Ligne Verte

What Ligne Verte does

Ligne Verte is a vertical farming and artisanal food producer headquartered in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French overseas archipelago off the coast of Newfoundland with roughly 6,000 inhabitants. Founded in 2019, the company uses hydroponic controlled-environment agriculture to cultivate lettuces, more than ten varieties of aromatic herbs, microgreens, and small fruits year-round, overcoming the climatic constraints that historically forced the territory to rely on imported produce. Since 2021 it has also grown gourmet mushrooms in a repurposed maritime shipping container, extending its year-round output. The product surface has subsequently expanded into value-added categories: Distillerie du Goéland (artisanal spirits and liqueurs launched 2022, using wild boreal plants and farm-grown aromatics), a small cannery (Conserverie, 2022) for preserved products, and Maritime Kombucha (planned 2026).

Revenue is generated entirely through direct on-farm sales to local residents, supply to partner restaurants and hospitality venues (Bar Bootlegger, La Passerelle), and an upcoming wholesale distribution channel through Sarl Chez Julien. The company is privately held, founder-operated, with no disclosed institutional investment or external funding rounds. It has 13 employees and operates from a single site at Route de la Cléopâtre, Saint-Pierre. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and orders are taken via email, phone, or in-person visits.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and local B2B, with no e-commerce storefront and no export footprint. Marketing is lean — a recipe blog (Carnet Vert), organic social media, eco-tourism partnerships, and the 2023 signing of the Charte Tourisme Durable de Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The underlying competitive position rests on a combination of geographic isolation (no local competitors), proprietary CEA know-how adapted for subarctic conditions, vertical integration across farm, distillery, cannery, and fermented beverages, and a strong boreal terroir brand story.

Name

Ligne Verte

Legal name

Ligne Verte

Website

https://lignevertespm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ligne Verte operates a hydroponic vertical farm and artisanal food business in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, producing year-round greens, herbs, microgreens, mushrooms, spirits, and preserves for local residents, restaurants, and hospitality partners in the archipelago.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Agriculture / Vertical Farming Produce

NAICS

Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Mushroom Production (111411)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydroponic & Soilless Greenhouse Production (NFT, DWC, Substrate Grow Bags) (AFAGAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Greenhouse Herb & Microgreens Production (Culinary Herbs, Microgreens) (AFAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Vertical farming
• Hydroponic produce
• Gourmet mushroom production
• Artisanal spirits
• Controlled environment agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Pierre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Year-round sales of lettuces, aromatic herbs, microgreens, strawberries, and small fruits grown via vertical farming. Sold directly at farm and through partner restaurants.
2. Gourmet Mushrooms: Fresh gourmet mushrooms sold directly at the farm and to partner restaurateurs since 2021.
3. Artisanal Spirits (Distillerie du Goéland): Spirits and liqueurs inspired by the boreal territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, using wild plants and aromatics from the farm. Launched 2022.
4. Preserved Products (Conserverie): Small canning operation launched in 2022 to value-add and preserve farm production.
5. Maritime Kombucha (upcoming 2026): Premium artisanal kombucha line using fermentation, quality ingredients, and maritime-inspired visual identity. Planned distribution through Sarl Chez Julien.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ligne Verté is a local agricultural producer that cultivates fresh lettuces, ten varieties of aromatic herbs, microgreens, and small fruits year-round via hydroponic vertical farming in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. It also produces gourmet mushrooms in a repurposed maritime shipping container, operates the Distillerie du Goéland for boreal-inspired artisanal spirits and liqueurs, runs a small cannery for preserved products, and is developing a Maritime Kombucha line for 2026 launch.

Product overview

Ligne Verte operates as a multi-product agricultural company built around vertical farming technology. The core offering consists of hydroponically grown leafy vegetables, aromatic herbs (10+ varieties), and microgreens, supplemented by gourmet mushrooms grown in repurposed shipping containers since 2021. A small cannery (2022) adds value to production through preservation. Two sub-brands extend the portfolio: Distillerie du Goéland (artisanal spirits and liqueurs launched 2022) and Maritime Kombucha (premium fermented beverages launching 2026), both utilizing boreal plants and aromatics from the core farm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Distillerie du Goéland: Artisanal spirits and liqueurs branch inspired by the boreal territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, utilizing wild plants and aromatics from Ligne Verte's cultures.
• Maritime Kombucha

Products and services

• Ligne Verte Vertical Farming Produce (Lettuces, Microgreens, Small Fruits) Year-round hydroponic cultivation of lettuces, microgreens, and small fruits (including strawberries) in controlled environment agriculture, sold directly at the farm and through partner restaurants to local consumers in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.
• Aromatic Herbs (10+ Varieties) Fresh aromatic herbs cultivated year-round in vertical farm, including dill, basil (Genovese, purple, Thai), cilantro, tarragon, chives, mint (Peruvian, peppermint), marjoram, parsley (curly, flat), sage, and thyme, sold to local consumers and restaurants.
• Gourmet Mushrooms Gourmet mushrooms grown in a recycled maritime container and sold directly at the farm or through partner restaurants.
• Distillerie du Goéland (Artisanal Spirits and Liqueurs) Spirits and liqueurs inspired by the boreal territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, made using wild plants and aromatics from Ligne Verte's farm cultures. Sold as the artisanal spirits branch of Ligne Verte.
• Cannery / Conserverie (Preserved Products) Small-batch preserved products made from farm production, used to value-add and preserve surplus from Ligne Verte's vertical farming operations.
• Maritime Kombucha Premium artisanal kombucha line combining fermentation, quality ingredients, and a maritime-inspired visual identity, to be distributed via the Sarl Chez Julien network upon launch.

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Distillerie du GoélandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Artisanal spirit and liqueur division of Ligne Verte, creating boreal-inspired spirits using wild plants and farm aromatics. Registered as a separate entity but wholly integrated under the Ligne Verte umbrella.
• Sarl Chez JuliencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Distribution partner for Maritime Kombucha products, handling wholesale distribution of the upcoming premium artisanal kombucha line launching in 2026.
• La PasserelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-responsible accommodations on Miquelon-Langlade featuring Ligne Verte products for guests. Collaborative sustainable tourism partnership showcasing local food experiences.
• Bar BootleggerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partner serving Ligne Verte fresh mushrooms and farm produce on their menu.
• Comptoir d'Importation des AlcoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlcohol import and distribution partner, with visible presence in Maritime Kombucha promotional materials.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plenty: Vertical farming company building indoor farms for leafy greens and herbs using proprietary tower technology. Comparable CEA approach and fresh-produce go-to-market focus.
• Bowery Farming: US indoor vertical farm growing leafy greens, herbs, and specialty crops for retailers and restaurants. Closely aligned with Ligne Verte in crop mix, CEA methodology, and food-service channel focus.
• Smallhold: US indoor mushroom farm operating distributed, containerized mushroom farms supplying restaurants and retailers. Closely comparable to Ligne Verte's repurposed maritime container gourmet mushroom operation, including the small-scale distributed farm model.
• Gotham Greens: US-based hydroponic greenhouse operator producing leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens year-round in controlled environments. Closely comparable CEA technology stack and direct-to-retail/foodservice distribution model, though at vastly greater scale than Ligne Verte.
• AeroFarms: US vertical farming pioneer using controlled environment agriculture and aeroponic/hydroponic systems to grow leafy greens and herbs indoors. Highly comparable production methodology and crop mix to Ligne Verte's core vertical farm.

Emerging players

• Infarm: Modular vertical farming company producing herbs, leafy greens, and microgreens in-store and in distributed growing centers. Comparable distributed CEA model and crop mix; Ligne Verte is a much smaller-scale analog in a remote market.
• Nordic Harvest: Denmark-based vertical farm producing leafy greens and herbs in Nordic conditions using hydroponic/CEA systems. Comparable in addressing year-round fresh produce in challenging northern climates, similar in crop mix to Ligne Verte.

Regional players

• GoodLeaf Farms: Canadian vertical farm operator (formerly TruLeaf) using CEA to produce leafy greens and herbs year-round. Comparable cold-climate controlled-environment agriculture approach, though serving the broader Canadian market rather than a remote archipelago.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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