The cooperative
A collective of committed beekeepers
Our history
Who are we? A collective of beekeepers united to offer quality products from the hive.
The Gelée Royale Française Cooperative, created in February 2013, is a solidarity economy structure that brings together 32 members (27 organic and 5 conventional) of royal jelly producers. Spread throughout France, our cooperators practice respectful beekeeping, in organic or conventional farming, with a shared commitment to quality and authenticity.
Managed by a Board of Directors made up of cooperative members, our cooperative operates on the values of transparency and collaboration.
By pooling our efforts and know-how, we position ourselves as a sustainable and reliable player in the beekeeping sector, serving both producers and consumers in search of exceptional products from the hive.
What guides us every day
Our commitments
Our cooperative does its utmost to offer you a safe, ethical and high-quality supply.
- Traceability: strict, with batch tracking from harvest to consumer
- Certified quality: controlled by independent laboratories
- Products: fresh and freeze-dried royal jelly, royal jelly-based dietary supplements
- Respect for bees: exclusive feeding of honey and pollen (ISO 12824, type 1)
- 100% French: local, sustainable production
- Environmental commitment: preserving bees and biodiversity
- Systematic analysis
With our cooperative, you choose traceable, natural and responsible products that respect the environment and beekeepers.
Our values
The Cooperative has strong human, ethical and social values.
We are committed to offering exceptional beekeeping products, driven by the values of authenticity, traceability and respect for nature, while preserving :
- A socially responsible economy for beekeepers
- Better and fairer remuneration for every member
- Shared governance to ensure transparency and respect for everyone’s expectations
Choosing the Coopérative Gelée Royale Française means guaranteeing your customers authentic, sustainable products that respect biodiversity.
The strength of our cooperative in figures
32
APPICULATORS
2013
CREATION OF
THE COOPERATIVE
10 000
Beehives
1 ton
PER YEAR
OF FROST
How does our cooperative work?
The Cooperative places producers at the heart of its operations, supporting them at every stage of their business.
How we work
Supporting and promoting the work of beekeepers
We meet the expectations of our producers by
Enhancing thevalue of their production to guarantee long-term commercial outlets.
Encouraging the installation of young beekeepers, by offering them solid, sustainable opportunities.
Organizing marketing and pooling supply for the benefit of all our members.
With over 12 years’ experience, our organization is based on a joint board of directors, an administrative department, a sales department and a logistics quality department.
With a network of over 30 passionate beekeepers, the cooperative is a key partner for its members.
Are you a producer interested in joining our community?
We look forward to welcoming you as one of our members!
Organization chart
A cooperative organization based on collective commitment.
The Cooperative’s structure is clear and balanced, with each member actively contributing to its smooth running and to the promotion of French beekeeping products.
8 active directors: guarantors of governance and strategic orientations.
4 working committees: administrative/management, sales, quality/logistics and communication
2 permanent employees: in charge of administrative follow-up, cooperative coordination, quality and logistics. Direct contact with producers.
1 sales agent: customer portfolio management and sales and marketing development.
This collaborative organization enables the Gelée Royale Française cooperative to operate transparently, efficiently and sustainably, serving its members.
