Agri-food and the bio-economy

A diversified, innovative and sustainable food source

Normandy is world-renowned for the quality of its agricultural products, its herds and its fishing. It hosts an exceptional agri-food industry, committed to a greener and more sustainable future. The region supports organic farming, biodiversity, tracability and the decarbonisation of production. The agricultural and agri-food sectors in Normandy work together to guarantee safe and secure foods and sustainable growth.
A strong commitment in support of the bio-economy for an economy that respects the environment and which uses natural resources as efficiently as possible.

Sector segments

A complete value chain in Normandy:

On the farm: Cereals, fruits and vegetables, herds.

Biological agriculture (bio-fertilisers, bio-stimulants).
Bio-control technologies
Intelligent irrigation
Sustainable agricultural production

Out at sea: Fishing and shellfish

Sustainable fishing
Aquaculture

Transformation industry: Milk, meat, cider products, confectionary

New ingredients
Bio-material packaging
Valuing coproducts

Supply chains

Shorter supply chains, local businesses
Multimodal and decarbonised transport

Choose Normandy for your project

A region with multiple assets:

High quality agricultural production
An exceptional agri-food industry
A complete international logistics sector
A decarbonisation ambition for the whole agri-food industry

Create value by transforming bio-resources, using a circular economy model
Contribute to maintaining and creating local jobs
Securing, increasing and diversifying the incomes of farmers in Normandy, and promoting local resources
Meeting the needs of society by offering access to sustainable and local products
Help reducing the environmental impacts of different sectors and products

Dedicated training offers within the agri-food sector:

ESIX – Agri-Food engineering, with a focus on biology
UNILASALLE – Agronomy and Agri-Food engineering, Food and Health engineering

Internationally renowned research laboratories:

ABTE: Physical and analytical chemistry, physiology, physio-pathology and endocrinology, applied life sciences, non-medical bio-technology.
INRAE Bretagne-Normandie: Sustainability of food systems in high population density zones.

A wide network of regional stakeholders:

AGRIAL, NAT’UP: the two largest agricultural cooperatives in France.
The Normandy Regional Chamber of Agriculture, helping businesses in their development and innovation.

Advanced technology tools:

PRAXENS: laboratories helping businesses with their R&D and innovation projects.
ACTALIA: Agri-food technical centre, based around 6 hubs, with a specialisation in dairy and food security.
LILANO: 3 laboratories working on milk and dairy products.
LEMPA: Helping innovation in the bread and confectionary sector.

Acknowledged beyond the region:

The Agri-Food Trophy, promoting innovation
A regional brand recognised at national level: ‘Tastes of Normandy’

Welcome Package

Working with our partners and stakeholders, the Invest team in AD Normandie is there to advise you on the administrative procedures involved in the creation, the registration and the launching of your project.

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The Invest team in AD Normandie can offer you solutions for land and buildings adapted for your project, and work alongside you in all stages of the implementation of your project.

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With a regional network of partners, the Invest team in AD Normandie help foreign businesses set-up within the local economic environment.

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The Invest team at AD Normandie provides a tailored service to help your project and look for sources of finance. We have an unrivalled expertise, both within the team and amongst our partners across Normandy.

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AD Normandie undertakes a monitoring of your set-up and teams to facilitate your arrival in the region, and the Invest teams remain at your disposal to help with any further developmental needs.

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AD Normandie is made-up of a fully committed and professional teams, working on the development of French and international companies in the Normandy region, providing a free, confidential and made-to-measure service.

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All the services available

for your set-up in normandy

for all business sizes, whether you are from France or elsewhere.

Administrative formalities

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Building solutions

The Invest team in AD Normandie can offer you solutions for land and buildings adapted for your project, and work alongside you in all stages of the implementation of your project.

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Partners and Networks

With a regional network of partners, the Invest team in AD Normandie help foreign businesses set-up within the local economic environment.

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Project development & financial support

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Helping your set-up

AD Normandie undertakes a monitoring of your set-up and teams to facilitate your arrival in the region, and the Invest teams remain at your disposal to help with any further developmental needs.

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Dedicated team