Preserving the planet Interview

Feedback from the field

01.06.23

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Avril stands out for its unique, committed business model: all profits are systematically reinvested in the development of the agricultural and processing sectors.

This redistribution, which benefits all the links in the chain, enables everyone to make positive changes. By forgoing their dividends to develop new outlets and consolidate existing activities, shareholders – and farmers in particular – are choosing to strengthen their collective position over the long term.

Meeting with Alain Renoux and Stéphanie Flament

AlainRenoux

former FOP and Avril Gestion Administrator

"I'm a farmer in the Yonne department in France and I became Administrator of the French Federation of Oilseed and Protein Producers (FOP) in 2005 up until 2020. During my term of office, I was able to watch how the Group grew and be a part of its development. Avril was and is imagined by and for farmers and, for me, is an achievement to be really proud of in French agriculture".

StéphanieFlament

FOP Administrator

"I'm a farmer in the Seine-et-Marne department in France and I was appointed as a FOP Administrator in 2020. I can confirm that Avril's agricultural links are not only historic, they're very much current and increasing fast. As farmers are involved in governance, they're key to the path the Group takes, which means the whole sector benefits."

MarieSaglio

CEO of Lesieur, leading edible oil brand in France

"Lesieur, an Avril business unit since 2003, enjoys all the synergies of sector structuring, from seeds to finished products, which we offer to the widest audience possible. This exclusive, privileged link with the agricultural community enables us to better know the upstream challenges, whilst meeting consumer expectations, and playing a key role in speeding up food and environmental transitions."

ThierryLiévin

CEO of Vivien Paille, French specialist in pulses and cereals

"Vivien Paille joined the Group in 2022 and is delighted to play a role in Avril's ambition to become the leader in plant processing. This challenge will help us boost our positioning on pulses and foresee new developments. The Group's model and desire focus on working towards developing the whole sector: our employees consider it really meaningful."

CélineImart

farmer in the Tarn department of France

"As I'm involved in the cereal sector, I was able to better understand Avril's CSR approach by sitting on the Stakeholder Committee. The model's attentive to society: this exchange of view is healthy and ensures we grow collectively."

BastienSachet

Earthworm Foundation CEO

"Avril constantly strives to improve its model. This is illustrated through the creation of a Stakeholder Committee in 2019. We were specifically consulted on the definition of the Group's purpose and we're still involved in implementing it. This openness is key to finding practical answers for today's challenges."

FranckJustel 

Saipol employee since 1988, now Operations Manager in Bassens

"I was won over by the project Sofiprotéol, now Avril, had, right from the word 'go'. Over time, the Group has been able to perpetuate and further the originality of its model whilst preserving its legacy. Avril has also been able to renew itself to anticipate society's expectations and to tailor to them. I could see this ever-so well in the various jobs I had at Saipol, where I'm proud to have worked all my life."

CristinaBaluta

Expur employee since mid-2022

"I chose Expur and Avril as my first employer because I'm totally in tune with its values: respect, audacity, performance. I was won over by the innovative environment, the wide variety of business lines and the expertise. This meant I could experiment and find my own path in the Group. I'm delighted to have started out on my career working here."

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