Avi-Charente, a century
of family heritage

For decades, we have been crafting premium desserts for industry professionals. Based in Charente-Maritime and backed by the French family-owned Senoble Group, we combine large-scale industrial expertise with a deep-rooted commitment to our region.

Senoble, a century-old family story

Since 1921, four generations of the Senoble family have led the company, each bringing a new vision while preserving exceptional craftsmanship. This heritage began with a traditional dairy and has evolved into the creation of world-class refined desserts.

Discover Avi-Charente
behind the scenes

Watch our video to discover the production process at our factory in Aytré, located in the heart of Charente-Maritime.

Our history

For nearly 50 years, Avi-Charente has been transforming simple ingredients into exceptional desserts, blending respect for dairy traditions with industrial innovation.

The beginnings

1970s

Founded in Saint-Jean-d'Angély by egg producers looking to diversify their expertise, Avi-Charente launched its very first dessert: the authentic "Egg Pudding," the cornerstone of our future range.

Expansion

1980s

We expanded our traditional offerings to include baked rice and semolina cakes, which quickly became staples of our dairy expertise.

The Senoble milestone

1990s

In 1996, the acquisition by the Senoble family established Avi-Charente as a key player in Private Label desserts. This era was marked by prestigious achievements: a Gold Medal in 1997 for our "Île flottante" and a SIAL Innovation Award for our unique Crème Brûlée process.

Pastry Innovation

2000s

Innovation accelerated with our Chocolate Cake, voted "Product of the Year 2004." we also launched the first Lemon Meringue Pie for the retail chilled section and diversified our Floating Island recipes.

Plant-based diversification

2010s

Adapting to new consumer trends, Avi-Charente invested in a dedicated plant-based production line. This strategic move made us a leader in the Spanish plant-based market.

Gourmet momentum

2020s

Our growth continues with a new production line for premium, individual-serve formats. In 2022, we reached a new milestone with the launch of our first ranges dedicated to Global Export.

Local presence in Charente-Maritime

True to its roots, Avi-Charente maintains strong ties with its home region. Our active participation in local networks and collaboration with regional partners demonstrate our commitment to Charente’s economic vitality.

Our local partners

An HR policy focused on growth

Because our strength lies in our people, we prioritize training and internal promotion. At Avi-Charente, we nurture talent and support our employees' long-term professional development.

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