Compagnie Fruitere (SCB)

The Compagnie Fruitiere is the leading grower of fruit in the Africa-Caribbean-Pacific region. This family-owned company was created in Marseille in 1939 and remains deeply attached to its founding values. Its stated aim is to offer the consumer the best of nature whilst building a better and brighter future for our colleagues and partners. The founding family holds 60 percent of the companys capital. The other shareholder is Dole (40 percent of company capital), the world leader in fruit and vegetables. The Compagnie Fruitiere markets its fruit in Europe and North Africa. Within the EU, it holds a 10 percent market share for pineapples and 7% for bananas. The Groups 2007 turnover totalled 304 million euros in 2007. Its workforce exceeds 17,000 employees in Europe, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. The Societe de Culture Bananiere (SCB) joined the Compagnie Fruitiere Group in 1997. Large-scale investment has made it possible to double fruit production, which curr...