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Materne by Bel was awarded for its strong commitment to sourcing and promoting French apples sustainably, securing supply through contracts and eco-certified orchards.

The fruit compote market sees growth in ambient products, especially pouches, with new brands and innovations focusing on sugar-free options, while the fresh compote segment experiences a decline.

The Materne factory in Boué manufactures the majority of Pom’Potes fruit pouches found in French supermarkets.

Materne by Bel revamped its logistics network with DIAGMA to boost growth, cut CO2 emissions by 20%, and save over €1 million through a detailed supply chain transformation plan.

Materne's innovative compote pouches have revitalized the fruit filling industry, tripled revenue, and expanded internationally since 2015.

Materne and Pom'Potes are introducing new fruit and vegetable puree pouches to meet demand for healthier options in the growing compost market.

Materne improved its supplier network and cut costs by automating procurement with Arkestro software, supporting growth and supply chain resilience.

Materne addresses recruitment challenges by implementing targeted training programs that certify and employ motivated workers, supporting its industrial growth.

French fruit preparation market grows despite inflation and supply challenges, with compotes leading consumption and companies balancing costs and customer retention.

Materne is launching new fresh, less sugary fruit products to capture more market share in a competitive compote sector, backed by significant investment and a shift towards healthier offerings.

Materne is expanding from shelf-stable compotes into refrigerated fruit compotes with new flavor lines to boost growth and compete with major refrigerated brands.

Materne Mont-Blanc, led by Cédric Liéven, focuses on expanding its iconic healthy snack brands through innovation, sustainability, and employee development to double market size by 2030.

Materne-Confilux produces large quantities of fruit-based products, mainly for export, and is active in the Namur region.

Cédric Liéven takes over as Managing Director of Materne France following the full acquisition of MOM Group by Bel.

Bel finalized its full acquisition of Pom'Potes by buying the remaining shares of Mont Blanc Materne, enhancing its portfolio with healthy and plant-based snacks.

Bel group finalizes full acquisition of MOM group, fulfilling its 2016 commitment and appointing Cécile Béliot as CEO.

Materne introduces a plant-based almond milk snack pouch range for adults, targeting health-conscious consumers reducing animal protein.

Materne introduces a plant-based adult snack line while Pom’Potes focuses on local French fruit sourcing and adolescent-targeted fruit snacks.

Materne's Boué factory donates fruit compotes to support nearby hospital healthcare workers.

Materne's Boué factory is hiring 20+ permanent staff to support growth and new production lines, backed by a targeted recruitment campaign.