Mangez Bio Isère

What Mangez Bio Isère does

Mangez Bio Isère is a cooperative (SCIC SAS à capital variable) founded in 2005 in Grenoble, France, that distributes organic and locally produced food to professional buyers across the Isère department. The company operates as a multi-stakeholder cooperative with four colleges, granting producers 50% voting power at the General Assembly, and reinvests 100% of profits into development. Its core offering is a B2B distribution platform aggregating products from over 70 regional producers and transformators (fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, grocery) and delivering them to six vertical segments: school catering, enterprise catering, specialized bio stores, the medical-social sector, early childhood facilities, and commercial restaurants. Notable customers include CEA, Schneider Electric, STMicroelectronics, Thales, Biocoop, La Vie Claire, CHU de Grenoble, and Cuisine Centrale de Grenoble.

The underlying technology stack is asset-light: the cooperative relies on the Socleo (Panier Local) platform for online B2B and B2C ordering, real-time catalog access, and weekly price bulletins (Mercuriale Hebdomadaire), rather than proprietary software. Since 2012, Mangez Bio Isère has operated an internalized logistics platform at the Marché d'Intérêt National (MIN) de Grenoble, supporting multiple delivery modes including direct producer delivery, local and national carriers (Fret Froid Service for cold chain), bike delivery (Tout en Velo), and warehouse pickup. The proprietary LA! BIO LOCAL label, based on Ecocert En cuisine geographic criteria, certifies regional origin. The cooperative also offers pedagogical accompaniment services (tastings, farm visits, classroom interventions) and participated in the Bio Entreprise Durable certification (ECOCERT, December 2020).

The business model is transaction-based, with revenue generated from product sales to professionals plus a B2C group purchasing activity (Mon GA Bio Local) launched in 2020 in response to COVID-19. Pricing is structured around a 150 EUR HT minimum order, with tiered delivery fees (free from 300 EUR HT standard, 400 EUR HT for mountain zones, 180 EUR HT for bike delivery) and a 5% discount for warehouse pickup. B2B clients receive weekly invoicing with 7-day direct debit (commercial restaurants) or 30-day net terms (collective catering). Go-to-market is sales-led with dedicated commercial representatives per segment, supplemented by community-led engagement through the cooperative structure and event-driven pedagogical activations. Annual revenue was approximately 5 million EUR as of 2020.

Name

Mangez Bio Isère

Legal name

Mangez Bio Isère SCIC SAS à capital variable

Website

https://mangezbioisere.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mangez Bio Isère is a Grenoble-based cooperative (SCIC) founded in 2005 that aggregates organic products from 70+ regional producers and distributes them to professional buyers across Isère, including school, enterprise, healthcare, retail, and restaurant catering clients, with an internalized logistics platform at MIN Grenoble.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grenoble

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales to Professionals: Core revenue stream from selling organic local products (fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, groceries) to collective catering, enterprise catering, specialized stores, medical-social sector, and commercial restaurants. Minimum order of 150€ HT with delivery options including direct producer delivery, local carrier, and bike delivery.
2. Group Purchasing for Individuals: Since 2020, activity targeting individual consumers through group purchasing (Les groupements d'achat). Orders placed via drive platform (drivemangezbioisere.panierlocal.org).
3. Pedagogical Animation Services: Educational animations in schools and enterprises to promote bio products and sustainable eating, including tastings, farm visits, and classroom interventions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mangez Bio Isère is a cooperative distribution platform that aggregates organic and local food products from a network of more than 70 regional producers and transformers and supplies them to professional foodservice buyers across the Isère department. The core offering centers on a B2B catalog of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and grocery items accessed via an online ordering platform, complemented by logistics services (direct delivery, carrier, bike delivery, and MIN pickup), pedagogical animation for catering clients, and a consumer-facing drive service for individual buyers.

Product overview

Mangez Bio Isère operates as a cooperative distribution platform connecting organic local producers with professional food service buyers. The core offering consists of two interconnected systems: a B2B online ordering platform (SOCLEO) for professionals to order from the product catalog, and Mon GA Bio Local for individual consumers. The product portfolio includes seasonal produce (fruits, vegetables), dairy products, meats, and grocery items, supplemented by a weekly price bulletin (Mercuriale Hebdomadaire). The company provides professional catering solutions tailored to different segments (school, corporate, healthcare, early childhood, commercial) along with pedagogical accompaniment services. A proprietary 'LA! Bio Local' label certifies regional sourcing. The cooperative aggregates over 70 producers through a logistics platform at MIN Grenoble, offering delivery services and warehouse pickup options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Product Catalog (Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Meat, Grocery) Comprehensive catalog of organic local products across multiple categories including seasonal fruits and vegetables, dairy and cheeses, meats, and grocery items, available to professional food service buyers in Isère.
• B2B Online Ordering Platform (SOCLEO / Panier Local) Professional online ordering platform accessible 24/7, providing real-time access to the product catalog with updated availability and pricing for professional food service buyers.
• Mon GA Bio Local (Consumer Drive) Consumer-facing drive service for individual consumers to purchase organic local products through group buying, available at drivemangezbioisere.panierlocal.org.
• Professional Catering Solutions Tailored organic and local food supply solutions for various professional segments including school catering, corporate restaurants, specialized stores, healthcare facilities, early childhood centers, and commercial restaurants.
• Pedagogical Accompaniment Educational support services including self-service tastings, farm visits, and in-class pedagogical interventions to raise awareness about organic agriculture and food among children and employees.
• Logistics and Delivery Services Complete logistics solution including direct delivery from producers, transport by local carrier or bicycle, national transport according to geographic zone plans, and warehouse pickup at MIN Grenoble.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of profits reinvested in development
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Socleo (Panier Local)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Software partner providing the e-commerce platform (Panier Local) for online ordering, catalog management, and customer account services. Mangez Bio Isère uses Socleo's infrastructure for its B2B and B2C ordering systems.
• Fret Froid ServicecoreTechnology or IntegrationCold chain logistics partner for transportation of temperature-sensitive products. Essential for maintaining product quality during distribution.
• Réseau Manger BiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of bio food professionals, providing peer support, best practice sharing, and collective advocacy for bio local food transition.
• AdabiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organic farming association in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, supporting organic agriculture development and networking.
• Un plus biocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association promoting organic food in collective catering. Organizes 'Cantines Rebelles' competition. Mangez Bio Isère participates in their initiatives.
• FRAB AURAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Federation of Organic Farming in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, representing and supporting organic farmers.
• Auvergne Rhône-Alpes RegioncoreOthersRegional government authority, partner for sustainable food initiatives and collective catering programs.
• Isère Department CouncilcoreOthersDepartmental government authority supporting local organic food transition and public procurement.
• Grenoble Alpes MétropolecoreOthersMetropolitan authority for Grenoble area, supporting local sustainable food systems.
• France RelanceminorOthersNational economic recovery plan providing funding support for sustainable development projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Transgourmet: Major French foodservice distributor owned by Coop Group, serving restaurants and collective catering across France with broad food offerings including organic lines. Represents a national incumbent scaling option for the bio local segment.
• La Vie Claire: Major French organic retail chain with 200+ stores nationwide. While primarily B2C retail, operates in the same bio category as MBI with overlapping supplier relationships and represents a major channel alternative in organic food.
• Pomona: One of France's largest foodservice distributors, serving restaurants, collective catering, and retail across the country. Represents the broad incumbent competitive set with national scale that MBI's regional operations cannot match in catering supply.
• Naturalia: Paris-based organic retail chain owned by Casino Group. While focused on retail, represents a major national player in organic food with implications for B2B sourcing and supply chains similar to MBI's organic distribution operations.
• Brake France: French foodservice distributor subsidiary of Sysco. Serves restaurants, hotels, and catering with broad food portfolio including organic options. Represents the broad incumbent competitive set for B2B food distribution that MBI competes against in the catering segment.

Direct peers

• Biocoop: France's largest organic retail cooperative, also serving B2B clients through its professional arm. Operates as a cooperative structure similar to MBI and serves overlapping customer segments including collective catering, restaurants, and retail stores.
• Satoriz: Regional organic retailer headquartered near Lyon with strong Rhône-Alpes presence. Competes in the same geographic region as MBI with overlapping bio product offerings, particularly relevant for the producer and customer networks in southeastern France.

Others

• FRAB AURA: Regional federation of organic farming in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, representing and supporting organic farmers in the same territory MBI operates. Functions as a strategic ecosystem partner and policy advocate rather than a direct competitor.
• Réseau Manger Bio: National network of bio food professionals and operators that MBI is part of. Provides ecosystem connection, advocacy, and best practice sharing rather than direct competition, helping advance the bio local food transition agenda.
• Adabio: Regional organic farming association in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Supports organic agriculture development and networking in the same territory where MBI sources products, serving as an upstream ecosystem partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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