MARKAL acquired by FRENCH FOOD CAPITAL, BPIFRANCE & TIKEHAU CAPITAL

Lionel Wolberg, leading a prominent financial consortium comprising FrenchFood Capital, Bpifrance, and Tikehau Capital, has successfully completed the acquisition of Markal. This strategic corporate transmission represents a major milestone for the Drôme-based pioneer, which boasts an established revenue profile of EUR 68 million and a workforce of approximately 70 employees. The transaction architecture was structured to ensure long-term corporate stability and continuity, with the historical founding Markarian family rolling over a portion of their assets to retain a meaningful minority stake alongside the new ownership. Strategic rationale for this buyout includes the professionalization of Markal's leadership and the institutionalization of its extensive sourcing and distribution capabilities. By appointing Lionel Wolberg as President, the company gains access to deep sector expertise and significant financial backing from dedicated agri-food and institutional investment funds. The incoming capital and strategic guidance will be deployed to accelerate Markal's product innovation pipeline, reinforce its sustainable agricultural partnerships, and scale its commercial footprint across specialized European organic retail networks and international export channels.