The storage partners of the Empreinte by Saipol program

Founded in 2009 in the Ain department, Agrotrade markets cereals, oilseeds and protein crops through short supply chains, with a transparent and efficient approach. The company relies on a network of 1,500 partner farmers across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Centre-Val de Loire and Grand Est, representing an annual volume of more than 500,000 tonnes. A pioneer in low-GHG supply chains, Agrotrade has contributed since 2020 to the valorization of more than 100,000 tonnes of low-carbon oilseeds, generating more than €4 million returned to producers. Empreinte by Saipol is part of this commitment, supporting virtuous farming practices that are valued without imposing additional constraints on farmers.

Cérévia is a marketing union bringing together four major agricultural cooperatives: Bourgogne du Sud, Dijon Céréales, Terre Comtoise and Oxyane. Since 2024, Cérévia has been rolling out the low-carbon Vert by Cérévia program, a structured initiative aimed at supporting farms in their transition towards more sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices. The program combines technical support, carbon indicator monitoring and the economic valorization of committed practices. By partnering with Empreinte by Saipol, Cérévia is strengthening its ambition to offer its members new income opportunities while actively contributing to the development of low-carbon supply chains.

Created in 2004, GRAINS D’OC is AGRO D’OC’s cereals and oilseeds marketing subsidiary, specializing in direct farm sales. Each year, it markets nearly 300,000 tonnes of agricultural produce from more than 1,000 partner farmers across the south-western quarter of France. Created by farmers to address their marketing challenges, GRAINS D’OC develops a sustainable partnership between producers and end users. Its direct farm model promotes close relationships, rigorous contracting and outlets tailored to the expectations of the various supply chains.

Building on the initiatives led by AGRO D’OC, particularly the CARBO D’OC program dedicated to the low-carbon transition of farms, GRAINS D’OC contributes to the development of value-creating supply chains. Its partnership with Empreinte by Saipol fully aligns with this approach, offering rapeseed and sunflower producers additional remuneration for their virtuous farming practices and enhanced value for their production.

A family-owned company for more than 150 years, LEPICARD AGRICULTURE is the leading agricultural trading company in Normandy. Based in Yerville (Seine-Maritime) and headed by Sylvain LEPICARD, a representative of the sixth generation, it supports 2,500 partner farmers every day, thanks to the commitment of 190 employees. True to its values of trust, transparency, respect and proximity, LEPICARD AGRICULTURE works every day to promote productive and sustainable agriculture.

Océalia has developed the Le Sillon Responsable agroecological transition program, a certified initiative based on a farm assessment carried out by field teams. The program aims to support as many farmers as possible in their transition, through personalized action plans tailored to each farm. Today, 800 members are involved in this initiative, and 35% of Océalia’s collected volume is certified. To support these transitions, Océalia is actively working to create economic value from production resulting from responsible farming practices. The Empreinte by Saipol program fully aligns with this approach, offering a structured outlet and economic recognition for the efforts made by farmers.

SeineYonne is a cooperative union bringing together 110 Bourgogne, Terres Bocage Gâtinais and Ynovae, recognized for its expertise in premium supply chains in Burgundy and the Île-de-France region. Building on its long-standing close relationship with farmers, the union supports the transformation of production systems through clear, measurable and auditable commitments. Its Trajectoire program provides local support and promotes practices that bring renewed meaning to the farming profession, while creating value from plant-based production. Empreinte by Saipol strengthens the economic prospects associated with oilseed crops, a key driver of farm profitability.

With its Performances program, Soufflet Agriculture supports farmers committed to regenerative agriculture around three complementary areas: environmental, agronomic and economic performance. This approach is based on farm assessments, training, the development of technical benchmarks, the supply of suitable inputs and the value creation of several crops within dedicated supply chains. In partnership with Avril, regenerative rapeseed and sunflower supply chains have been developed to meet low-carbon sourcing commitments. They enable farmers to sustainably enhance the value of their production systems through dedicated supply-chain premiums.

S.A.S SUPLISSON is a fourth-generation family-owned company located in the south-eastern part of the Loiret department. The company collects, stores and markets cereals, protein crops and oilseeds across four sites located in the municipalities of Coullons, Sully and Saint-Firmin-sur-Loire. The company works closely with its farmer partners on a daily basis to develop CRC, Label Rouge and now Empreinte by Saipol supply chains, in order to maximize the value of local production.

The partnership between Saipol, a subsidiary of Avril, and the VIVESCIA Group has been strengthened over the past two years through the Empreinte by Saipol and TRANSITIONS by VIVESCIA programs. This cooperation reflects a shared vision: promoting low-carbon, more resilient farming practices that benefit soil health and biodiversity, while providing greater security for farmers. Today, TRANSITIONS by VIVESCIA supports 600 farmers in north-eastern France, representing nearly 500,000 tonnes of crop production. The program is based on a systemic agronomic framework, coalitions of industrial customers and a robust data chain aligned with international scientific standards.