What Synabio does

Synabio (Syndicat Professionnel) is the French professional trade union exclusively dedicated to organic agrifood businesses, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Paris. It represents approximately 204 member companies — primarily certified-organic processors, wholesalers, and specialized retailers, alongside ~30 young organic startups (Jeunes Pousses) and SME networks — collectively generating over 5 billion euros in cumulative revenue. Its core function is collective representation: advocating with French and EU public authorities on organic regulation, environmental labeling (notably Planet-score), trade negotiations, and sector funding. The organization holds an institutional seat at INAO's CNAB for organic specifications and is the only French body that credibly speaks for organic processors in policy development.

Synabio's product surface is service-oriented rather than technology-oriented. Its proprietary offerings include the BioED RSE label — a corporate social responsibility certification built on top of organic certification — and two comprehensive biodiversity preservation guides covering domestic and Southern hemisphere supply chains. Operational services include a regulatory and quality hotline with 48-hour response commitments, monthly organic market barometers, RASFF-based regulatory alerts, a negotiation observatory for distributor relations, and annual training programs on labeling, transformation, controls, RSE, biodiversity, responsible purchasing, and eco-design. Marketing and member acquisition run through Natexpo trade fair participation (with member discounts), the Printemps Bio consumer awareness event that Synabio initiated, the #BioRéflexe consumer campaign co-led with Agence Bio, press relations, and an active Twitter presence.

The business model is a subscription-based membership model with annual dues scaled to company size, with preferential rates for startups. Synabio also derives ancillary value from its position as a coordinator and content publisher (guides, position papers, market barometers) and from partnerships with French public agencies, environmental NGOs, and adjacent organic unions (FNAB, FOREBio, Synadis Bio, Agence Bio). The organization operates with a 7-person permanent team — covering general delegation, markets and sectors, network development, RSE and BioED, regulations and quality, advocacy and studies, and communications — delivering personalized daily support to its member base.

Name

Synabio

Legal name

Synabio (Syndicat Professionnel)

Website

https://synabio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Synabio is a French professional trade union, founded in 1976, representing approximately 204 certified-organic agrifood businesses — processors, wholesalers, retailers, and startups — through collective advocacy, regulatory expertise, market intelligence, and the proprietary BioED RSE label.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

Keywords

• Organic trade association
• Agricultural advocacy services
• Trade union services
• Regulatory compliance support
• Organic certification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Synabio generates revenue through membership fees from organic processors, start-ups, groups, and SMEs. The organization offers a membership simulation tool for prospective members to calculate their contribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Synabio is a French professional trade union (syndicat professionnel) representing organic agrifood businesses including processors, distributors, wholesalers, and start-ups. It provides collective advocacy, regulatory expertise, market intelligence, training programs, networking opportunities, and the proprietary BioED RSE (Corporate Social Responsibility) certification label for organic businesses.

Product overview

Synabio is a French trade union for organic agrifood businesses, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of membership-based services including the BioED proprietary RSE label for organic companies, biodiversity preservation guides, regulatory and quality support services, monthly market intelligence reports, professional training programs, and a young organic startups support initiative. These services collectively support organic processors, distributors, and startups in maintaining standards, navigating regulations, and advancing sustainability practices within the organic sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BioED Label A proprietary RSE (Corporate Social Responsibility) certification label dedicated to organic businesses. It enables bio companies to advance and certify their environmental and social practices, building upon their organic certification to address broader sustainability challenges.
• Regulatory and Quality Support Services Expert assistance on bio certification regulations including French and EU organic standards, labeling rules, and product specifications. Includes 48-hour response times and crisis support for the organic sector.
• Market Intelligence and Watch Services Comprehensive market monitoring including monthly bio market barometer, media and social media surveillance, regulatory and quality alerts via RASFF system, and negotiation observatory for distributor relations.
• Training Programs Annual training offerings covering legislation (labeling, transformation, inspections), RSE, biodiversity, responsible purchasing, and eco-design. Available in-person and via webinars at preferential rates for members.
• Young Organic Startups Support Program (Jeunes Poussées de la Bio) Seven-year-old program supporting organic startup development through monthly exchange groups, mentorship with experienced member companies, networking with distributors and wholesalers, Natexpo preferential rates, and social media visibility.
• Biodiversity Guide - France Supply Chains A comprehensive guide helping organic businesses understand and implement biodiversity preservation practices within their value chains, organized in three parts: understanding challenges, identifying improvement areas, and acting at company level.
• Biodiversity Guide - Southern Hemisphere Supply Chains A supplementary guide focused on biodiversity preservation in Southern hemisphere organic supply chains, addressing topics such as deforestation, fair compensation for producers, and sustainable sourcing practices from tropical regions.
• Position Papers and Advocacy Publications Formal position statements on key industry topics including SNANC strategy, nutritional scoring, environmental labeling, HVE certification, new GMOs, and fiscal policy impacting organic sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 194 million euros emergency aid obtained for organic sectors (2023-2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Maison de la BiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Maison de la Bio is a key strategic partner where Synabio participates in advocacy for an ambitious national strategy for organic. The project aims to house all professional organic unions under one structure to strengthen collective influence on policy matters.
• FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNAB is the national federation of organic farmers. Synabio collaborates with FNAB on policy advocacy, joint press releases on organic sector issues, and collective actions such as the Council of State challenge against HVE certification.
• FOREBiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOREBio represents organic farmers' groups. Synabio works jointly with FOREBio on sector advocacy, emergency plans for organic sectors, and policy initiatives including the HVE label challenge.
• Synadis BiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynadis Bio is an organization representing specialized organic distribution. Synabio collaborates with Synadis on sector issues including the challenge against heated greenhouse vegetables in winter.
• Agence BiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French organic agency promotes organic agriculture and products. Synabio partnered with Agence Bio on the #BioRéflexe communication campaign and participated in the 2021 Organic World Congress co-organization.
• ANIA (Association Nationale des Industries Alimentaires)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANIA is the national food industry association. Synabio collaborates with ANIA on joint training sessions and shares expertise in regulatory matters.
• FEEF (Fédération des Entreprises et Entrepreneurs de France)minorOthersFEEF is a French business federation. Synabio maintains membership and collaborative relations within this broader business representation network.
• LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLPO is France's bird protection league. Synabio partners with LPO for better biodiversity consideration in organic sector practices.
• FNE (France Nature Environnement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNE is France's main environmental federation. Synabio collaborates with FNE on environmental labeling and broader environmental advocacy positions.
• CosmébiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCosmébio is the professional association for organic cosmetics. Synabio works with Cosmébio to promote the organic vision across sectors.
• ITAB (Institut Technique de l'Agriculture Biologique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerITAB is the technical institute for organic agriculture. Synabio collaborates with ITAB on research and technical guidance for the organic sector.
• Commerce Equitable FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommerce Equitable France promotes fair trade. Synabio works with this organization on ethical sourcing and fair trade principles in organic supply chains.
• Planet-score ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2020, Synabio has contributed to the official experimentation on environmental labeling as a member of the partners committee and participated in the Planet-score initiative for environmental scoring methodology.
• NatexpocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNatexpo is the major trade fair for the organic sector. Synabio members receive a 10% discount on stand rental at Natexpo Lyon, and Synabio organizes conference sessions at the event.
• BioED Label PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious organic companies and organizations that participate in or endorse the BioED RSE certification developed by Synabio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FOREBio: Federation of organic farmers' groups in France. Directly comparable as a co-litigant and joint-advocacy partner on HVE and organic-sector emergency plans alongside Synabio.
• La Maison de la Bio: Umbrella structure housing French professional organic unions; Synabio is a co-founding partner. Directly comparable as an organic-sector collective-representation body operating in the same French policy ecosystem.
• ITAB (Institut Technique de l'Agriculture Biologique): Technical institute dedicated to organic agriculture R&D. Comparable as a French organic-sector knowledge/technical partner with which Synabio collaborates on research and guidance.
• FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique): National federation of French organic farmers and a co-litigant with Synabio in the Council of State challenge against HVE. Directly comparable as a French organic trade/advocacy body with parallel member representation and policy remit.
• Synadis Bio: French trade association for specialized organic distributors. Directly comparable as a sibling membership organization covering the distribution side of the same French organic value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Agence Bio: French national public agency for organic agriculture and products. Comparable as the public-sector counterpart to Synabio's private advocacy work; partnered on the #BioRéflexe campaign and the 2021 Organic World Congress.
• IFOAM Organics International: Global umbrella for the organic agriculture movement. Comparable as the international counterpart to Synabio's domestic organic-sector advocacy, providing the global framework Synabio aligns French policy with.
• ANIA (Association Nationale des Industries Alimentaires): National food-industry association covering all French food processors. Comparable as a broader-scope trade body; Synabio collaborates with ANIA on joint training and regulatory matters.

Regional players

• Commerce Équitable France: French fair-trade organization working on ethical sourcing and Southern-hemisphere supply chains. Comparable as a French advocacy partner on ethical-sourcing topics intersecting with Synabio's Southern-hemisphere biodiversity guide work.

Emerging players

• Cosmébio: French professional association for organic cosmetics. Comparable as a sibling French organic trade body operating in an adjacent sub-sector; collaborates with Synabio on cross-sector organic promotion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/synabio
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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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