Julien CANTENOT

The Fonds La Panière is a shareholder foundation created by the Cantenot family, founders of La Panière, to preserve a business model that combines economic performance, social responsibility, and philanthropic commitment. This initiative builds on the legacy of the Savoy-based family business, which became a Mission-Driven Company (Société à Mission) in 2022 and has, for more than thirty years, placed food quality, respect for nature, and strong local roots at the heart of its development.

The concept is simple: part of La Panière’s share capital is now owned by the Fonds La Panière, which acts as a long-term shareholder. Its mission is twofold. First, to safeguard the company’s independence, purpose, and founding values over the long term. Second, to dedicate the dividends it receives to funding projects that serve the public interest, transforming the company’s economic success into a positive impact on society.

The Foundation is driven by a clear conviction: making cooking simple, convivial, and accessible to everyone. It supports initiatives that help children and families—especially those facing social or economic challenges—discover healthy, balanced, and enjoyable eating habits. By promoting food education from an early age, it aims to make cooking a powerful tool for health, social connection, and community cohesion. Among the initiatives it supports is Ma Chance Moi Aussi, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping vulnerable children and their families.

Through this innovative governance model, the Fonds La Panière demonstrates a new way of thinking about business: one in which economic value creation provides sustainable funding for public-interest initiatives while protecting the company’s founding values. It shows that a business can become a genuine driver of social and food-system transformation, serving both present and future generations.