It all started in Nîmes, when Gilbert Cauvin took over the activity of Sauveur Chauvet, a Cooper by trade, who in 1930 had begun curing olives before engaging into olive oil production. The great freeze of winter 1956 compromised the harvest and brought the mill to a halt. The oil mill then turned to trading.
Gérard Cauvin takes over the reins of the company. Introduced to the ritual of tasting since childhood, he explores the Mediterranean in search of quality products with an atypical taste.
Serge Filhol takes over the management of the company and develops the business with mass retailers nationwide, with a wide and innovative range of oils. This was also the start of organic products.
Construction of the new 16,1400 sq ft plant. The company is the first in the sector to obtain PME+ certification for its CSR (social and environmental responsibility) approach.
The Cauvin adventures continues with Christan Port president, Pascale and Patric Filhol co-shareholders and Stéphane Jullian executive officer.
Historical partner of the food industry and restaurant owners, Cauvin has established itself in a few years as a major player in the French retail sector. Thanks to its expertise in sourcing, oil mill is now developing its business with non-food manufacturers such as cosmetics and expanding internationally.
The company celebrates 70 years in the service of quality. 70 years of growth during which it has diversified its offer and its markets, becoming a key player in the vegetable oil sector.
