Quimperle, France
Groupe Bigard
Bigard family-owned (since 1968) dominant beef major (Charal, Socopa) with 60 sites and 28 abattoirs for branded and MDD.
The Groupe Bigard is a major French meat company with a turnover of 5.9 billion euros. Operating since 1968, the group manages the complete chain from livestock selection and slaughter through to finished meat products and retail. It operates 30 abattoirs and 60 industrial and commercial facilities across France, including operations in Quimperle. The company has developed capabilities in meat processing that include carcass and muscle cutting, artisanal butcher and charcuterie production, elaborated meat products, and catering services. It also operates subsidiary business lines in leather goods and agro-industrial products. The group's divisions are carried under flagship brands including Bigard, Charal and Socopa, with international operations through entities such as CIPA and Nick Winters. The company emphasizes traceability, quality control systems, and animal welfare practices throughout its operations, framing these commitments around its core concept of the Art of Meat.
Capabilities
- Thermal
- Industrial cooking
- Freezing
- Block freezing
- Meat & seafood
- Fresh & processed meatCharcuterieMarinated meats
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