Case study: repositioning one of Avril's Business Units to support the food transition

Customer

April - Plant-Based Ingredients Solutions
Food ingredients - B2B - Europe

Context & Challenge

Avril wanted to structure and clarify the positioning of its new Business Unit dedicated to plant-based ingredients, created by bringing together several areas of expertise (sunflower, pulses).

The challenge: move beyond a product portfolio approach to become a credible co-development partner, capable of supporting manufacturers in the transition to a food-based economy, without dogmatically opposing plant and animal products.

Strategic approach

We worked on a positioning geared towards solutions rather than raw materials, by combining naturalness, functional performance and European roots. The challenge was to create a unified narrative, robust enough to support the BU's future growth and the integration of new expertise.

Content creation and systems

  • Clarification of the BU's raison d'être and strategic role
  • Building a credible and differentiating USP
  • Structuring a B2B approach focused on R&D, innovation and co-development
  • Harmonised messages for sales and marketing teams

Deliverables

  • Naming the BU
  • Strategic positioning & brand narrative
  • USP and key messages
  • Speech base for B2B media

Impact and value proposition

Avril now has a clear framework for expressing its added value on the plant protein market: a clear, credible and scalable offering, in line with the expectations of industry and the challenges of European food sovereignty.

Valued expertise

Brand strategy B2B - Ingredients & nutrition - Claim-safe positioning

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