FERME BIO MARGERIE

What FERME BIO MARGERIE does

Ferme Bio Margerie is a third-generation, family-owned artisanal fruit juice producer headquartered in Portes-lès-Valence, Drôme, France. Operating as a SARL with 8 employees, the company cultivates apples, pears, and other fruits on its own orchards and sources supplementary fruit from regional producers within a 150km radius to produce a portfolio of approximately 12 permanent 100% organic fruit juices (including pure apple, pure pear, apple-fruit blends such as pomme-cassis, pomme-fraise, and pomme-kiwi, plus three grape juice variants), two fruit purées, and a limited-edition seasonal line called Les Éphémères. Core production technology is traditional: artisanal pressing (including a restored Swiss pressoir), pasteurization for shelf stability without preservatives or ascorbic acid, and assemblage of 7–12 apple varieties per cuvée using a winemaker-like approach to flavor balance across 50+ varieties. Packaging spans 25cl glass bottles, 1L bottles participating in the France Consigne reuse network, and Bag-in-Box formats of 3L, 5L, and 10L.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model. Direct farm sales run Monday–Friday from the Portes-lès-Valence site, complemented by a professional B2B portal for existing trade buyers and a sales-led acquisition motion targeting épiceries, bio shops, cafés, hotels, restaurants, and professional producers via application forms. Distribution is national within France, channeled through specialty food retail and the CHR (cafés/hôtels/restaurants) hospitality segment, with the 25cl format serving on-premise consumption and 1L/Bag-in-Box formats serving retail and at-home use. A secondary revenue stream consists of toll-manufacturing services (travail à façon) for other producers, including fruit juice and nectar transformation, pasteurization and packaging in bottles or Bag-in-Box, custom labeling, and recipe development; 'Le Tremplin' is a cause-related SKU supporting farmers in organic conversion.

The company is 'Agriculture Biologique' and 'Bio Cohérence' certified, has been designated 'Artisan de Qualité' by the Collège Culinaire de France since 2017, and has accumulated multiple medals at the regional Chamber of Agriculture juice competition. Margerie family ownership passed from Jean and Viviane Margerie (who received the Chevalier de l'Ordre du Mérite Agricole in 2017) to Mary Margerie in 2018. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are issued on request through the professional portal. The company has no external investors, no parent entity, and no public listing.

Name

FERME BIO MARGERIE

Legal name

SARL Ferme Bio Margerie

Website

https://fermebiomargerie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ferme Bio Margerie is a third-generation family-owned organic fruit juice producer in Drôme, France, making artisanal 100%-fruit juices and purées from locally sourced apples, pears, and grapes for French specialty retail, hospitality, and B2B toll-manufacturing clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Fruit Juices

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Juices & Juice Blends (Cold-Pressed, NFC, From Concentrate) (AFAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Juice & Nectar Production (Including Juice Drinks) (AFAFABAC)

Keywords

• Organic fruit juice
• Artisanal juice production
• Organic farming
• Contract manufacturing
• Fruit processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portes-lès-Valence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Sale of artisanal 100% organic fruit juices in various formats (25cl bottles, 1L bottles, Bag-in-Box in 3L, 5L, 10L) and fruit purées. Also limited edition 'Éphémeres' seasonal products.
2. Toll Manufacturing Services: Processing services for other producers who wish to transform and/or package their fruits into juice, nectar, or other liquid products. Includes custom labeling and recipe development support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ferme Bio Margerie produces and sells 100% organic, artisanal fruit juices (apple, pear, grape, and apple-fruit blends) and fruit purées from its family farm in Drôme, France. The company also offers toll manufacturing (travail à façon) services to other producers, including juice transformation, nectar production, custom labeling, packaging, and recipe development.

Product overview

Ferme Bio Margerie is a family-owned organic fruit juice manufacturer based in Drôme, France, with over 40 years of experience. The company produces a portfolio of 12 permanent apple and grape juice varieties (including jus de pomme, jus de raisin, and apple-fruit blend juices like pomme-cassis and pomme-fraise), two fruit purees (pomme and poire), a cause-related product line (Le Tremplin supporting organic conversion), and limited-edition seasonal offerings (Les Éphémères). Products are available in multiple packaging formats including 25cl bottles, 1L bottles, and Bag-in-Box (3L, 5L, 10L). The company also offers contract manufacturing services (prestation de façonnage) including juice transformation, nectar production, custom labeling, liquid packaging, and recipe development for other producers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jus de pomme (Apple Juice) 100% pure apple juice crafted from an assemblage of 7 to 12 apple varieties sourced from the farm and within 150km, produced using artisanal methods to achieve balance, aromatic complexity, and the impression of drinking fresh apples. Intended for general consumers, specialty retailers, and hospitality.
• Jus de poire (Pear Juice) 100% pure pear juice made from farm-grown and locally sourced pears with no added sugars, no added water, and no ascorbic acid. Naturally fluid and slightly syrupy, expressing the aromatic complexity of assembled pear varieties. Awarded gold medals twice at the regional competition.
• Jus de pomme coing (Apple-Quince Juice) Apple and quince juice blend (85% apples, 15% quinces) where quince takes center stage without added sugars, balanced with sweet aromatic yellow apples from organic agriculture.
• Jus de pomme framboise (Apple-Raspberry Juice) Apple and raspberry juice (95% apples, 5% raspberries) where the natural acidity of raspberries is balanced by sweet apple varieties from organic agriculture.
• Jus de pomme kiwi (Apple-Kiwi Juice) Apple and kiwi juice blend (85% apples, 15% kiwis) sourced locally within 150km, where kiwi acidity is balanced by round-flavored sweet apples from organic agriculture.
• Jus de pomme cassis (Apple-Blackcurrant Juice) Apple and blackcurrant juice (93% apples, 7% blackcurrants) where sweet and colorful apple varieties balance the astringency of blackcurrant from organic agriculture. Awarded two silver medals at regional competition.
• Jus de pomme fraise (Apple-Strawberry Juice) Apple and strawberry juice (85% apples, 15% strawberries) where selected apple varieties complement and balance the sweetness of strawberries from organic agriculture. Awarded bronze medal at regional competition.
• Jus de pomme groseille (Apple-Red Currant Juice) Apple and red currant juice (93% apples, 7% currants) where the discrete and acidic currant is highlighted by apple varieties from organic agriculture.
• L'étonnant d'abricot (Apricot Juice) 100% pure apricot juice (85% apples, 15% apricot puree) where the acidity of apricots is not hidden behind added sugars. Pure fruit juice, not a nectar, made from organic agriculture.
• Jus de raisin rouge (Red Grape Juice) 100% pure red grape juice from selected grape varieties that change with seasons, full of sun and tannins. Possible varieties include Grenache and Syrah.
• Jus de raisin rosé (Rosé Grape Juice) 100% rosé grape juice positioned between white and red in terms of sweetness, made for lovers of table grapes. Possible varieties include Muscat, Lavallée and Cardinal.
• Jus de raisin blanc (White Grape Juice) 100% white grape juice from selected varieties (Danlas, Italia, Ora) that change with seasons; the least sweet of the three grape juices, with lighter and more floral notes.
• Purée de pommes (Apple Purée) 100% pure apple purée without added sugar, with thick texture from selected apple varieties. Not a compote but a purée, sold in 600g containers.
• Purée de poires (Pear Purée) 100% pure pear purée without added sugar, with thick texture from selected pear varieties. Not a compote but a purée, sold in 600g containers.
• Les Éphémères (Limited Edition Seasonal Juices) Limited edition fruit juice series and 'one shot' products available while stocks last. Complements the permanent juice range with seasonal and experimental flavor combinations.
• Le Tremplin (Solidarity Apple Juice) 100% pure French apple juice created to support producers transitioning to organic agriculture. Made from selected apple varieties, this product is both a gourmet offering and a solidarity initiative supporting farmers during the 3-year organic conversion period.
• Prestation de transformation de jus de fruits (Contract Juice Manufacturing) Contract manufacturing service for fruit producers to transform their fruits into pure fruit juice without additives, including pasteurization and packaging in bottles or Bag-in-Box formats. Accepts both organic and conventional fruits.
• Prestation de transformation nectar (Contract Nectar Manufacturing) Contract manufacturing service to transform fruits into nectar, composed of water, fruit purée, and sugar. Includes pasteurization and packaging in bottles or Bag-in-Box formats.

Quantifiable outcome

• Medal awards for juice quality - 2 gold medals (pear juice), 2 silver medals (apple-cassis), 1 bronze medal (apple-strawberry) at regional agricultural competition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• BiocoopflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1986Viviane Margerie contributed to the creation of Biocoop national structure at a decisive meeting in Annecy in 1986. She operated one of the first Biocoop shops and Jean supplied the network with fruits, vegetables, and juices. They participated in the Biopais producer group (now SOLEBIO). Viviane was part of the first product commissions validating coherence and quality of referenced products.
• AgribiodrômecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJean Margerie served as president from 1992 to 1997. This association develops and coordinates organic agriculture in Drôme region.
• France ConsignecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational bottle reemployment network deployment since 2022. Supports the company's commitment to bottle reuse and sustainable packaging.
• Ma bouteille s'appelle revienscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal collection point partner in the Valence region for bottle collection. Bottles are washed and returned to market by this company.
• Valence en GastronomieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal gastronomic association in Valence. The company is a member supporting the creation of a gastronomic pole in Valence.
• Collège Culinaire de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarding body that certified Ferme Bio Margerie as 'Artisan de Qualité' in French gastronomy since 2017.
• FNAB (Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique)minorOthersNational federation for organic agriculture that the company supports as part of its commitment to peasant and coherent organic agriculture.
• Terre de LiensminorOthersOrganization supporting sustainable agriculture and land access that the company supports.
• SOLEBIO (formerly Biopais)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer group that Ferme Bio Margerie participated in through Biocoop network development. Jean supplied the network and contributed to group activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Charles & Alice (Materne): Leading French fruit compote and ambient juice producer. Comparable as a French fruit-based beverage manufacturer with national retail distribution, though Charles & Alice operates at industrial scale and dominates private-label segments that Ferme Bio Margerie cannot serve.
• Pago France: Established French fruit juice brand serving hospitality (CHR) and retail channels. Comparable in CHR distribution focus (25cl format), though Pago operates at industrial scale with broader flavor range and longer shelf life.

Others

• InVivo Retail (Botanic, Frais d'ici): French agricultural cooperative and bio retail platform. Comparable as a downstream bio distribution channel partner, with InVivo/SOLEBIO already a documented partner relationship (former Biopais group) and Biocoop co-founded by Margerie family.

Emerging players

• Alter Eco: French organic and fair-trade food and beverage brand. Comparable in organic/ethical positioning and French specialty retail presence, with a partial product line overlap (beverages, purées) and shared values around sustainability.

Direct peers

• Alain Milliat: Premium French artisanal fruit juice and nectar producer. Highly comparable as a French artisanal juice specialist emphasizing 100% fruit, no-additive production, multi-pack formats (bottles, BIB), and premium hospitality/retail positioning.
• Biotta: Swiss-origin organic juice brand with strong presence in French bio retail. Comparable as a premium organic juice manufacturer emphasizing natural, no-additive production, though Biotta is distributed across broader European markets.
• Biorganique Saillard: French organic fruit juice producer with similar artisanal positioning. Closely comparable as a French organic juice specialist serving bio retail and CHR channels, though operating at a different scale and with different product mix.
• Granola (La Vie Clair / Ekibio): Organic French beverage brand including fruit juices, distributed across bio and organic retail channels. Most directly comparable as a French organic juice brand competing for the same specialty retail and CHR (café/hotel/restaurant) customers.
• Les Vergers de l'Oncle Paul: Small French artisanal organic juice producer. Closely comparable to Ferme Bio Margerie in scale (small artisan operation), product mix (apple and mixed fruit juices), and go-to-market (farm-direct, specialty retail, regional French distribution).
• Vitabio: French organic fruit juice and beverage brand with similar product positioning (organic, premium, multi-pack formats). Direct competitor in French bio retail and hospitality channels, though Vitabio operates at significantly larger scale with broader national distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jus.de.fruits.fermebiomargerie
• Instagraminstagram.com/fermebiomargerie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sarl-margerie

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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