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FRANCE FRAIS, a federation of distributors owned by farmers
25 years ago, Les Maîtres Laitiers founded France Frais, a leading distributor of fresh, frozen, and dry products for professionals in the foodservice industry (bakers, pastry chefs, butchers, caterers, cheesemongers) and retail.
At the heart of the value chain
France Frais, a key player in French agricultural distribution
France Frais represents the distribution division of Les Maîtres Laitiers and serves as a strategic link in the value chain, directly connecting agricultural sectors with professionals.
France Frais has a clear ambition: to control distribution in order to better showcase French agricultural products, ensure sustainable outlets, and strengthen food sovereignty across the country.
Rooted in the agricultural world
A federation of distributors owned by farmers
France Frais is much more than a food distribution player. It is a national federation of distributors, distinguished by a unique model: France Frais is owned by farmers, united within the dairy cooperative Les Maîtres Laitiers du Cotentin.
This founding ownership link shapes the DNA of France Frais. It firmly anchors the company in a virtuous economic model, based on fair remuneration for producers, the promotion of French products, and value creation across all territories.
Proximity and responsibility
A federal, autonomous, and agile model
France Frais relies on a federal organization that ensures each member company has local decision-making autonomy, closely aligned with on-the-ground realities and customer expectations.
This decentralized governance enables:
- High operational responsiveness
- Fine-tuned adaptation to local markets
- Long-term, close relationships with foodservice professionals
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Daily excellence
A broad, controlled, and structured offering
France Frais provides a comprehensive and expert offering, designed to meet the daily needs of foodservice professionals and catering trades.
- 40,000 products listed
- Multi-category offering: dairy, fresh, frozen, dry products
- Tri-temperature management (fresh, frozen, ambient), ensuring logistical efficiency and product quality
A long-term vision
A strong commitment to French food sovereignty
France Frais operates with a long-term vision in support of French food sovereignty.
Proximity to supply chains, promotion of French origin, and securing supplies are at the heart of its strategy.
Supporting the local economy and building sustainable supply chains are not just words—they are concrete commitments, upheld daily by the entire network.
A distinctive identity
France Frais claims a unique position in the food distribution landscape. Its difference is based on:
- Agricultural ownership
- An autonomous federal model
- A broad and controlled offering
- A strong commitment to French supply chains