Coopérative Fruitière en Val d'Arly Savoie Mont-Blanc

What Coopérative Fruitière en Val d'Arly Savoie Mont-Blanc does

Coopérative Fruitière en Val d'Arly Savoie Mont-Blanc is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative founded on 6 January 1969 in Flumet, Savoie, France, operating through the commercial entity SAS NOS PAYSANS DES SAVOIE. The cooperative aggregates milk from 65+ farms across 26 villages in the Haute-Savoie and Savoie departments, sourced from approximately 80 producer-members in direct management, and processes it at a centralized 1000m-altitude facility in Flumet using traditional raw-milk (lait cru) cheese-making methods. Its core product portfolio spans AOP-certified cheeses (Reblochon AOP, Beaufort AOP) and IGP-certified cheeses (Tomme de Savoie IGP, Raclette de Savoie IGP), alongside proprietary specialty products such as Fondant d'Arly, Sélection Tartiflette, and Fondue de chez nous. The cooperative also curates and resells complementary regional products including charcuterie from local master butchers, Savoie wines, beers, honeys, and preserves through its distribution channels.

The cooperative operates an omnichannel distribution model encompassing five owned retail boutiques in premium tourist locations (Chamonix, Megève, Flumet, Cluses, Faverges), a Sallanches distribution warehouse, and a national e-commerce platform with cold-chain delivery via Chronofresh across metropolitan France. Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer cheese and specialty product sales, a bulk-order service (15% discount for orders above €1,000) targeting works councils, associations, and schools, and digital gift cards. The cooperative employs 70+ year-round staff, making it the largest employer in the Val d'Arly territory, and complements its commercial operations with a 100+ m² cultural museum at Flumet offering free admission, guided tours, and exhibits on cheesemaking heritage.

Name

Coopérative Fruitière en Val d'Arly Savoie Mont-Blanc

Legal name

SAS NOS PAYSANS DES SAVOIE

Website

https://coopvaldarly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Coopérative Fruitière en Val d'Arly Savoie Mont-Blanc is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative producing AOP/IGP Savoyard cheeses (Reblochon, Beaufort, Tomme, Raclette) from 65+ member farms, selling directly to consumers via five retail boutiques, e-commerce, and bulk orders across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese Production

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAKAKAB

Cheese Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Dairy Product Manufacturing

SECONDARYCRADACAC

Cheese (Natural & Processed)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Dairy & Refrigerated Foods

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• Savoyard dairy products
• AOP certified cheese
• Raw milk cheesemaking
• Cooperative dairy farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Flumet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese and Specialty Products Sales: Direct sales of AOP and IGP labeled cheeses (Reblochon, Beaufort, Tomme de Savoie, Raclette), specialty products (fondue savoyarde, Fondant d'Arly, Meule de Savoie), dairy products (yoghurt, faisselle, butter), and regional products (saucissons, dried meats, Savoie wines, beers, honey, jams) through 5 retail boutiques and e-commerce.
2. Group Orders (Commande Groupée): Bulk ordering service for CSEs, associations, and schools with preferential rates of 15% for orders above €1000. Delivery available to metropolitan France.
3. Gift Cards (E-Carte Cadeau): Digital gift cards available in denominations of €25, €50, €75, €100, €150 valid for 1 year on the e-shop, usable in multiple installments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The cooperative produces and sells AOP and IGP certified Savoyard cheeses (Reblochon AOP, Beaufort AOP, Tomme de Savoie IGP, Raclette de Savoie IGP) plus specialty products (Fondant d'Arly, Fondue de chez nous, Sélection Tartiflette) from raw milk collected daily from 65+ mountain farms across 26 villages. It distributes these directly to consumers through 5 retail boutiques in Haute-Savoie/Savoie and an e-commerce site with cold-chain delivery, complemented by a bulk-order service for works councils and associations.

Product overview

Coopérative Fruitière en Val d'Arly Savoie Mont-Blanc is a cheese-producing cooperative that operates as both a manufacturer and retailer. The company produces Savoyard cheeses under its own brand (Coop Val d'Arly) featuring AOP and IGP certified products: Tomme de Savoie IGP, Meule de Savoie, Raclette de Savoie IGP, Beaufort AOP, and Reblochon AOP. Additionally, the cooperative creates specialty products including Fondant d'Arly, Fondue de chez nous, and the Sélection Tartiflette. The company also curates and sells partner products from other Savoyard producers including charcuterie, meats, Savoie wines, craft beers, mountain honeys, and preserves through their e-commerce platform and 5 physical boutiques. An e-gift card system and bulk ordering service complement the core product offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tomme de Savoie IGP Pressed uncooked cheese (pâte pressée non cuite) made from thermized milk, aged minimum 42 days, with a firm and melting texture. Originates from Val d'Arly with 29.1g fat per 100g. Packaged in 400g for retail at €7.12 (€17.00/kg).
• Meule de Savoie Pressed cooked cheese (pâte pressée cuite) from the Gruyère family, made exclusively with whole cow's milk from the Reblochon AOP zone. Aged minimum 90 days with a supple and melting texture, featuring a fruity taste that intensifies with aging. 300g at €6.55 (€21.80/kg).
• Raclette de Savoie IGP Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) cheese aged minimum 8 weeks on wooden boards. Known for a fruity taste, creamy texture, and delicate hazelnut notes. 400g at €6.75 (€16.00/kg). Awarded 1st prize at the 2019 Savoïécime concurso and silver medal at the 2017 Concours Général Agricole de Paris.
• Beaufort AOP High mountain cheese with fruity and floral flavor. Made by over 20 of the cooperative's producers. Each wheel weighs approximately 40kg and requires 10 liters of raw whole milk per kg. Aged minimum 5 months. 300g at €7.80 (€26.00/kg).
• Reblochon AOP Authentic Savoyard cheese made from raw cow's milk. Available in 500g pieces with 26g fat per 100g. Ideal for snacking. Priced at €9.60 (€19.00/kg). The cooperative's flagship product.
• Sélection Tartiflette (lot de 2 Reblochons) Selected pair of Reblochons specifically chosen for cooking. Features uniform melting, very fruity hazelnut taste, made with fresh milk from local farms. 1kg total (lot of 2) with minimum 12 days aging. Priced at €14.55 (€14.00/kg).
• Fondant d'Arly Cook-at-home cheese presented in wooden box suitable for oven baking. Made from raw cow's milk, 27% fat content. Can be enjoyed as appetizer, starter, or main course with potatoes and charcuterie. 400g at €9.35 (€23.00/kg).
• Fondue de chez nous Traditional Savoyard fondue prepared with selected Savoyard cheeses including Comté AOP, Meule de Savoie, Meule St-Mont des Alpes, and Beaufort AOP. 800g sachet serves approximately 4 people. Priced at €16.90 (€21.13/kg).
• Petit Fondant d'Arly Smaller version of Fondant d'Arly in wooden box. Made from pasteurized cow's milk with soft texture (pâte molle). 31.6g fat per 100g. Can be baked in oven or microwaved. 230g format.
• Commande Groupée (Bulk Orders) Bulk ordering service reserved for works councils (CSEs), associations, and schools. Offers 15% preferential rate on orders exceeding €1,000 with delivery available to 5 store locations or across metropolitan France. €100 delivery fee (free for orders above €5,000). 4-week lead time between order placement and delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products delivered within 24-48 hours across France metropolitan via Chronofresh
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Route des Fromages de SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Cheese Route network bringing together 70+ actors in the Savoyard cheese industry including cooperatives, farms, cheese factories, and aging cellars. Joint initiative to promote Savoyard cheese heritage, AOP/IGP certifications, and mountain agriculture through visits, exhibitions, and educational programs.
• Coop de LescheraineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner cooperative supplying Tome des Bauges AOP cheese sold through Coop Val d'Arly boutiques and e-commerce.
• Abbaye de ChezeryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner supplying Bleu de Gex AOP cheese sold through Coop Val d'Arly distribution channels.
• Coop de YenneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner cooperative supplying Cailladou cheese product sold through Coop Val d'Arly boutiques and e-commerce.
• Gaec HenrianneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducer-cooperator supplying Reblochon fermier AOP sold through Coop Val d'Arly distribution.
• Bottolier AlbertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal producer supplying Bleu fermier cheese sold through Coop Val d'Arly boutiques.
• Chronofresh (Chronopost)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive logistics partner for temperature-controlled express delivery across France metropolitan. Ensures cold chain maintenance (0-4°C) during transport for fresh cheese products with 24-48h delivery service.
• Master Butchers (Doussard, Megève)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster charcutiers in Doussard (Haute-Savoie near Lake Annecy) and Megève supplying Savoyard salaisons (saucissons, dried meats, terrines) through Coop Val d'Arly stores.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coopérative de Domancy: Fellow Haute-Savoie dairy cooperative co-founding producer of Reblochon alongside Coop Val d'Arly in the 1960s. Operates the same farmer-member cooperative model and produces AOP Reblochon from the same geographic zone, making it the closest direct comparable.
• Fromageries Marcel Petite: Historical Beaufort affineur and maturing facility based in Savoie, working with mountain dairy producers to age Beaufort AOP and Comté. Operates in the same terroir-based AOP/IGP framework with similar artisan supply chain and premium positioning.
• Abbaye de Chèzeré: Abbey cheese producer of Bleu de Gex AOP, already partnered with Coop Val d'Arly as a supplier. Comparable as a small-scale French AOP artisan cheese producer operating through farmer/monastic supply networks and specialty retail channels.
• Coopérative de Lescheraine: Savoie cheese cooperative producing Tome des Bauges AOP and other Savoyard cheeses through a farmer-member structure. Already a partner supplier to Coop Val d'Arly, demonstrating a directly comparable cooperative business model targeting the same regional customer base.
• Fromagerie de l'Abbaye de Tamié: Savoie abbey cheese producer making Tome de Tamié and other Savoyard cheeses from raw cow's milk in the same Haute-Savoie/Savoie terroir. Operates a similar producer-network model with on-site retail and direct-to-consumer specialty cheese sales.
• Coopérative de Yenne: Savoie dairy cooperative already partnered with Coop Val d'Arly as a channel partner supplying Cailladou cheese. Runs a comparable farmer-member cooperative model producing traditional Savoyard cheeses for regional retail and D2C channels.

Broad incumbents

• Emmi Group: Swiss dairy company with strong alpine heritage, premium cheese portfolio (including Le Gruyère AOP), and pan-European distribution. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in the same mountain-terroir specialty cheese category with similar heritage-driven positioning.
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: Major French cheese and dairy group producing branded cheeses across multiple categories. While it competes at a much larger scale, it overlaps with Coop Val d'Arly in specialty French cheese retail and serves similar end consumers across national grocery and specialty channels.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group and France's dominant cheese producer with broad portfolio of branded and private-label cheeses. Operates as the principal large-scale incumbent against which Coop Val d'Arly competes for shelf space and consumer attention in French dairy aisles.

Emerging players

• La Belle Fromagerie: French artisan cheese retail and D2C brand curating premium cheeses from multiple regional producers. Competes with Coop Val d'Arly for direct-to-consumer customers seeking authentic French specialty cheeses, particularly through e-commerce and gift channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/CoopValdArly
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cooperative-val-d-arly
• Instagraminstagram.com/coopvaldarly

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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