The family-owned companies in the Gard department presented here are primarily mid-sized firms, with a notable presence in food and beverage manufacturing, retail, and agriculture. Several companies have a long history, such as PERRET SA and Groupe Perret, both founded in 1896 and involved in farming, and Ressource, a paint and wallpaper producer founded in 1946. Other examples include Poppies Bakeries Laudun, specializing in frozen pastries, and JALLATTE, a historical brand in safety shoes.
A significant pattern is the strong representation of companies with a long-standing family heritage, many of which have been operating for multiple generations. The sector distribution shows a mix of traditional industries like farming and manufacturing, alongside more contemporary services such as environmental services by Océan Propreté and retail motor vehicles by Groupe Cousty Automobiles.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Poppies Bakeries Laudunpoppiesbakeries.com
A family-owned group with 14 factories worldwide specializing in frozen pastries, biscuits, and cakes Seeking new talents to expand business |
95 | |||
| 2 |
Rijk Zwaan Francerijkzwaan.fr
Specializes in breeding and producing vegetable seeds, focusing on innovation, quality, and meeting global agricultural and consumer needs. |
90 | |||
| 3 |
Ressourceressource-peintures.com
Family-owned French company producing eco-friendly paints and wallpapers with ancestral expertise, exclusive colors, and artistic collaborations. |
84 | |||
| 4 |
SUD METAL PROVENCEsudmetalprovence.com
A small to medium-sized company in the South of France specializing in trading metal products and finishing, shipping 35,000 tons yearly of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum Expanding with a new 15,000 m2 warehouse |
70 | |||
| 5 |
PERRET SAgroupeperret.fr
A leading agricultural company in the Grand Sud-Est region, focused on trust, proximity, support, and expertise for 4 generations |
70 | |||
| 6 |
JALLATTEjallatte.fr
A historical brand specializing in safety shoes, Jallatte® prioritizes safety, comfort, aesthetics, and well-being while incorporating health considerations into product design |
69 | |||
| 7 |
Groupe Perretgroupeperret.fr
A family-owned business for four generations, specializing in selling agro supplies, agricultural equipment, winemaking supplies, irrigation systems, and grain collection in the Grand Sud-Est region of France |
65 | |||
| 8 |
GROUPE BASTIDE 1880 (Décoration, arts de la table)groupebastide1880.fr
A family-owned group since 1880, BASTIDE creates and distributes tableware, kitchenware, and decoration items for retailers and professionals |
64 | |||
| 9 |
Groupe Cousty Automobilesvolkswagen.fr
Exclusive distributor and authorized repairer for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Cupra, Skoda, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Nîmes and Lunel. |
59 | |||
| 10 |
The Social Clubthe-social-club.com
Innovative, trend-setting team led by experienced restaurateur and entrepreneur creating unique experiences with a focus on convivial living |
59 | |||
| 11 |
Groupe Emileemilegroupe.fr
Family-owned business since 1920, specializing in sourcing and producing high-quality organic products with a focus on excellence and adventure. |
53 | |||
| 12 |
SENFASsenfas.com
Independent family business specializing in manufacturing, importing, and distributing certified organic food products, plant-based spreads, gluten-free patties, and innovative vegan culinary alternatives. |
46 | |||
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| 13 |
FINANCIERE KOALA
Management consulting company based in Nimes, France, specializing in financial services and strategies for businesses |
24 | |||
| 14 |
Amco Les Escamotables - Groupe La Barrière Automatiquegrouplba.com
Design and manufacture certified anti-intrusion security products for vehicle access control and urban infrastructure, ensuring site protection worldwide. |
23 | |||
| 15 |
Océan Propretéocean-nimes.net
Provides urban cleanliness, household and selective waste collection, non-hazardous waste treatment, with strong focus on ecological transition and sustainability. |
22 | |||
| 16 |
Acci Plus Patrimoineacciplus-patrimoine.com
The company specializes in providing expert advice on wealth management, investment, tax optimization, and succession planning for individuals throughout their lives |
21 | |||
| 17 |
COLOMBI SPORTS Importateur Distributeurcolombisports.com
Family-owned company distributing hunting, outdoor leisure, and shooting sports products across France and Europe with extensive brand partnerships. |
20 | |||
| 18 |
GROUPE LAFONTgroupe-lafont.com
A family-owned company with over 50 years of experience in lifting, handling, and exceptional transportation, focused on client satisfaction and site safety |
20 | |||
| 19 |
Groupe Bamagroupe-bama.fr
For over fifty years, this company in the South-East of France specializes in land development and real estate promotion, focusing on quality, sustainability, and harmonious living spaces |
13 | |||
| 20 |
Cocébalcocebal.com
Family-owned company since 1975 in the Cévennes region offering customized packaging solutions to merchants, both neutral and personalized |
11 | |||
| 21 |
Ets APPLANATapplanat.com
A family-owned company since 1976, specializing in refurbished, guaranteed, and certified industrial equipment for various industries, providing technical advice and exporting worldwide |
8 | |||
| 22 |
Diffusion Chabertdiffusion-chabert.business.site
A family collaboration creating artisanal French gastronomy products since 2012, specializing in natural, allergen-free, colorant-free, preservative-free food items for social and culinary occasions |
8 | |||
| 23 | 7 | ||||
| 24 |
Abbaye Saint-Andréabbayesaintandre.fr
An historical abbey in Villeneuve lez Avignon featuring a Remarkable Garden, hosting over 30,000 visitors annually and awarded for its artistic gardens |
4 | |||
| 25 |
Maison Fluidemaisonfluide.fr
A family-run business creating high-end spirits with power and elegance, aiming to transport and elevate spirits through unique flavors |
2 | |||
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