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Olatein: a joint venture between dsm-firmenich and Avril

The Olatein joint venture began in 2020 when dsm-firmenich the global leader in health, nutrition, and bioscience joined forces with Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the vegetable and protein sector.

Since then, we’ve worked hard to cement this partnership and become greater than the sum of our parts – all based on a common, shared purpose. 

Avril, created by the agricultural community, develops innovative, healthy and sustainable solutions to feed people and animals, and accelerates decarbonization of the planet. Its purpose, Serving the earth, guides its actions, in line with its ambition to become the leader in plant transformation by 2030, supporting the agricultural, food and environmental transitions.

Meanwhile, dsm-firmenich strives to bring progress to life by leveraging its advanced science and expertise to support a new generation of functional, high-quality, and sustainably produced products. As such, the company is the go-to partner for food and beverage companies, personal care and fragrance brands, and health and wellness industries.

About dsm-firmenich

Formed in 2022 through the merger of DSM and Firmenich, dsm-firmenich combines over 150 years of scientific discovery and innovation to offer cutting-edge solutions in nutrition, health, and beauty. As the exclusive distributor of Vertis™ CanolaPRO®, the company leverages its rich heritage to create products that help people thrive.

With a passionate, diverse team of over 30,000 and a revenue exceeding €12 billion, dsm-firmenich operates in more than 100 countries, bringing innovation to nutrition, health, and beauty. In the food and beverage sector, our solutions deliver outstanding taste, texture, and health benefits, ensuring consumers don't have to choose between what tastes good, what feels good, and what's good for them.

Nutritious and versatile, our plant proteins like Vertis™ CanolaPRO® are essential for consumers seeking to improve their health and reduce their environmental impact. These high-quality proteins are free from major allergens and can be used in a variety of formats, making it easier for consumers to enjoy their favorite foods without compromise.

Committed to sustainability and excellence, dsm-firmenich is leading the way to a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

About Avril Group

Avril, the 5th largest agri-food group in France, is the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector. The Group, created by the agricultural community, develops innovative, healthy and sustainable solutions to feed people and animals, and accelerate decarbonization of the planet. Its purpose, Serving the Earth, guides its actions, in line with its ambition to become the leader in plant transformation by 2030, 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 businesses, all leaders on their markets. 

Strengthened by this link with French farming, Avril has based its growth over the past 40 years on a unique value-creation model: it reinvests all its profits in the dynamics of the industry and its development in France and abroad. 

With a presence in 19 countries and almost 7,500 employees working across 69 industrial sites and sales offices, Avril generated €8 billion revenue in 2023.

Vertis™ CanolaPRO®


Vertis™ CanolaPRO® is exclusively sold by dsm-firmenich.