What Biocoop Restauration does

Biocoop Restauration is a France-based B2B distributor of organic, local, and fair-trade food and hygiene products, exclusively serving food service professionals. Founded in 2002 as Biocap Restauration and renamed in 2008, the company sits within the Biocoop cooperative ecosystem (parent Biocoop SA) and operates from a 24,000 m² Biodivercity-certified logistics site in Tinténiac, Bretagne. Its offering is organized into seven product categories (savory grocery, sweet grocery, ultra-fresh, produce, beverages, frozen, and hygiene/cleaning) supplied in professional-grade packaging (5-10 kg versus retail 500 g-1 kg) to collective catering, commercial restaurants, event caterers, and food processors across France.

The company runs a field-sales-led B2B model with dedicated commercial representatives assigned per client and organized by major French region, supported by an inside-sales onboarding flow (4-day account processing). Order management, account administration, and invoicing are handled through the Panier Local B2B e-commerce platform. A €300 free-shipping threshold applies nationwide (except frozen goods), small-volume clients are redirected to the 740+ Biocoop retail store network, and the Manger Bio (RMB) federation of 21 regional platforms extends distribution reach. Biocoop Restauration is a co-founder of the RMB network alongside Manger Bio 35 and Resto Bio and differentiates on rigorous sourcing standards (zero GMO, zero air transport, 100% seasonal, fair trade priority) that exceed baseline organic certification.

Revenue is generated through B2B product sales on standard 30-day payment terms (check, transfer, or SEPA direct debit). The company holds ISO 14001 certification (2024) and GDPR-compliant data practices, and is led by Director David Merdrignac (appointed 2021) with Philippe Jouin serving as permanent representative of the President. No public revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Biocoop Restauration

Legal name

BIOCOOP RESTAURATION

Website

https://extranet.biocooprestauration.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biocoop Restauration is a French B2B distributor of organic, local, and fair-trade food products, exclusively serving food service professionals — collective caterers, commercial restaurants, and food processors — across France through its B2B extranet and 21 regional Manger Bio partner platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Food Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Organic food distribution
• B2B food service
• Catering supply
• Fair trade products
• Professional food wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Tinténiac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Biocoop Restauration generates revenue through B2B sales of biological, local, and fair trade products exclusively to food professionals (collective catering, commercial catering, event catering, and transformers). Products span epicerie salee, epicerie sucree, ultra frais, fruits and vegetables, beverages, frozen goods, and hygiene/cleaning products. Payment terms are up to 30 days via check, bank transfer, or SEPA direct debit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Biocoop Restauration is a B2B distributor of organic, local, and fair-trade food products exclusively serving food professionals across France, including collective catering establishments, commercial restaurants, event caterers, and food processors. The product portfolio spans seven categories — savory grocery, sweet grocery, ultra-fresh (dairy, meats, eggs, charcuterie, seafood), fresh fruits and vegetables, beverages, frozen goods, and hygiene/cleaning supplies — delivered in professional-grade packaging (typically 5–10 kg vs. consumer 500 g–1 kg sizes). Orders are placed through a dedicated B2B extranet (powered by Panier Local) or by email, with nationwide delivery and a €300 free-shipping threshold.

Product overview

Biocoop Restauration is a distributor of organic, local, and fair-trade products exclusively serving foodservice professionals (B2B). The company operates as a unified product portfolio organized into seven main product categories: Épicerie Salée (savory grocery), Épicerie Sucrée (sweet grocery), Ultra Frais (ultra-fresh dairy, meats, eggs, charcuterie, seafood), Fruits et Légumes (seasonal produce), Boissons (beverages), Surgelés (frozen products), and Hygiène et Entretien (cleaning/hygiene products). The offering is designed for restaurants, collective catering, event catering, and food processors, with products available in restaurant-appropriate pack sizes (e.g., 5-10kg for staples like pasta versus 500g-1kg for retail).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Épicerie Salée (Savory Grocery)

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 regional platforms serving the Manger Bio network across France, growing 20-25% annually

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Biocoop Retail StorescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Biocoop Restauration partners with the Biocoop retail store network (740+ stores) to serve small-volume restaurateurs who do not reach the 300€ free shipping threshold. This enables restaurateurs across France to access organic products regardless of order volume.
• Manger Bio Ici et Maintenant (MBIM) / Réseau Manger Bio (RMB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Seven local groupements and Biocoop Restauration created the Manger Bio Ici et Maintenant network in 2010 to professionalize and gain visibility among food professionals. The network rebranded to Réseau Manger Bio (RMB) in 2020. It has grown from 7 to 21 platforms across France with 20-25% annual growth. RMB's mission is contributing to the ecological transformation of society and agriculture by offering local, remunerative, and sustainable market outlets for agricultural and food production actors.
• Manger Bio 35coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Local producer groupement established from Biocoop Restauration's beginnings to prioritize local sourcing and support regional organic agriculture around Brittany (35 department).
• Resto BiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002One of the founding local groupements of the Manger Bio network, Resto Bio provides a platform connecting organic producers with collective catering professionals.
• Panier LocalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPanier Local provides the B2B e-commerce software platform powering Biocoop Restauration's online ordering system, client account management, and sales administration. The platform features secure IT infrastructure with electronic data backup compliant with French data protection legislation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Krill: French organic and local foodservice distributor supplying collective catering operators and restaurants. Comparable in serving professional caterers with organic and sustainable sourcing.
• Distriborg: France-based specialist B2B distributor of organic, vegetarian, and fair-trade food products to foodservice operators and retailers. Directly comparable as a French organic/specialty wholesale distributor serving similar professional buyers.
• Réseau Manger Bio (RMB): The 21-platform network co-founded by Biocoop Restauration in 2010 to supply local organic products to food professionals. Directly comparable network of regional organic foodservice distributors across France.
• Prodirest: French B2B distributor specializing in organic products for collective and commercial catering. Closely comparable in business model, customer segments (collective catering, restaurants), and organic-focused assortment.

Broad incumbents

• METRO France: French arm of METRO AG's cash-and-carry/wholesale foodservice business, serving HoReCa professionals nationwide. Comparable broad foodservice wholesaler progressively expanding organic and local ranges.
• Pomona: France's leading B2B foodservice distributor with multiple specialized subsidiaries (PassionFroid, EpiSaveurs, etc.) serving collective catering, restaurants, and retail. Comparable broad incumbent across foodservice distribution in France.
• Sysco France: Subsidiary of global foodservice distribution leader Sysco, serving restaurants, collective catering, and hospitality across France. Comparable broad foodservice distributor expanding into organic and local ranges.
• Brake France (Bidfood): Major French foodservice distributor (part of Bidfood/Sysco group) supplying restaurants, collective catering, and healthcare. Comparable broad incumbent with growing organic assortment.
• Transgourmet France: French foodservice and cash-and-carry operator (subsidiary of Coop Group) supplying professional kitchens across France. Comparable broad incumbent with organic and local sourcing initiatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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