Diversifying to last. Developing to serve.

Strengthening our local roots 

In France, this ambition translates into tangible actions. In Amiens, we’re continuing to develop the Eurolysine site to help ensure Europe’s food sovereignty through the production of essential amino acids for livestock—and support its decarbonization. 

Our subsidiary Tellus, born from the acquisition of Axeréal’s animal nutrition activities, is innovating to enhance both feed efficiency and animal welfare. By combining research-based solutions with a deep understanding of farmers’ needs, it contributes to the sustainable transformation of livestock farming. 

Through Sofiprotéol, our development and investment arm, we support the transformation of cooperatives and farmer groups—at the intersection of plant and animal activities—like Terres du Sud and Vivadour. Our goal: accelerate their environmental transition, economic performance, and territorial anchoring. 

Through initiatives like Avril Communities and Open Factories, we also strengthen ties between our sites and local stakeholders—farmers, residents, and communities. 

Expanding our model internationally 

Our drive to make an impact knows no borders. In 2024, Oleon acquired a majority stake in A. Azevedo Óleos in Brazil, helping structure a responsible castor oil sector and generate value for local growers. 

In Morocco, Lesieur Cristal supports the country’s agricultural sovereignty by developing the oilseed sector and launching a leading technical center. 

These projects share a common foundation: they are built on an integrated model that connects producers to markets and combines industrial performance with local development. It’s a different path we’re charting—and exporting—for stronger, fairer, and more sustainable sectors. 

Driving transformation across sectors 

We are also committed to helping new solutions emerge. In the field of animal nutrition, our joint venture Reflait—created by Sodiaal and Sanders—aims to support French dairy farming with a portfolio of nutritional solutions that balance profitability, animal welfare, and low-carbon transition. 

With MiXscience, which generates 41% of its revenue internationally, we support farmers in over 60 countries with tailored technical solutions designed to optimize farm performance. 

And through our investment in French Food Capital, we back committed food companies like Sophie Lebreuilly, which are reinventing how we bring French terroirs to life—whether in rural areas or cities. 

Scaling up to increase our impact

At Avril, diversification means amplifying our impact. It means investing sustainably, creating local jobs, structuring future-proof sectors, and strengthening our collective resilience. 

Wherever we operate, every project aims to connect stakeholders, showcase local resources, and build models that respond to today’s challenges and tomorrow’s needs. 

I am proud to see our teams driving this collective momentum. Because more than a Group, Avril is an ecosystem committed to Serving the Earth.