Prosol

Ultra-fresh food specialist in fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat and seafood.

  • Sector Others
  • Ownership Minority
  • Date of acquisition 05/2026

Prosol is a leading French ultra-fresh food specialist. Founded in 1992 and headquartered near Lyon the group focuses on sourcing and distributing high-quality fresh products across core categories including fruit and vegetables, dairy, seafood and meat. The company operates nearly 450 stores across France through its own retail banners, primarily Grand Frais and fresh., complemented by concepts such as mon-marché.fr and Banco Fresco.

A differentiated producer-to-store model

Prosol has built a distinctive, vertically integrated model combining direct sourcing from producers with distribution through its own retail networks. The group maintains close, long-term relationships with a broad network of producers, sourcing products without intermediaries and ensuring consistent quality and traceability.

This model allows Prosol to replicate the experience of “traditional” open-air food markets at scale, offering a wide assortment of fresh, high-quality products with strong value for customers.

A leading fresh food platform

Prosol operates a broad and growing store network across France, serving a large and loyal customer base. The group employs nearly 10,000 people and operates nearly 450 stores, including its flagship Grand Frais, fresh., mon-marché.fr, as well as its Italian banner Banco Fresco.

Related news