GASTRONOMY division

The Euralis Group entered the duck and goose sector in 1995 with it bought out Grimaud Montfort (GMD). Euralis now is, through its Gastronomy Division (created in 2005), the world leader in foie gras thanks to its presence in every sector of the foie gras market. At the same time, the Euralis quality marked poultry business, launched in 1994, became part of the Gastronomy Division in 2008.

Major points:

• World's first producer of foie gras
• World's first exporter of foie gras
• Foie gras production sites in Eastern Europe, China, North and South America
• Closely involved in the development of the poultry business, from poultry farming to food

Ambition :

To develop its position as a world leader on the foie gras market by strengthening its distribution systems and building a geographically balanced world network.
In a difficult climate for the poultry sector, to maintain the same level of production and to protect the Group's members' incomes.

Development of the Foie Gras business

Acquisition of Grimaud Montfort (GMD)

Acquisition of Rougié Bizac International (RBI).
The Euralis Group achieved a world leadership position in foie gras, duck meat products and goose foie gras in its two supply centres in South West France and the Pays de Loire-Brittany and on the various consumer markets for foie gras.

Merger of GMD and RBI.
Creation of Euralis Gastronomie, a new entity 66% owned by the Euralis Group and 34% by Gabriel Bonnin
Start of expansion abroad with the purchase of major holdings in Canadian (Palmex and Aurpal) and Bulgarian (Brezovo) companies
Objective: developing sites as close as possible to its new markets.

First steps in China with the acquisition of a foie gras production site in Yanqing
Objective: meeting demand in a country where the foie gras market is booming, but which prohibits the import of raw meat products.

 

Development of the Poultry business:

Creation of AVISO (32 poultry farmers) with SOVOL (now known as Gastronome), the first downstream partner (outlet)

Partnership with Bourgoin, poultry meat producer


Association with Codigers, a poultry cooperative, part of the Galpyvol grouping


Galpyvol becomes Euralis Volailles, counting 340 farmers


The Group's Poultry business becomes part of the Gastronomy Division


Codigers becomes part of Euralis Coop

 

 

Quality :

The Division operates a policy of continuous improvement based on innovation and quality. Our duck production in South West France holds PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status, a guarantee of the origin, traceability and quality of a large range of products, including the Montfort brand. All certifications are validated by independent bodies and recognised by the public authorities.
Customer satisfaction is also ensured through the implementation of tried and tested methods. The HACCP risk analysis system is applied in all Euralis Gastronomie production units. Additionally, all production sites hold IFS (International Food Standard) certification, most at a high level.
Internationally, the facilities at Herbiers, Sarlat and Marieville (Canada) hold export permits. Sarlat also complies with the most rigorous standards of hygiene and organisation, certified by their USDA permit. Therefor, Rougié is the only French foie gras producer authorised to export its products to the United States.