Emile tells his story
A family-run SME founded in 1920 by the passionate Emile Noël in Pont-Saint-Esprit (in the Gard region of France), the Emile Noël oil mill is taking a new direction this year 2018 by becoming Groupe Emile.
The company has grown over the generations, and is now run by David, great-grandson of Emile Noël père, with the same values that led Emile Noël to create the company:
CONFIDENCE IN PEOPLE AND NATURE, THE ENVY TO EXPLORE NEW PATHS to offer ever more new perspectives on healthier, more innovative food.
Groupe Emile welcomes a new company, La Fabric sans Gluten, and the Emile Noël brand celebrates its centenary.
Huilerie Emile Noël turns a new page in its history and becomes Groupe Emile.
The fourth generation takes over, with David Garnier as president, and the same commitment as ever.
With the death of Emile Noël, a page has been turned, and new ones will be written for generations to come.
David Garnier, son of Annick Garnier, joins the oil mill as General Manager.
Years of commitment finally recognized with Bio Equitable certification.
Annick Garnier, Emile Noël's daughter, takes over.
Emile Noël confirms its commitments and is moving towards organic distribution networks, which perfectly match its values and the quality of its products. Emile Noël cares about people and respect for people. This is how the first supply chain came into being in Mali. After all these years of collaboration it was in 2014 that the Emile Noël Mali Foundation was born.
The late '80s saw a major diversification of products, with the creation of a canning facility (sauce, tapenade, etc.) and the development of organic oil references. It was at this time that the precept "to make good oils, you need good seeds" took on its full meaning. Emile Noël set off on an adventure to discover new seeds that could be transformed into his precious oils. This has given rise to a very wide range of edible oils and the establishment of sustainable, structured supply chains.
At a time when nutritional issues are beginning to emerge, Emile Noël oils are perceived as oils with recognized nutritional qualities. One of the company's founding principles is to offer the very best products, to bring consumers all the original qualities of raw materials.
A strong commitment to nature led Emile to become the 1st oil mill in France to crush organic seeds, at a time when organic farming did not yet exist.
Emile a forerunner, in tune with the market. Evolution of the bulk offer towards bottled packaging to meet market expectations, and enable the family SME to look to new prospects.
When climatic events that could have been catastrophic turn the company around: diversification of oils (sunflower, rapeseed...).
Birth of Emile Noël fils , who grew up lulled by the sound of millstones, intoxicated by the scent of olives pressed by the mill.
Fascinated by the master miller's trade he had discovered, Emile Noël père decided to buy an old oil mill in Pont-Saint-Esprit in the Gard region, between Provence and the Cévennes.