Groupe Bigard

Groupe Bigard

Company type	Private
Industry	Food industry
Founded	1968
Founder	Lucien Bigard
Key people	Jean-Paul Bigard (CEO)
Products	Meat, Processed meat products
Revenue	€4.5 billion (2020)
Number of employees	14,000 (2020)

Groupe Bigard is a leading French company in the food industry, specializing in the production and processing of meat and processed meat products. Founded in 1968 by Lucien Bigard, the company has grown to become one of the largest meat processing companies in Europe.

History

Groupe Bigard was established in 1968 in Quimperlé, Brittany, by Lucien Bigard. The company initially focused on the local market but quickly expanded its operations across France and later into other European countries. In the 1980s, Groupe Bigard acquired several other meat processing companies, which helped to solidify its position in the market.

Operations

Groupe Bigard operates numerous slaughterhouses, processing plants, and distribution centers across France and Europe. The company is known for its high standards in food safety and quality control. It produces a wide range of products, including beef, pork, lamb, and various processed meat products such as sausages, ham, and pâté.

Brands

Groupe Bigard owns several well-known brands, including:

• Charal
• Socopa
• Bigard

Sustainability

Groupe Bigard is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, improve animal welfare, and promote sustainable farming practices.

Key People

The current CEO of Groupe Bigard is Jean-Paul Bigard, who has been leading the company since the early 2000s. Under his leadership, the company has continued to expand and innovate in the meat processing industry.

See also

• Charal
• Socopa
• Meat industry
• Food industry
• Sustainable farming