Plantin America, Inc.

What Plantin America, Inc. does

Plantin America, Inc. operates the Plantin Kaviari brand, an international fine foods distribution business that sells premium truffles, caviars, truffle-based products, and curated fine foods to professional chefs and home gourmets. The company emerged from the 2015 partnership of two multi-generational European specialty brands: Plantin (French truffles, founded 1936, run by the Poron family since 1986) and Kaviari (Paris-based caviar house, founded more than 40 years ago by Raphael Bouchez and Jacques Nebot). The US entity is incorporated in New York and headquartered at 9 E 47th Street, Suite 203, with additional operations in Hong Kong-Macau and supplier relationships in France; the business traces its origin to ~2010 in Hong Kong as Gourmet en Provence before rebranding on the Kaviari-Plantin NY combination in 2015.

The commercial offering is structured around four product categories — Fresh Truffles (seasonal Black Winter, White, and Summer varieties sourced from Australia and France), Caviars (Oscietra Prestige, Oscietra Gold, Baeri, Kristal, Sevruga, plus aged Original Caviar Tins and bar-format products), Truffle Products (oils, juices, pastes, salts, honey, condiments, and stainless-steel and rosewood shavers), and Fine Foods (dried mushrooms, trout roes, Bottarga, Modena balsamic, prepared truffle dishes). Distribution runs through two parallel motions: a DTC e-commerce storefront at plantinkaviari.com with FedEx overnight perishable shipping and a $500 free-shipping threshold, and a B2B enterprise field-sales motion supplying Michelin-starred chefs worldwide (more than 15 of France's 26 three-Michelin-starred chefs, plus named accounts in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, and New York).

Revenue mechanics are transactional unit-pricing on per-gram or per-item SKUs across the four categories, with caviar ranging $3–$204, fresh truffles starting at $160 per 50g, truffle products $10–$149, and fine foods $10–$134; phone-based concierge sales and select large-format SKUs (1.8 kg Original Caviar Tins) require direct ordering. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed — the core competency is sourcing, aging, sorting, and full traceability of luxury perishable food products, supported by sustainability practices including farm-raised caviar to prevent wild sturgeon extinction and environmental education programs for truffle farmers. The company is privately held by the Plantin and Kaviari founding families with no institutional investment evidenced.

Name

Plantin America, Inc.

Legal name

Plantin Kaviari

Website

https://plantinkaviari.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Plantin America, Inc. operates the Plantin Kaviari brand, distributing premium truffles, caviars, and curated fine foods via DTC e-commerce and direct B2B supply to Michelin-starred chefs and gourmet consumers in the US and Hong Kong-Macau.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Plantin Kaviari sells its products (fresh truffles, caviar, truffle products, fine foods) directly to consumers and chefs through its online storefront at plantinkaviari.com. Orders are shipped via FedEx with perishable products automatically sent overnight. The business is seasonal for fresh products. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions at listed price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plantin America, Inc. (doing business as Plantin Kaviari) is a New York-based distributor of premium truffles, caviar, and fine foods. The company sells fresh truffles (Black Winter, White Alba, Summer Black, Burgundy, Bianchetto), caviar (Oscietra, Beluga, Sevruga, Baeri, and Kaviari house brands), truffle-derived specialty products (juice, oil, butter, honey, salt), and complementary gourmet foods (foie gras, smoked salmon, bottarga, olive oil) primarily through its own e-commerce storefront and direct sales relationships with Michelin-starred chefs and fine-dining establishments in the United States and abroad.

Product overview

Plantin Kaviari operates an e-commerce platform (plantinkaviari.us) distributing fine foods to home cooks and professional chefs. The product portfolio consists of four core categories: Fresh Truffles (seasonal black and white truffles sourced from Australia and France), Caviars (sustainable sturgeon caviar varieties including Oscietre, Baeri, Kristal, and Sevruga), Truffle Products (oils, juices, pastes, salts, condiments, and accessories), and Fine Foods (dried mushrooms, roes, vinegars, and prepared truffle dishes). The company was founded from the partnership of Plantin (French truffle specialist run by the Poron family) and Kaviari (French caviar specialist run by the Nebot family and Raphael Bouchez), first established in Hong Kong in 2010 and expanded to New York in 2015. Products are shipped via FedEx with temperature-controlled handling for perishables, and the company emphasizes sustainability through farm-raised caviar and respect for natural growing cycles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plantin: The ambassador of French truffles, run by the Poron family. Founded in 1936, known worldwide for constant quality truffles from Provence.
• Kaviari
• Biper Gorri
• Ventoux Saveurs
• Arzagot

Products and services

• Fresh Truffles
• Caviars
• Truffle Specialty Products
• Fine Foods

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 15+ of 26 three-star Michelin chefs in France
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plantin (Poron Family)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Plantin is one of the two founding brands of Plantin Kaviari. Founded in 1936 by Herve Plantin, the Poron family took over in 1986. Today, Christopher Poron carries on the Plantin expertise following the family's tradition of passion for truffles and culinary craft. Plantin is the world's most recognized truffle brand, supplying michelin-starred chefs globally with constant quality due to expert sorting, wonderful flavor, and traceable sourcing. Plantin is known for its sustainability practices including respect for truffle orchard natural cycles and no use of pesticides.
• Kaviari (Nebot Family and Raphael Bouchez)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Kaviari is the other founding brand of Plantin Kaviari. Founded more than 40 years ago by Raphael Bouchez and Jacques Nebot, Kaviari is the 'ultimate reference of caviar' located in Paris. Kaviari earned the trust of numerous prestigious chefs and now serves 15 out of 26 three-Michelin-starred chefs in France (Joel Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Alain Passard). Kaviari was one of the first caviar houses to turn to farm-raised caviar to prevent wild fishing and global sturgeon extinction. Jacques Nebot's children, Karin and Laurent, now work alongside Bouchez.
• Biper GorriminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiper Gorri is a family-run small business located in Aquitaine, France. The two Castanchoa brothers produce the finest Espelette pepper, bringing the right amount of heat and refinement to dishes. Their products are distributed by Plantin Kaviari.
• Ventoux SaveursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVentoux Saveurs specializes in White Asparagus products. Distributed by Plantin Kaviari. Website: ventoux-saveurs.fr.
• ArzagotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArzagot has produced the best quality Wild Strawberries for more than 50 years. Originally near Bordeaux, production moved to Malaga, Spain due to excellent climate conditions. They maintain the ecosystem using natural bio-stimulants and biological treatments. Website: arzagot.eu.
• TrikalinosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrikalinos produces Bottarga, which Plantin Kaviari distributes. Bottarga Trikalinos Luxe is sourced from Greece, available year-round, priced from $134 per 200g.
• FedExminorOthersFedEx is the exclusive shipping carrier for Plantin Kaviari. All orders ship through FedEx Ground or FedEx Overnight Service. Perishable products are automatically shipped overnight. Shipping fees are calculated based on FedEx rates and total weight.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• D'Artagnan: US specialty foods company distributing foie gras, charcuterie, mushrooms, and truffles to chefs and consumers. Partial overlap on fine foods distribution and chef relationships, though broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Petrossian: Paris-founded luxury caviar and fine foods distributor with global DTC and B2B presence. Directly comparable to Plantin Kaviari on caviar sourcing, chef relationships, and DTC luxury positioning.
• Urbani Truffles: Italian-founded global truffle distributor with fresh, preserved, and truffle-product assortments sold to chefs and consumers. Closely comparable on truffle category, sourcing heritage, and international distribution.
• Browne Trading Company: Maine-based specialty foods distributor offering caviar, smoked salmon, foie gras, truffles, and fine foods to chefs and consumers. Overlapping assortment and customer base with Plantin Kaviari.
• Gourmet Food Store: Online specialty foods retailer carrying caviar, truffles, foie gras, and gourmet ingredients to consumers and chefs. Comparable DTC catalog and fine-foods positioning.
• Sabatino Tartufi: US-based truffle specialist offering truffle products, oils, and preserved truffles. Overlaps with Plantin Kaviari's truffle-products category and DTC channel.
• Marky's Caviar: US-based specialty retailer and wholesaler of caviar, smoked fish, foie gras, and gourmet foods. Closely comparable on DTC e-commerce, broad premium assortment, and B2B restaurant supply.
• Caviar Russe: Premium American caviar importer focused on sustainable farm-raised sturgeon, serving Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury consumers. Direct competitor on the caviar chef-and-DTC motion.
• Tsar Imperial Caviar: Russian-heritage sustainable caviar producer and distributor with DTC and wholesale channels. Comparable product mix, sustainability messaging, and chef/end-consumer customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Sturia: French farm-raised sturgeon caviar producer with both consumer and foodservice distribution. Comparable on sustainable caviar supply and French origin, though more producer-centric than Plantin Kaviari's distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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