It is the story of Roland Marie, the company’s founder. In 1990, this former Research and Development Director who had worked for Biscuiterie Nantaise BN, creates Atlantic Snacks and produces savoury snacks. Legend has it that the business started in garage, in Saint-Denis-La-Chevasse.
In the space of two decades the company’s turnover increased hundredfold and more than 350 jobs were created. A success story due to the various men that shaped it and the investment funds that support its business.
The company has changed from being a family business to an international group.
1991
1998
1999
2002
2011
2013
2015
2016
1991
1991
Atlantic Snacks was set up by Roland Marie and the 1st production plant (ES1 today) dedicated to the inescapable products of the world of savoury snacks was created.
1998
1998
Creation of Imméquip (Industrial engineering) to guarantee the company’s industrial development: design and manufacture of specific, “tailor-made” equipment.
1999
1999
Creation of our 2nd Snacks Team production unit (ES 2 today, located in Cholet and specializing in mass-produced snacks.
2002
2002
Creation of our 3rd Pataty’s industrial unit (ES3 today), specializing in the production of stacked chips.
2011
2011
Construction of our 4th site (ES4 today) dedicated to the production of crackers. Change of company leadership: Christophe Fenart becomes the Group’s Chief Executive Officer.
2013
2013
Apax Partners takes over IK Investment’s share of the company’s capital
2015
2015
Launch on the airline catering network, with an Air France contract.
2015
Launch of a new product range/technology, i.e. popped snacks
2016
2016
Both leading manufacturers of savoury snacks under private label brands in their respective home markets, Europe Snacks and Kolak combine their product portfolio and technical expertise to create a leader of the european market.
This year marks the birth of the Group Europe Snacks Kolak and the beginning of a new era…
