Argel Sud Est

Argel Sud Est is a retail group based in France that has emerged as an expert in frozen food. It is recognised as a trusted company which was founded in 1979 by a group of family businesses. 

Today, the company covers the delivery of frozen products in approximately 70 French departments and it reaches  up to 300 000 families on a daily basis. The company makes its products more accessible through its 80 agencies and 300 delivery consultants.

Argel Sud Est achieved a turnover of €43.9 million in 2015 and employed 391 people during that year. Argel Sud Est now operates 40 stores in France and offers over 1000 references. 

Whilst the company has specialised in frozen foods, over time it has diversified by providing a wider range of products in other categories as well. Nowadays, Argel Sud Est offers products in the categories below:

• Frozen Food: fish, seafood, meat, poultry, desserts, ready meals, vegetables, etc. 
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, industrial pastries, tea, coffee, infusions, etc.
• Drinks: mineral water, fruit juices, wines, etc.
• Dairy: milk, etc.
• Personal Care: supplements, etc.
• Savory Grocery: pet food, etc.
• Household: toilet paper, wipes, etc. 

Some of the brands available including (but not limited to) Cristaline, Otantic, Bio Conseils, etc.

Furthermore, the company also provides a wide range of products under its private label, Argel, which consists of desserts, frozen foods, juices, etc. 

Concerning the logistics, the firm manages a warehouse where its frozen products are stored at -18 C. The warehouse is constantly monitored and is fitted with an alarm system in case of unpredictable events. Furthermore, Argel Sud Est also manages a fleet of refrigerated delivery trucks. Everyday, the trucks are checked to ensure that they are safe to carry out deliveries.

To maintain quality products, the company constantly mobilizes a team of engineers and quality managers to work in close collaboration with the Research and Product Development department so as to monitor the products. The team ensures that the products are meeting certain specifications and regulations. Moreover, Argel works with an independent laboratory which tests the products’ quality. 

It is also good to note that Argel Sud Est takes an active role in sustainable development plans. First, the paper used for the printing of catalogs is manufactured from wood coming from sustainable managed forests. Argel has also opted to work with a printing partner that doesn’t use toxic products. 

Furthermore, the delivery boxes used are reused and recycled as well. 

Concerning the delivery, all the delivery trucks conform with the Euro 5 standards, hence guaranteeing lower fuel consumption, less harmful emissions and the use of recyclable materials. 

The company has been involved in charitable events to support people with disabilities since 2009. For instance, Argel has been financing sports and musical projects.Argel has helped in purchasing adapted medical equipment for sports for people with disabilities.