The Breton beverage distribution group Cozigou is setting up operations in Nantes
Founded in 1960 and based in Guingamp, Cozigou specializes in the distribution of beverages for the out-of-home market, including cafes, hotels, and restaurants (CHR), takeout, and events. The company also provides rental and maintenance services for professional equipment, such as coffee machines and beer dispensers. The Breton group stands out for its in-house beverage production—beers, coffees, juices, and non-alcoholic beverages—which accounts for approximately 15% of its revenue. “This in-house production meets a growing demand for local products and also gives us greater control over costs,” emphasizes Jacques Gouriou, who manages two sites in Morbihan and the new facility in Nantes.
Logistics sites: the cornerstones of the business
With a strong presence in Brittany, where it operates thirteen distribution centers, this family-owned group of 430 employees also operates in other regions through local partners. The Nantes facility will be the first to open outside Brittany under the Cozigou brand. “Nantes and Brittany are kind of the same, aren’t they?” jokes Jacques Gouriou. Each distribution center combines logistics, technical, sales, and administrative functions and performs reuse of glass containers through a deposit-return system. “Our trucks never run empty.” In 2024, nearly two-thirds of the products sold were packaged in returnable containers. This practice is part of the CSR initiative the company has been committed to for the past ten years.
A 3,500-square-meter warehouse near the MIN
Located in the agri-food hub, near the MIN, the Nantes facility will serve the entire Loire-Atlantique region. With a floor area of 3,500 m², the building houses a large storage area, offices, and a showroom, which is primarily dedicated to training sessions for customers. It is equipped with 2,000 m² of rooftop solar panels.
Support from Nantes Saint-Nazaire Développement
The company has been in contact with Nantes Saint-Nazaire Développement since 2023. “Nantes Saint-Nazaire Développement helped us identify a real estate opportunity near the MIN and put us in touch with real estate professionals,” said Jacques Gouriou. Operations will begin in early March with about ten employees, with a target workforce of 35 to 40 people.
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