About Inicia

Incorporated by Jean-Baptiste Wiehe and Bernard Montocchio, Inicia is a leading company in the distribution of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), particularly in the egg sector since 1978. With a consistent year-on-year growth in market share for chicken production, Inicia is an established leader in the poultry industry.

This diversification has strategically positioned Inicia as a significant player in both the Agro-Industry and the Food Distribution sectors in Mauritius.

Inicia’s comprehensive range of food brands is widely available across all supermarkets on the island of Mauritius, as well as in most neighbourhood stores and local markets.

Timeline

Founders

JEAN BAPTISTE WIEHE

Director & Founder

BERNARD MONTOCCHIO

Director & Founder

bOARD OF
DIRECTORS

Mr Jean Baptiste WIEHE
CHAIRMAN & NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jean Baptiste has over forty years’ experience in the agro-industry and has held various managerial positions, namely Production Manager at Food and Allied Industries Ltd and Diversification Officer at the Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture.

Mr Bernard MONTOCCHIO
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bernard holds a Higher National Diploma in Agricultural marketing & Business Administration and has over 40 years’ experience in aviculture.

Mr Jean Baptiste WIEHE
CHAIRMAN & NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jean Baptiste has over forty years’ experience in the agro-industry and has held various managerial positions, namely Production Manager at Food and Allied Industries Ltd and Diversification Officer at the Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture.

Mr Bernard MONTOCCHIO
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bernard holds a Higher National Diploma in Agricultural marketing & Business Administration and has over 40 years’ experience in aviculture.

Mr Emmanuel WIEHE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Emmanuel holds a Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Africa and Higher National Certificate in Poultry Production from the Scottish Agricultural College. He joined the Company in June 1999 as Farm Manager and held the position of Production Manager for several years before his appointment as General Manager in July 2011 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in June 2013.

Mr Hedley BALANCY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hedley holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing & Management from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK. He joined the Company as Accountant in September 1987 and currently occupies the post of Finance and Administrative Manager.

Mr Johann MONTOCCHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Johann holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing & Management) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) International from the University of Curtin in Australia. He joined the Company in November 2012 as Business Development Officer.

Mr Guillaume CHASTEAU DE BALYON
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Guillaume holds a Diploma in Marketing management as well as general management program certificate done with Essec Business School. He is currently the General Manager of Fortek Group of Companies.

Mr David MONTOCCHIO
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

David holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. He is currently the Head of Finance for Les Villas de Bel Ombre Ltée, the promoter of Heritage Villas Valriche.

bOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr Emmanuel WIEHE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Emmanuel holds a Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Africa and Higher National Certificate in Poultry Production from the Scottish Agricultural College. He joined the Company in June 1999 as Farm Manager and held the position of Production Manager for several years before his appointment as General Manager in July 2011 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in June 2013.

Mr Hedley BALANCY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hedley holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing & Management from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK. He joined the Company as Accountant in September 1987 and currently occupies the post of Finance and Administrative Manager.

Mr Johann MONTOCCHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Johann holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing & Management) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) International from the University of Curtin in Australia. He joined the Company in November 2012 as Business Development Officer.

Mr Guillaume CHASTEAU DE BALYON
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Guillaume holds a Diploma in Marketing management as well as general management program certificate done with Essec Business School. He is currently the General Manager of Fortek Group of Companies.

Mr David MONTOCCHIO
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

David holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. He is currently the Head of Finance for Les Villas de Bel Ombre Ltée, the promoter of Heritage Villas Valriche.

Our solid MANAGEMENT TEAM

EMMANUEL WIEHE

Chief Executive Officer

BRUNO FLORENS

Marketing Manager

JOHANN MONTOCCHIO

Business Developer Officer

DAVID MONTOCCHIO

Business Developer Officer

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Alleviation of poverty through a close partnership with NGOs and empowerment of vulnerable groups through sharing of knowledge are important values and focus areas for Inicia. Inicia has proudly supported these organisations in the last financial year:

ETHICS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

View and download our below documents:

Code of Ethics

Board Charter

Inicia Ltée - Constitution

Slim Wellness

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Tea Compliment

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Charming Ceylon

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24 Advent Calendar

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Slim Wellness

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Immune Wellness

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De Stress Wellness

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Be Calm Wellness

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Peppermint Herbal Tea

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Green Tea

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Engish Breakfast

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Earl Grey

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Chamomille Herbal Tea

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Morocan Mint

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Lavender Grey

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Blueberry Blues

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Oeudor - Selection pack 15

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MC COY TEA - Young Hyson

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MC COY TEA - Tropical Fruit

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MC COY TEA - Tranquility

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MC COY TEA - Orange Pekoe

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MC COY TEA - Chai 100g

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TERRACINE - Mousse Poivre Vert

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TERRACINE - Mousse Nature

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TERRACINE - Mi Cuit Tamarin

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TERRACINE - Mi Cuit Nature

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TERRACINE - Mi Cuit Fruit

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TERRACINE - Magret Fumé Entier

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TERRACINE - Magret Cuit Entier

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KOkiriki - VEG BURGGIE BOUCHERE

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KOkiriki - VEG CHILI BRITISH

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KOkiriki - VEG BURGGIE BISTRO

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KOkiriki - VEG BRITISH

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KOkiriki - Veg ball

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VEEBA - Sweet Chilli Hot Sauce

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VEEBA - Shezwan Dip & Stir Fry Sauce

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VEEBA - Makhani Gravy

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VEEBA - Eggless-Mayonnaise-8g

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VEEBA - BBQ Sauce

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VEEBA - Tomato ketchup - 8g

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VEEBA - tomato-ketchup

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VEEBA - Chef's Choice Sauce

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DIONE - Sticks Vanilla Mango

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DIONE - Sticks Salted Caramel

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DIONE - Sticks Pistachio

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DIONE - SALTED CARAMEL

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DIONE - PISTACHIO

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DIONE - MANGO

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DIONE - HARD CHEESE

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DIONE - Chocolate Hazelnut

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BURRUTO - TARTUFO

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BURRUTO - PORRI

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BURRUTO - POMODORO

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BURRUTO - PESTO

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BURRUTO -LEGUMI

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BURRUTO - FUNGHI

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BURRUTO - CURRY

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BURRUTO - CARBONARA

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BURRUTO - CACIOPEPE

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BURRUTO - ARRABBIATA

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ARRIGHI - SUGO BASILICO

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ARRIGHI - CORTE FUSILLINI

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ARRIGHI - LUNGHE SPAGHETTI

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ARRIGHI - SUGO BOLOGNESE

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ARRIGHI - SPECIALI FARFALLE

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ARRIGHI - GANCETTI RIGATI

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ARRIGHI - PASTA ZOO

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1881 - STROZZAPRETI

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1881 - Le Classiche

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1881 - conchiglioni

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1881 - CAVATELLI

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1881 - spaghetti 5

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1881 - chifferini lisci

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Gusto Sorrento - Sorrentina Ham Mozzarella

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Gusto Sorrento - Sorrentina Mozarella Tomato

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Gusto Sorrento - Sorrentina Salami

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Gusto Sorrento - Sorrentina

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Gusto Sorrento - Pizza peperonni

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Gusto Sorrento - Pizza Buffalo Mozzarella

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Gusto Sorrento - Pizza sorrento

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Gusto Sorrento - Piccoli Ham

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Gusto Sorrento - Piccoli

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Plein Air - 12 Oeufs

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Plein Air - 6 Oeufs

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Oeudor - Selection pack 12

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Oeudor - Primeur pack 12

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Oeudor - pack 6

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Oeudor - pack 30

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label 60 - Mix grill

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label 60 - Escalopes de poulet

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label 60 - Poulet entier

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label 60 - Decoupe de poulet

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label 60 - hanches de poulet

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label 60 - cuisses de poulet

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label 60 - Ailes de poulet

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label 60 - blanc de poulet

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label 60 - Pilon de poulet

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label 60 - boite Fillet

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label 60 - Demi Poulet

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label 60 - Poulet Marinee

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label 60 - Poulet Entier

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label 60 - barquette Pilons

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label 60 - boite hanches

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label 60 - boite Escalopes

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label 60 - Cuisses Blancs

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label 60 - Cuisses Entieres

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label 60 - boite Cous

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label 60 - boite Chop Suey

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label 60 - boite Carry

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label 60 - boite Carry family

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label 60 - boite Carcasses

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label 60 - boite blancs

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label 60 - boite ailes

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Marilyn chop suey Frais

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Marilyn carry de poulet family

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Marilyn Carcasse Frais

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Marilyn Blanc Frais

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Marilyn Ailes frais

240kg