Even Distribution, a specialist French distributor

Argel was created through the consolidation of regional companies specialised in the sale and home delivery of frozen goods. For over 50 years, 800 people have been working each day to deliver to 270,000 families across 70 departments in mainland France. The company sells 750 products ranging from starters to desserts. Argel specialises in seafood, offering a vast range of fish and seafood products. To make its customers’ lives even easier, Argel also has a food cupboard range and hygiene products range. 

 

Achille Bertrand joined Even in 2009. It is part of the Réseau Krill network, a food wholesaler and supplier to catering professionals. Its catchment area covers the Sarthe, Pyrénées and Charentes regions. It boasts a catalogue of more than 4,500 fresh, frozen and grocery products, ranging from starters right through to desserts. Its catalogue includes a range of regional specialities such as Charente "grillon" pâté, Vendée beef and red fruits "troussepinette" sorbet. Achille Bertrand also owns one of the four Réseau Krill network's three meat cutting plants.

FMB was formed through the merger of Fareco, Martinat, Garnier and Fresh'Alp, which joined Even in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009 respectively. FMB is part of the Réseau Krill network, a food wholesaler and supplier to catering professionals. Its catchment area covers the Bourges, Besançon, Lyon and Sallanches regions. It boasts a catalogue of more than 3,000 fresh, frozen and grocery products, ranging from starters right through to desserts. Its catalogue includes a range of regional specialities such as Bourgogne parsley ham, Charolais beef and artisan ice cream with Arbois wine.

Gel 43 joined Even in 2003. It is part of the Réseau Krill network, a food wholesaler and supplier to catering professionals. Its catchment area covers the Saint-Etienne, Alès and Le Puy-en-Velay regions. It boasts a catalogue of more than 3,000 fresh, frozen and grocery products, ranging from starters right through to desserts. Its catalogue includes a range of regional specialities such as green Puy lentils, Bleu d'Auvergne cheese and artisan ice cream with verbena.

Gastronomie Service joined Even in 2009. It is part of the Réseau Krill network, a food wholesaler and supplier to catering professionals. Its catchment area covers the Normandy, Alsace and Paris regions. It boasts a catalogue of more than 4,000 fresh, frozen and grocery products, ranging from starters right through to desserts. Its catalogue includes a range of regional specialities such as Normandy beef, Camembert ice cream and apple strudel.

Krill joined Even in 2004. It is part of the Réseau Krill network, a food wholesaler and supplier to catering professionals. It is ISO 140001 accredited. Its catchment area covers the Creuse, Tarn and Dordogne regions. It boasts a catalogue of more than 3,500 fresh, frozen and grocery products, ranging from starters right through to desserts. Its catalogue includes a range of regional specialities such as Auvergne dried sausage, Salers beef and Souillac plum ice cream. Krill also owns one of the four Réseau Krill network's three meat cutting plants.

Prenot-Guinard joined Even in 2002. It is part of the Réseau Krill network, a food wholesaler and supplier to catering professionals. Its catchment area covers the Grenoble, Toulon and Gap regions. It boasts a catalogue of more than 2,900 fresh, frozen and grocery products, ranging from starters right through to desserts. Its catalogue includes a range of regional specialities such as fish topping Bouillabaisse, "Champsaur tourtons", and artisan lavender ice cream.

Sobraquès, a family-owned company founded in 1872 and based in Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales), specialising in the distribution of fresh and frozen food to catering professionals. Sobraquès employs over 200 employees and posts, with 5,000 clients in Catalonia, a €60 million turnover. Sobraques also owns one of the four Réseau Krill network's three meat cutting plants.

So Breizh is the union, in 2024, of SovéFrais (Ploudaniel, 29) and A2S (Kervignac, 56), two historic companies in the Group's distribution division. So Breizh immediately established itself as a key player in distribution to the food sector with more than 5,000 references in fresh produce, fresh meat, frozen products, ice cream, groceries and hygiene. So Breizh has 320 employees serving more than 5,000 customers in collective, commercial and catering catering as well as local shops. Its catchment area covers exclusively the four Breton departments, in line with its strong regional identity.

Bernat joined Even in 2002. It is part of the Atlanterra network, a network of five regional distributors serving the food retail trade. Its catchment area covers the Bordeaux and Agen regions. Its catalogue features more than 1,000 ice creams and frozen products, with many new articles introduced each year.

Boncogel’Adour joined Even in 2002. It is part of the Atlanterra network, a network of five regional distributors serving the food retail trade. Its catchment area covers the Landes, Pyrénées and Gers regions. Its catalogue features more than 1,000 ice creams and frozen products, with many new articles introduced each year.

Kenty joined Even in 1999. It is part of the Atlanterra network, a network of five regional distributors serving the food retail trade. Its catchment area covers the Finistère, Loire-Atlantique, Manche and Sarthe regions. Its catalogue features more than 1,000 ice creams and frozen products, with many new articles introduced each year.

The company Charles Martin joined the Even Group in 2016. It is part of Atlanterra, an alliance of four regional distributors for the professional catering sector. Its geographical scope covers the following areas of France: Drôme, Vaucluse, Alpes de Haute Provence, Hérault, Gard, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var and Alpes-Maritimes. The firm offers over 1,000 references of ice cream and frozen goods including several new additions each year.

The companies Artimat and Occitanie Distribution joined the Even Group in 2021. Artimat, based in Millau (12), has existed since 1962. Artimat and Occitanie distribution specialize in the distribution of fresh, frozen and dry products to a clientele of bakers -pastry chefs and restaurateurs. A team of 70 employees serves more than 3,000 customers every week in Lozère, Aveyron, Tarn and Cantal.

Bondu joined Even in 2003. It sells specialist products for bakeries and cake producers. Its catchment area covers the Finistère, Manche and Mayenne regions. It boasts a catalogue of nearly 8,000 products, including ingredients (butter, yeast, flavourings, etc.), additives (release agents, etc.) and frozen products (pastries, dough rolls, etc.).

Gabopla joins Even Group in 2017. The French firm Gabopla, based in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire near Nantes (Loire-Atlantique), is a distributor specialised in the bakery, pastry and chocolate sectors. For 40 years, the teams at Gabopla have been working hand-in-hand with the firm's clients – bakers, pastry chefs and chocolatiers – and keeping abreast of changes in consumption trends.

Legeay joined Even in 2006. It sells specialist products for bakeries and cake producers. Its catchment area covers the Vendée, Charentes and Poitiers regions. It boasts a catalogue of nearly 8,000 products, including ingredients (butter, yeast, flavourings, etc.), additives (release agents, etc.) and frozen products (pastries, dough rolls, etc.).

    The companies Artimat and Occitanie Distribution joined the Even Group in 2021. Artimat, based in Millau (12), has existed since 1962. Artimat and Occitanie distribution specialize in the distribution of fresh, frozen and dry products to a clientele of bakers -pastry chefs and restaurateurs. A team of 70 employees serves more than 3,000 customers every week in Lozère, Aveyron, Tarn and Cantal.

The company Soframa, based in Aimargues near Montpellier (34), joined the Even Group in 2022. An entrepreneurial company created in 1980, Soframa specializes in the distribution of fresh, frozen and grocery products to restaurateurs and catering professionals. A team of 65 employees serves no less than 2,500 customers every day, mainly bakeries, pizzerias, restaurants, caterers and snack bars, in the Gard and Hérault departments. Soframa also has a 1,500 m2 Cash & Carry store, open 7 days a week in season.

The company SAF, based in Arles (13), joined the Even Group in 2023. SAF Distribution specializes in the distribution of fresh, frozen and dry food products to a clientele mainly made up of commercial catering and local businesses. Established in the heart of the Camargue for several decades, it enjoys a very strong reputation in the local Out-of-Home Catering market and is renowned for the quality of its service.