The French Taste

6th November 2015 Stockholmsmässan, K22 – Stockholm

The French Taste also takes place in : Copenhagen – Denmark, 2

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Oslo – Norway, 3rd

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Business France is the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, as well as promoting and facilitating international investment in France. It promotes France’s companies, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location, and also runs the V.I.E international internship program. Founded on January 1, 2015 through a merger between UBIFRANCE and the Invest in France Agency, Business France has 1,500 personnel, both in France and in 70 countries throughout the world, who work with a network of public- and private-sector partners. For further information, please visit: www.businessfrance.fr And our Swedish blog: www.youbuyfrance.com/se

Contacts:

Cecilia EKFELDT Tel: + 46 8 545 89 158 cecilia.ekfeldt@businessfrance.fr

Romain ORLANDI Tel: + 46 8 545 89 154 Mobile: +46 728 58 91 28 romain.orlandi@businessfrance.fr

BUSINESS FRANCE

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AGRONOVAE – LES COMTES DE PROVENCE ................................................. 4

BISCUITERIE DE ROGNES .............................................................................. 5

CREAMANDE – NOUGAT SILVAIN ................................................................. 6

FROMAGERIE GILLOT ................................................................................... 7

GOOD GOUT ................................................................................................ 8

NATURALIM ................................................................................................ 9

PANEHESTIA ................................................................................................ 10

POPOL ......................................................................................................... 11

ROYAL BOURBON ........................................................................................ 12

SAINT JEAN .................................................................................................. 13

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AGRONOVAE LES COMTES DE PROVENCE

FRUIT INGREDIENTS & SPECIALITIES Family-owned company since 1986, LES COMTES DE PROVENCE has made fruit the foundation of their culinary creations. The respect for men and women, strict and modern quality standards (ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certified) are key elements within the company. Adhere to Clean Label standards, eco-friendly packaging, and waste management and energy controls. 100 % natural and carefully selected ingredients, the fruit and cane sugar cooked in open air in steam-heated cauldrons. The recipes are free of coloring agents, additives or flavour enhancers.

Products: Mediterranean jams: high level of fruit and less added sugar, this new range of jams are made of 100% fruit from Mediterranea. Cauldron-cooked with 60- 65 % fruit and pure cane sugar, in order to enhance naturally the fruit flavour. Diet and diabetic jams: no added sugar, original and low in calories. Authentic and organic jams: rich in fruit (64-65 %), traditional and organic recipes certified Ecocert (AB for France, Label BIO for the EU, NOP for the US and JAS for Japan). Honey: harvested exclusively in the Mediterranean area. Range of organic honeys certified Ecocert, and labelled Provence : organic orange blossom, organic sweet chestnut, lavender, wild flower honey and lavender honey from Provence with the prestigious label of “LABEL ROUGE”. Traditional compotes: rich in fruits (74-75 %), these recipes are rich in flavour thanks to gentle cauldron-cooking. Low sugar content than a jam, they can be eaten for breakfast or with yoghurt or dessert. Chutney and Provençal condiments: ideal for cheese, salads, foie gras, meats,…

Customer references: AUCHAN, LECLERC, CARREFOUR, SYSTEME U, INTERMARCHE, CASINO, MATCH

Key figures:

Annual turnover: 6,2 M € Export areas: Europe, USA/Canada Japan Russia, Asia Number of employees: 30

AGRONOVAE 11, espace Saint Pierre 04 310 PEYRUIS - France Phone: +33 (0)4 92 33 23 00

www.comtes-de-provence.fr www.confiblog.fr

Yves FAURE President / CEO yves.faure@agronovae.com Mobile: +33 (0)6 07 38 37 65

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BISCUITERIE DE ROGNES

www.la-biscuiterie-de-rognes.fr

ARTISANAL BISCUITS The company is run by Mrs Adeline Wendzinski since 2010, who took over Mister Georjon's artisanal bakery and pastry unit created in 1976. Besides making bread on a daily basis, Adeline carries on the tradition of making Provençal biscuits such as «croquants», «navettes» and croissants with pine nuts. All the biscuits are made without artificial preservatives or colouring agents, with respect to Provençal traditions. Adeline Wendzinski has followed professional training courses at “Ecole Supérieure de la Pâtisserie” in Yssingeaux and has been trained by Alain Rolancy, “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”, in Lyon. The biscuit workshop of Rognes is on numerous "gourmets" shows in France.

Products: Navettes provençales, croquants (Shelf-life: 4 months)

Customer references

Hotels (Le Byblos, Saint Tropez), Delicatessens, Tea rooms, Wine merchants, Vineyards..

Key figures Annual turnover: 290 000 € Number of employees: 3 Year of creation : 1976

BISCUITERIE DE ROGNES 6, route d'Aix 13 840 ROGNES - France

labiscuiteriederognes@gmail.com Phone: +33 (0)4 42 50 21 75

Marie-Irène GARCIA migarcia@alliance-export.fr Mobile: +33 (0)6 77 99 6 58

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CREAMANDE NOUGAT SILVAIN

http://nougats-silvain.fr NOUGAT CANDIES MANUFACTURERS

For several generations, the Silvain family has been cultivating the lands of Comtat Venaissin situated in front of Mont-Ventoux. In 1996, two brothers, Pierre and Philippe Silvain started manufacturing “nougat” candy to diversify their source of income, which originally resulted from exclusively their farm's work. Today, they are specialized in the production of sweets based on almonds and honey. They

cultivate 30 hectares of fields of almond trees, producing 10 tons of almonds a year and take care of 400 hives, resulting in 8 tons of honey a year.

Their candies are made with no artificial preservatives or coloring agents. It respects the raw ingredients to satisfy their customers’ high expectations.

Products: Nougats, shelf-life: 18 months The company produces 30 tons of nougat a year. It is sold in their shops and to delicatessens. Nougat Silvain offers 13 varieties of nougat from the most traditional ones - white and black nougat - to the most innovative and unexpected ones, such as sweet- salted nougat or Nougalette – a mix of apricot- fig-pistachio nuts.

Key figures: Annual turnover: 980 000 € Export turnover: 23 900 €

Year of creation: 1996 Export areas: Europe

Number of employees: 12

CREAMANDE “Nougat Silvain” 4, place Neuve BP 25 84 210 SAINT DIDIER – France

infos@nougat-silvain-freres.fr Phone: +33 (0) 4 90 66 09 57

Marie-Irène GARCIA migarcia@alliance-export.fr Mobile: +33 (0)6 77 99 46 58

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FROMAGERIE GILLOT

CHEESES MANUFACTURING

GILLOT, UNIQUE, AUTHENTIC, QUALITY CHEESES Gillot is a cheese dairy located in the heart of Normandy and specialised since more than 100 years in the production of Norman cheeses. Their speciality is the “Real” hand-ladled raw milk Camembert de Normandie PDO. Thanks to the experience and expertise of master cheese makers, Gillot has become the leading producer of Camembert PDO, winning numerous awards including over 40 medals at the “Concours Général Agricole”.

Products: In addition to Camembert PDO, Gillot also produces several soft cheeses

made with raw milk, microfiltrated milk pasteurized milk, or even organic milk since one year: Camembert 250gr or 150 gr (SL 30 to 50 days), Pont L'Evèque (SL 30 days), Brie, Coulommiers and some innovations like the Camembert in pot to cook in the oven or the Palet Normand with calvados flavor, Unsalted and salted butter rolls 250gr (SL 90 Days), fresh microfiltrated milk (SL 15 Days)

Thanks to the wide variety of products and flexibility, Gillot can offer solutions adapted to specific needs: exclusive or own brands with the desired format and packaging. Today, Gillot combine tradition and innovation in order to develop original products according to its image!

Customer references: FRENCH RETAILERS: AUCHAN/ LECLERC/CARREFOUR/MONOPRIX EXPORT: HARVEY AND BROOKLESS, DELHAIZE, COLRUYT, EPICURE

Key figures: Annual turnover: 37 million € Export turnover: 2,5 million €

Export areas: Europe, USA, Australia,

Number of employees: 170

GILLOT SAS Le Moulin 61 220 SAINT HILAIRE DE BRIOUZE France contact@fromageriegillot.fr Phone: +33 (0)2 33 62 14 00

www.fromageriegillot.fr

Charlotte FLECHARD Export manager c.flechard@fromageriegillot.fr Mobile: +33 (0)6 11 23 90 20

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GOOD GOUT

www.goodgout.fr

DISTRIBUTOR OF ORGANIC AND GOURMET BABY FOOD

Good Goût's mission is to help parents provide better food to their

babies; offering dishes closer to home cooking that are certified

organic and packed in innovative packages. The recipes are

specifically created by Michel Reutenauer, a renowned French star

Chef, to stimulate children's taste buds from a very young age.

They each feature one specific ingredient. The product line is

available in more than 5,000 stores in France (supermarkets and

organic stores) and on internet. The dishes are already distributed

internationally, in approximately 12 countries (in the EU, Asia). The

company´s revenue has grown between 100% and 200% annually

since 2010. Products: From 4 months to 3 years, a range of organic complete

dishes, fruits purées, vegetables purées, desserts and snacks:

Complete dishes in pouches (SL 15 months)

Fruit puree pouches (SL 13 months)

Vegetable pouches (SL 13 months) Yogurt & cereals (SL 11 months) Mini-rice cakes (SL 12 months)

Customer references: Main hyper/supermarkets: Carrefour, Auchan, Casino, Cora,

Intermarché, Monoprix, Franprix Organic chains: Biocoop, Naturalia, NaturéO, Bio c’est Bon, Les Nouveaux Robinson, Websites: Amazon, Bébé au naturel, Greenweez, Auchan drive, Natiloo, Chronodrive..

Key figures:

Annual turnover: 5 million € Export turnover: 300 000 €

Export areas: Belgium, Malta, Estonia, Czech Republic, Luxemburg, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China… Number of employees: 12

BBB SAS 33, rue des jeuneurs 75 002 PARIS - France Phone: +33 (0)1 79 97 02 28

Karim HASSAN Export manager karim@goodgout.fr Mobile: +33 (0)6 50 23 22 45

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NATURALIM

http://www.miel-et-miels.fr

HONEY Miel et Miels® was created by passionated beekeepers in 1958, with a strong commitment to quality and respect for the nature. The France Miel cooperative is proud to share its love for bees and honey and guarantees the best for lovers of good food. Every jar offers taste, aromas and pleasure to the senses. With their original collections and contemporary style, these 100% French honeys will grace the most sophisticated table at any time of the day: breakfast, lunch, teatime and dinner! Les Compagnons du Miel is the second brand of the cooperative. The main objective is to highlight beekeepers guaranteeing traceability from hive to jar. Products: Premium honey: Miel de Crus: Fre nch monofloral honey (SL 3 years), Miels de Terroirs: from different regions of France (SL 3 years), Mariages de saveurs: enhanced by balanced combinations: French honey with vanilla pod, citrus fruits and nuts (SL 2 years). Les Compagnons du Miel (SL 3 years)

Customer references: 60 delicatessen shops in France Department Store (La Grande Epicerie de Paris,…) For gourmet customers and gastronomy aficionados

Key figures: Annual turnover: 21 million € Export turnover 1 million €

Year of creation : 1996 Export areas: Europe, Asia

Number of employees: 30

NATURALIM FRANCE MIEL ZA Quartier Bel Air 39 330 PORT LESNEY - France Phone: +33 (0)3 84 37 80 20

Nadjah MENASRI miel.ingredient@naturalim.fr Mobile: +33 (0)6 83 38 90 29

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PANEHESTIA

www.panehestia.com

ARTISANAL CONFECTIONNER AND BAKER PaneHestia is established in the south west of France close to Biarritz and Bayonne, founded in 2005.

It is an artisanal bakery and confectioner dedicated to high quality products as traditional French baguette, innovating and classical pastry and the very famous “Gâteau Basque”. The company uses only noble and natural ingredients and excludes preservative, coloring and artificial flavors. Supply delicatessen and gourmet shops as well as

restaurant, schools, office canteens and catering companies. The motto of the company is flexibility and reactivity. PaneHestia is member of the quality label “Eguzkia” which imposes a strict charter for the Gâteau Basque in order to preserve and ensure to connoisseurs and gourmets a remarkable cake.

Products: Gâteau Basque for 4/6 persons, 550 gr - shelf life: 1 month, vacuum and refrigerator storage; 6 months, vacuum and freezer storage. Gâteau Basque, individual portions, 75 gr - shelf life: 1 month, vacuum and refrigerator storage; 6 months, vacuum and frezeer storage. Mini Gâteau Basque - Shelf life: 1 month, vacuum and refrigerator storage; 6 months, vacuum and freezer storage.

Customer references: City of Tarnos - France Restaurants of famous Chef Christian Etchebest

Key figures:

Annual turnover: 931 600 € Export turnover: 5 800 €

Year of creation : 2005

Number of employees: 11 Export areas: Europe

PANEHESTIA 2012 avenue 11 novembre 40 440 ONDRES - France panehestia@orange.fr Phone: +33 (0)5 59 45 31 57

Bruno STORA storabruno@orange.fr Mobile: +33 (0)6 16 61 36 23

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POPOL

www.chezpopol.fr

GOURMET PRODUCTS French medium company (16 employees) located in the south of France. Main specialty is vinegar with fruit pulp (17 flavors) Other products: - Tapenade - Mustard - Olive oil - Grouts and candied onions and garlic The company´s assets - Small and reactive team - Reasonable price - Marketing focus on artisanal products - Integrated services: sales-logistic-marketing - Know-how in the distribution business - Know-how in the export business - Stable financial figures

Products: Vinegar Fruit Pulp: vinegar without alcohol with fruit pulp (40 %), 17 flavors. Tapenade: Aperitif with vegetables only. Mustard Shelf life: 3 years.

Customer references: Export Distributors in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and Netherlands.

Key figures: Annual turnover: 1,7 million € Export turnover: 250 000 €

Activity: Import, flavoring, packing, distribution, private labeling.

Number of employees: 16 Export areas: Europe

POPOL SAS 50, avenue du port 83 270 SAINT-CYR-SUR-MER - France

contact@chezpopol.fr Phone: +33 (0)4 94 07 32 92

Marie Irène GARCIA migarcia@alliance-export.fr Mobile: +33 (0) 6 77 99 46 58

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ROYAL BOURBON

www.royalbourbon.com

REGIONAL PRODUCTS FROM REUNION ISLAND

Royal Bourbon Industries (RBI) represents local culinary traditions and expertise in the use of tropical fruits and vegetables since 1950. Situated in Reunion Island (France) in the middle of the Indian Ocean, RBI benefits from extraordinary natural resources and tropical fruits selected for their sweet and flavored taste, resulting from the richness of the volcanic soil and the hot, wet and sunny climate.

RBI has 3 production sites, manufacturing: jams, fruit desserts and juices, condiments and ready-cooked meals, spices and vanilla. As one of the leading processors of fruits in the Indian Ocean, RBI also produces intermediate food products out of tropical fruits and vegetables (frozen puree, juice and pieces). RBI currently operates locally and exports in the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Mayotte, Madagascar) and continental France.

Products: • Tropical fruit jams: Victoria pineapple, papaya, litchi, mango, banana, tomato, tangor (SL: 36 months) • Condiments: pickled mix vegetables/lemon/palm heart, chili paste (SL: 24 months) • Ready cooked meals: beans, traditional local meals (SL: 36 months) • Spices and Bourbon vanilla: curcuma, curry, vanilla (SL: 36 months) • Tropical fruit juices and nectars: Victoria pineapple, litchi, mango (SL: 12 months) • Frozen fruits and vegetables: Mango, Victoria Pineapple, Christophine,…(SL: 12 months) and food intermediates: frozen / IQF transformed tropical fruits and vegetables: puree, juice and cube from Victoria Pineapple, Litchi, Mango, Guava, Banana, Passion fruit,…(SL: 12 months)

Customer references: GROCERY: CARREFOUR, VINDEMIA/CASINO GROUP, E. LECLERC, SODIFRAM, MAXISEC, MR DISTRIBUTION. FOOD INTERMEDIATES: KERRY RAVIFRUIT, FRUGAM APIFRUIT, ALAIN MILLIAT, RHUMS ET PUNCH ISAUTIER, CHATEL

Key figures: Annual turnover: 17 million € Export turnover : 1,7 million €

Year of creation : 1950 Export areas: Indian Ocean, Europe Number of employees: 110

ROYAL BOURBON INDUSTRIES (RBI) 1, rue Armand Campenon 97 412 BRAS PANON REUNION ISLAND – France

Phone: +262 (0)262 51 60 60

Yannick VIDOT yannick.vidot@royalbourbon.com Mobile: +262 (0)262 51 23 05

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SAINT JEAN

RAVIOLES ARE MORE THAN ITALIAN RAVIOLI SAINT JEAN is based in the heart of Dauphiné area since 1962. Leader of gourmet premium ravioli : La Raviole du Dauphiné and a good representative of French gastronomy. The recipe is very genuine : a very thin pasta made of soft wheat flour, filled with Comté cheese (French gourmet cheese), cream (crème fraîche) and parsley. Raviole cooks very quickly and has an exceptional melt-in-mouth texture and succulent creamy stuffing. Raviole is positioned as a gourmet and delicate French ravioli. The typical Raviole du Dauphiné has the label “Label Rouge”. 5 production sites contribute to develop more than 13 200 tons/year.

Products: Retail and HORECA, chilled and frozen The company offers a wide taste of ravioles in addition to the traditional recipe (filled with goat cheese, basil, sunny vegetables…). Leader of simple and stuffed pastas, convenient boxed products for micro-wave (pasta boxes, ravioli bake, risotto…), innovative ravioles, gnocchi and rices with a range “for frying” in a simple pan = an easy and quick way to cook. The Company is also the French leader of organic pastas. Pasta sauces: Crayfish, morel, cheese Butter or pike French dumplings: Puff pastries with cured ham and cheese or goat cheese and rosemary.

Responsible company with a strict environmental policy: Red Label for Raviole du Dauphiné, Ecocert for organic products, ISO 14001 (environmental), IFS (food health and safety, the equivalent of BRC).

Customer references: France: all French retailers (Carrefour, Auchan, System U, Match, Cora, Monoprix…), Frozen centers (Picard…), HORECA. Belgium: all retailers (Carrefour, Match, Colruyt, Mestdagh, Cactus…), HORECA…

Key figures: Annual turnover: 57,3 million € Export turnover: 2 % of the TO

Year of creation: 1962 Export areas: Spain, Benelux, the UK, the USA, Canada, and Switzerland Number of employees: 320

SAINT JEAN 44, avenue des Allobroges 26 106 ROMANS CEDEX - France

http://en.saint-jean.fr

Emilie KASPERCZYK emilie.kasperczyk@saint-jean.fr Mobile: +33 (0)6 79 03 16 84

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Saveurs de France 2015

CONTACT Business France Cecilia EKFELDT Chief of the agro-food pole Storgatan 11, S - 114 44 STOCKHOLM Tel.: +46 (0)8 545 89 158 E-mail: cecilia.ekfeldt@businessfrance.fr Romain ORLANDI Trade development advisor Tel.: +46 (0)8 545 89 154 E-mail: romain.orlandi@businessfrance.fr

www.businessfrance.fr