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13 May 20254 min reading
U.S. and China agree to 90-day tariff truce
In a significant development for global trade, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day suspension of additional tariffs imposed on each other’s imports.
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12 May 20251 min reading
Turkey updates its agricultural data infrastructure through nationwide census
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19 March 20254 min reading
Kartal Kimya: Quality Driven by Science
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Trends and strategies for India’s poultry industry
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21 April 20255 min reading
Meeting the growing storage equipment needs of Africa’s milling industry
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21 April 20255 min reading
Grain storage: The lifeline of global food security in an era of political and economic shocks
Grain storage is no longer just a logistical concern but a strategic pillar of food security in an age of trade wars, pandemics, and shipping disruptions.
18 March 20255 min reading
Rising mycotoxins risks: Mycotoxin binders are not just an option!
Recent global disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Red Sea conflict, have led to delayed shipping times, extended storage, and environmental conditions that increased the risk of mycotoxin contamination in feed raw material.
18 March 202511 min reading
Enhancing competitiveness and innovation in the EU feed additive sector
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Avril invests in R&D lab for plant-based feed and food

29 April 20251 min reading

French agri-food group Avril has inaugurated Innolab, its first integrated R&D facility focused on plant-based nutrition for both human food and animal feed. The lab will develop sustainable alternatives like PROVEA® plant protein concentrates for aquaculture and livestock feed.

Avril opened its 50-researcher Innolab facility in Bruz, France, with dedicated divisions for food, feed, and data innovation. The feed lab targets livestock challenges including GHG reduction and soy replacement, featuring in vitro digestion simulators for pigs, poultry, and ruminants.

Paul-Joël Derian

Key projects include PROVEA® plant protein concentrates (>50% protein) from European peas and faba beans for aquaculture and young animal feed. "Innovation drives Avril’s growth," said Paul-Joël Derian, Innovation Director. The lab collaborates with Sanders and MiXscience’s animal nutrition teams and academic partners like INRAE.

The data division uses AI to accelerate feed formulation and environmental impact analysis, while the food lab develops oilseed-based ingredients. The facility strengthens Avril’s 2030 strategy to lead in plant-based solutions across agriculture’s value chain.