5th largest agri-food group in France, Avril is the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector. Created by the agricultural world, the Group develops innovative, healthy and sustainable solutions to feed people and animals, and accelerate the decarbonization of the planet. Its purpose, Serving the Earth, guides its actions, in line with its ambition to become by 2030 the leader in plant transformation, serving the agricultural, food and environmental transitions. In addition to its historic role as an investor, the Group is now a manufacturer firmly rooted in plant processing, from seed to processed product. Active in human food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energies and green chemistry, it deploys a portfolio of activities that are all leaders in their markets. Strengthened by this link with the French farm, Avril has based its growth for over 40 years on a unique value-creation model: it reinvests all its profits in the dynamics of the sectors and its development in France and abroad. Present in 18 countries with nearly 8,400 employees at 82 industrial sites and sales offices, Avril achieved sales of 7.7 billion euros in 2024.
Terres Univia has been the interbranch organization of the French oilseed and protein plant sector for over 40 years.
It has been recognized by the public authorities as an interbranch organization in France since 1976 and in Europe since 2013.
It brings together associations and professional federations concerning the production, marketing, processing, and first use of oilseeds (rapeseed, sunflower, soy, flax, olive, etc.) and protein-rich plants (peas, fababeans, lupine, dehydrated alfalfa, lentils, chickpeas, etc.).
It represents the sector to the public authorities and contributes to the development of the oil-protein sector.
Its missions :
- Understanding the production and market of the sector
- Promoting the sector and its products
- Ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of the products
- Directing, supporting, and valorizing research work
- Organizing and harmonizing practices and professional relations
- Disseminating knowledge to professionals
