A leader in tropical fruit supported by SG
Founded more than 20 years ago by Éric Lagache, the KINOBE group* has established itself as a leader in the importation, ripening, packaging and distribution of tropical fruit, and is embarking on a new chapter in its development.
Eric Lagache, founder of the KINOBE group
A multi-specialist, dynamic and ambitious group
With a network of more than 400 producers/exporters in 45 countries, KINOBE operates from its sites in Marseille, Rungis, Cavaillon, Le Thor and Rotterdam. The group provides a diversified range of over 130 product families to large retailers and wholesalers in France and Europe. The company uses maritime transport for 99% of its transport needs and commercial flights for the remaining 1%.
With annual revenue of more than €250 million in 2024/2025, KINOBE is following a sustained growth trajectory, driven by its agile and decentralised organisation.
The testimony of Éric Lagache, KINOBE’s Chairman and majority shareholder. (click on Settings button to select English subtitles)
Longstanding and solid support from SG
Ever since KINOBE was founded, Éric Lagache has put his trust in SG from both a professional and a personal standpoint.
Thanks to the SG Entrepreneurs scheme**, the group benefits from global support led by the SG SMC Regional Business Centre and the backing of experts, combining relational proximity and strategic advice, within the framework of its development through external and organic growth..
Recently, the group took a key step by opening up its capital, with the assistance of SG’s Corporate Finance teams and the acquisition of an equity stake notably by Societe Generale Capital Partenaires* (SGCP). This operation marks a new stage in KINOBE’s development, whose ambition is to accelerate its growth and consolidate its leadership position.
“Having a partner such as SG is an additional weapon to prepare the future and further develop our group.”
— Éric Lagache, Chairman and majority shareholder of KINOBE.
With the support of its new partners, KINOBE intends to strengthen its leadership position.
* Available only in French
** The SG Entrepreneurs scheme supports business bosses at key times in their company’s development and the transfer of their business and assets.