The company was founded in Jonzac, France in 1920, by brothers Jean-Marie and Maurice Fleury, and partners Michel and Fernand Michon. The brothers wanted to produce and deliver high-quality, traditional French charcuterie to a wider audience. By 1940, the company was supplying more than 10,000 tons of pork to its customers. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, Fleury Michon introduced new products, such as ready meals, and expanded its network of stores and delivery routes. By the late 1970s, the company was distributing over 120,000 tons of produce to customers around the world.
