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MARKAL

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Markal, the brand specializing in organic and gourmet products

Saint-Marcel-Les-Valence, France 🇫🇷Founded 1961 (65 years in business)
EU
G7G20

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Last full sweep: Aug 2026

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Registry number
436180582
INSEE Sirene
VAT number
FR21436180582
VIES
Employees
51-200
Registered address
1035 avenue des Alpes, 26320 Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
Website
www.markal.fr
2000

Does it exist and operate now?

Does it have the right to operate?

Is it safe to deal with?

  • Not on sanctions listsShows no trading ban. Says nothing about reputation.Aug 2026OpenSanctions
  • Not banned from public contractsShows it has not been barred from public contracts for misconduct.Aug 2026OpenSanctions
  • Legal entity ID lapsedThe global finance identifier was not renewed.Aug 2026GLEIF global LEI register (golden copy)

Who is behind it?

Do independent sources agree?

Trust timeline

  1. 1936company website ("since ...")
  2. 1961founded (registry / declared)
  3. Mar 1996Agence Bio, registre officiel des operateurs bio (open data) — issued
  4. 2000domain registration (RDAP)
  5. Oct 2021Georisques, French register of classified installations (ICPE) — issued

Cross-checks

  • Identity agrees across independent sources (name and VIES register)
  • VAT and customs (EORI) both confirmed
  • The registered address differs from the production site. That is ordinary: within a group the head office is often in another town
  • The domain was registered later than the founding year. On its own this says nothing: a domain can be bought, changed or renewed at any time.
View detailed audit trail
Website liveJul 2026proof
Legally registered and still activeAug 2026proof
Website domain registered: 2000Aug 2026proof
Operating permit for the production site: EnregistrementAug 2026proof
Places goods on the market (national producer register): packaging and paperAug 2026proof
Not on sanctions listsAug 2026proof
Not banned from public contractsAug 2026proof
Legal entity ID lapsedAug 2026proof
Named directors on file: 4Aug 2026proof
Certifications verifiedJul 2026proof
Certifications verified: Ecocert France · № 120979 · Gruaux, semoules et pellets d'autres céréales n.c.a., Macaronis, nouilles et autres produits similaires à base de farineMar 1996proof
Cleared by EU customs to trade across bordersFR43618058200021Aug 2026proof
EU VAT number valid for cross-border tradeAug 2026proof
Listed in a source registryproof
Registry ID checks out with the state register436180582Aug 2026proof
registered-addressAug 2026proof
Organic certification in the state registryJul 2026proof
Registered feed-sector operatorAug 2026proof
Certifications unverified
Business email on the company's own domainAug 2026proof

Check it yourself: Sanctions search (OpenSanctions) · VAT in EU VIES

Not yet checkable from open public sources in France: No debts or court trouble.

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About

Specialized since 1936 in the production of cereals, Markal is today the

Categories
Seafood & Aquaculture
Primary markets
Certifications (declared)
EU Organic
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Distributors in FranceSeafood & Aquaculture in France

Rules that apply to these goods

Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.

  • EU imports of food of animal origin and many other food categories must be pre-notified in TRACES and enter through border control posts. European Commission (TRACES)
  • US imports require the foreign facility to be FDA-registered and the importer to run a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). US FDA
Protect Your Money Before You Pay+

Safe Bets (You can get a refund)

  • Credit cards
  • PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
  • Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
  • Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)

Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)

  • Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
  • Crypto
  • Western Union or MoneyGram
  • Gift cards

The ultimate warning sign: If a supplier refuses cards or escrow and only pushes for non-reversible payment methods, walk away immediately. This is the number one sign of a scam. Either insist on escrow or drop the deal.

Double-check the names: The name on the bank account must perfectly match the officially registered company name. If it doesn't, stop right there.

First-time orders: Always use an independent escrow service for your first order. This ensures the supplier only gets paid after you have the goods in hand.

Company facts

Where is MARKAL based?

MARKAL is based in Saint-Marcel-Les-Valence, France.

Is MARKAL a manufacturer or a distributor?

MARKAL is a distributor listed on Hell of a Partner.

What does MARKAL supply?

MARKAL works across Seafood & Aquaculture.

When was MARKAL founded?

MARKAL was founded in 1961.

Is MARKAL on official record?

Yes. MARKAL appears in the following official or independent registers: VIES (EU VAT), VIES (European Commission), France INSEE Sirene state register (data.gouv.fr bulk file). Each is a free public source a buyer can re-check.

VIES (EU VAT)VIES (European Commission)France INSEE Sirene state register (data.gouv.fr bulk file)

What is MARKAL's VAT or tax ID?

MARKAL's VAT number is FR21436180582. It was validated against the EU VIES system; you can re-check it there for free.

Which certifications does MARKAL declare?

MARKAL declares: EU Organic. Certifications marked verified on this page were checked against the issuer's register; treat the rest as declared until you see the certificate number.

How large is MARKAL?

MARKAL reports a team in the 51-200 employees bracket.

What are the alternatives to MARKAL?

Buyers comparing MARKAL usually also look at FURIC MAREE, ESCAL ESCARGOT D'ALSACE, CONEGAN, out of 4919 Seafood & Aquaculture suppliers listed in France on this marketplace.

Is MARKAL verified on Hell of a Partner?

Not yet. MARKAL is listed from public sources and has not completed verification. Review the trust signals on this page before you make contact.

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