Our Identity
ID GRAIN: The Passion for Seeds and Specialty Grains
Since its creation in 2009 in Grenade sur Garonne by three agronomists sharing the same passion for agriculture, agronomy, seeds and plants, ID GRAIN has become a key player in the European market for seeds and specialty grains.
For over 15 years, we have been committed to mastering each stage of the industry to offer high-quality, innovative products that meet the expectations of manufacturers and producers.
Our Values: Humanity and the Earth at the Heart of Our Actions
At ID GRAIN, we believe in a harmonious balance between people, the economy and the environment. Our values are the foundation of our approach:
- Respect for the Earth and for People : We work in close collaboration with producers and stakeholders in the prodcution chains, respecting the plants and seeds they produce and the constraints linked to the climate, soil and natural resources.
- Transparency, Trust and Professionalism : We attach great importance to professional rigor, mutual trust and transparency in our relationships.
- Team spirit : Each member of our team plays a vital role in our success. We foster an atmosphere of collaboration, listening and sharing within our company and with our partners.
- Skills Development : We promote the expression of individual and collective skills and we invest in the training of our teams to develop the specific know-how required.
Our Ambition
ID GRAIN's ambition is to be a key operator in the markets for special grains and specific sowing seeds in Europe.
Our mission is to provide innovative genetic, agronomic and economic solutions for the specialty grain production chains. Our offer covers several sectors of activity: human food, animal feed and crushing.
International influence
With a strong production base in France, ID GRAIN now shines internationally, by establishing research collaborations and exporting its products to several European countries and beyond.
We have established ourselves as a key player in the specialty sowing seeds and grains plant production chains thanks to a global approach and recognized local technical expertise.
Our story
Birth of ID GRAIN
2009
Creation of ID GRAIN in Grenade sur Garonne (F31).
From left to right: Damien PAULHAC – Grain activity manager, Gildas MARQUIER – General Manager and Matthieu PUCHOIS – Sowing seed activity manager.
Birth of ID GRAIN
First research and marketing agreements
2010 - 2015
Sales development of sowing seeds and grains and the grain contracting offer, signing of partnership research and marketing agreements.
First research and marketing agreements
ID Grain is committed to Research and Plant Breeding
2016-2017
Acquiring a high-erucic acid and 00 rapeseed breeding program, creation of the Rapsodie research company in Outarville (F45).
ID Grain is committed to Research and Plant Breeding
Development of our business - ID GRAIN leader in seeds and specialty grains
2018 -2025...
Relocation of the headquarters to Merville (F31), development of our seeds and grains activities throughout Europe.
Acquisition of Aminov and start of new breeding programs: chickpeas, beans and buckwheat.
Development of a new ID GRAIN identity and launch of the new site around a modernized communication charter
Development of our business - ID GRAIN leader in seeds and specialty grains
Building a Passionate Team with Multiple Skills
Everyday...
Our team with multiple skills, ranging from research to production and marketing, is our greatest strength. We cultivate the expression of skills, a sense of responsibility, team spirit, adaptability to change and friendliness.
It is thanks to this experienced and motivated team that we can guarantee recognized expertise at each link in the supply chain.