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Lesieur international
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Leading player and leader on the French oil market, Lesieur pursues its international growth, always seeking to enhance the added value of its products.
Leading player and leader on the French oil market, Lesieur pursues its international growth, always seeking to enhance the added value of its products.
French culinary expertise : a key asset on the market

French culinary expertise : a key asset on the market

Thanks to our well known French culinary expertise and as subsidiary of the Avril Group, we are particularly invested in the challenges of innovations and the quality of our products. Our strengths in the market are undisputed:

  • 1st company in France on the oil business (in volumes*)
  • More than 110 years of French culinary know-how
  • 1 Michelin star chef Eric Reithler; our advisor who helps creating the recipes 
  • A strict quality policy R&D expertise. Leading food industry accreditations (ISO 22 000: 2005; BRC FOOD, IFS FOOD)
  • Large range of oils and condiments (discover) with more than 150 references
  • A search to improve the composition of our products

    *according to  french Nielsen data 
Lesieur, a century of history and know-how
  • 1908
    Lesieur was founded in 1908 near Dunkirk, in the north of France. His founder, George Lesieur created “les Huileries George Lesieur” with his 3 sons. They built their first oil production plant.
  • 1909
    The Lesieur brand identity comes to life through the creation of the 4 diamond logo, representing the union of the founder and his sons.
  • 1924
    The Lesieur family launches the first bottled table oil. This commercial revolution is accompanied by the first advertising campaign for the new brand
  • 1974
    Lesieur is the first French brand to have a consumer service.
  • 2003
    Lesieur becomes one of the Avril group subsidiaries.
  • 2008
    Lesieur celebrates its 100th anniversary and sets up its sustainable development chart.
  • 2013
    Lesieur launches the stop-drop bottle.
  • 2021
    Present in more than 60 countries, Lesieur is expanding its network around the world through exportation, local presence (Reunion Island, Mauritius, Algeria) and partners.
Lesieur’s presence all around the world

Lesieur’s presence
all around the world

Today, we are present in more than 60 countries, mainly in French Overseas markets, Middle East, Asia, Europe, North and West Africa.
 

A dedicated products range to expand abroad!

A dedicated
products range to
expand abroad!

From the oils to the condiments segments we are listening to our market needs and adapt our ranges. In this context, we have created a dedicated products range for international export : a specific graphic charter, positioning, and a multilingual packagings:

  • A large range of oils (Sunflower, Rapeseed, Corn, Mix seeds, Olive…) and condiments (Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Mustard, Salad dressings) to meet each markets’ needs.
  • Innovations and dedicated recipes for market with potential (sweet mayonnaise for Asia, Light recipes for Europe and Africa ...), thanks to the help of our 1 Michelin Star Chef Eric Reithler.
  • Best in class quality: conditioned in France in one of our 4 industrial sites.
  • Packaging available with several languages.
  • Product shelf life up to 24 months.
  • 150
    Export
    references
  • 120
    Clients
  • Pays
    4
    Distribution
    networks
  • Sites
    3
    Range of products
    Oils, Sauces, Salad dressings