2022
The strength of a model
In line with its purpose “Serving the Earth”, Avril continues to support the agricultural, food and environmental sectors and transitions.
In a context of ongoing uncertainty, the Group has once again demonstrated the resilience of its business model and its ability to seize market opportunities. The year 2022 was marked by changes in the scope of consolidation following the acquisition of 6 new companies (Amendis, Centre Grains, Eccellenza Italiana, Solteam, Vegini and Vivien Paille), the effective sale of animal processing activities in pork (Porcgros and Aberra) and eggs (Matines), completed in 2023 by egg products (Ovoteam).
January
Avril pursues its commitment to the employment of people with disabilities with a group agreement with its social partners and a partnership agreement with the AGEFIPH
March
Avril invests in start-up Eccellenza Italiana, a specialist in premium Italian food products with its Italians Do it Better brand.
Avril joins shippers’ association Fret21 to contribute to the decarbonization of global shipping
Terrial acquires Amendis to accelerate its development in the organic fertilization market
Sofiprotéol renews its financial support for the growth projects of Sangosse, a benchmark player in biosolutions
April
Publication of 2021 annual results : the Group records a solid performance, proving the relevance of its strategic choices and the resilience of its business model.
June
Avril finalizes the acquisition of Vivien Paille, a specialist in the processing and packaging of rice, pulses and mixed seeds.
With the acquisition of startup Eccelenza Italiana and Vivien Paille, Avril reaffirms its commitment to expanding in the FMCG sector.
July
Oleon acquires land adjacent to the Port Klang site to prepare for its future expansion in Malaysia.
August
The OKWind Group, a specialist in self-consumption of renewable energy on farms, announces a partnership with Sofiprotéol to accelerate its development.
September
Refinancing of Avril: the group raises 1.18 billion euros indexed to ESG criteria to speed up its growth.
Sofiprotéol announces the success of its €145 million capital increase, aimed at accelerating its investments in the agricultural and agri-food sectors
The Group also continues to strengthen its activities on the animal side, and strives to guarantee responsible sourcing for the animal nutrition sector : Feed Alliance acquires a majority stake in Solteam, one of France’s leading importers of non-GMO soybeans, traced and guaranteed deforestation-free.
October
With the acquisition of Centre Grains in the port of Sète (34), Saipol continues to grow by increasing its storage capacity.
December
In 2022, Oleon achieved significant milestones in its international expansion, expanding its presence on the American continent with the acquisition of a blending plant in Conroe, Texas.
On the financial front, Avril raised €1.18 million in September to accelerate its development, and announced in December the success of its inaugural Schuldschein debt issue (private placement under German law) for €90 million.
Passing of Philippe Tillous-Borde, co-founder of the Group he led from 1983 to 2012, Managing Director of the FOP and Chairman of the Fondation Avril until 2021.