Exclusive negotiations with marcel&fils for the disposal of the Bio&Co banner

PRESS RELEASE

In line with its strategic roadmap to refocus on its core businesses¹, TERACT has announced the beginning of exclusive negotiations with marcel&fils for the disposal of the Bio&Co banner. 

Historically based in the Southeast of France with 60 stores, marcel&fils specialises in the distribution of organic food and non-food products (fruit and vegetables, groceries, food supplements, cosmetics, cleaning products). This player favours local and artisan products and pays particular attention to product quality (“organic gourmet”).

This exclusive period of three months follows the signing by marcel&fils of the commitment to purchase all seven Bio&Co sales points.

The transaction is subject to the approval of the French Competition Authority and should be finalised during the fourth quarter of 2025.

¹ See the press release dated 27 June 2025. 

About TERACT : 

Since 29 July 2022, TERACT has combined the distribution activities of InVivo Group (formerly InVivo Retail) and those of the former SPAC 2MX Organic. 

TERACT is a major responsible distribution player in the garden centre, pet retail and food distribution growth markets. 

Our ambition is to create a unique network of brands combining tradition and modernity, agricultural know-how and innovation and in-store and digital experiences. TERACT meets the demand for a new generation of consumption which is synonymous with quality, sustainability and traceability. TERACT groups together Garden Centre/Pet Retail brands Jardiland, Gamm vert, Delbard, Jardineries du Terroir and Noé, la Maison des Animaux as well as Food Retail brands Boulangerie Louise, Grand Marché La Marnière, Frais d'Ici and Bio&Co. TERACT's majority shareholder is InVivo, one of the leading agricultural and agri-food groups in Europe.

TERACT is listed on the professional segment of Euronext Paris (ticker code: TRACT, ISIN: FR001400BMH7). Further information is available at www.teract.com.

CONTACTS:

Investors: investors@teract.com

Media: media@teract.com

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