris boutique; prices are firm TTC at the piece/kg level; no right of withdrawal due to perishable nature; fixed shipping plus surcharge zones (Corsica +€24.60, difficult access +€5); free home delivery above €100.
2. Épicerie salée (savory grocery): Sale of curated savory grocery products made with L'Agrumiste orchard citrus or selected specialty houses (e.g., Huile infusée au yuzu, Vinaigre de calamansi, Citron noir d'Iran, Yuzu Kosho, Furikake, Blanche Vallée, Curry Sumatra, Mélange d'épices, Bakasco, Miso au yuzu, Baie de Timur, Sil Timur).
3. Épicerie sucrée (sweet grocery): Sale of artisanal sweets and confections made with orchard citrus: sirops aux agrumes (L'Agrumiste x L'Alchimiste), confitures, guimauves (sanguinelli, fleur d'oranger, sudachi, combava), chocolat noir 70% aux agrumes séchés, eau de fleur d'oranger, granolas (yuzu, main de bouddha).
4. Alcools & Liqueurs: Curated selection of citrus-driven alcohols and liqueurs: Limoncello di Mallorca bio, Taroncello di Mallorca bio, Dry curaçao, Dry Curaçao Yuzu (Maison Ferrand co-creation), Gin Citadelle Jardin d'été, Limoncello Mamma Mia, Liqueur de cédrats (Distillerie Cazottes), Vodka INDIA (Distillerie de Paris, made with their combava and main de Bouddha), GIN London Dry (L'alambic Parisien, made with their citrus), Yuzushu (Ume No Yado).
5. Outils / Ustensiles (tools): Sale of Microplane® zesters (Zesteur, Flexi zesti orange/vert/jaune), Moulin à épices Microplane®, Râpe japonaise, L'Agrumiste totebag.
6. Livres (books): Curated bookshop on citrus themes spanning culinary, botanical and literary culture: Dix façons de préparer collection (citron, orange, mandarine, yuzu, kumquat, fleur d'oranger, citron noir, zeste), reference works (Agrumes, Le grand livre des agrumes, Agrumes résistant au froid, Zestes), novels and children's books (Mon bel oranger, L'oranger, Six citrons acides, De la tarte au citron).
7. Corporate gifting (cadeau d'entreprise): B2B gift baskets ("coffrets découvertes") for teams and clients, custom-quoted via a dedicated inbox ([email protected]); phone-assisted sales Tuesday to Saturday 11h–19h.
8. Restaurateurs (B2B professional pricing): Professional pricing tier for restaurateurs on citrus with a dedicated contact ([email protected]) that supports order choice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

L'Agrumiste cultivates 250+ citrus varieties in a single open-field orchard near Fès, Morocco, and sells fresh seasonal citrus (Pomelo Star Ruby, Bergamote Castagnaro, Lime de Tahiti, Yuzu, Sudachi, Combava, Citron caviar, etc.) directly to consumers via its e-commerce site and Paris boutique. Around the citrus core, it offers a curated épicerie sucrée (syrups, jams, guimauves, chocolate, granolas), épicerie salée (oils, vinegars, spice blends, Japanese condiments), alcools & liqueurs (Limoncello, Yuzushu, Dry Curaçao, custom Gins and Vodka), kitchen tools (Microplane® zesters, râpe japonaise) and citrus-themed books, with adjacent B2B services for restaurateurs and corporate gift baskets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agrumes (fresh citrus) Core product line of fresh seasonal citrus cultivated in L'Agrumiste's own orchard near Fès, Morocco, under reasoned/organic agriculture, sold in season to individual consumers and restaurateurs in France.
• Épicerie sucrée (sweet grocery) Artisanal sweet grocery line made with orchard citrus — sirops aux agrumes (L'Agrumiste x L'Alchimiste), confitures, guimauves (sanguinelli, fleur d'oranger, sudachi, combava), dark chocolate 70% with dried citrus, orange-blossom water, and granolas (yuzu, main de bouddha). Sold to individual consumers.
• Épicerie salée (savory grocery) Curated savory grocery line of spice blends, condiments, vinegars, oils and Japanese specialties featuring citrus — e.g., Huile infusée au yuzu, Vinaigre de calamansi, Citron noir d'Iran, Yuzu Kosho, Furikake, Blanche Vallée, Curry Sumatra, Mélange d'épices, Bakasco, Miso au yuzu, Baie de Timur, Sil Timur. Sold to individual consumers.
• Alcools & Liqueurs Curated selection of citrus-driven alcohols and liqueurs, including Limoncello di Mallorca bio, Taroncello di Mallorca bio, Dry curaçao, Dry Curaçao Yuzu (Maison Ferrand co-creation), Gin Citadelle Jardin d'été, Limoncello Mamma Mia, Liqueur de cédrats (Distillerie Cazottes), Vodka INDIA (Distillerie de Paris, made with L'Agrumiste combava and main de Bouddha), Gin London Dry (L'alambic Parisien, made with L'Agrumiste citrus), Yuzushu (Ume No Yado).
• Outils / Ustensiles (tools) Citrus-focused kitchen tools: Microplane® zesters (Zesteur, Flexi zesti orange/vert/jaune), Moulin à épices Microplane®, Râpe japonaise, and a L'Agrumiste totebag. Sold to individual consumers.
• Livres (books) Curated bookshop on citrus themes spanning culinary, botanical and literary culture: Dix façons de préparer collection (citron, orange, mandarine, yuzu, kumquat, fleur d'oranger, citron noir, zeste), reference works (Agrumes, Le grand livre des agrumes, Agrumes résistant au froid, Zestes), and novels/children's books (Mon bel oranger, L'oranger, Six citrons acides, De la tarte au citron).
• Cadeau d'entreprise (corporate gift baskets) B2B corporate gift offering: gourmet discovery boxes (« coffrets découvertes ») built around fresh and unique L'Agrumiste products, available on bespoke quote for businesses to give to teams or clients, with phone-assisted sales Tuesday–Saturday 11h–19h.
• Restaurateurs (B2B professional citrus service) B2B service for restaurant chefs and engaged greengrocers: professional pricing on citrus, dedicated contact ([email protected]), and personalized support in varietal selection for professional kitchens.
• Furikake citron vert & piment Citrus-and-chili furikake topping (40 g) developed in collaboration with Épices Shira, sold within the Épicerie salée range for €7.00.
• Citron caviar Red Lemon Proprietary L'Agrumiste citrus variety — a finger-lime × clementine hybrid with red pearls, sold within the Agrumes range as a unique house creation.
• Citron caviar Vanessa Proprietary L'Agrumiste citrus variety — a finger-lime type with pink, crunchy, acidulated pearls, sold within the Agrumes range as a unique house creation.

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maille: Iconic French mustard and premium condiment brand (Unilever). Comparable on premium French condiment positioning and retail distribution; much larger scale and broader assortment than L'Agrumiste's citrus-derived vinaigres, sirops and condiments.
• Hédiard: Historic Parisian luxury food house offering curated épicerie, confitures, confections and specialty produce. Comparable as a multi-category French specialty food brand with strong B2C and B2B (cadeau d'entreprise) channels, though at a much larger scale and broader assortment than L'Agrumiste's citrus-anchored catalog.
• Fauchon: Iconic French luxury food brand selling pastries, épicerie fine, alcools and gift boxes globally. Comparable as a Parisian specialty food house operating in D2C e-commerce, corporate gifting, and curated gift boxes — but with a vastly broader portfolio and international footprint than L'Agrumiste.

Direct peers

• Terre Exotique: French specialty spice and condiment brand sold to chefs and consumers via D2C e-commerce and retail. Comparable as a curated specialty-ingredient French brand with a similar B2B/B2C mix, premium positioning and gift-basket logic; L'Agrumiste mirrors this model with citrus instead of spices.
• Koppert Cress: Dutch grower of specialty micro-vegetables, cresses and edible flowers sold to chefs worldwide. Closely comparable as a specialty produce grower that bypasses commodity channels, sells rare cultivars at premium prices, and targets étoilés restaurateurs with curated variety programs.
• Belazu: UK supplier of premium Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern ingredients (oils, vinegars, pastes) to chefs and home cooks via D2C and retail. Comparable on curated specialty ingredients with a B2B chef focus and a B2C retail brand; L'Agrumiste is the citrus-anchored equivalent in the French market.
• Riverford Organic Farmers: UK organic farm D2C subscription and box-delivery business. Comparable on the direct-from-grower, organic-positioned, home-delivery model; differs in that L'Agrumiste specializes in exotic citrus curation rather than mixed organic vegetable boxes.
• Albert Ménès: French specialty food producer and retailer offering artisanal confitures, miels, condiments and épicerie fine via D2C and select retail. Directly comparable as a curated French specialty food brand with a similar mix of fruit-derived products, gift offerings, and B2B premium positioning.
• Steenbergs: UK specialist in organic spices, vanilla, teas and salts sold via D2C and to artisan food producers. Comparable as a small-batch, ethically-sourced specialty ingredients brand targeting premium food makers and home cooks with curated gift lines.

Others

• Maison Fossier: Historic French specialty biscuit and confectionery brand (Reims) selling via D2C, retail and corporate gifting. Adjacent peer — comparable in terms of being a heritage French specialty food brand with B2C e-commerce, gift baskets and épicerie positioning, though in biscuits rather than citrus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lagrumiste
• Instagraminstagram.com/lagrumiste
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agrumiste

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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