BIOBREIZH - Coopérative légumière 100 % bio

What BIOBREIZH - Coopérative légumière 100 % bio does

BIOBREIZH is a Société Coopérative Agricole (SCA) founded in 1997 in Landivisiau, Brittany, uniting 75 producer-members of 100% organic fruits and vegetables across approximately 1,200 hectares of open-field cultivation and 20 hectares of greenhouses. The cooperative's product portfolio spans 150+ seasonal references (artichokes, cauliflower, carrots, leeks, onions, shallots, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, heritage varieties from peasant seeds including onion rosé de Roscoff and broccoli violet du Cap) commercialized under the BioBreizh brand, which was created in 2000 and operates a producer-to-consumer traceability system via QR-coded labels.

The cooperative differentiates itself through a proprietary internal production specification (cahier des charges BioBreizh) that exceeds EU organic regulations and is audited annually by an independent certification body. All member farms must be 100% bio for both plant and animal production, and the cooperative also holds Bio Équitable en France certification ensuring fair producer remuneration. Production is centralized through a crop-planning system that matches cultivation to market demand, minimizing overproduction and waste. The cooperative has restored 350 km of hedgerows and 351 hectares of agro-ecological infrastructure, and employs no heated greenhouses.

Commercially, BIOBREIZH distributes through a network of 4 Breton 100% bio shipping partners (Pronatura Bretagne, Poder, Triskell Bio, Les Voisins Bio) to major French organic and mainstream retail chains including Biocoop (its primary partner and biggest customer), Naturalia, La Vie Claire, Biomonde, Carrefour Bio, Système U, La Fourche, and Naturéo. Direct-to-consumer channels include farm-gate sales, weekly basket schemes, and local farmers markets (up to 40% of farm revenue authorized). Export reaches Germany and neighboring markets. Reported revenue for the most recent fiscal year was €26,764,123 on 15,770 tonnes of produce, with 300 jobs generated across the cooperative's ecosystem.

Name

BIOBREIZH - Coopérative légumière 100 % bio

Legal name

Société Coopérative Agricole BIOBREIZH

Website

https://biobreizh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BIOBREIZH is a Breton agricultural cooperative of 75 organic fruit and vegetable producers selling 150+ references through specialized organic retail (Biocoop, Naturalia, La Vie Claire), mainstream retail (Carrefour Bio, Système U), export markets, and direct farm channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Landivisiau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh produce sales - B2B: Sale of 100% organic fruits and vegetables to professional buyers (distributors, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, communities) through a network of 4 Breton shipping partners. Products distributed in France and for export.
2. Fresh produce sales - Direct to Consumer: Farm-gate sales, weekly basket schemes (Les Voisins Bio), and local farmers markets enabling direct sales from producers to end consumers.
3. Export sales: Export of production to neighboring countries such as Germany, targeting markets sensitive to the cooperative's production standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BIOBREIZH is a cooperative of 75 Breton organic producers who grow, centralize and commercialize a range of 150+ 100% organic seasonal fruit and vegetable varieties. Production is governed by an internal cahier des charges stricter than EU organic standards, audited annually by an independent certification body, and is sold through four Breton shipping partners and direct farm-to-consumer channels across France and for export.

Product overview

BIOBREIZH is a cooperative of Breton organic vegetable producers offering a complete range of 150+ seasonal vegetable varieties, combining traditional field crops (artichokes, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, leeks, onions, shallots) with specialty heritage vegetables from peasant seeds. The cooperative's product portfolio centers on its core Gamme de légumes BioBreizh, supplemented by an internal quality audit service, producer traceability system, and detailed product information resources. All products are certified organic with additional compliance through the cooperative's own stricter production standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gamme de légumes BioBreizh Complete range of 150+ seasonal organic fruit and vegetable varieties produced by Breton farmer-members, marketed under the BioBreizh brand and sold through four Breton shipping partners, specialized and mainstream organic retailers, export markets, farm-gate sales and basket schemes. Includes field and greenhouse crops such as artichokes, cauliflower, carrots, leeks, onions, shallots, lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers.
• Semences paysannes BioBreizh (heritage peasant seeds) Heritage vegetable seed varieties selected and propagated on-farm by member producers, including onion rosé de Roscoff, échalote, chou de Lorient and brocoli violet du Cap. Sold as part of the BioBreizh range and identified with a dedicated yellow label on packaging to support agricultural biodiversity.
• Producer traceability service (Traçabilité producteur) Consumer-facing traceability system enabling end customers to identify the specific Breton producer who grew a given BioBreizh vegetable by entering the producer code on the label. Available on the cooperative's website as a standalone traceability tool for buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,770 tonnes of produce commercialized on the fresh bio market for revenue of €26,764,123 (most recent exercise)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BiocoopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2025Biocoop is BioBreizh's primary distribution partner and biggest customer. In 2025, Biocoop became the first French distributor to guarantee minimum prices to 260 organic producers, including BioBreizh, through Bio Équitable en France agreements covering 150+ references and 20,000 tonnes of products. Biocoop involves BioBreizh in its governance and strategy.
• Biocoop, Norabio, Bio Centre Loire, Roussillon-La Tour, Univert (under Bio Équitable en France label)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Five organic producer groups labeled Bio Équitable en France, including BioBreizh, partnered with Biocoop in 2025 to guarantee minimum prices ensuring farmer remuneration equivalent to two minimum wages. Covers 150+ references and 20,000 tonnes across 260 producers. Extended to 85+ vegetable and fruit families from 2026.
• Pronatura BretagnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor100% bio shipping partner based in Plouha, Brittany. Historical partner with privileged and longstanding relations with BioBreizh producers, distributing across specialized organic retail and mainstream retailers.
• PodercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor100% bio shipping partner based in Plouvorn (29). Specializes in commercialization and conditioning of organic vegetables with IFS Food certification. Handles nearly 150 vegetable varieties from Breton producers affiliated with BioBreizh and Douar Den.
• Triskell BiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor100% bio shipping partner based in Plouenan, North Finistère. Family structure with 25+ years of experience in organic agriculture. Products sourced from farms adhering to the BioBreizh charter.
• Les Voisins BiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of 3 farms in North Finistère selling weekly baskets of fresh, local, seasonal organic vegetables directly to consumers through pickup points. Supported by the cooperative.
• ForébiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of 15 economic organizations 100% bio, representing 25% of French organic farms. BioBreizh participates in this federation which exchanges best practices, represents 100% bio organizations nationally and European-wide, and promotes organic farming credibility.
• Kaol KozhminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiodiversity association developing agricultural biodiversity in Brittany. Open to farmers, gardeners, consumers, and associations. BioBreizh collaborates on peasant seed initiatives.
• Réseau Semences Paysannes (RSP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of peasant farmers and organizations promoting peasant seeds and agricultural biodiversity. BioBreizh producers use heritage seed varieties in collaboration with RSP.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Savéol: Breton cooperative specializing in tomatoes and vegetables, headquartered in the same Brittany region. Comparable as a producer-owned cooperative sourcing from local growers and distributing through French retail, with similar producer-pool structure though a different product mix.
• Sicoly: French fruit cooperative with vertically integrated producer-to-market model and focus on premium/regional varieties. Comparable to BioBreizh in cooperative governance, premium positioning, and producer-led quality differentiation in French fresh produce.
• Prince de Bretagne: Major Breton vegetable marketing cooperative covering the same territory and similar product categories (artichokes, cauliflower, tomatoes) as BioBreizh. Although not exclusively organic, it shares the Breton cooperative producer model and competes for shelf space with BioBreizh in French retail.
• Biolait: French 100% organic dairy cooperative that, like BioBreizh, is structured around a strict "100% bio" cahier des charges and federated within Forébio. Highly comparable as a peer cooperative enforcing exclusive organic membership and operating under fair-trade-aligned producer governance.
• Douar Den: Breton organic vegetable cooperative referenced alongside BioBreizh in shipping partner Poder's portfolio. Directly comparable as a fellow Breton organic producer group operating in the same territory with similar channel structure.

Others

• Biocoop: France's leading organic retail chain and BioBreizh's primary distribution customer. Not a producer competitor but a key channel and pricing counterpart whose strategy directly shapes BioBreizh's go-to-market trajectory.
• Pronatura Bretagne: 100% organic shipping partner (expéditeur) distributing BioBreizh and other Breton organic producers. Adjacent rather than competitive — operates in the same value chain as BioBreizh's logistics layer rather than producing competing produce.
• Forébio: National federation of 15 100% bio economic organizations representing 25% of French organic farms, of which BioBreizh is a member. An ecosystem-level peer for benchmarking, best-practice exchange, and collective advocacy rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Terrena: Major French agricultural cooperative with diversified activities across crop production, livestock, and retail. Operates organic vegetable offerings and competes with BioBreizh in mainstream French retail organic lines, though its scope is much broader than BioBreizh's 100% organic positioning.
• Agrial: One of France's largest agricultural cooperatives with broad portfolio across produce, dairy, beverages, and meat, including organic lines. Comparable at the cooperative-governance level and as a competitor for organic retailer shelf, but materially larger and not 100% organic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biobreizh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSpvhPkzpr8sTjB5v9qnvAA
• Facebookfacebook.com/biobreizh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biobreizh
• Instagraminstagram.com/biobreizh/?hl=fr

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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