On a growing market, The Saint-Aignan de Grandlieu shrimp plant, In Loire-Atlantique, increases its production with a capacity brought to 18,000 tonnes per year. ETI has invested 18 million euros to create this new flagship of the food industry.
With an investment of 18 million euros, The site is now the most modern in Europe in its sector, Equipped with advanced equipment allowing it to strongly optimize its performance. With an increase of 50 % in volume in the past five years, The shrimp in all its forms is at the heart of the Saint-Aignan de Grandlieu site. Available in whole versions, peeler, elaborate, These shrimps are available in supermarkets under Delpierre brand and distributors brand. They are also sold on the stalls of the fishmongers as well as in restaurants. Founded in the 1980s, The Saint-Aignan de Grandlieu site joined the Labeyrie Fine Foods group in 2007. Thanks to continuous investments, It has experienced a major transformation, Going from a small craft structure to a major industrial player on the seafood market. The site has two new production lines and three supply lines. These improvements have made it possible to bring the annual capacity to almost 18,000 tonnes. This new site, an area of more than 27,000 m², Allows the Labeyrie Fine Foods group to consolidate its role as a leader in the shrimp market in France. Employing 250 people on an indefinite contract and up to 130 temporary contracts during festive period, The site contributes significantly to the economic and social vitality of the territory.
An ambition of innovation and sustainability
This project also reflects the capacity of Fine Foods Labeyrie to reconcile industrial performance and respect for the environment. New equipment reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 20 %, By decreasing in particular energy consumption, Thanks to the installation of a gas boiler with a heat recovery system for cold groups. Investment therefore not only increases production capacity to meet growing demand, but also to reduce the ecological footprint of the factory, while ensuring impeccable quality of products.
An exceptional 2024 festive season
The brands of Fine Foods Labeyrie were present on 50 % of the French festive tables !
On the shrimp market developed, Delpierre reached 45,8 % market share (PDM) During the end of year celebrations, Affirming his full leadership in this growing category (+3,5 %). But it is not only on the shrimp Maché that the Labeyrie Fine Foods group meets success. Labeyrie, Delply, Blins and the blins atelier, its emblematic brands, have dominated their respective markets. Labeyrie on the semi-cooked foie gras market with 23,6% of PDM. On the smoked salmon market, Labeyrie and Delpierre brands have posted remarkable performance with 35,9 % of pdm. Blini brands, The Blini and Labeyrie workshop dominated the aperitif market with 54,9 % of pdm, structuring the radius by innovations that meet the trends and expectations of consumers. These successes position Labeyrie Fine Foods on the podium of the best -selling manufacturers in France, With a second place on December 24 and first place on December 31, According to data from the Circana Institute.
