APHEON (EX ERGON) takes majority stake in ALMA

Alma is a French company operating in the frozen snack segment. Established in early 2026, it originated from the combination of Foo Seng, a producer of Asian‑style frozen snacks, and Varachaux, a manufacturer of frozen food components. The firm is headquartered in Orly, Île‑de‑France, and maintains production facilities that process meat and plant‑based ingredients into ready‑to‑cook snack items. Its product portfolio includes bite‑size Asian‑inspired portions, many of which are certified halal, and a line of intermediate food components supplied to industrial food processors and out‑of‑home catering operators. Distribution is conducted through national wholesale networks, large retail chains, and specialized foodservice distributors, targeting both consumer retail and B2B clients. Revenue generation relies on volume sales of frozen SKUs, with a focus on maintaining short supply chains to preserve product quality. The company leverages a modular production layout that allows rapid adaptation to new flavor profiles and to regulatory requirements across the French market. Alma’s customer base encompasses major supermarket groups, convenience‑store franchises, and foodservice contractors serving hotels, airlines, and institutional catering. The business model emphasizes recurring orders, seasonal product launches, and compliance with halal certification standards to address niche consumer demand.