Michel et Augustin
Michel et Augustin is a B Corp certified company offering a variety of high-quality food products, including biscuits, desserts, and drinkable yogurts, with a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement.
Products
Michel et Augustin offers a wide variety of products including biscuits apéritifs, desserts, biscuits sucrés, infusions, and vaches (yaourts). These products are crafted using high-quality ingredients such as eggs from free-range hens, sugar cane, fresh butter, Sicilian lemon, and Guérande salt. Notable product lines include 'Graines de Folie,' which features flavored seeds for snacking, and 'Vaches à boire,' drinkable yogurts made with simple ingredients and no additives.
Sustainability Commitments
Michel et Augustin is certified as a B Corp, underscoring its commitment to having a positive impact on society and the environment. The company collaborates with local producers to ensure ingredient quality and traceability. A strong focus on sustainability efforts includes practical measures like reducing the weight of their bottles to save 37 tons of plastic annually.
Locations
Michel et Augustin operates from two main locations known as 'Bananeraies,' located in Paris and New York City. These hubs serve as creative spaces for both internal and community activities, including public events and workshops.
Workshops and Team-Building Activities
Michel et Augustin offers various courses and workshops in pâtisserie, including CAP pâtissier training. The company organizes team-building activities that revolve around pâtisserie, fostering a unique internal culture where all employees, regardless of their role, receive pâtisserie training and many earn their CAP pâtissier certification.
Community Engagement and Events
Michel et Augustin hosts monthly open house events called 'portes ouvertes,' inviting the public to discover new recipes and participate in activities. The 'Petite Cantine sous les Bananiers' is another monthly event that brings community members together to cook and share meals. Additionally, the company offers a range of recipe books focusing on cookies, chocolate, and apéritifs.