THE HOUSE BORDE
A FAMILY SUCCESS STORY
DEPUIS SINCE
Three generations of entrepreneurs—Alexandre, Gérard, and now Alain Borde—have developed their thriving family business around an exceptional product: wild mushrooms. Today Borde is a high-performing modern enterprise with the goal of rapidly developing its presence both in France and internationally.
KEYS FIGURES
10 000 T
equivalent fresh mushrooms per year
70
employees
70
Exportation in 70 countries
50%
50% export turnover
MAISON BORDE
WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION
A nearly century-old family business based in Saugues, in the hills of the Gévaudan, Borde’s history was forged by the rhythms of rural life and the tradition of wild mushroom hunting. As part of its mission, the company has made innovation its pathway to growth. New packaging, products, and services, as well as the company’s adaptability and flexibility have earned Borde worldwide recognition.
OUR DNA : INNOVATE AND ANTICIPATE
Innovation equals growth. Borde understands that innovation is the key to the company’s growth. Each year Borde creates packaging and processing improvements and offers unique new products: Culinary Aids, Freeze-Dried Wild Mushrooms …
Anticipate Market Needs Influenced by trends in the restaurant and food service industry, consumer trends evolve and become dominant, trends such as snacking, unstructured mealtimes, and the demand for healthy products. Borde welcomes these market evolutions with its innovative new products. Partnerships with Chefs allow the company to test and maximize our offerings.
THE BORDE'S STORY
1920
Borde founded by Alexandre Borde
1928
First preserved mushroom product introduced
1939
Exports begun to the United States
1996
Construction of a new plant, a 10,000 square meter facility.
2006
Production plant certified BRC and IFS.
2018
Creation of a second
sub-zero warehouse.