Karen Greenwood

Kerfoot - Avril group

Founded in 1980, we became part of the Avril Group in 2015, and today in 2023 we are currently transitioning to the Oleon NV brand – a division of Avril Group. Avril Group is an International French Agro-industrial Group, whose primary purpose is the economic development of oilseed and protein products. Oleon's specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerin, esters, dimers, technical oils, specialty oleochemicals and biodiesel. As a leading producer of oleochemicals made from renewable raw materials, its products combine high performance with ready biodegradability. Oleon is the perfect home for the Kerfoot business. To follow Oleon, please click here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oleon/ At Kerfoot, we specialise in the supply of vegetable and speciality oils destined for the food, personal care and manufacturing industries. Within the Speciality Oils division, we cater for the cosmetic, food and nutritional markets. The ever-growing range includes carrier oils, essential oils, butters, waxes and exfoliators to reflect the varied client base. With our extensive network, we can supply everything from the everyday to the exotic. Kerfoot is also the UK's leading independent oil trading house, sourcing and supplying high-volume vegetable oils to the UK, EU, US and Asian markets from its ship terminal at Goole docks in East Yorkshire, UK. We have technical experts who work closely with the commercial team creating global reach to source and produce oils that meet any client's requirements. Today Kerfoot employs over 125 people across 4 operating sites, generating revenues of over £115m with our head office in Northallerton in North Yorkshire (UK).