Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

Charles & Alice is a leading French manufacturer of fruit-based desserts, known for its commitment to healthy eating, innovation, and sustainable production. Headquartered in Alixan, France, the company combines traditional French culinary values with modern health trends, producing a range of no-sugar-added, organic, and plant-based dessert offerings.

Core Business

Charles & Alice specializes in the production of fruit purée desserts, marketed primarily as Sans Sucres Ajoutés (no added sugar) snacks, organic fruit blends, and plant-based alternatives. The company’s offerings are free from preservatives, colorants, and artificial flavorings, appealing to a broad demographic of health-conscious consumers across Europe and beyond.

Product and Service Offerings

The company offers a diverse range of product categories:

• Sans Sucres Ajoutés Fruit Desserts:

  • Pomme (Apple)
  • Pomme Fraise (Apple Strawberry)
  • Pomme Abricot (Apple Apricot)
  • Pomme Poire (Apple Pear)

• Organic Fruit Desserts (Desserts Bio):

  • Pomme Bio
  • Pomme Banane Bio
  • Pomme Mangue Bio

• Gourmand Fruit Desserts:

  • Pomme Caramel
  • Pomme Chocolat

• Plant-Based (Desserts Végétaux):

  • Doux & Blanc au lait de coco nature
  • Doux & Blanc au lait de coco vanille

• Fruit Pouches (Gourdes de Fruits Sans Sucres Ajoutés):

  • Pomme
  • Pomme Fraise
  • Pomme Abricot

These products are packaged for both individual and family consumption and are available in supermarket chains, organic food stores, and institutional catering networks.

Specialization and USP

Charles & Alice distinguishes itself through:

• 100% French fruit sourcing where possible, emphasizing regional and seasonal ingredients.
• No added sugar across their standard range, aligning with global health trends.
• Organic-certified and plant-based lines to meet growing vegan and sustainable food market demands.
• A strong R&D team focused on texture, flavor, and packaging innovation.
• Emphasis on natural preservation methods, offering products without artificial preservatives or colorants.

Financial and Shipment Insights

While Charles & Alice is a privately held company, data from French export portals and market analysts indicate:

• Annual production capacity exceeds 100 million cups of fruit desserts
• Export footprint in over 30 countries, including the UK, Germany, Spain, USA, and parts of Asia
• Revenue estimates range between €70 million to €100 million annually, based on market share in the ready-to-eat fruit dessert segment
• Supply partnerships with large European retail chains such as Carrefour, Auchan, and E.Leclerc

Target Market

The company primarily targets:

• Parents seeking natural snacks for children
• Health-conscious individuals avoiding added sugars
• Vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers through their plant-based line
• Institutional buyers in school catering and hospital food services

Capabilities

• State-of-the-art production facilities in Alixan and Saint-Laurent-Blangy
• Fully automated production lines and advanced quality control systems
• In-house microbiology and sensory labs for continuous R&D
• Customization capabilities for private labels and co-branding opportunities

Certifications and Compliance

Charles & Alice operates under strict food safety and quality management standards:

• IFS Food Certification
• BRC Global Standards
• AB (Agriculture Biologique) Organic Certification
• Nutri-Score labeling compliance
• ISO 14001 for Environmental Management Systems

These certifications ensure compliance with international food safety and sustainability benchmarks.

Customer Testimonials

“The Charles & Alice pouches are a hit in our school lunch program—healthy, tasty, and allergen-friendly.”
— Public School Nutrition Coordinator, Lyon

“A great product line that matches consumer demand for healthy snacking without compromising on taste.”
— Retail Category Manager, Organic Chain France

Major Achievements

• Winner of the SIAL Innovation Award for Plant-Based Coconut Milk Dessert Range
• Ranked among the Top 5 French dessert brands in Nielsen's 2023 French FMCG report
• Achieved carbon reduction of over 30% in packaging through eco-design initiatives
• Launched a fully recyclable cup line in 2022 as part of their sustainability mission
• Partnered with French schools in a "Fruit for Health" education campaign

Charles & Alice continues to lead the fruit-based dessert category in Europe by offering nutritionally balanced, innovative, and environmentally responsible products that resonate with modern consumer lifestyles.