Johann is born & raised in Paris, France. Moved to Miami, Florida in the pursuit of his American Dream. He has been managing & operating a French bakery for a decade until 2021. Now father of three, his family decided to relocate to Tennessee. They are proud to now call Chattanooga, home.
"chausson aux pommes"
"COMPOTE" started as the apple sauce filling inside French baker ---Johann's favorite viennoiserie "Le chausson aux pommes" (apple turnover). One day, after trying a different apple sauce recipe, he accidently recreated the exact recipe of his old favorite treat.
Wanting to bring back a cherished taste from childhood, he decided to share this healthy recipe "d'antan".
"Growing up in Paris, apple sauce was a stapple snack, a healthy snack that will help you reach the target of consuming 5 fruits & vegetables per day. A highly recommended standard in European diet" recalls Johann." "A very special piece of French culture that I'd love to bring to Chattanooga".
With this idea in his mind's eye, "COMPOTE" was born.
A company aiming to help children, their parents & our elderly consume their "apple a day".
Curiosity: curiosity drives us into the unknown, which is where we make discoveries, develop relationships, uncover opportunities, and experience growth. A child-like trait we encourage & foster at Compote.
Creativity: Creatives are often known as problem solvers, people who can look at any issue and come up with a great solution. They are able to face challenges more easily, with flexibility and innovative thinking. Creative problem solving can turn any problem into a solution, no matter what the topic.
Community: We strongly believe that the greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. At Compote, "community" is at the heart of everything we do. 10% of our monthly revenue is directly invested in Alton Park, Chattanooga. Ask us how!