Brioche Pasquier
Discover our history
2015
'PITCH' HAS A REBRAND
We refreshed our PITCH logo to make it a modern and playful brand.
2014
Brioche Pasquier produces in the UK
"To become British, with French products".Following our idea from 2001, we opened offices in the UK. 13 years later, we constructed our first factory in Milton Keynes.
2012
Brioche Pasquier conquers the US
In 2012, Brioche Pasquier and Galaxy Desserts in the US, a company specialising in Pâtisserie, joined forces. Both enterprises put together their skills and expertise to conquer the American market.
2009
A new production site built especially for 'Biscotte'
In 2009, a factory specialising in Biscotte was built in Maine and Loire.
2007
Brioche Pasquier returns to television
A saga of tv adverts started in on French TV featuring a baker wanting to learn Brioche Pasquier's secrets. This saga of episodes continued right up until 2016.
2006
Macarons with the Brioche Pasquier signature
In 2006, our Pâtisserie division expanded after buying the company 'Symphonie', specialising in Macarons and Petits Fours. After our new site in Normandy was constructed, our Macarons soon become unmistaken.
2006
Diversification in the world of Biscotte
In 2006, we acquired Albatros, a company specialising in croûtons and mini-toast which helped us to expand our Biscotte range.
2005
Biscotte: A new universe for Brioche Pasquier
In 2005, Brioche Pasquier acquired two companies, Auga and L'Angevine, that specialised in making toasted bread and other Biscotte products.
2005
Les Grillettines: A new brand for Brioche Pasquier
After acquiring Auga, we used our know how and proposed a new concept in Biscotte: Les Grillettines
2005
Brioche Pasquier enters the 'Biscotte' Market
In 2005, we acquired a company called SOPAFI, a company specialising in toasted bread.
2001
Spain: The new adventure for Brioche Pasquier
In 2001, we acquired 'Productos Recondo', a Spanish company specialising in toasted bread to increase our offering.
2000
Brioche Pasquier sets up in the North of France
In 2000, a factory was built in the North of France to bake products for France's bordering countries (Belgium, Germany, England..)
1999
Brioche Pasquier is reinforced in the Pâtisserie market
In 1999, Brioche Pasquier grew the Pâtisserie division by building a second production site in Drome, right after acquiring the company MDPS, which specialised in éclairs and other choux pastry products.
1998
Brioche Pasquier opens for business abroad
From 1998, Brioche Pasquier grew internationally.
True to our values, we set up offices in the UK, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Korea, to be closer to our consumers.
1997
First TV advert launched in France
In 1997, the first tv advert for PITCH was broadcast in France. "Handy brioche for your cheeky little monkey".
1992
Brioche Pasquier, our Parisienne presence
In 1992, we constructed another production site for our brioche products in the Seine et Marne region.
1992
Brioche Pasquier expands its expertise in pâtisserie with a range of tarts
In 1992, Brioche Pasquier acquired Vergers de Moismont to continue developing our activity in pâtisserie. A site was built, specialising in tarts.
1991
Enriched with a pâtisserie expertise
It was in 1991, when we started creating pâtisserie and a new site was constructed especially for this.
1989
Brioche Pasquier develops its offering with croissants and pains au chocolat
In 1989, we reinforced ourselves on the market with our croissant and pains au chocolat offering, with the acquistion of Barnasson. A new site was constructed in Drome and dedicated to these two products./
1989
Brioche Pasquier popularises the pain au lait
Brioche Pasquier acquired a company called Barnasson, that baked pastries and pains au lait. We used our 'savoir-faire' to continue baking the Pains au lait and it has been a phenomonal success. Today, it is our best-seller!
1986
CONSTRUCTION OF OUR SECOND PRODUCTION SITE
From the start, we have wanted to be close to our consumers, for one simple reason: Brioche is best when it is fresh.Thus in 1986, we constructed a second site at Isère in order to supply the North-East and the South-East of France.
1986
PITCH was born
We had the idea of creating a filled brioche with chocolate or jam. This delicious brioche roll, individually wrapped is easy to pop into a school bag as a snack for kids.
1977
CONSTRUCTION OF OUR FIRST PRODUCTION SITE
With the huge success, the family bakery very quickly became too small to meet the demand. In 1977, the first commercial production line was built in Les Cerqueux, France.
1975
Brioche Pasquier launches their Brioche Tressée
In 1975, Brioche Pasquier launched the 'Brioche Tressée' (plaited brioche loaf). This recipe showcased their expertise in the Vendée region, where brioche was created.
1974
The creation of the company
In 1974, the company 'Brioche Pasquier' was created by Gabriel's five sons. Today, Brioche Pasquier is the No.1 brioche brand in the market and employs over 3,000 people worldwide.
1936
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
It all started in 1936, in the small village of Les Cerqueux, located in Western France. Gabriel Pasquier, the village baker, made his renowned brioche, desserts, pastries, and various breads.
After Gabriel's death in the 1970's, his five sons continued making his traditional French brioche but began selling packaged products to local supermarkets. At the time, this was a revolutionary idea, which turned out to be very successful.