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French producer of organic cider is searching for new partners through commercial agreements

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOFR20230414014
Term of Validity
5 May 2023 - 4 May 2025
Company's Country
  • France
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • Belgium
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • United States
  • Finland
  • Netherlands
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General information

Short Summary
This France-based producer is manufacturing several organic beverages issued from apples : cider, apple juice, vinegar, Pommeau and Calvados. Its products are mainly distributed in restaurants, delicatessens and bars and it is now looking for new partnerships through commercial agreements.
Full Description
This family-business company is based in France (Normandy / Cotentin) and produces natural beverages from apples harvest :

- Organic cider with the Cotentin "appellation of origin". Cider is naturally sparkling. A range of 4 different ciders is available : brut and demi-sec / special cider vintage : demi-sec and extra-brut.
- Apple juice and cider vinegar are also certified organic. 5 flavours for cider vinegars are available : plain / raspberry / rosemary / shallot / blackberry.
- Calvados spirit and "Pommeau de Normandie" are AOC (appellation of controlled origin).

These products are only available in delicatessens, restaurants, cellars and local shops in order to preserve the image of the product and the brand.

The company wishes to promote its products internationally to share its know-how and the quality of an "AOP cider" (protected appellation of origin). It wants to make its brand live throughout the world.
As a result, it would like to reach commercial agreements with new partners such as importers or distributors under distribution services agreements mostly. These new partners will be expected to distribute the products to their various customers interested in offering high-quality beverages and products in their shop / winery / restaurant / delicatessen.
Advantages and Innovations
Family business since 1948 producing cider in a traditional method.
An organic cider 100% pure juice.
It offers vintage and disgorged ciders.
Production under organic agriculture, controlled by ECOCERT.
AB certified (Organic Agriculture).
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The French producer is looking for importers and/or distributors able to distribute its high-quality products to customers such as grocery shops, wineries, bars, restaurants.
They should be retailers or in the HORECA sector as well as department stores specialised in organic products.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • SME 11-49
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 007003006 - Other food and beverages
  • 07003003 - Soft drinks and bottling plants
  • 07003001 - Wine and liquors
Sector Groups Involved
  • Agri-Food
Targeted countries
  • Belgium
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • United States
  • Finland
  • Netherlands

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