What Fromagerie Berthaut SA does

Fromagerie Berthaut SA is a privately held French artisan cheese manufacturer founded in 1956 by Robert and Simone Berthaut in Burgundy. The company produces traditional washed-rind and soft cheeses under protected designations, with Epoisses AOP as its flagship product — a cheese variety the Berthauts are credited with resurrecting after it was threatened with extinction following the two World Wars. The current portfolio also includes Soumaintrain IGP, Aisy Cendré, Affidélice au Chablis (cheese aged in Chablis wine), Trou du Cru, Perrière Epoisses AOP Coupe, and Le Petit Berthaut, offered in formats ranging from 60g consumer portions to 900g foodservice cuts.

The company's underlying technology consists of traditional French cheese-making techniques tied to Burgundian terroir, protected by AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) and IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) certifications that legally restrict production geography and method. Production is supported by 31 employees. Fromagerie Berthaut operates as a brand subsidiary within the Savencia Fromage & Dairy group, a diversified French dairy conglomerate, and is marketed through Savencia's #PositiveFood multi-brand platform alongside brands such as Caprice des Dieux, Saint Agur, and Etorki.

The business model is straightforward: Fromagerie Berthaut sells artisanal cheeses through French retail channels (major supermarket chains and specialty cheese shops) and foodservice, targeting consumers of premium regional French cheese and retailers seeking AOP/IGP-certified Burgundy products. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Geographic scope is centered on France within Europe, with no documented international expansion. The company generates revenue through direct cheese product sales rather than licensing or service models, and operates with no disclosed AI, digital platform, or technology monetization layer beyond its brand and protected-designation assets.

Name

Fromagerie Berthaut SA

Legal name

Fromagerie Berthaut SA

Website

https://fromagerie-berthaut.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fromagerie Berthaut SA is a Burgundy-based artisan cheese manufacturer founded in 1956, producing AOP Epoisses, IGP Soumaintrain, and other traditional French cheeses for French retail and foodservice channels, operating as a brand within the Savencia group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Cheese

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA), Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Grated, Shredded & Sliced Cheese Manufacturing (Value-Added Cuts) (AFAHABAF)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• Washed-rind cheese
• AOP certified cheese
• Burgundy cheese
• Soft cheese manufacturing

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Cheese Product Sales: Sale of artisanal French cheeses including AOP Epoisses, IGP Soumaintrain, and related cheese products through retail and distribution channels.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Fromagerie Berthaut SA produces and sells traditional Burgundian artisan cheeses under AOP (Epoisses) and IGP (Soumaintrain) protected designations. Its product line includes washed-rind, ash-rind, and wine-affined soft cheeses packaged in formats from 60g single portions to 900g foodservice sizes, distributed through French retail and foodservice channels under the Epoisses Berthaut brand.

Product overview

Fromagerie Berthaut SA is a Burgundy-based artisan cheese company established in 1956, producing traditional French cheeses under AOC/AOP and IGP protection. The company specializes in washed-rind and soft cheeses, with Epoisses AOP as its flagship product. The product portfolio includes Epoisses AOP in various formats (250g boxed, 900g cut portions), Soumaintrain IGP in 200g and 400g boxes, Aisy Cendre (ash-rind cheese, 250g), Affidelice au Chablis (wine-aged cheese, 200g), Trou du Cru (raw milk cheese, 60g), and Le Petit Berthaut (small format, 60g). The products span from premium AOC-protected artisanal cheeses to accessible portion-controlled formats, serving both retail and foodservice channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Epoisses AOP Berthaut: AOP-protected Epoisses cheese produced in Burgundy.
• Soumaintrain IGP
• Aisy Cendré
• Affidélice au Chablis
• Trou du Cru
• Perrière Epoisses AOP
• Le Petit Berthaut

Products and services

• Epoisses AOP Berthaut The flagship AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) protected washed-rind soft cheese from Burgundy, with a distinctive orange rind and powerful aroma, revived in 1956 by founders Robert and Simone Berthaut. Sold in 250g boxed retail format under the Epoisses AOP Berthaut trademark, intended for individual consumers, cheese enthusiasts, and retail buyers in France.
• Soumaintrain IGP Boite 400g IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) protected soft cheese from the Burgundy region, sold in a 400g box format for retail and household consumption. Targets French consumers seeking authentic regional soft cheese with verified geographic origin.
• Soumaintrain IGP Boite 200g IGP-protected soft cheese from Burgundy in a smaller 200g boxed format, designed for single-use or smaller household consumption. Targets French consumers seeking regional soft cheese in portion-appropriate packaging.
• Aisy Cendré Boite 250g Traditional Burgundian cheese with an ash-rind coating, sold in a 250g boxed format. Targets French retail consumers interested in traditional regional cheese varieties beyond the flagship Epoisses and Soumaintrain lines.
• Affidélice au Chablis Boite 200g Cheese aged or matured in Chablis wine, giving distinctive flavor notes from the wine affinage process, sold in a 200g boxed format. Targets French consumers and specialty cheese buyers seeking premium wine-infused artisan cheese from Burgundy.
• Trou du Cru 60g Small-format 60g raw milk cheese portion, designed for individual single-serving consumption or as an entry-level offering in the Berthaut range. Targets French consumers seeking a small-format raw milk cheese experience.
• Perrière Epoisses AOP Coupe 900g AOP-protected Epoisses cheese in a larger 900g cut or sliced format intended for foodservice operators and deli counters. Targets retail and foodservice buyers needing bulk-format AOP Epoisses for slicing and merchandising.
• Le Petit Berthaut 60g Small-format 60g cheese portion positioned as the entry-level product in the Berthaut range, designed for individual consumption and consumer trial of the brand. Targets French retail consumers seeking an accessible small-format artisan cheese option.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Savencia Fromage & Dairy (Groupe Savencia)coreOthersFromagerie Berthaut operates under the Savencia group, a major French cheese and dairy company. The brand is featured on Savencia's #PositiveFood platform alongside other artisanal cheese brands including Caprice des Dieux, Saint Agur, Etorki, and others.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Lactalis Group: World's largest dairy group, owner of brands like Président, Galbani, and Entremont. Operates broadly in the French cheese industry with both industrial and specialty lines, providing a larger competitive context for niche AOP producers like Berthaut.
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: Parent company of Fromagerie Berthaut and a major French dairy conglomerate. Owns multiple cheese brands including Caprice des Dieux, Saint Agur, Etorki, and others, serving as both the corporate parent and a broad incumbent in the same product category.
• Fromagerie Bel: Major French dairy conglomerate producing branded cheeses (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Kiri, Boursin). A broad incumbent in the same French cheese industry with much larger scale and resources, though focused on different product formats than Berthaut's artisanal AOP range.

Direct peers

• Rodolphe Le Meunier: French artisan cheesemaker and affineur specializing in traditional AOP cheeses with similar craft positioning to Berthaut. Directly comparable in scale, customer base (premium retailers and foodservice), and product philosophy.
• Androuet (Maison Androuet): Historic Parisian fromagerie specialty retailer and affineur offering French AOP cheeses. Comparable in the artisan French cheese space, serving similar high-end consumer customers through specialty retail channels.
• Fromagerie d'Affinois: Artisan French cheese producer known for their signature creamy texture and specialty soft cheeses. Directly comparable in scale, product format (premium soft cheeses), and retail distribution channels.
• Fromagerie Gaugry: Another Burgundy-based artisan cheese producer that also makes AOP Epoisses. Directly competes with Berthaut in the same product category, serving the same French retail and specialty cheese channels with traditional washed-rind cheeses.
• Maison Marcel Petite: Affineur (cheese ager) specializing in Comté and other traditional French AOP cheeses. Operates in the same artisan French cheese category as Berthaut, with similar heritage positioning and quality-focused brand.

Emerging players

• Berthaut (Savencia) - Saint Agur: Another Savencia-owned brand producing French blue cheese (Saint Agur). Sister brand within the same corporate group with similar distribution channels and consumer positioning in the premium French cheese category.

Regional players

• Fromagerie Jacquin: French artisan cheese producer based in the Rhône-Alpes region, specializing in traditional AOP cheeses like Saint-Marcellin. Comparable in artisanal positioning and traditional methods, though geographically focused on a different French region than Berthaut.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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