Prière & Zahler Frères · Au Bon Jardinier · Rungis International Market since 1960
Your fresh produce partner at Rungis, for importers, wholesalers and premium retail
French, European and international fruit and vegetables, sourced every night at the world's largest fresh produce market and exported with consistency. Core staples, seasonal specialities, premium references and recurring programmes.
Reply within one working day. English and French spoken. PLACEHOLDER: reply time
Who we work with
Prière & Zahler Frères exports fresh fruit and vegetables from Rungis to importers, distributors, wholesalers, premium retail chains, greengrocer networks and foodservice groups in PLACEHOLDER: Europe and beyond.
Importers & distributors
A single Rungis counterpart for French and European produce, with weekly availability lists and consolidated dispatch.
Wholesale markets
Complementary ranges for wholesalers on other European markets, with seasonal French specialities your local growers cannot offer.
Premium retail chains
Consistent quality and calibres for fresh produce departments, with PLACEHOLDER: private label / Au Bon Jardinier branded packs available.
Independent greengrocer networks
The Au Bon Jardinier range, developed for our own seven shops in Paris, available to yours.
Foodservice & catering groups
Programme supply for central kitchens, hotel groups, airlines and event caterers.
Sixty-five years at Rungis, and our own shops to prove it
Prière & Zahler Frères is a multi-specialist fresh produce house based at Rungis since 1960, working primarily through direct relationships with growers and running the Au Bon Jardinier greengrocers in Paris.
Direct grower relationships.
We buy directly from producers in France, Spain, Italy and PLACEHOLDER: other origins, with a strong focus on quality and environmental practices. Fewer intermediaries, better traceability, fairer prices.
Retail-tested selection.
Every reference we export is sold daily in our own premium greengrocers. If it does not perform on our shelves, it does not go on yours.
Consistency, not one-off deals.
Recurring programmes, forecasted volumes, seasonal origin switches managed for you. One team, led by Lamia Mestaoui, from quote to loading.
A catalogue built for professional buyers
Our international catalogue is organised in four ranges: core, seasonal, specialty and programme.
01Core range
Everyday fruit and vegetables with dependable market demand: potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, salads, cabbages, roots, citrus, apples, pears.
02Seasonal range
French and European specialities selected around the harvest calendar: asparagus, artichokes, strawberries, cherries, melons, figs, plums, mirabelles, chasselas grapes.
03Specialty range
Premium, heritage, Asian and tropical references for specialist channels: heritage tomatoes, club apples, yuzu, finger lime, mangosteen, dragon fruit.
04Programme range
Flexible product selection for recurring wholesale and foodservice needs, planned by origin, season and market demand.
21 categories, more than 220 references
Vegetables · 9 categories
Fruit · 12 categories
Variety lists, calibres and pack sizes on request. Origins adjusted through the year.
When it's at its best
Our range follows the natural rhythm of the seasons, with origins adjusted throughout the year.
Tropical and specialty references can be programmed according to origin, season and market demand.
From first quote to weekly programme
Brief
You send your target categories, volumes, calibres and delivery rhythm. We reply with availability, origins and an indicative quote within PLACEHOLDER: reply time.
Trial order
A first consolidated dispatch to validate quality, packing and timing on your side.
Programme
Weekly or seasonal programme with forecasted volumes, agreed specifications and origin switches planned in advance.
Follow-up
One contact at Rungis, Lamia Mestaoui, availability lists PLACEHOLDER: frequency, and quality feedback loop.
Logistics and compliance
Dispatch
PLACEHOLDER: refrigerated road, air freight, groupage; departure daysLead time
PLACEHOLDER: lead timeMinimum order
PLACEHOLDER: per pallet / per consolidated shipmentPacking
PLACEHOLDER: standard trade packs, pack sizes, Au Bon Jardinier branding or neutralCold chain
PLACEHOLDER: cold chainCertifications
PLACEHOLDER: IFS, GlobalGAP, organic, othersTraceability
PLACEHOLDER: batch traceability, phytosanitary certificates, export documents, Incoterms offeredPayment & currency
PLACEHOLDER: payment terms and currencyDocuments that travel with every shipment
Prices are quoted ex-Rungis per unit, before freight and documents, and move weekly with the market. PLACEHOLDER: decision, publish an indicative weekly price list or keep it on request
A word from the Managing Director
Based at Rungis since 1960, Prière & Zahler is a multi-specialist in the supply of the freshest fruit and vegetables. We work primarily through direct relationships with growers, with a strong focus on product quality and environmental protection. We are committed to consistent quality, outstanding service and fair, competitive pricing.
“Our commitment remains simple: sourcing the best produce and delivering with consistency.”
Questions from professional buyers
Do you export from Rungis to other countries?
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Yes. Prière & Zahler Frères exports fresh fruit and vegetables from Rungis International Market to PLACEHOLDER: destinations, by PLACEHOLDER: transport modes, with export documents handled by our team.
What volumes do you work with?
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From a single consolidated pallet to recurring weekly programmes. PLACEHOLDER: minimum and typical volumes.
Can you supply under our own label?
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PLACEHOLDER: yes/no, private label options. The Au Bon Jardinier brand is also available for retail packs.
How do you guarantee quality and consistency?
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We buy directly from growers we have worked with for years, select every night at Rungis, and sell the same references in our own seven greengrocers in Paris. Specifications are agreed in writing before the first dispatch.
Which origins do you cover?
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France first, then Spain, Italy and the rest of Europe, plus international origins for tropical and specialty fruit. Origins change through the year to stay in season.
How do I get prices?
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Prices at Rungis move daily. Send us your categories and volumes and receive an availability list with indicative prices within PLACEHOLDER: reply time, then firm quotes per dispatch.
Request our ranges and a quote
Tell us your categories, volumes and delivery rhythm. Lamia replies within one working day with availability, origins and an indicative quote. Prefer to talk first? Book a 20-minute call.
