bio-bon

Name

bio-bon

Legal name

Bio-Bon Inc.

Website

https://biobon.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Vegetarian Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant-Based & Alternative Proteins (Packaged) (CRADAAAH)

Keywords

• Organic vegetarian pâté
• Gluten-free plant-based spreads
• Vegan refrigerated food
• Private-label food manufacturing
• HRI foodservice supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Coaticook

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of organic vegetarian veggie pâté products in two varieties (Traditional and Gluten-Free) and multiple sizes (100g HRI, 200g retail, 600g retail/HRI) to grocery stores, food markets, and HRI establishments throughout Quebec and potentially across Canada.
2. Distribution Through Partners: Products distributed through Distribution Horizon Nature and other distributors to grocery retailers, with distribution to HRI sector through distributors Dubord and Rainville, Hector Larrivée, GFS Montreal, GFS Quebec, Good Food, and Sysco.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bio-Bon manufactures and sells organic and gluten-free vegetarian veggie pâtés under its own brand in two varieties (Traditional and Gluten-Free) and multiple sizes (100g HRI-exclusive, 200g retail, 600g retail/HRI). Products contain 77% organic ingredients certified by Ecocert Canada, are pre-cooked and ready-to-eat, vegan, peanut/nut-free, and produced in an FSSC 22000-certified, HACCP-based facility. The company distributes through wholesale partners to Quebec grocery stores and to hotels, restaurants, and institutions (HRI).

Product overview

Bio-Bon Inc. is a food processing company that offers a focused portfolio of vegetarian and organic veggie pâté products. The product line consists of two main variants—Traditional and Gluten-Free—each available in 200g and 600g retail sizes, plus a 100g HRI-exclusive format for the hotel/restaurant/institution channel. All products contain 77% organic ingredients certified by Ecocert Canada, are pre-cooked and ready to eat, and are made with local vegetables sourced from regional Quebec producers. The Traditional line contains wheat, soy, and triticale; the Gluten-Free line contains only soy as an allergen. Products are distributed throughout Quebec grocery stores and food markets, with delivery available across the province.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Végé-Pâté Traditionnel 200g Traditional vegetarian and organic veggie pâté in 200g retail size, made with 77% organic ingredients (potatoes, sunflower seeds, onions, wheat flour, shoyu, carrots, celery, herbs), certified organic by Ecocert Canada. Contains wheat, soy, and triticale allergens. For grocery retail consumers.
• Végé-Pâté Traditionnel 600g Traditional vegetarian and organic veggie pâté in 600g size, made with 77% organic ingredients. Contains wheat, soy, and triticale. Available for both grocery retail and HRI channels.
• Végé-Pâté Sans-Gluten 200g Gluten-free vegetarian and organic veggie pâté in 200g retail size, made with 77% organic ingredients including potatoes, sunflower seeds, brown rice flour, tamari, carrots, and herbs. Contains only soy as allergen; tested at 10 ppm gluten. Certified organic by Ecocert Canada. For grocery retail consumers, including those with celiac disease.
• Végé-Pâté Sans-Gluten 600g Gluten-free vegetarian and organic veggie pâté in 600g size, made with 77% organic ingredients. Contains only soy as allergen; tested at 10 ppm gluten. Certified organic by Ecocert Canada. Available for retail and HRI.
• Végé-Pâté HRI 100g HRI-exclusive 100g format of traditional organic veggie pâté, available only for hotels, restaurants, and institutions. Pre-cooked, vegan, certified under sustainable development program, versatile as appetizer, side, or main course.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products have a shelf life of over 75 days without preservatives when sealed, and 5-7 days after opening.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Distribution Horizon NaturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distribution partner for Bio-Bon's retail grocery channel in Quebec. Handles order fulfillment with product reference codes 5185-5189. Distribution services work with speed, flexibility, and rigor to deliver products under optimal quality and freshness conditions.
• Dubord et RainvillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHRI (Hotels, Restaurants, Institutions) distributor partner since 2014, one of the first major HRI distributors to carry Bio-Bon products.
• Hector LarrivéecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHRI distributor partner since 2014.
• GFS Montreal and GFS QuebeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGordon Food Service (GFS) distributors serving the HRI sector since 2014.
• Good FoodminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHRI distributor partner added in 2018.
• SyscominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHRI distributor partner added in 2018.
• ADDERE Service-conseilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSustainable development consulting partner since 2014 that helps establish structured action plans with specific objectives. Partnered with Bio-Bon to obtain organic certification and develop sustainable development plans. Granting body for the 'On s'engage en développement durable' accreditation program at three levels.
• Ecocert CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationOrganic certification body that certifies Bio-Bon's products as organic with 77% organic ingredients.
• Concertaction EstrieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization that collaborated with Bio-Bon in Spring 2014 to initiate the company's sustainable development approach.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Tofurky: Tofurky is a US-based independent plant-based food maker producing deli slices, sausages, and prepared vegan items. Comparable to Bio-Bon as a specialty plant-based brand with retail and foodservice presence serving vegetarian consumers, though at larger scale.
• Gardein: Gardein (Canadian-origin, now owned by Conagra) produces a broad portfolio of plant-based proteins including meatless patties, deli slices, and prepared foods. Comparable to Bio-Bon as a Canadian plant-based brand with retail and foodservice presence in refrigerated vegetarian categories.
• Lightlife: Lightlife (owned by Maple Leaf Foods) is a Canadian plant-based brand producing veggie burgers, hot dogs, and deli slices. Comparable to Bio-Bon as a Canadian-made plant-based protein brand serving retail and foodservice with refrigerated vegetarian alternatives.
• Dr. Praeger's: Dr. Praeger's is a US-based vegetarian and kosher frozen food brand producing veggie burgers, sticks, and prepared items. Comparable to Bio-Bon as a family-owned, health-focused vegetarian food brand serving retail with pre-cooked plant-based convenience products.
• Yves Veggie Cuisine: Yves Veggie Cuisine is a Canadian vegetarian brand (owned by Hain Celestial) producing veggie dogs, burgers, and deli slices. Comparable to Bio-Bon as a long-established Canadian plant-based brand serving grocery and foodservice channels with refrigerated vegetarian protein alternatives.
• Sol Cuisine: Sol Cuisine is a Mississauga-based Canadian plant-based foods company producing veggie burgers, deli slices, and other vegetarian refrigerated products. Directly comparable to Bio-Bon as a Canadian-made, refrigerated plant-based food brand targeting health-conscious consumers and specialty retailers.
• Field Roast: Field Roast (owned by Maple Leaf Foods) produces plant-based deli slices, sausages, and grain-based roasts. Comparable to Bio-Bon as a plant-based brand targeting vegetarian and vegan consumers with refrigerated prepared foods distributed through grocery and foodservice.

Broad incumbents

• Hain Celestial Group: Hain Celestial Group is a large US-based natural and organic food company that owns Yves Veggie Cuisine and other plant-based brands. Broad incumbent with overlapping product categories and similar organic/vegetarian positioning, though operating at much larger scale and with broader product portfolios than Bio-Bon.
• Beyond Meat: Beyond Meat is a large US-based public plant-based protein company producing burgers, sausages, and other meat alternatives. Broad incumbent in plant-based foods with national grocery and foodservice distribution; overlaps with Bio-Bon's category but at vastly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Amy's Kitchen: Amy's Kitchen is a large US-based vegetarian and organic prepared foods company offering frozen meals, soups, and pantry items. Broad incumbent in vegetarian and organic food with similar consumer positioning (organic, family, vegetarian) but at significantly larger scale and broader category reach than Bio-Bon.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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