French producer of Onions, Garlic, Shallots and Echalions
Producer,
Packer, Distributor
Born in the clay-limestone soils of southern Champagne, Ferme de Fontenay is a farm owned by the VAJOU family for over four generations.
70% of farmland is cultivated in Champagne-Ardenne and 30% in Ile-de-France. Relying on its own production (50%) and the expertise of 25 partner producers, Ferme de Fontenay does its utmost to offer top-quality onions, shallots, shallions and garlic to its supermarket and catering customers.
It is one of France's leading condiment manufacturers, selling almost 10% of French production on the fresh market.
From field to store
At Ferme de Fontenay, we're committed to mastering every stage of production, from cultivation in our fields to the packaging of our products. Find out how we ensure the quality and freshness of our products at every stage of the process.
At Ferme de Fontenay, we're committed to mastering every stage of production, from cultivation in our fields to the packaging of our products. Find out how we ensure the quality and freshness of our products at every stage of the process.
Our commitments
"As I control the entire chain from field to plate, I attach great importance to food safety, respect for the environment and the application of good agricultural practices.
While relying on new technologies, over the last ten years I have focused on the environment and agro-ecology.
As a farmer, I'm very attached to my region, and that's why I work with my team to do everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint, whether in agricultural production or packaging."
Antoine VAJOU
Our CSR commitmentsKey figures
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500 ha de producción en un radio de 80 km de la Granja
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Dans le top 5 des producteurs français sur le marché de frais 1ère gamme
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34 millions de CA en 2023
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10 % de la production française sur le marché du frais 1ère gamme
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40 000 tonnes commercialisées par an soit 18 millions de filets
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Une offre française 12 mois sur 12
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9 labels et certifications QSE
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60 salariés (hors saisonniers)
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500 ha de producción en un radio de 80 km de la Granja
-
Dans le top 5 des producteurs français sur le marché de frais 1ère gamme
-
34 millions de CA en 2023
-
10 % de la production française sur le marché du frais 1ère gamme
-
40 000 tonnes commercialisées par an soit 18 millions de filets
-
Une offre française 12 mois sur 12
-
9 labels et certifications QSE
-
60 salariés (hors saisonniers)
Our history
Farmers from father to son for four generations, our story is that of the VAJOU family, Aube farmers from father to son for four generations, proud of our roots and our terroir.
1924
L’aventure familiale commence !
Tout commence en 1924. Marcel ADAM s’installe sur la Ferme de Fontenay, face à l’Eglise de Fontenay-de-Bossery. Il cultive principalement des céréales. C’est le début de la FERME DE FONTENAY ! Son gendre, Jean VAJOU reprend l’exploitation en 1960 et diversifie l’exploitation céréalière avec de la betterave sucrière. Ses fils Jacques et Francis rejoigne l’exploitation en 1970 puis Pascal en 1984.
C’est le début de l’aventure familiale !
Farmers from father to son for four generations, our story is that of the VAJOU family, Aube farmers from father to son for four generations, proud of our roots and our terroir.
1924
L’aventure familiale commence !
Tout commence en 1924. Marcel ADAM s’installe sur la Ferme de Fontenay, face à l’Eglise de Fontenay-de-Bossery. Il cultive principalement des céréales. C’est le début de la FERME DE FONTENAY ! Son gendre, Jean VAJOU reprend l’exploitation en 1960 et diversifie l’exploitation céréalière avec de la betterave sucrière. Ses fils Jacques et Francis rejoigne l’exploitation en 1970 puis Pascal en 1984.
C’est le début de l’aventure familiale !
Our team
"We're a family-run company, where the atmosphere and relationships at work are paramount. Employees are the heart of the company.
The development of Ferme de Fontenay is due to the men and women who work every day on the farm and on the packaging site.
They are continually trained in new techniques and know how to take account of current and future standards and future standards for consistent production quality.
I'm proud of my team, which is made up of permanent, motivated, passionate and demanding staff. on whom I can always count, and who will give the best of themselves for a product of excellence, in the image of our expertise.
Antoine VAJOU
