One step ahead
By Helga Baumfalk More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery
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Lesaffre completes acquisition of dsm-firmenich yeast extract business
Lesaffre finalized the acquisition of dsm-firmenich’s yeast extract business today, October 2. Lesaffre’s Business Unit Biospringer, specializing in natural origin solutions from yeast fermentation, will integrate dsm-firmenich’s yeast derivatives processing technologies and products. The team of 46 dsm-firmenich employees working on yeast extracts, will also join.
Lesaffre embarks on carbon capture project
Lesaffre hosted an event at the Lesaffre Campus, where over 25 companies, including startups, were invited to brainstorm and explore a collaboration aiming at harnessing the power of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in the food industry.
New General Manager at Gnosis by Lesaffre
Lesaffre named Ulrich Irgens as General Manager of its business unit dedicated to nutrition and human health, Gnosis by Lesaffre. In this capacity, Ulrich Irgens has joined the Group’s Executive Committee.
Lesaffre and Qair sign renewable electricity purchase agreement
Lesaffre and Qair, an independent renewable energy company, signed an 18-year contract for the direct purchase of renewable electricity (CPPA) from an agrivoltaic plant – a synergy between agricultural production and photovoltaic energy.
The Lesaffre Baking Center concept turns 50
In 2024, Lesaffre celebrates 50 years of its Baking Center™ concept, with a network of 51 dedicated application centers around the world. Throughout the year, Baking Center™ teams around the world will be celebrating the anniversary with customers and partners.
Lesaffre strengthens presence in the United States
Lesaffre announced a series of investments in the U.S. to strengthen its geographical footprint in the region. Lesaffre is investing in both new equipment and R&D to offer relevant solutions, while also respecting the planet’s limited resources. The company has been active in this market for 45 years, where it currently employs more than 600 people in its yeast, bacteria and baking ingredients factories, Baking Center and corporate headquarters.
Bread is best! (Koenig)
Bread consumption is once again on the rise, with the market expected to grow annually by 6.80%1 and reach a
Lesaffre and LBMC to improve innovation in fermentation
In partnership with the Laboratory of Biology and Modelling of the Cell (LBMC, CNR /ENS Lyon), Lesaffre is working on defining transcriptomic and genomic profiles of thousands of yeast strains, by relying on advanced equipment.
KEMPF adds KeyBAKE to group
KEMPF is taking over the majority of the KeyBAKE shares, adding the company to the KEMPF Group starting January 1, 2023. Together, KEPMF and KeyBAKE aim to strengthen their position in the international bakeware and coating market and extend their product range, with a combined team of 150 people working for the Group.
Lesaffre opens Baking Center in Jordan
Lesaffre inaugurated its first Baking Center in Jordan, at the end of November 2022. This is also the company’s 50th Baking Center. The first one opened its doors in 1974.
Lesaffre expands presence in Australia
Lesaffre Australia Pacific opened two new facilities in mid-November: a Molasses Extracts Plant (MEP) on its production site in Melbourne and a training showroom for breadmaking at its Baking Center™ in Mortlake (Sydney).
