It all began at a family honey house in Maine-et-Loire. Benoît Mary, a beekeeper and runner, created his first honey gel there in 2012.
Meltonic is a French organic sports nutrition brand, founded in 2014 in Maine-et-Loire by beekeeper Benoît Mary and Vincent, a sailing champion and trail runner. Its products are made with honey, royal jelly, propolis, plants, and organic essential oils.
| Origin | France (Anjou, Maine-et-Loire) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Benoît Mary (beekeeper) and Vincent (sailing champion, trail runner) |
| Signature | Organic honey and royal jelly instead of glucose syrup |
| Commitment | 1% of revenue donated to For The Planet |
In 2012, Benoît Mary, a beekeeper from a family of beekeepers for three generations, took up half-marathons. In the family honey house, he made his first energy gel with honey, royal jelly, tonifying plants, and essential oils. Two years later, Meltonic was founded, claiming to have created the first energy gel of its kind.
Meltonic’s distinctive feature: honey replaces glucose syrup in most recipes. The products are mostly organic and often gluten-free.
Meltonic donates 1% of its revenue to For The Planet, particularly to protect pollinators, and offers eco-refills and reusable flasks to reduce packaging.
For other French organic brands, compare with Baouw or Atlet.
Sources: Runpack, Meltonic celebrates its 10th anniversary, Runpack, the brand.
Benoît Mary, a third-generation beekeeper and runner, and Vincent, a sailing champion and trail runner, in 2014 in Maine-et-Loire.
At Meltonic, honey replaces glucose syrup as a source of carbohydrates, combined with royal jelly and organic plants.
Endurance (ginseng) for long efforts, Ultra Endurance (turmeric) for very long efforts, Boost (guarana) for a quick pick-me-up, Salty (fleur de sel) for variety, Antioxidant (acerola and spirulina).
Most are certified organic, like Tonic’Gel, cakes, and bars. Check the label on each product page.
Yes, eco refills of 240 to 250 g of Tonic’Gel, to use with the 37 or 60 ml refillable vials.
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