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Plant ARONIA Melanocarpa (Black Mountain Ash) Bio-9 cm Pot
Plant ARONIA Melanocarpa (Black Mountain Ash) Bio-9 cm Pot
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Quick read / the essentials on Aronia
Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa), also known as black chokeberry, is emerging as one of the most promising superfruits for French producers seeking diversification. Its exceptional richness in polyphenols, antioxidants and vitamins, combined with its hardiness and low cultivation requirements, makes it a crop of choice for organic farming and artisanal value chains. It is in this dynamic that Bairiverse , a specialist wholesale supplier of small fruit plants , offers a professional range of aronia plants, designed to meet the expectations of demanding market gardeners, arboriculturists and nurserymen.
Our offer includes plants in horticultural pots (7 to 9 cm), mini-plugs in 77 trays, 1 to 4 liter pots, bare roots and plants ready to repot. Whatever your growing method or the planned planting volume, you can buy aronia plants adapted to your soil and climate conditions, with varieties available in organic, conventional or untreated. Buying aronia plants from Bairiverse also means benefiting from our tailor-made technical support, ranging from variety selection to optimizing your yields.
As a specialist wholesale supplier of small fruit plants , we ensure fast delivery in France and Europe, with responsive customer service guaranteeing a response within 48 hours. Our plants come from nurseries selected for their rigor, and delivered in perfect condition thanks to optimized logistics. Whether you are launching a pilot plot or a large orchard, buying aronia plants from Bairiverse means choosing a reliable, available and committed partner for the success of your crops.
Introducing our Aronia range
Bairiverse, a specialist in small fruit plants for professionals, offers a wide range of aronia plants for market gardeners and nurserymen. Our plants are available in organic, conventional, and untreated varieties to meet the requirements of demanding growers. We offer:
- Wide range of aronia plants in 7, 8 and 9 cm horticultural pots, ideal for planting in the open ground or for nursery trials
- Wide range of aronia plants in mini-plugs packaged in trays of 77 units, perfectly suited to mechanized planting or high densities
- Wide range of aronia plants in 1 to 4 litre pots for quick growing with a well-developed root system
- Wide range of bare-root aronia plants for high-volume winter planting
- Wide range of ready-to-pot aronia plants for growers wishing to customize their sales size or substrate
Our catalog includes professional-quality chokeberry plants, suitable for intensive production or specialized orchard planting. All our plants can be delivered directly to your farm as quickly as possible, with dedicated technical support.
Aronia cultivation in France
Analysis of the Aronia Market in France (2022-2025)
The aronia market is booming with increasing demand in the food, wellness, and artisanal processing segments. Valued at USD 1.83 billion in 2023, the global market is expected to reach USD 2.31 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 2.6%.
Global and European Market Situation
Eastern Europe, led by Poland, remains the world's leading production area. In Scandinavia, cultivation has been established for over 60 years. In France, the sector remains emerging but dynamic, driven by a few pioneering organic farms such as Domaine des Aronias (Jura) and Panacée des Bauges (Savoie).
Performance and Technical Aspects
Aronia has excellent agronomic performance, with yields that can exceed 10 tonnes/ha. Its hardiness (-35°C), low susceptibility to pests, and compatibility with poor soils make it a plant suitable for organic cultivation. Production begins in the third year, and harvesting takes place between August and September.
Business Opportunities
There are many outlets: juices, dried berries, jams, powders, extracts, wine, and liqueurs. Aronia is positioned as a superfruit thanks to its richness in antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. The price of fresh berries ranges between €3 and €4.5/kg (data to be updated for 2025).
Challenges and Perspectives
The fruit's low profile and the lack of a structured industry in France are obstacles. However, producers with suitable plants and specialized technical advice can position themselves with a significant competitive advantage in this high-potential niche market.
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Delivery tailored to your aronia planting projects
- Delivery directly to your plot or aronia orchard
- Delivery possible within 15 days throughout France and Europe
- Careful delivery with the possibility of tailgate, guaranteeing the integrity of the plants
Technical expertise dedicated to the cultivation of aronia
- Responsive sales service: quotes and responses within 48 hours
- Tailor-made technical itineraries to optimize your yields
- Personalized technical advice and support during the planting phase
A high-quality and competitive offer
- Wide range of aronia varieties available all year round
- Certified organic or conventional plants according to your needs
- Degressive pricing based on volume
- Plants at producer prices, with excellent value for money
Bairiverse supports you in the development of aronia cultivation in France, with a complete offer adapted to the agronomic and commercial challenges of professionals.
Aronia: The Organic Superfruit with High Potential for French Producers Introduction to Aronia Cultivation
What is aronia?
Aronia , sometimes called black chokeberry ( Aronia melanocarpa ), is a fruit shrub native to North America. Belonging to the Rosaceae family, it is mainly cultivated for its small black berries with a tangy flavor and exceptional antioxidant properties . Rich in polyphenols, anthocyanins, vitamins C and K, this fruit is today recognized as a superfood with multiple benefits.
Why be interested in its culture today?
Aronia cultivation is attracting more and more French producers, particularly in organic farming . Easy to grow, hardy, undemanding and highly valuable, it perfectly meets the new market expectations: healthy products , respect for the environment , agricultural diversification , and creation of added value .
Context and trends of the aronia market in France
Growth of the organic and conventional market
The organic chokeberry market in France is booming. Between 2020 and 2023, the area dedicated to organic fruit crops, particularly small fruits like chokeberry , grew steadily. France is the European leader in certified organic areas, with more than 2.4 million hectares cultivated in 2022.
Even in conventional production, aronia shows growth potential . The global market reached USD 1.83 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2.31 billion by 2032 , with an annual growth rate of 2.6% .
Regional dynamics: example of the Centre-Val de Loire region
In the Centre-Val de Loire region, organic fruit areas increased by 2% between 2022 and 2023 , reaching 1,121 hectares . The region is positioning itself as a welcoming land for structuring projects around small fruits with high nutritional value, including aronia.
Key data on consumption and production
- 3.5% increase in the number of organic producers in 2022
- Development of short supply chains (+3.9% of farm sales)
- Difficulties in specialist stores (-8.6%) and large-scale distribution (-4.6%)
Portrait of aronia in organic farming
Increase in areas cultivated organically
The current dynamic reflects a craze for organic aronia , supported by a growing demand for functional foods . Its cultivation is compatible with the principles of organic: low input , good hardiness , and local promotion .
Cases of pioneering producers in France
Some exemplary farms:
- Domaine des Aronias (Jura) : 5 hectares and 7,000 plants
- La Panacée des Bauges (Savoie) : pioneers of artisanal processing
These initiatives demonstrate the viability of the economic model , in line with new food trends.
Collective initiatives and structuring sectors
The creation of organic berry sectors contributes to the structuring of the market. These projects pool tools, outlets and logistics, making aronia cultivation more accessible to market gardeners .
Aronia on the world market
Global Market Size and Growth Forecast
- 2023 : USD 1.83 billion
- 2032 (forecast) : USD 2.31 billion
- CAGR: 2.6%
The global development of the market is driven by:
- Interest in superfruits
- The demand for "clean label" foods
- The food supplement and wellness sectors
France's place in this dynamic
French production remains modest but offers strong export potential , particularly in the Nordic countries, Central Europe and Japan, where aronia is already well established.
The agronomic benefits of aronia
Cold resistance and low cultural requirements
Aronia can withstand temperatures down to -35°C . It is suitable for most French regions, even at high altitudes. It tolerates poor soils well, diseases are rare, and it requires little phytosanitary treatment.
Adaptation to market gardening and organic cultivation
- Easy management in agroecology
- Very few diseases
- Manual weeding or mulching is often sufficient.
- Excellent adaptation to diversified orchards or fruit hedges
Fast production start-up and yield
- First harvest in the 2nd year
- Full production from the 4th or 5th year
- Yield: between 2 and 5 tonnes/ha depending on conditions
To summarize: Aronia
Aronia cultivation represents a strategic opportunity for small fruit producers in France. Cold-resistant (-35°C), undemanding, and compatible with organic farming practices, aronia adapts equally well to specialized orchards and diversified fruit hedges. As a specialist wholesale supplier of small fruit plants , Bairiverse supports professionals with a complete range of aronia plants available all year round, suitable for intensive planting or artisanal processing.
The global aronia market, estimated at USD 1.83 billion in 2023, is growing steadily, driven by demand for healthy, local, and natural products. France, still in the structuring phase, offers fertile ground for pioneers in the sector. To take advantage of this growing market, it is essential to purchase aronia plants from an experienced player. Our plants are rigorously selected, available in a variety of packaging, and delivered with personalized technical support. Buying aronia plants with Bairiverse guarantees your project an optimal start and quality support.
As a specialist wholesale supplier of small fruit plants , we provide certified organic or conventional plants at producer prices, with a sliding scale of pricing based on volume. Our logistics department ensures fast and careful delivery directly to your plot. Whatever the size of your project, buying aronia plants from Bairiverse means choosing a reliable supply, expert advice, and excellent value for money. Together, let's develop a sustainable and profitable French aronia sector.
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French Aronia Market in 2025
The French aronia market in 2025 is characterized by positive dynamics, driven by the versatility of this antioxidant-rich superfruit and its multiple outlets in the agri-food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors. With sustained growth in both organic and conventional production, and promising opportunities for French producers, aronia is establishing itself as a crop of the future despite the challenges related to international competition and production costs.
Presentation and uses
Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) is a hardy shrub native to North America, producing small black berries rich in antioxidants . These fruits, called aronias, are distinguished by their high content of polyphenols and anthocyanins, surpassing that of many other small fruits . In France, the main commercial uses of aronia are divided as follows:
- Food industry: juices, jams, syrups, dried products
- Nutraceuticals: food supplements rich in antioxidants
- Cosmetics: extracts for skin care
- Pharmaceutical: research on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
The versatility of aronia and its health benefits make it a promising crop for French market gardeners, with growing opportunities in various sectors.
Evolution of the French market
The French aronia market has experienced significant growth in recent years, both conventionally and organically. In organic farming, the area dedicated to small fruits like aronia increased steadily between 2020 and 2023. . France is the European leader in certified organic areas, with more than 2.4 million hectares cultivated in 2022 .
For the conventional market, although data specific to aronia is limited, a positive trend is observed. The global aronia market has grown from USD 1.83 billion in 2023 to a projected USD 2.31 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. . This dynamic reflects the growing interest in this superfruit, driven by the demand for healthy and natural products, particularly in the agri-food and wellness sectors.
Current market status
The French aronia market in 2025 shows positive dynamics, both conventional and organic. For the organic market, areas dedicated to fruit crops, including aronia, have seen steady growth between 2020 and 2023 . France maintains its position as European leader with more than 2.4 million hectares cultivated organically in 2022 1 . In the Centre-Val de Loire region, organic fruit areas increased by 2% between 2022 and 2023, reaching 1,121 hectares .
For the conventional market, although specific data is limited, sustained growth is observed. The global aronia market, estimated at USD 1.83 billion in 2023, is expected to reach USD 1.88 billion in 2025 . This growth reflects the growing interest in this superfruit, driven by the demand for healthy and natural products. Aronia yields can vary between 2 and 5 tonnes/ha depending on growing conditions, offering interesting prospects for French market gardeners.
Aronia-producing regions
The main chokeberry-producing regions in France are Savoie, Jura, and Centre-Val de Loire. In Savoie, the Massif des Bauges is home to farms such as "La Panacée des Bauges," which enjoys a mountain climate conducive to chokeberry cultivation . In the Jura, the Domaine des Aronias in Marigny, near Lake Chalain, cultivates around 5 hectares using organic farming methods .
Aronia adapts to various soil types and climates, but prefers slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.5) and well-drained soils . It requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day and can withstand temperatures down to -30°C . This hardiness allows it to be grown in most French regions, including areas with more difficult conditions such as class III to VI soils .
Aronia cultivation
The main varieties of aronia cultivated in France are 'Nero', 'Viking' and 'Aron' . Aronia adapts to various soil types, preferring a slightly acidic pH between 5.5 and 6.5 . It requires sunny exposure and can withstand temperatures down to -35°C. . The recommended planting density is 0.8 to 1.2 m between plants and 3.6 to 4 m between rows .
Irrigation is important for the first two years after planting . Average yields vary from 2 to 5 tonnes/ha, with significant production starting in the 3rd or 4th year . The productive lifespan of a plantation can exceed 20 years. In organic farming, yields may be slightly lower, but some producers achieve levels comparable to conventional farming thanks to agroecological practices .
Foreign trade of aronia
France occupies an emerging position in the international aronia market, with a still modest but growing production. Poland remains the world's leading producer and exporter of aronia . French imports of aronia come mainly from Eastern Europe, notably Poland, as well as the Baltic and Scandinavian countries where cultivation is well established. .
The competitive impact of imports on French aronia production remains limited for the moment, as domestic demand exceeds national supply. However, French producers face higher production costs than their Eastern European counterparts . To remain competitive, French producers are focusing on quality, short supply chains and the promotion of high added-value processed products. . The boom in the organic market also offers opportunities to differentiate oneself from cheaper conventional imports. .
Opportunities for French producers
The aronia market in France offers promising opportunities for producers, both conventional and organic. For the conventional market, developing partnerships with the agri-food and pharmaceutical industries represents significant potential. Companies like Christian Doyon in Quebec already supply pharmaceutical companies for the manufacture of creams and nutraceutical products . The diversification of processed products (juices, jams, powders) also provides access to new outlets.
In organic farming, market growth is driven by growing consumer demand for healthy and natural products. Producers can benefit from aid for converting to and maintaining organic farming. Direct sales and short supply chains are booming (+3.9% of farm sales), offering organic aronia producers the opportunity to promote their production locally. Organic certification meets consumer expectations in terms of nutritional quality and respect for the environment, positioning aronia as an attractive "superfruit" in the functional food market .
Profitability and financial aid
Aronia production presents notable differences between organic and conventional farming. In organic farming, production costs can be slightly higher, with an estimated increase of between 14% and 22% compared to conventional farming . However, these costs are offset by selling prices that are generally 20% to 30% higher for organic products. .
The profitability of aronia is promising compared to other crops. Gross margins for sunflowers, for example, range between €341/ha and €484/ha. , while aronia can potentially generate higher margins thanks to its added value and multiple outlets. To support the transition to organic, specific aid is available, including conversion aid (CAB) and maintenance aid (SAB M), as well as an organic tax credit of €3,500 . In addition, a €105 million support fund has been set up in 2024 for organic farms that have suffered economic losses, thus providing an additional safety net for aronia producers in transition or already certified organic.
Sector challenges and risks
The aronia market, although promising, presents specific challenges. In conventional markets, international competition, particularly from Eastern Europe, is putting pressure on prices . Phytosanitary risks, although limited for aronia, require constant vigilance, particularly in the face of emerging pests such as Halyomorpha halys . For organic products, European regulations will become stricter from 2025, imposing new requirements on producers . Higher production costs in organic (14-22% higher than conventional) and increased competition in this segment constitute major challenges .
- Common risks: price volatility, climate change
- Conventional: international competition, emerging phytosanitary risks
- Organic: stricter regulations, high production costs, more competitive market
Innovations and future prospects
The outlook for aronia in France is promising, with innovations focused on varietal improvement and agroecological practices. Research is underway to develop more productive and resilient varieties adapted to local conditions. . The integration of aronia into agroforestry systems and the use of advanced technologies such as nanotechnology to optimize cultivation are explored . In the medium term, the market is expected to experience sustained growth, with a projected CAGR of 7.42% through 2028 . New opportunities focus on high value-added processed products, particularly in the nutraceutical and cosmetic sectors, meeting the growing demand for natural and functional products .
- Innovations: improved varieties, agroforestry, nanotechnologies
- Trends: market growth, diversification of processed products
- Emerging markets: nutraceuticals, cosmetics, functional foods
Recommendations for market gardeners
The integration of aronia into French market gardening farms presents significant advantages, including growing demand and varied outlets in the agri-food, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries . Cultivation is relatively easy, adapting to various soil types and climates . However, market gardeners must consider challenges such as international competition and potentially higher production costs in organic .
Recommendations for market gardeners:
- Favor organic production to benefit from better value and conversion aid
- Diversify outlets by developing high value-added processed products
- Invest in innovative cultivation techniques such as agroforestry to optimize productivity
- Learn about the specificities of aronia cultivation, particularly in terms of irrigation and pruning
- Consider direct sales and short supply chains to maximize margins 4
- Stay informed of market developments and varietal innovations to adapt your long-term strategy
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