The man

The story of Hédiard begins with a man named Ferdinand Hédiard, who since the middle of the 19th century was a forerunner in the discovery of exotic products for the Parisian market, after coming across them in Le Havre harbour where he went as a companion of the Tour de France.

The grocer

Selling delicatessen foods (jams, spices, vinegars, oils, condiments, mustards, biscuits, tea, coffee, etc.) is still one of HEDIARD's major activities today.
The Company strives to preserve that vocation while maintaining its traditional production methods. Each of HEDIARD's 6,000 products symbolizes "Quality, Reliability and Tradition".

The heritage

In 2007, HEDIARD was awarded the certification of "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (living heritage company) by Renaud Dutreil, French Minister for Small and Medium-size Businesses. This new official certification aims to promote the development of businesses with "an economic heritage consisting in particular in rare, renowned or ancestral know-how, resting on the merit of traditional techniques." This certification is also aimed at fostering recognition of the brand both domestically and internationally, while promoting its growth and innovation capacity."