Turnover: 137 million EUR (2020)

Country: France

Poulain is a French company specializing in the manufacture of chocolate.

Founded in 1848 by Victor-Auguste Poulain, it is one of the oldest chocolate brands in France.

Today, Poulain is part of the Carambar & Co group, which continues to perpetuate the brand's heritage while adapting its offering to modern consumer expectations.

Poulain remains an essential reference in the world of chocolate in France, associated with tradition, authentic taste and indulgence.

News

Andros saves historic Poulain chocolate factory 11/09/2024

  • - The Andros group is about to buy the Poulain factory from Carambar & Co.
  • - Poulain has over 170 years of history.
  • - Around 110 employees work at the Poulain plant.
  • - The Andros group also owns the Bonne Maman and Mamie Nova brands.
  • - Carambar & Co, Poulain's current owner, employs over 1,000 people at six production sites.
  • - Carambar & Co was acquired by the investment company Eurazeo following the sale of several French brands by Mondelez.
  • - Carambar & Co sales were estimated at 384 million euros in 2022.
  • - The cost of cocoa reached an all-time high of 12,000 euros per tonne in April, due to unfavorable weather conditions in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, which account for 67% of world production.

Loir-et-Cher: Poulain plant in Villebarou targeted for closure, 109 jobs threatened 09/06/2024

  • age of the Poulain factory: Over 170 years old
  • - Current owner of the Poulain chocolate brand: Carambar & Co Group
  • - Date of acquisition of Poulain by Carambar & Co: 2017
  • - Previous owner of Poulain: Mondelez

Good prospects for Poulain 13/09/2022

  • Poulain (Carambar&Co) is a company located in Blois.
  • The company was founded in 1848.
  • It had 1,200 employees in 1968, but experienced difficulties in the 2000s.
  • The company was acquired in 2018 by Eurazeo, a French investment fund.
  • It now has 150 employees at the Villebarou site.
  • These employees have produced 35,000 tonnes of tablets and powders.
  • In addition to its own production, the company produces liquid chocolate for its Strasbourg plant and manufactures private label.

Studies mentioning this company

The chocolate and chocolate factory market - France

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