Saipol in the news

The French biodiesel industry is navigating challenges from volatile fuel prices and declining diesel car demand while finding growth opportunities in the B100 market and seeking regulatory clarity.

Saipol won an innovation award at CFIA 2026 for its Empreinte program, which focuses on reducing the carbon footprint of raw materials in the agri-food sector.

A site monitoring commission visited Saipol's plant in Sète-Frontignan to review safety measures and activity control following two fires in 2024.

Olatein, a plant-based protein factory using rapeseed, has closed in Dieppe, leading to 37 job losses due to a lack of market demand and economic challenges.

BPI France and Avril Group are investing 45 million euros to establish a new rapeseed protein factory for human consumption on the former Saipol site in Dieppe.

Saipol and PepsiCo renewed their partnership for three years to expand regenerative agriculture practices, aiming for significant carbon footprint reduction and increased sustainably sourced volumes, supported by financial incentives for farmers.

Saipol (Avril) acquired the Champlor plant near Verdun to strengthen local rapeseed processing and support sustainable agricultural and energy transitions.

Saipol has acquired the Champlor plant in Verdun to boost its B100 biodiesel production and strengthen its presence in sustainable rapeseed processing.

Avril's Saipol acquired the Champlor plant in Verdun to secure local rapeseed processing and support sustainable oil and biodiesel production.

Saipol acquired the Champlor plant from Valtris, strengthening its position in the B100 market and increasing its capacity for rapeseed processing and biodiesel production.

Avril finalized the acquisition of the Champlor plant, specialized in oilseed processing and biofuel production, expanding Saipol's presence in the Grand Est region.

Saipol has acquired a French biodiesel facility to expand its biofuel production capabilities.

Saipol acquired the Champlor plant in Verdun, which processes 400,000 tonnes of rapeseed annually, enhancing its oilseed processing capacity.

Saipol, an Avril group subsidiary, acquired the Champlor factory in Verdun, specializing in oil and biodiesel production, impacting 86 employees.

Former Saipol employees are suing the company over inadequate reclassification efforts following the shutdown of diester production.

An explosion and fire at Saipol's Sète facility caused serious injury to one worker, led to evacuations, but no toxic pollution or disruption to port and rail operations.

Saipol fully acquired Centre Grains to consolidate and expand its oilseed storage and processing operations at Sète port, reinforcing its commitment to decarbonized energy and plant protein exports.

Saipol has fully acquired Centre Grains to strengthen its oilseed processing, storage, and export capabilities at the port of Sète.

Saipol's Empreinte program supports agroecological oilseed production with premiums to farmers and aims to scale from 200,000 to 1 million tonnes by 2030.

Saipol's plant in Sète will utilize recycled wastewater from the local treatment plant via a new pipeline, significantly reducing its reliance on potable water.