Drôme, France
Charles & Alice
Charles & Alice manufactures fruit desserts and purees, primarily apple-based, with no added sugars, bio certification, and French sourcing from orchards in Southeast France (Drôme and Vaucluse).
Established in 1975 and rebranded as Charles & Alice in 2011, the company is a leading French fruit dessert manufacturer based in the heart of Southeast France's orchards. With over 400 passionate employees, they specialize in fruit-based desserts, purees, sorbets, and ice creams available in various formats including pouches, bottles, and pots. The company pioneered sugar-free fruit desserts in 2000 and has grown to offer organic, bio-certified products with more than 40% fruit content.
Their product portfolio includes desserts without added sugars, bio-certified options, plant-based beverages with coconut and almond milk, sorbets, and vegetable-based ice creams launched in 2025. All products emphasize the natural taste of fruit with careful recipe development and ingredient selection. The company sources apples locally within 190km of their manufacturing facilities and maintains partnerships with organic farmers in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region.
Beyond product excellence, Charles & Alice prioritizes sustainability and environmental stewardship. In 2025, the company became a "Mission-Driven Enterprise" (Entreprise à mission), reflecting its commitment to responsible agriculture and nature preservation. They are deeply involved in the French organic sector and actively manage vergers (orchards) planted according to bio standards since 2009.
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