Triskalia merges its vegetable business

Triskalia has streamlined its marketing activities, with the merger of its two subsidiaries, Primeurs des Iles-Sévère and Sicagri-Ollier. From 1 March 2012, Primeurs des Iles-Sévère and Sicagri Ollier will merge into a new entity: Keltivia.

Keltivia will have a unique ability to market the largest vegetable area of France, with a sales office at its new premises in St Pol de Leon (29) and branches in Paimpol (22) and St Malo (35). Keltivia will use a recognized brand, Prince de Bretagne, to meet the demands in terms of volume, diversity and product segmentation. Keltivia will be managed by Valerie Danet, responsible for the activity, skills and experience of Primeurs des Iles-Sévère and Sicagri-Ollier.

Keltivia key figures:

32 employees

60 million euros in turnover, 50% export

75,000 tons of vegetables marketed under the brand Prince de Bretagne

3 locations in Brittany: St Pol de Leon, Paimpol and Saint-Malo.

Group key figures Triskalia:

20,000 members

4200 employees (Cooperative and subsidiaries)

2.2 billion euros in turnover

Three major areas: agriculture, food processing and distribution

300 industrial and commercial sites