Our history and expertise
From dried fruit to soft fruit since 1992
The story of expertise
More than 30 years ago, in a village in Lot-et-Garonne, a man had a simple idea: to restore all the flavor and tenderness to dried fruit. Jean-Yves Cadalen spent years perfecting his rehydration process, which remains a secret. Today, Émeric and Michaël continue this adventure with the same conviction: good fruit deserves to be treated with care, patience, and passion.
Step 1 · Origins
An artisanal process that gives birth to the soft fruit as you know it today. In a small factory, with strong convictions, he created a unique range, guided by the merit of good fruit.
It all starts with a passion
Fruit Gourmet was born from a bold idea: to transform dried fruit into something exceptional. Jean-Yves Cadalen, founder of ID Fruit Plus, developed the recipe for rehydrated dried fruit.
An artisanal process that gives birth to the soft fruit as you know it today. In a small factory, with strong convictions, he created a unique range, guided by the merit of good fruit.
Step 2 · Transmission
Respecting the founding methods, they are injecting new energy into the company: structuring, developing, and making Fruit Gourmet shine beyond its initial borders. A successful transmission, driven by a passion for the product.
A new generation at the helm
Convinced by the quality and potential of this unique know-how, Émeric and Michaël are taking over the adventure with the desire to give it a new dimension.
Respecting the founding methods, they are injecting new energy into the company: structuring, developing, and making Fruit Gourmet shine beyond its initial borders. A successful transmission, driven by a passion for the product.
Step 3 - The development of the fleshy fruit
Machinery evolves, volumes increase, but each soft fruit retains this fundamental principle: respect for the product, its texture, and its natural taste. Today, our workshops combine industrial precision with artisanal standards.
The Birth of a Specialty
To meet growing demand without ever compromising quality, Fruit Gourmet invests in modern production lines, while preserving the essence of the original process.
Machinery evolves, volumes increase, but each soft fruit retains this fundamental principle: respect for the product, its texture, and its natural taste. Today, our workshops combine industrial precision with artisanal standards.
Step 4 · TodayApricots, figs, mangoes, prunes, cranberries…
Recognizable by their melting texture and aromatic intensity. Available in delicatessens, restaurants and for export, our products carry the legacy of unique expertise, developed over 30 years ago in a factory in the Southwest. The story continues, I am not the fruit of chance...
Fruit Gourmet today
Apricots, figs, mangoes, prunes, cranberries…
Fruit Gourmet now offers different ranges adapted to every need: from dried fruits to soft fruits, including organic.
Recognizable by their melting texture and aromatic intensity. Available in delicatessens, restaurants and for export, our products carry the legacy of unique expertise, developed over 30 years ago in a factory in the Southwest. The story continues, I am not the fruit of chance...
In numbers
30+
Years of experience
30+
Processed fruit
47+
Permanent employees
500+
Loyal customers
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