Our company, “La confiserie d’Emilie” is a family-run, artisanal business located on the east coast of Reunion Island. This company (SARL) was created on December 20, 1989, with 4 partners (the LEDENON family) and 18 employees. Our aim is to showcase our local sweet food heritage and make it accessible to as many people as possible. We work all year round with local fruit and vegetables (around 150 tonnes / year) to make quality products, guaranteed without preservatives or additives.
Products
Extra and extra low-sugar jams
Exotic fruit pasta
Candied fruit
Coconut candies
Creole pies
Country cakes (sweet potato, manioc, cambar, chouchou, etc….)
Traditional Réunion sweets (honey, millet, rouroute, cravate, …)
The story
Originally, the LEDENON family were farmers, growing various fruits (pineapple, papaya, letchi, banana). Faced with excess production, they launched the confectionery business in 1985, in their kitchen. In 1990, “La confiserie d’Emilie” was born with the support of the Chambre des Métiers and local authorities. Today, it processes over 10 tonnes of exotic fruit a month.
Under the registered trademark “la P’tite créole”, a range of exotic jams and fruit jellies has been launched. In 1992, it won the DRIRE’s 3rd “Quality Initiative” prize. In 1999, 25,000 jars of “Emilie” jam were exported to Japan and Germany. In 2000, former manager Emilie LEDENON was made a Chevalière de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole. The company has been awarded the “Artisan Qualité” label and is committed to creating jobs and quality of life. With strategic investments, it is responding to growing demand. New investments are planned to enter new markets. Its recognition reflects the company’s commitment to promoting Reunion’s heritage, while guaranteeing a constant presence via distribution and local communities.
Manufacturing method
We source our fruit from local growers. We then process them by hand. Thanks to our unique and highly appreciated know-how, we’ve enjoyed considerable recognition in the local market for 30 years.
Awards
1992: 3rd prize in the DRIRE “Initiative Qualité” competition
2000: Émilie Ledenon awarded Chevalière de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the Prefect of La Réunion, by decision of the Minister of Agriculture (Marie-Louise LEBRANCHU).
2002: Winner of the “Trophée Innovation Agro-Alimentaire” in the “Trophée spécial du jury” category. For the innovative concept of “individual bag packaging of fruit jellies and cakes
2019 : Chamber of Agriculture prize at the Réunion Jam Championship at the Bras-Panon Fair
Labels
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The company’s commitment to creating jobs and quality of life in our region.
