Mas Daussan

Mas Daussan is a family farm in Arles, at the edge of the Camargue regional nature park, run by Stephan Charmasson in the family's fourth generation. The farm grows organic fruit including apples, persimmons, pomegranates, kiwis and goji berries. It converted to organic farming in 2009 and to biodynamic farming (Demeter) in 2015.

The farm harvests 18 organic apple varieties from early August to early December, chosen partly for storage until May. It makes a range of organic and Demeter processed products: juices, sparkling drinks, purées, compotes, jams, jellies, preserves, confits, cider, cider vinegar, dried fruit, fruit blends and eau de vie. Products are sold through short supply chains and specialised organic distribution, with a sales company, a SAS, set up to market the production with minimal intermediaries.

The business was incorporated as a SAS in 2013. Kiwis, pomegranates, persimmons and goji berries are being brought into organic production, with volumes increasing gradually.

Product: Certified organic and Demeter fresh fruit (apples, kiwis, pomegranates, persimmons, goji) and processed fruit products such as juices, purées, jams, cider and eau de vie.