Historic French family-owned producer expands into the U.S. with NYC-warehoused inventory—offering low MOQs, rapid regional delivery, and authentic PGI quality for specialty retail sets.
NEW YORK, NY — August 2026 — Maison Roucadil, the celebrated French artisan producer with over 130 years of expertise in Southwest France, is officially expanding its footprint into the United States specialty food market. Renowned across Europe for its authentic PGI Pruneaux d’Agen, organic dried fruits, and hand-crafted prune-based chocolates, Maison Roucadil introduces a sophisticated culinary collection crafted for American gourmet retailers, specialty cheese shops, and food service professionals.
Authentic Heritage Meets Modern US Market
To support seamless domestic growth, Maison Roucadil has established a dedicated East Coast inventory hub in New York. This local warehousing structure allows U.S. specialty buyers to access premium French imports with low minimum order quantities (MOQs) and rapid regional ground shipping.
“Bringing Maison Roucadil to the U.S. gives gourmet retailers and culinary teams a truly distinctive product line that satisfies growing consumer demand for clean-label, authentic European heritage goods—with the operational ease of local domestic distribution,” said Mike Arresta, representing Maison Roucadil in the U.S.
Signature Product Offerings for U.S. Specialty Sets
- PGI Pruneaux d’Agen: Certified Protected Geographical Indication French Agen prunes, world-renowned for their succulent texture, natural sweetness, and exceptional pairing versatility with artisan cheeses, blue cheeses, and charcuterie boards.
- Artisanal Prune Chocolates & Confections: Decadent gourmet confections featuring soft Agen prune centers coated in high-grade dark chocolate, offering a luxury impulse purchase for holiday gift displays and specialty confectionery counters. Our "Purple Diamonds" (dark chocolate-covered prunes) and prune-cream stuffed prunes offer an upscale, shelf-ready option designed for seasonal displays and gourmet gift counters.
- Organic & Conventional Specialty Dried Fruits: Sustainably sourced, nutrient-dense dried fruits tailored for premium pantry sets, clean-label snacking, and upscale bakery applications.
Built for Gourmet Retailers and Cheese Counter Pairing
Maison Roucadil’s versatile product range bridges two high-velocity retail categories: specialty grocery/pantry and deli/charcuterie counter accompaniments. With dried plums and Agen prunes recognized as premier flavor partners for cured meats, aged cheeses, and fine wines, retail buyers can seamlessly cross-merchandise Maison Roucadil SKUs to increase basket size and average customer ring.
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Availability & Retailer Sample Requests Maison Roucadil is actively onboarding specialty grocery buyers, regional food distributors, and specialty shops across the Northeast. Curated buyer sample kits and digital product catalogs are available upon request. |
About Maison Roucadil
Founded in 1890 in Southwest France, Maison Roucadil is a premier French artisan producer of PGI Agen prunes, organic dried fruits, and gourmet fruit confections. Combining 130+ years of family heritage with modern, clean-label packaging, Maison Roucadil delivers high-margin, authentic European specialty items directly to U.S. retailers.
Learn more at https://www.roucadil.com/?lang=en.
Media & Wholesale Inquiries:
Mike Arresta
U.S. Commercial & Brand Partnerships
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (646) 641-9272
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