Orafti

Georges Smits laid the basis for chicory root fibre production.

Start of scientific research into chicory root fibres

Acquisition by the Südzucker Group and business renamed Orafti.

Start of networking with worldwide academia in the new field of gut health.

Start of commercial production of inulin and oligofructose in Oreye, Belgium after conversion of the old sugar plant into a modern chicory factory.

First definition of prebiotics published, referring to Orafti® Inulin and Orafti® Oligofructose

Patent and launch of the first combined oligofructose enriched inulin, Orafti®Synergy1.

The BENEO™ Label Programme initiative promoted BENEO and the benefits of Synergy1 a Prebiotic Fibre on end products.  

Start of production of chicory root fibre in Pemuco, Chile.