A consortium of innovation incubator companies

GROWND Competences logo in blue and green, representing a group bringing together Natural Packaging, Natural Development, Mercalis Consulting and Geneomat, a real engine of innovation. Together, we design and deploy innovative solutions

We are the Skills Consortium GROWND , a true driving force for innovation, bringing together Natural Development, Geneomat, Natur'al Packaging et Mercalis ConsultingTogether, we leverage the complementarity of our expertise to design and deploy innovative solutions that meet current market challenges.

Strongly involved in the implementation of ecological transition solutions, we bring our complementary skills in materials, recycling, packaging engineering, LCA analysis, carbon footprint, integration of solutions and digital valorization in order to guarantee our customers and partners concrete, technical and organizational solutions.

This consortium is set to develop through shared projects, in line with market changes. We are at your service to respond to your issues.

Collaborative illustration with four stylized figures in a circle, surrounded by the logos of Natural Packaging, Natural Development, Mercalis Consulting and Geneomat, combining technical expertise and environmental performance for innovation.
The Natur'al Packaging logo, composed of blue and green typography with a stylized apostrophe.

Natur'al Packaging is a specialist in multifunctional packaging, a partner of Natur'al Development since its creation. By reducing its impact on the environment (ISO 14001) and by developing new packaging that fits into a circular economy, Natur'al Packaging is committed to a cleaner world.

Natural Development offers a set of skills, services and tools to help limit the environmental and climate impact of your industrial processes and products. Monitoring and developing innovative solutions, within the framework of these objectives, constitute its DNA.

GENEOMAT is a firm combining R&D/innovation project management consultancy, acceleration and incubation of innovative projects in the fields of processes, technologies and materials.

Mercalis Consulting is a digital services company (ESN), specialized in digital transformation, e-commerce and IT security. Its founder, Christophe Novara, has been working for over 20 years in consulting and development for major accounts in industry and mass distribution.

Our GROWND team

Black and white photo by Frédéric GASSNER, Food Film Expert

Frédéric GASSNER
Food Film Expert

Black and white photo by Fabrice RAUD, Food tray expert

Fabrice RAUD
Food tray expert

Black and white photo by Alain BICHET, Paper and cardboard expert

Alain BICHET
Paper and cardboard expert

Black and white photo of Sandra ROCCA in the Customer Relations position

Sandra ROCCA
Customers relationship

Photo generated by artificial intelligence of Clémentine CLAVIER, Data Base and Supply Chain manager.

Clementine CLAVIER
Data Base – Supply Chain

Lena DIALLO
Quality and CSR Manager

Black and white photo of Philippe L'HOSPITAL, Resp. Grand Sud Sustainable development officer

Philippe L'HOSPITAL
Resp. Grand Sud
Sustainable development officer

Black and white photo of Eric CASTANO, LCA and Carbon Footprints Study Officer

Eric CASTANO
ACV and Carbon Balance Study Officer

Black and white photo by Thierry GROSSETETE, materials, eco-design and innovation expert

Thierry GROSSETETE
Materials expertise – Ecodesign – Innovations