Halle Bio d'Aquitaine

What Halle Bio d'Aquitaine does

Halle Bio d'Aquitaine is a French B2B wholesale distributor of 100% organic fruits, vegetables, dry goods, and artisanal beverages, founded in 2017 by agronomists Mathieu Seguin and Thomas Lescouzères and based at the MIN de Bordeaux Brienne (Marché d'Intérêt National), with a satellite warehouse in Saint-Médard-d'Eyrans. Its core offering is a 3,000 m² multi-temperature logistics platform (separate chambers at 12–15°C for exotics, 4–6°C for the main range, 2–4°C for sensitive products, plus ambient dry-goods storage and ultra-fresh space) supported by a Relais Vert group-developed proprietary ERP that assigns a unique address to every product, providing end-to-end traceability from receiving dock through to customer invoice. The assortment spans 200+ seasonal fresh references plus épicerie, bulk (vrac) and craft beverages sourced from 250+ producers, of which 90%+ are reached without intermediaries thanks to group-level synergies, and is differentiated by Bio Sud-Ouest France regional certification and optional Demeter biodynamic products.

The company serves more than 400 professional clients — primarily specialized organic stores, neighborhood groceries, primeurs, and committed restaurants — via a sales-led motion with a dedicated pro portal (pro.halle-bio-aquitaine.fr), depot pickup, and tiered delivery (Zone 1 proximity next-day with 16:30 cutoff, Zone 2 Sud-Ouest next-day with 12:00 cutoff, Zone 3 nationwide via specialized carriers). Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B wholesale pricing on a pay-as-you-go cadence across four horizontal segments: specialized organic retailers (primary), neighborhood grocers, primeurs, and committed restaurants, with no public pricing or revenue disclosure. Operations are supported by approximately 20 employees organized into night receiving/preparation shifts and day commercial/logistics/QHSE/administrative functions, and the company has received co-funding from the European Union and Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine to develop the multi-product organic logistics platform.

Name

Halle Bio d'Aquitaine

Legal name

HALLE BIO D'AQUITAINE

Website

https://halle-bio-aquitaine.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Halle Bio d'Aquitaine is a French B2B organic wholesale distributor serving 400+ specialized bio stores, neighborhood groceries, primeurs, and restaurants with seasonal produce, dry goods, and craft beverages sourced from 250+ Sud-Ouest producers via a 3,000 m² multi-temperature Bordeaux logistics platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Program / Category-Managed Produce Wholesale (Grocery-Focused) (AFAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organic & Natural Packaged Grocery Wholesale (AFAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Organic wholesale distribution
• Fresh produce supply
• B2B grocery distribution
• Organic fruits vegetables
• Local food sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution of Organic Produce: B2B wholesale distribution of 100% organic fruits, vegetables, dried goods, and grocery products to specialized organic stores, neighborhood groceries, produce vendors, and restaurants. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on product type and volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Halle Bio d'Aquitaine is a B2B organic wholesale distributor that sources and delivers 100% organic fruits, vegetables, dry goods, and grocery products to specialized organic stores, neighborhood groceries, produce vendors (primeurs), and committed restaurants. Operating from a 3,000 m² multi-temperature warehouse in the Bordeaux area, the company sources directly from over 250 producers and transformers, predominantly in the Sud-Ouest region, and serves over 400 professional clients with next-day delivery across three regional zones.

Product overview

Halle Bio d'Aquitaine is a B2B organic wholesale distributor founded in 2017, operating from a 3,000 m² multi-temperature warehouse in the MIN of Bordeaux Brienne. The company's core offering is a unified platform combining fresh organic fruits and vegetables (with over 200 seasonal references), dry goods/pantry products, artisanal beverages, and bulk options — all sourced predominantly from Sud-Ouest producers under the Relais Vert group. The product portfolio centers on three main pillars: (1) Fruits et légumes biologiques — fresh seasonal produce including stone fruits, berries, asparagus, and regional specialties; (2) Épicerie bio — dry goods, craft beverages, and artisanal products such as CroustiSud chips and Brasserie Lalune beers; and (3) a professional B2B e-commerce platform for order management and logistics. The company delivers across three zones spanning Bordeaux Métropole, the wider Sud-Ouest, and nationwide France. A new marketplace project is underway to expand access to local bio products for the food industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fruits et légumes biologiques (Fresh organic fruits and vegetables) Fresh organic fruits and vegetables wholesale offering with over 200 seasonal references, sourced primarily from the Sud-Ouest region. Products include stone fruits (apricots, peaches, nectarines), berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries), citrus, exotic produce, and seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, pumpkins, and winter greens. Sold B2B to specialized organic retailers, grocers, and restaurants.
• Épicerie bio (Organic dry goods and pantry) Wholesale organic dry goods and pantry products including cereals, legumes, pasta, seeds, flours, dried fruits, and nuts, as well as artisanal selections such as organic chips (CroustiSud), craft beers, kombucha, juices, kefir, and seasonal soups (Finesse des Jardins). Sold B2B to organic retailers and restaurants.
• Boissons artisanales bio (Artisanal organic beverages) Wholesale selection of local craft beverages including kombucha, juices, kefir, and artisanal organic beers from regional partners such as Brasserie Lalune (Bordeaux). Products are locally sourced and quality-tested.
• Vrac (Bulk products) Bulk organic products available for retailers seeking to offer unpackaged goods, including cereals, legumes, pasta, seeds, flours, and dried fruits sold by weight for refill stations. Sold B2B to organic retailers and grocers.
• Service de livraison sur mesure (Customized B2B delivery service) Customized B2B delivery service from the warehouse near Bordeaux covering three zones: Proximity (Bordeaux Métropole, Gironde, Nord Landes, Sud Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne with next-day delivery for orders before 16h30), Sud-Ouest (Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Landes, Charente, Charente-Maritime and surrounding departments, next-day delivery for orders before 12h), and nationwide France via specialized carriers. Includes depot pickup service for quick retrieval.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ seasonal fruit and vegetable varieties available
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Relais Vert GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Strategic partnership leveraging Relais Vert group synergies, enabling over 90% of supplies to be sourced without intermediaries. The group developed an internal ERP system used by Halle Bio d'Aquitaine for supply chain management and traceability.
• CroustiSudminorOthersChip producer located in Aveyron producing bio chips since 2008 from fresh vegetables. Supplies chips in various flavors: classic potato, paprika, pepper, wavy, pesto, and Tex-Mex.
• Brasserie LaluneminorOthersCraft brewery based in Bordeaux producing bio beers including blondes, browns, rousse varieties, and original creations.
• Hymne à l'AbeilleminorOthersRegional honey producer supplying honey products for holiday recipes and seasonal offerings.
• IDBIOminorOthersSupplier of cinnamon and other organic spices for holiday recipe selections.
• Interbio Nouvelle-AquitainecoreOthersAssociation behind the Bio Sud-Ouest France brand, providing regional organic certification that defines and validates local origin for products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biodis: Specialized French organic and natural products wholesaler supplying independent retailers. Directly comparable B2B organic distribution model with multi-category assortment (fresh and dry grocery).
• Distriborg: French organic food distributor supplying both branded organic grocery lines and wholesale distribution to retailers. Directly comparable in B2B organic distribution model and product breadth.
• Relais Vert Group: French network of organic wholesalers to which HBA belongs. Closely comparable business model — B2B organic wholesale distribution to independent retailers — and provides HBA's ERP, sourcing synergies, and strategic affiliation.
• Soléa (Biopartenaire): Organic food distribution network serving independent retailers in France with fresh and dry grocery assortment. Comparable B2B organic wholesale business model, with similar customer mix of independent specialty bio stores.
• Pronatura: One of the largest French organic wholesale distributors, supplying produce and grocery to independent organic retailers nationwide. Same B2B organic wholesale model with broader geographic coverage, making it a direct national-scale comparable.
• Léa Nature: French organic food group combining organic brand ownership (Bjorg, Granola, etc.) with distribution to organic retailers. Comparable through its organic product portfolio and B2B distribution to the same retailer base.
• Creno: French organic and wholefood wholesale distributor serving specialty retailers with produce, dry grocery, and bulk products. Comparable in customer base (specialized organic stores) and product breadth including bulk.

Broad incumbents

• La Vie Claire: Major French organic retail chain with own-store and franchise model plus centralized purchasing. Comparable on organic assortment and supplier-relationship dynamics, but operates as a downstream retailer rather than B2B wholesaler.
• Naturalia: French organic retail chain owned by the Casino group, operating dedicated organic stores nationwide. Comparable through organic assortment focus and supplier procurement model; serves as a downstream retail competitor to HBA's specialty-store customers.
• Biocoop: France's largest network of organic retail stores operating as a cooperative, with significant central wholesale and own-brand sourcing. Overlaps with HBA's customer base but operates at vastly larger scale and as a retailer rather than pure wholesaler.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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