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Nov, 25 2024

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Even Development, a diversification unit

Prepared meals
Pam
Ice cubes
Glacière Narbonnaise
Aromatic herbs
Méchinaud

Pam

PAM, a Morhiban-based subsidiary of Even since 1998, develops a diverse range of frozen ready meals inspired by local agricultural produce and seafood in Brittany. Its products include scallops, shellfish, savoury and sweet crêpes, traditional pastries, ready meals and sauces. PAM is committed to creating added value through innovation, dedication and customer service. Its customers include well-known and respected retailers and distributors, both in France and abroad in countries such as Spain, Portugal and Belgium.

Glacière Narbonnaise

Building on its experience and its values, at its 131th anniversary, Glacière Narbonnaise enters the 21st century as a leader in cooling ice thanks to its staff, its production capacities and its storage volume. La Glacière Narbonnaise responds to its customers in all areas of application: Ice cubes, ice to cool, ice blocks for mass distribution, Tide, Catering, Agri-Food, Canning, Service Provider for Airlines, Service Stations, Industry, Wholesalers, Construction, Tourism, Hospitality, Catering, Caterers, Large Sporting and Cultural Events, Events, Advertising, without forgetting your events, receptions, celebrations and much more.

Méchinaud

Méchinaud, a specialist in the packaging and marketing of aromatic herbs and niche products in fresh fruits and vegetables, based in Rezé in Loire-Atlantique, joined the Even group in 2024. Méchinaud was founded in 1989 by the Méchinaud family, market gardeners from the Nantes region. Taken over in 2006 by Antoine d’Olce, it has experienced steady growth by offering its wholesale and mass-market customers: . a range of niche fruits and vegetables (aromatic herbs, heirloom vegetables, young shoots, exotic fruits, etc.) which bring taste, freshness and added value to dishes cooked in restaurants or at home; . a high level of expertise in terms of product quality, customer service and food safety. Established since 2019 in Rezé opposite the Nantes MIN, the production site is recent and provides a high level of service. Méchinaud has been IFS FOOD V8 certified since 2022. Thanks to its strengths, Méchinaud meets the specific needs of wholesalers, RHD and GMS distributors throughout France.

 

Several high value-added agri-food activities support Even's development within its diversification division. The latter employs 350 people and generated sales of 55 million euros in 2024.

Ice cubes: La Glacière Narbonnaise

Thanks to its experience and values, La Glacière Narbonnaise is a leader in the ice-cream market, thanks to its staff, production capacity and storage volume. To support the growth of its business, in 2024 it will build a new plant in Lézignan-Corbières (11), eight kilometers from its historic production site in Canet d'Aude. La Glacière Narbonnaise is highly committed to product quality and hygiene, and has seen its certification renewed year after year.

Frozen ready meals: drawing inspiration from local resources

PAM, Even's Morbihan-based subsidiary since 1998, draws its inspiration from Brittany's agricultural and maritime resources to design and manufacture diversified ranges of frozen ready-cooked meals. On the menu: scallops, fish shells, sweet and savory crepes, traditional puff pastry, ready-made meals and sauces. PAM focuses on innovation, service and customer intimacy to create added value. Well-known brands and distributors, both in France and abroad, such as Spain, Portugal and Belgium, place their trust in us.

Herbes aromatiques: a market gardener of exceptional herbs, fresh fruit and vegetables

Méchinaud, based in Nantes, specializes in packaging and marketing aromatic herbs and niche fresh fruit and vegetable products. For more than 30 years, they have been the preferred partner of food professionals, retailers and wholesalers looking for fresh, unique, high-quality fruit and vegetables. Méchinaud is the story of a market gardener who became great !
 
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