Pomone is first and foremost a family story.

He was called a «gardener »

He was called a «gardener ». His artisanal production methods were already based on a respect of the Earth’s rhythm, and remind us of the modern principles of the « permaculture ». Because of rampant urbanization, farmlands moved away from Paris downtown. Sarazin family set up in Groslay-Montmorency (now northern suburb) and kept growing fruit trees, vine and gardening. Vine stopped in the early 20th century because of phylloxera crisis. The production was then focused on growing apples and pears, to feed Paris population.

From fruit processing to pastry baking.

In the 1950s, France modernized. Cities are growing and arable lands move away from cities and their suburbs. It is about time to move again. Charles Sarazin decided to settle in Anjou (Angers region, West of France), also known as the cradle of many fruit varieties. He invests in farmlands and starts a greater scale fruit trees production in Champigné. New happening in 1989. France faces a major over production crisis. In the meantime, pastry and food service professionals are seeking new kinds of products. François Sarazin then decides to diversify. Some of the harvested fruits are peeled, sliced and delivered as « ready to bake ». In 1992, artisanal pastry techniques developed alongside the long-lasting Sarazin family know-know. Pomone was born.