Unigrains reinvests in Maître Prunille, the French leader in dried fruits and condiments
A Unigrains Partner-Company since 2016, this reinvestment comes as Maître Prunille embarks on a new growth phase
Paris, September 2nd, 2025 – Unigrains, the agri-food and agro-industry specialized investor, renewed its commitment to Maître Prunille, the French leader in dried fruits and condiments. Already a shareholder since 2016, Unigrains’ reinvestment comes as Maître Prunille embarks on a new growth phase, focused on external and organic growth as well as the modernization of its industrial facilities.
Founded in 1988 and majority-owned by L’Union des Coopératives France Prune, Maître Prunille holds the leading position in the prune segment thanks to privileged access to the agricultural productions of France Prune’s members. In recent years, Maître Prunille’s strategy has focused on strengthening its historical positions and expanding its distribution channels notably through several external growth operations. With sales of roughly 276 million euros, 700 employees and 7 production sites, Maître Prunille commercializes 56 000 tons of food products each year, including 25 000 tons of dried fruits, 15 000 tons of prunes and 14 000 tons of condiments.
In the coming years, Maître Prunille intends to continue its growth trajectory in a resilient prune market and invest in the modernization of its processing and packaging facilities. These projects aim to optimize industrial performance while at the same time enhancing employee safety and well-being. The Group will also continue its external growth policy – already underway for more than 10 years – with the ambition of further consolidating its position as a platform within its sector.
Xavier PICARD, Chairman of Maître Prunille, declared: “Unigrains’ reinvestment reflects both our progress in recent years and our roadmap for the years to come. Beyond financial resources, this is a strategic partnership based on a deep understanding of the dynamics of our sector. We look forward to continuing this collaboration.”
Virginie BOUTROUILLE, Investment Manager with Unigrains, declared: “Maître Prunille enjoys a strong competitive advantage in its supply chain thanks to its majority shareholder, French cooperative, France Prune. This essential link between agriculture and the agri-food industry is at the heart of Unigrains’ approach. We are delighted to continue supporting this renowned, diversified Group, which is firmly positioned in France and abroad.”
