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Spanish circular economy ingredients specialist Alvinesa Natural Ingredients has appointed Olivier Lavaud as its new chief executive officer.
The leadership change comes as demand continues to grow across the food and beverage industry for traceable, naturally sourced ingredients with strong sustainability credentials.
Based in Daimiel, Spain, Alvinesa specialises in the valorisation of by-products from the wine and olive oil industries, converting residual raw materials into high-value-added ingredients for food, beverage, nutraceutical, cosmetic and animal nutrition applications. The company operates under a circular economy model and maintains production and sourcing operations across Spain and Latin America.
According to the company, Lavaud brings extensive international management experience within B2B industrial businesses, with expertise spanning strategic growth, operational excellence and business transformation.
In a statement announcing the appointment, Olivier Lavaud said: "Alvinesa has a unique value proposition: transforming by-products from the wine and olive oil industries into high-value-added natural ingredients. My objective will be to reinforce this competitive advantage, accelerate our international growth and continue building strong relationships with our customers and partners."
The company said the appointment signals a new phase focused on expanding its international footprint and reinforcing its role as a global supplier of sustainable ingredients produced through circular production systems.
Alvinesa’s international platform includes operations in Spain as well as subsidiaries Dervinsa in Argentina and Vinicas in Chile, supporting sourcing, manufacturing and customer service capabilities for global markets.
Its portfolio includes branded nutraceutical ingredients such as Hytolive, Vintera and Teralive, alongside food preservation solutions, animal nutrition ingredients, natural tartaric acid, grape seed oil and natural colour products.