Our Compagny

The story began in the early part of the last century in the little village of Clion-sur-Indre in the middle of Champagne Berrichonne region of France, when Mr André VIGEAN set up a small traditional mill to produce traditional walnut oil and oil. Motivated by his entrepreneur instinct, he bought the oil mill in 1930 and so was founded the "Maison Philippe VIGEAN". Mr André VIGEAN was a precursor, combining quality produce with respect for the environment. This was illustrated by his warm relationships with the peasants who were not only his suppliers of raw materials but his customers as well.

Succeeding his father at the head of the family business, Mr Philippe VIGEAN had to face up to the industrialization of oil mills. He undertook the modernization of family oil mill but still managed to conjugate the artisan's tradition with technological progress in perfect harmony. Being a man of conviction, he installed a manufacturing process of cold-pressed quality organic vegetable oils. His attachment to the respect of the environment and social ethics meant that he was able to build privileged and trusting relationships with his suppliers on the basis of certified and controlled raw - materials.

Continuing the strategy of modernization undertaken by his father Philippe VIGEAN, Mr Eric VIGEAN brought the company into the third millennium with a strong brand image. He has to face four major challenges: competition, new regulations, quality guarantee and respect of environment. Mr. Eric VIGEAN has succeeded in this quest as he can guarantee consumers consistent quality products, improved traceability and an extended range of healthy oils that meet ever-increasing consumer demands. However, his main challenge still remains the protection of the environment to ensure quality oils. That's why, in the VIGEAN family, the walnut symbolizes the oil artisan and the environment, a precious heritage that deserves to be better protected.