About Us
Bonduelle France
Bonduelle is a French family-owned food company with more than 170 years of history and a strong specialization in plant-based food. Founded in Northern France in 1853, the company has grown from a family agricultural business into an international food group focused on vegetables, pulses and other plant-based foods.
Today, Bonduelle’s mission is to inspire the transition toward a more plant-based diet, contributing to people’s well-being and the preservation of the planet. The company operates across retail and foodservice markets, offering plant-based products in fresh, frozen and canned formats.
Our History
Bonduelle’s story began in 1853 in Marquette-lez-Lille, in Northern France, when Louis-Antoine Bonduelle and Louis Lesaffre-Roussel established a grain and juniper distillery.
In 1862, the partners acquired a farm in Renescure, which became an important foundation for the family’s agricultural and food-processing activities. Over time, the business developed its expertise in vegetable production and processing.
A major milestone came in 1926, when Pierre and Benoît Bonduelle transformed a farm building in Renescure into a vegetable cannery. The first production campaign focused on peas, with approximately 90,000 cans produced.
In 1947, the Bonduelle brand was officially established and began appearing on shelves in France. The company subsequently expanded its vegetable portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.
In 1968, Bonduelle entered the frozen vegetable market, becoming an early pioneer of frozen vegetables in France. This innovation helped the company expand beyond canned vegetables and develop new ways of bringing vegetables to consumers.
Our Plant-Based Food Products
Bonduelle specializes in plant-based foods, with products based around vegetables, pulses and other ingredients from the natural world.
The company offers products through three principal preservation formats:
- Canned vegetables
- Frozen vegetables
- Fresh vegetables and prepared foods
Its products are supplied to both consumers through retail channels and professional customers through foodservice.
Bonduelle’s portfolio includes vegetables and pulses designed for everyday meals, salads, side dishes and prepared recipes, providing consumers with convenient ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets.
Our Brands
Bonduelle Group currently operates with three major brands: Bonduelle, Cassegrain and Globus. These brands allow the group to serve different consumer preferences and markets across its international operations.
Bonduelle
The Bonduelle brand is the company’s oldest and principal brand. It offers around 30 vegetables and pulses across canned, frozen and fresh formats.
The brand combines more than a century of vegetable expertise with ongoing innovation in agriculture, packaging and product development.
Cassegrain
Cassegrain is part of Bonduelle’s brand portfolio and is associated with premium-quality vegetable products and recipes.
Globus
Globus is another established brand within the Bonduelle Group, contributing to the company’s international portfolio of plant-based food products.
From Farm to Table
Agriculture is at the heart of Bonduelle’s business. The company works closely with a network of farmer partners around the world to grow and source vegetables, pulses and other plant-based ingredients.
Bonduelle currently works with nearly 2,000 farmer partners worldwide and manages relationships designed to support responsible agricultural practices and high-quality vegetable production.
The company’s approach extends from the field to the finished product, combining agricultural expertise, food processing and distribution to bring vegetables to consumers at the appropriate stage of maturity and quality.
Innovation
Innovation has played an important role throughout Bonduelle’s history. From its early vegetable-canning activities to its development of frozen and fresh products, the company has continually adapted to changing consumer needs.
Today, Bonduelle invests in innovations covering plant-based recipes, agricultural practices, packaging and production technologies.
The company also works with farmers on technologies such as drones, algorithms and predictive tools to improve harvesting, reduce pesticide use and optimize irrigation.
Sustainability
Bonduelle places plant-based food at the centre of its approach to sustainability. The company believes that increasing the role of plant-based foods in people’s diets can contribute to human well-being while helping preserve natural resources.
Its sustainability efforts include responsible agricultural sourcing, regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, packaging improvements, resource efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of its operations.
Bonduelle reports that 98.1% of its packaging is designed to be recyclable or reusable, while 59.3% of its partner farmers are engaged in regenerative agriculture, according to figures published for the Bonduelle brand.
A Global French Food Company
Although Bonduelle has deep roots in Northern France, the company has developed into an international food group.
Today, Bonduelle operates across three continents and nearly 100 countries, with approximately 9,000 employees and nearly 2,000 agricultural partners worldwide. For the 2024–2025 financial year, the group reported revenue of approximately €2.204 billion.
The company’s international presence allows it to combine its French heritage and vegetable expertise with local knowledge and consumer preferences in different markets.
B Corp Certification
In 2026, Bonduelle reached an important milestone by becoming 100% B Corp™ certified across its worldwide activities.
The certification reflects the company’s ambition to operate with positive social and environmental impact while continuing its transition toward a more plant-based food system.
Our Purpose
At the heart of Bonduelle is a clear purpose: to inspire the transition toward a more plant-based diet, contributing to people’s well-being and the preservation of the planet.
For more than 170 years, the company has remained connected to agriculture and nature while evolving with advances in food technology, consumer expectations and global food trends.
From its origins as a family business in Northern France to its position as an international plant-based food company, Bonduelle continues to focus on bringing the best of vegetables and nature to consumers around the world.
Looking to the Future
Bonduelle continues to invest in plant-based food, agricultural innovation, responsible sourcing and sustainable food production.
With generations of family heritage, strong agricultural partnerships, recognised brands and a presence in nearly 100 countries, Bonduelle is focused on helping shape the future of food by making plant-based eating more accessible, convenient and enjoyable.
Its long-term ambition is to continue inspiring the transition toward a more plant-based diet while contributing to healthier consumers, stronger agricultural communities and a healthier planet.