Alter Eco
Alter Eco is a French food company specializing in the distribution of fair trade and organic products, including coffee, chocolate, sugar, and rice. The brand focuses on sustainable sourcing practices and maintaining long-term relationships with small-scale farming cooperatives globally.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
Saint-Genis-Laval
Founded
1999
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
Alter Eco
Data Hosting
FR
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
AI Trains on User Data
false
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
true
B Corp Certified
Yes ✓
Supply Chain
high
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
Fairtrade, Organic, B Corp, AB (Agriculture Biologique)
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1998
Foundation
Alter Eco was founded in France as a fair trade distribution company.
2013
B Corp Certification
The company obtained B Corp certification for its social and environmental performance.
2017
Carbon Neutrality
The brand attained carbon neutral status for its French operations and supply chain.