Markal

French leader in the manufacturing and distribution of organic grocery products through specialized networks since 1936.

Investment year

2021

Status

Active

Investment strategy

FrenchFood Capital I

Location

Saint-Marcel-les-Valence

Founded in 1936 by Georges Markarian and located in the heart of the Drôme region, Markal is a French leader in organic grocery products sold through specialized distribution channels.

 

Offer

As a historical player in the organic sector in France, Markal specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of organic dry grocery products with a well-established brand among both the general public and distributors, holding a leading position in the grocery aisle of specialized distribution. Initially focused on bulgur production, the group has expanded its catalog and now offers a comprehensive range of sweet and savory grocery products, with over 1,000 references across approximately twenty brands.

Active throughout the value chain, Markal stands out for its ability to establish long-term supply chains, partially or fully integrated for certain product ranges.

Leveraging its historical expertise in cereal processing (wheat, bulgur, barley, etc.), the company possesses a modern and efficient industrial infrastructure that also caters to the needs of industrial players in France and internationally (agri-food, baby food, RHF, etc.).

Website

markal.fr

Testimonial

It is with great pride that I will continue the development of the family business Markal, a pioneering and leading brand in organic grocery in specialized distribution. My first priority will be to support our customers and partners in enhancing the offer and maintaining the close partnership relationship that has been the DNA of the company since its inception.

I thank Franck and Olivier Markarian for their trust. I am delighted to continue the family’s history, alongside FrenchFood Capital, expert and committed investors who will support me in this development project.

Philippe Roullet President of Markal

Impact

Impact Business Plan

Mission – A strategy aligned with the four pillars of food transition, integrated into the company’s development ambition.

Climate

Offering products from sustainable agriculture while reducing the environmental impact of our activities

Reducing the environmental impact of our product offering
SHARE OF PRODUCTS WITH ORGANIC OR ENVIRONMENTAL LABELING
AMBITION 2025 >95%
RESULT 2022 96%
BASELINE 2020 97%
100%
SHARE OF OUR PRODUCTS THAT ARE 100% PLANT-BASED
AMBITION 2025 100%
RESULT 2022 94%
BASELINE 2020 94%
0%
PERCENTAGE OF REVENUE GENERATED IN BULK
AMBITION 2025 30%
RESULT 2022 22%
BASELINE 2020 22%
0%
Reducing the environmental impact of our activities
RATE OF REDUCTION IN OUR ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION
AMBITION 2025 2 112 719 kwh [-10%]
RESULT 2022 2 278 363 kwh [-2.9% ]
BASELINE 2020 2 347 466 kwh
29%
RATE OF REVALORIZATION OF MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT LOSSES
AMBITION 2025 100%
RESULT 2022 99%
BASELINE 2020 NC
100%
Social

Involving our employees in our project

Developing the commitment of our employees to the Markal project
OVERALL EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION RATE
AMBITION 2025 80%
RESULT 2022 NC*
BASELINE 2020 NC*
*The internal barometer will be implemented in 2023.
NC
Developing the skills of our employees throughout the company's development
SHARE OF EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE RECEIVED PAID TRAINING
AMBITION 2025 65%
RESULT 2022 52%
BASELINE 2020 33%
59%
Sanitary

Making balanced and flavorful nutrition accessible daily

Providing a positive diet with an impact on the health and well-being of our customers
SHARE OF REVENUE GENERATED FROM ORGANIC PRODUCTS
AMBITION 2025 >95%
RESULT 2022 96%
BASELINE 2020 97%
100%
NUMBER OF SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS PER MONTH RAISING AWARENESS AMONG OUR STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS AND MAKING SEASONAL PLANT-BASED CUISINE ACCESSIBLE
AMBITION 2025 4
RESULT 2022 6
BASELINE 2020 NC
100%
Economic

Developing sustainable, French supply chains and our local presence

Promoting French origin
SHARE OF RAW MATERIALS OF FRENCH ORIGIN (BY VOLUME)
AMBITION 2025 60%
RESULT 2022 56%
BASELINE 2020 56%
43%
SHARE OF CEREALS PROCESSED IN OUR PRODUCTION FACILITY IN DRÔME
AMBITION 2025 15%
RESULT 2022 10%
BASELINE 2020 10%
0%
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