Coopérative Agricole Groupe Valsiagne

What Coopérative Agricole Groupe Valsiagne does

Coopérative Agricole Groupe Valsiagne, legally SOCIETE COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE DE LA VALLEE DE LA SIAGNE ET DE LA VALLEE DOREE, is a French agricultural cooperative founded in 1943 and headquartered in Pégomas (Alpes-Maritimes). It federates approximately 957 member farmers across viticulture, market gardening, horticulture, mimosa and eucalyptus cultivation, and bitter orange production in the French Riviera region. The cooperative is organized into four activity poles: Agrofourniture (seeds, phytosanitary products, fertilizers, livestock feed), Espaces Verts (professional green space supplies), Motoculture (professional equipment sales and maintenance via partners such as STIHL and ASmotor), and Jardinerie (consumer garden retail via the Gamm vert franchise operated through subsidiary S.I.C.A. since 1986).

The business operates 7 retail locations across departments 06 and 83, with flagship facilities at Pégomas, Mougins, Peymeinade, Mandelieu, Vallauris, Les Arcs sur Argens, and Saint-Laurent du Var. Revenue is generated through five streams: agricultural input sales, motoculture equipment sales, Gamm vert consumer garden retail, professional services (equipment rental via Lokki, mechanical workshop, transport and logistics with crane-equipped trucks, Certiphyto training, soil analysis, drive-through order pickup), and the heritage N\u00e9rolium line producing bitter orange jams, orange flower water, and traditional distillation products at a Golfe-Juan ecomuseum.

The company is governed as a cooperative with a 19-member elected board applying "one member, one vote" principles, currently presided by Serge Bernardi, with salaried director Guillaume Gillet managing operations. It is not listed, has no external investor, and is a member of the VERT CITE purchasing central. The firmographic headcount of 9 reflects the legal entity only and understates the broader operational workforce including field sales advisors, mechanics, drivers, and store staff serving the dual professional and consumer markets.

Name

Coopérative Agricole Groupe Valsiagne

Legal name

SOCIETE COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE DE LA VALLEE DE LA SIAGNE ET DE LA VALLEE DOREE

Website

https://coop-valsiagne.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coopérative Agricole Groupe Valsiagne is a 1943-founded French agricultural cooperative serving ~957 farmer-members, landscapers, municipalities, and amateur gardeners across the French Riviera through 7 Gamm vert retail stores and professional agricultural supply, equipment, and advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Supplies and Services

NAICS

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFABAJAB

Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Inputs & Agrochemicals/Agrochemical Distribution & Retail (Farm Supply, Co-ops)

SECONDARYAFABAJAH

Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Inputs & Agrochemicals/Agrochemical Distribution & Retail (Farm Supply, Co-ops)

SECONDARYAFABACAL

Specialty Fertilizers for Horticulture & Controlled Environment (Greenhouse, Hydroponic, Nursery)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Inputs & Agrochemicals/Specialty Fertilizers (Controlled-Release, Water-Soluble, Foliar)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative supplies
• Agricultural inputs distribution
• Garden center retail
• Motoculture equipment sales
• Professional landscaping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pégomas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agrofourniture (Agricultural Supplies): Sale of agricultural inputs including seeds, phytosanitary products, biological control products, fertilizers, amendments, sowing and protection equipment, trellising, and livestock feed to member farmers throughout the year.
2. Motoculture Equipment Sales: Sale and maintenance of motoculture equipment including motorcultivators, brushcutters, mowers, ride-on mowers, and shredders through 7 points of sale.
3. Gamm vert Garden Centers: Operation of 7 Gamm vert franchise garden centers serving both amateur and experienced gardeners with nursery plants, vegetable seedlings, garden tools, animal feed, and regional products.
4. Professional Services: Services including equipment rental through Lokki platform, mechanical workshop, transport/logistics with cranes, professional training including Certiphyto certifications, soil analysis, and drive-through order pickup service.
5. Nérolium Heritage Products: Production and sale of bitter orange-based products including jams, distilled orange flower water, and beverages through Nérolium cooperative established in 1904.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coopérative Agricole Groupe Valsiagne distributes agricultural inputs (seeds, phytosanitary and biological control products, fertilizers, livestock feed), sells and rents motoculture equipment, and operates seven Gamm vert franchise garden centers serving both amateur gardeners and professional landscapers. It complements product distribution with technical advisory services, professional training (Certiphyto), equipment maintenance, transport logistics, and heritage food products through its Nérolium brand.

Product overview

Coopérative Agricole Groupe Valsiagne is an agricultural cooperative organized into complementary activity poles serving professionals across the Siagne and Dorée valleys. The offering is structured around four core product categories (Agrofourniture, Espaces Verts, Motoculture, and Jardinerie under the Gamm vert franchise), supplemented by a heritage product line (Nérolium) and professional services (Valsiagne Pro). Services include technical diagnosis, equipment rental via Lokki platform, transport logistics, mechanical workshops, Certiphyto training, environmental collection programs, and a drive-through pickup service. The cooperative operates 7 retail locations and serves 957 member farmers across viticulture, horticulture, market gardening, and green space sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nérolium: An agricultural cooperative revived by Valsiagne, dedicated to the cultivation of bitter orange (bigaradier), traditional distillation, and the production of jams, orange blossom water, and bitter oranges. Features an écomuseum and boutique in Golfe-Juan.
• Valsiagne Pro

Products and services

• Agrofourniture (Agricultural Inputs)

Quantifiable outcome

• 957 farmers federated in the cooperative network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MarigardeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Partner structure present at Teract group CEO visit to Mougins location, part of cooperative network discussion.
• TERRES D'AZUR SASminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Cooperative structure partner present at Teract group CEO visit to Mougins location.
• VALSOLEILminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Cooperative structure partner present at Teract group CEO visit to Mougins location.
• Groupe DuranSiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Cooperative group partner present at Teract group CEO visit to Mougins location.
• JARDINERIE FACHONminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Garden center partner present at Teract group CEO visit to Mougins location.
• COOP AGRIC APPROVISIONNEMENT ST THIBERYminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Agricultural cooperative partner present at Teract group CEO visit to Mougins location.
• Gamm vert (Teract Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1986Gamm vert franchise partnership since 1986 under S.I.C.A. subsidiary. Gamm vert is now part of Teract group (containing Jardiland, Gamm vert, Delbard, Jardineries du Terroir and Noé brands). First French garden center network with over 1000 stores across France and Luxembourg.
• VERT CITEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of VERT CITE referencing and purchasing center for specialized green spaces sector. Partnership provides access to selected best products from suppliers sharing performance and quality requirements. Enables collective purchasing power and adherence to VERT CITE sustainable development charter for environmental best practices.
• Teract GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group of Gamm vert franchise. Visit by new Teract CEO Hervé Onfray in July 2025 to meet franchised structures including Valsiagne as part of tour of partner operations. Meeting focused on agricultural roots and cooperative spirit strategy.
• ADIVALORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for collection of unused phytopharmaceutical products (PPNU) and empty packaging (EVPP) from member farmers. Supports sustainable agriculture and environmental protection goals.
• NéroliumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment in Nérolium cooperative founded in 1904 dedicated to bitter orange (bigaradier) cultivation. Preserves heritage of orange flower production, traditional distillation methods, and jam making. Ecomuseum opened at Golfe-Juan in September 2020.
• CliiinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for glass recycling incentive program at Gamm vert stores. Recognized for promoting sustainable waste sorting among customers.
• STIHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for professional motoculture equipment including brushcutters, chainsaws, and related tools. Part of trusted brand portfolio ensuring quality and durability.
• ASmotorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment brand partner for professional motoculture products offered through cooperative stores.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Jardiland: Sister brand under the Teract group alongside Gamm vert. Comparable as a national French garden center chain offering plants, garden equipment and pet supplies to amateurs and professionals, with overlapping product categories to Valsiagne's jardinerie activity.
• Botanic: French garden center chain with a strong positioning in organic, ecological gardening and home garden products. Comparable in retail garden center category and overlap on the amateur gardener segment served by Valsiagne's Gamm vert stores.
• Truffaut: Major French specialty garden center chain selling plants, garden equipment and outdoor products nationwide. Comparable in retail garden center category and target customer (amateur gardeners), though Truffaut is a centralized chain rather than a cooperative.
• Delbard: Garden center brand under the Teract group, focused on plants, landscaping and outdoor living. Comparable as a sister retail brand within Teract's portfolio, with overlapping distribution model and customer base.
• InVivo Group: Federation of French agricultural cooperatives providing agrofourniture, distribution, advisory and retail services nationally. Comparable through its cooperative retail and farmer services activity, although operating at a much larger federated scale.
• Gamm vert (Teract): National garden center franchise brand under which Valsiagne operates all seven of its retail stores via its S.I.C.A. subsidiary. Same retail format, customer overlap (amateur gardeners and pros), and shared supplier base; Valsiagne is a franchisee within the wider Teract network.

Direct peers

• VillaVerde: Network of independent French garden centers. Comparable as a retail garden center operator with similar product mix (plants, equipment, garden supplies) and customer overlap with Valsiagne's Gamm vert activity.
• Agrial: Large French agricultural cooperative spanning agrofourniture, distribution, retail and green spaces. Directly comparable to Valsiagne as a multi-pole farmer-owned co-op providing inputs, advisory and retail to members, but operating at a much larger national scale.
• Terrena: French multi-activity agricultural cooperative serving farmers with agro-supplies, technical advice and downstream retail. Highly comparable as a cooperative peer providing inputs, advisory and member services across regions of France.
• Axereal: French agricultural cooperative group active in crop production, agro-supply distribution and farmer services. Comparable as a regional co-op structure with similar farmer-member services and supply chain model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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