Turnover: 137 million EUR (2015)

Country: France

Founded in 1920, the company's 220-strong factory produces and markets some 35,000 jars of honey every hour. The plant has fourteen packaging lines in constant operation, three of which are dedicated to aluminum cups for the catering and hotel industries (Famille Michaud has a partnership with the Accor group). The company owns the Lune de Miel and Miel l'Apiculteur brands, which are leading names in the honey market.

In 2015, Famille Michaud Apiculteurs became the world's leading honey producer. The company generates annual sales of 137 million euros.[Capital]."Today, we are the most internationalized company in the sector, with 21% of our sales generated in 73 countries," said Vincent Michaud, CEO of Famille Michaud Apiculteurs.

One of the keys to Famille Michaud Apiculture's success is the company' s patented silicone valve, which ensures that honey does not dry out and remains liquid. This idea has been taken up by mustard and tomato sauce manufacturers, who are also looking for a way to preserve their product in a practical bottle without it spoiling.

Honey flavors such as lavender from Provence have won over customers outside France, so much so that the company is expanding abroad, notably in Spain and Italy.

The company has set up the "Lune de Miel" foundation to support French production, which is declining inexorably every year. This foundation will receive 100,000 euros a year for 5 years to support research into bee preservation and the installation of new apiaries in France.

november 5, 2020 - History of the Michaud family empire - source(Les Echos Entrepreneurs)

  • The company exports its products to over 70 countries
  • 2020 sales estimated at 160 million euros
  • The company has its own laboratory
  • The company has 260 employees
  • Since 1995, 91% of employees have been company shareholders
  • Subsidiaries opened in Stockholm, Milan, Madrid and Hong Kong

october 7, 2020 - All's well for the Michaud family - source(Challenges)

  • Demand for honey on the rise
  • Lune de Miel and Miel l'Apiculteur account for 45% of the market
  • Honey sales up 52.2%
  • Had to produce 50% more with 30% fewer employees

Studies mentioning this company

The honey market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • Famille Michaud Apiculteurs
  • Les Compagnons du Miel
  • Apidis
  • Le Manoir des Abeilles
  • La Ruche Roannaise Besacier S.A
  • La Maison du Miel
  • Bleu Blanc Ruche
  • Lune de Miel (Famille Michaud groupe)
  • Miel l'Apiculteur (Famille Michaud Groupe)
  • Famille Mary (Léa Nature Groupe)
  • Miels Hédène
  • Auchan groupe
  • Reflets de France (Groupe Carrefour)
  • Miel in France
  • Rochefontaine
  • Apiterra

Chairman of the Board: Vincent Michaud(profile)

General Manager: Marie Lecal-Michaud(profile)