Avril Group
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Avril is an international agro-industrial group based in France, specialising in food, animal feed, energy and sustainable chemistry. It was founded in 1983, on the initiative of a collective group of leaders in the French farming sector, and was structured as a subsidiary to ensure outlets for French oilseeds (rapeseed, sunflower, soy) and protein crops (Peas, faba beans, lupin).[3]
Company type | Limited partnership with share capital |
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Industry | activities of head offices |
Founded | 1983; 41 years ago (1983) |
Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | Europe, Africa, Asia |
Key people | Jean-Philippe Puig, Manager |
Products | Human and animal nutrition, renewable chemistry and energy |
Brands | Lesieur, Puget, Diester, Matines (France), Bunica (Romania), Taous, El Kef (Morocco) |
Revenue | €6.854 billion (2021) |
€59 millions (2020) | |
Owner | Interprofessional Development Fund for the Oilseeds and Proteins (FIDOP) French Federation of Oilseed and Protein Crop Producers (FOP) Fondation Avril[1] |
Number of employees | 7,350[2] (2021) |
Website | groupeavril |
Formerly known as Sofiproteol, the group adopted the name of Avril in 2015, during a change in governance and legal structure, and became a partnership limited by shares.
The Avril group operates in 19 countries and employs 7,350 employees. In 2021, its sales revenues amounted to 6.9 billion euros. It holds a portfolio of leading brands in several markets, particularly in Europe and Africa.