Les Hameaux Bio Biocoop

What Les Hameaux Bio Biocoop does

Les Hameaux Bio Biocoop is a privately held SARL founded in 1992 and headquartered in Pornic, France, operating a multi-format organic retail network of 8–9 physical stores across the Loire-Atlantique coastline and Nantes metropolitan area (Guérande, Nantes, Saint-Joseph-de-Porterie, Saint-Nazaire, Trignac, Pornic, Pornichet, Le Pouliguen). The company is an adherent of the Biocoop cooperative — France's largest organic retail network and self-described "preferred organic brand of the French" — operating under Biocoop's stricter-than-EU organic cahier des charges, with no proprietary technology disclosed. Core offerings span certified-organic groceries, fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, bakery, cosmetics, baby care, and bulk (vrac) products, complemented by an integrated ecosystem of sub-brands: Restaurant BON organic restaurants (Guérande, Nantes, Pornic), La Panetière des Hameaux artisan bakeries (Pornic, Nantes), Nino Di BON pizzeria (Guérande, the first Biocoop-network pizzeria), Coin Seconde Main second-hand corners, Ressourcerie partnerships with Le Réservoir and TransiStore, and a naturopathy/wellness studio at Nantes.

The business generates revenue primarily through in-store retail point-of-sale transactions across physical locations, supplemented by sit-down and take-away restaurant sales, bakery sales, and corporate catering (seminar and team-event bookings). The company also participates in the Biocoop national e-commerce platform (biocoop.fr) for online ordering. Customers are acquired and retained through community-led GTM — local producer lunches, beer festivals, zero-waste workshops, open days, a loyalty programme, blog content, and active social channels (Facebook, Instagram). Direct supplier relationships with 140+ local producers within a 150 km radius underpin both procurement and the "local sourcing" value proposition. The customer base is split between health-conscious individual households (primary segment) and local businesses/organisations in Loire-Atlantique seeking organic corporate catering (secondary segment). No external funding rounds or institutional investors are disclosed; share capital stands at €10,000 and headcount at 36 employees.

Name

Les Hameaux Bio Biocoop

Legal name

SARL Les Hameaux Bio

Website

https://leshameauxbio.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Les Hameaux Bio Biocoop is a Loire-Atlantique-based multi-format organic retailer operating 8–9 stores under the Biocoop cooperative banner, serving eco-conscious households with certified-organic groceries, restaurants, bakeries, pizzeria, bulk/zero-waste, and corporate catering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Grocery Retail

NAICS

Grocery and Convenience Retailers (4451), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529), All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298), Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing (3118)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural Specialty Food Stores (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Keto, Allergy-Friendly) (CRAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Dietary Catering (Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Allergen-Free, Medical) (THAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Organic grocery retail
• Bulk zero waste shopping
• Organic bakery products
• Organic restaurant dining
• Local producer network

Headquarters

HQ city

Pornic

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail sales of organic products: Core revenue from in-store retail sales of 100% certified-organic products across categories including groceries, fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, bakery, cosmetics, household products, and baby care. Revenue is generated through point-of-sale transactions at 8-9 physical store locations. Bulk/vrac and packaged products are sold side by side.
2. Restaurant and catering services: On-site restaurants (Rest'O Bio / BON) serve sit-down and take-away organic meals. Corporate catering services are provided through restaurant BON and La Panetière des Hameaux for business events (seminars, team lunches, meetings). One-time per-event revenue from catering bookings.
3. Bakery sales: Bakery operations under the La Panetière des Hameaux brand sell artisanal breads and pastries through dedicated bakery counters. Two locations: Pornic and Nantes. Bakery products are also available via catering services for corporate events.
4. Franchise / network membership revenue: The company operates as a franchisee/member of the Biocoop cooperative network. Stores carry the Biocoop brand and follow the Biocoop specification (cahier des charges), which is more demanding than European organic standards. Network membership provides purchasing power, brand recognition, and shared marketing resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Les Hameaux Bio Biocoop operates a chain of 8-9 certified organic retail stores across the Loire-Atlantique coastline and Nantes metropolitan area in France, selling 100% organic groceries, fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, bakery, cosmetics, baby care, and bulk (vrac) products under the Biocoop network specification. The offering extends beyond grocery into on-site organic restaurants (Restaurant BON), artisan bakeries (La Panetière des Hameaux), a pizzeria (Nino di BON), a naturopathy and reflexology wellness cabinet, second-hand/circular-economy corners (Ressourcerie, Coin Seconde Main), and corporate catering services.

Product overview

Les Hameaux Bio Biocoop operates as a multi-format organic retail network comprising 8 physical stores across Loire-Atlantique, France, all affiliated with the Biocoop cooperative network. The offering is organized as a unified retail ecosystem combining core grocery products (organic produce, meat, dairy, fish, bakery, cosmetics, household items, and bulk products) with complementary service businesses: Restaurant BON organic restaurants, La Panetière des Hameaux artisan bakeries, and Nino di BON pizzeria. The network distinguishes itself through zero-waste initiatives (bulk section with ~190 references, second-hand corners, Ressourcerie upcycling partnerships), local producer partnerships (140+ suppliers within 150km), wellness services (naturopathy cabinet in Nantes), and catering capabilities. Products span organic groceries, frozen foods, wines, gluten-free items, baby care, and beauty/cosmetics. The company emphasizes sustainable, ethical commerce through fair trade, animal welfare standards, and environmental responsibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Restaurant BON: Organic restaurants serving bio, local, and seasonal cuisine in Guérande, Nantes, and Pornic locations.
• Panetière des Hameaux
• Nino di BON
• Coin Seconde Main
• Ressourcerie TransiStore

Products and services

• Les Hameaux Bio Organic Retail Stores

Quantifiable outcome

• Vrac/bulk products cost approximately 30% less than equivalent packaged products, enabling budget-friendly organic consumption
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Le Réservoir (Ressourcerie partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020A Corner Ressourcerie operated by the association Le Réservoir was installed at the Les Hameaux Bio store in Pornic, bringing circular economy and responsible consumption to the store environment. The partnership supports the zero-waste mission of the store.
• TransiStore / RessourcerieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Ressourcerie (repair/reuse centre) operated by TransiStore was installed at the Saint-Joseph-de-Porterie (Nantes) store. The concept was developed after the store team identified available space and sought an association with shared ethics around reducing waste. The partnership brings second-hand goods and circular economy services into the retail environment.
• Bout' à Bout' (consigne/returnable bottles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes Hameaux Bio is a partner of the Bout' à Bout' association for returnable/consigned beer bottles. The consigne system for craft beers reduces the carbon footprint of packaging — reused glass bottles generate up to 80% less greenhouse gas emissions than recycled glass. Participating breweries include La Tête Haute, La Conviviale, Brasserie Duck, and Brasserie de l'Olifant.
• La Tête Haute (brasserie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Tête Haute is a craft brewery and France's first social-insertion brewery. Les Hameaux Bio partnered with them to create 'Chopine', a local organic pale ale with fruity notes. The beer is made in limited quantities and sold across all nine stores.
• La Conviviale (brasserie)minorOthersLocal craft brewery participating in the Bout' à Bout' consigne programme. Supplies organic beers to Les Hameaux Bio stores.
• Brasserie Duck (brasserie)minorOthersLocal craft brewery participating in the Bout' à Bout' consigne programme. Supplies organic beers to Les Hameaux Bio stores.
• Brasserie de l'Olifant (brasserie)minorOthersLocal craft brewery participating in the Bout' à Bout' consigne programme. Supplies organic beers to Les Hameaux Bio stores.
• Brasserie de Retz (brasserie)minorOthersCraft brewery based in Legé, south of Loire-Atlantique. Produces 100% organic beers using artisanal techniques. Products are non-pasteurised, without artificial additives, and naturally carbonated. Supplies Les Hameaux Bio stores.
• Brasserie de Rhuys (brasserie)minorOthersOrganic brewery in Morbihan, operational since 2012, specialising in blonde, brown, and amber triple beers. Barley is sourced from farms within 10 km of the brewery, preserving local and traditional production. Supplies Les Hameaux Bio stores.
• Brasserie du Bouffay (brasserie)minorOthersNantes-based craft brewery awarded a bronze medal at the Salon de l'Agriculture 2014 for quality organic beers. 80% of production is sold within an 80 km radius. Supplies Les Hameaux Bio stores.
• Brasserie la Dilettante (brasserie)minorOthersCraft brewery created in 2015 by two passionate brewers. Known for 64 different beers produced since founding, with 100% organic malt and 95% of waste recycled. Supplies Les Hameaux Bio stores.
• Cosmébulle (vrac cosmetics)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner supplying bulk liquid cosmetics (shampoo and shower gel) for the vrac section at the Saint-Nazaire store. Products are made in France with non-aggressive ingredients for skin and scalp.
• Endro (zero-waste consigne products)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndro supplies zero-waste deodorant and other personal care products in returnable glass bottles. The consigne system at the Trignac store allows customers to return empty glass bottles to the store, which are then cleaned and refilled by Endro. A consigned glass jar generates up to 80% less GHG emissions than a recycled one.
• Biocoop (network / cooperative)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLes Hameaux Bio is a member/adherent of the Biocoop cooperative network — France's largest organic retail chain. Membership provides brand identity, purchasing power, shared specifications (cahier des charges more demanding than EU organic standards), e-commerce platform (biocoop.fr), marketing resources, and a loyalty programme. Each store is independently operated but benefits from the collective Biocoop brand and supply chain.
• Local producers (140+ suppliers)coreOthersOver 140 local producers and artisans supply the stores with organic fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bakery, cosmetics, and other products. Producers are located within 150 km of stores, supporting the local economy and ensuring freshness. Categories include: fruit & vegetable producers, livestock farmers (éleveurs), fresh product makers, cosmetics producers, and vrac/bulk suppliers. Examples include Jardin de Brière, Dureau, Friou, Muroise, and Doisterneau.
• La Panetière des Hameaux (bakery brand)coreOthersArtisanal bakery brand operating dedicated bakery counters in Pornic and Nantes, plus a standalone online presence (lapanetieredeshameaux.fr). Provides breads, pastries, snacks, and catering services (viennoiseries, tartes salées, cookies, brunch offerings). Products are sold in-store and via catering for corporate events.
• Restaurant BON / Rest'O Bio (restaurant brand)coreOthersOn-site organic restaurant brand operating within Les Hameaux Bio stores in Guérande, Nantes, and Pornic. Serves flexitarian organic menus with vegetarian options daily. Three-course meals from ~€15 or less. Offers catering for corporate events (seminars, Christmas meals). The Nantes restaurant holds 'Table de Nantes' recognition. Pizzeria Nino Di BON (Guérande) is the first Biocoop-network pizzeria.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Vie Claire: La Vie Claire operates a national franchise network of organic grocery stores across France, including locations in western France. Its franchise model, organic assortment, and community positioning make it a direct comparable to Les Hameaux Bio's multi-format regional chain.
• Naturalia: Naturalia is a French organic and natural-products supermarket chain owned by the Casino Group, with dense urban and peri-urban coverage in major French cities. It competes head-to-head with Les Hameaux Bio in Nantes on organic grocery assortment and is a logical expansion threat in Loire-Atlantique.
• Satoriz: Satoriz is a French chain of independently-run organic stores, primarily concentrated in eastern and central France. Its model of independent operators under a shared organic brand and supplier network parallels Les Hameaux Bio's franchise-style setup within Biocoop.
• Bio c' Bon: Bio c' Bon is a French organic grocery retail chain (formerly under the Carrefour umbrella, now operating under new ownership) competing for the same urban organic shopper. Useful peer for assortment, pricing, and urban-format benchmarking.
• L'Eau Vive: L'Eau Vive is a French organic and natural-food retail chain with regional store clusters and a similar mix of grocery, fresh, and dietary-specific products. Comparable store format and organic positioning make it a relevant peer for benchmarking store economics.

Emerging players

• GreenWeez: GreenWeez is France's leading online-only organic retailer, owned by Carrefour. It competes with Les Hameaux Bio's Biocoop.fr e-commerce channel for organic basket share, especially outside physical-store catchment areas.
• Day by Day: Day by Day is a French zero-waste / bulk-only retail franchise. Its pure-vrac model directly overlaps with Les Hameaux Bio's bulk section and zero-waste positioning, and serves as a useful peer for the trajectory of zero-waste retail demand.

Regional players

• Marcel & Fils: Marcel & Fils is a French organic and local-producer retail chain with roots in western France. Its regional, producer-led organic model is highly comparable to Les Hameaux Bio's positioning and is a useful peer for store-format and supplier-ecosystem benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Biocoop (national cooperative): Biocoop is France's largest network of organic retail stores and Les Hameaux Bio's parent/brand cooperative. As the dominant incumbent in organic grocery with national reach, shared cahier des charges, and the biocoop.fr e-commerce platform, Biocoop is the most directly comparable player — Les Hameaux Bio is effectively one of its regional franchisees.
• Carrefour Bio: Carrefour operates dedicated organic store-in-store and standalone organic formats across France. As a broad incumbent with deep procurement scale, Carrefour Bio represents a structural competitive pressure that Les Hameaux Bio must differentiate against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/biocoop_leshameauxbio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/les-hameaux-bio

Compliance5 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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