Timeline Stories

Investment into pulse-processing plant in Offstein, Germany

Acquisition of the Dutch company Meatless specialized in plant-based texturizer

Opening of 4th Remy factory.

1921 Portfolio extended to include applications such as glue, pasta, baby food and feed.

Professor Rudolf Weidenhagen discovers isomaltulose. The newly found carbohydrate triggers extensive research into its physiological role and physical properties.

Dr. Hubert Schiweck further developed isomaltulose into the sugar replacer, ISOMALT.

The first patent for ISOMALT was filed.

Georges Smits laid the basis for chicory root fibre production.

Start of scientific research into chicory root fibres

Foundation of Palatinit Sweetener GmbH, as part of the Südzucker Group, to market ISOMALT.

Business focus is mainly on rice starches, rice flours, and rice proteins for food and feed applications.

Acquisition by the Südzucker Group and business renamed Orafti.

Opening of the first production plant for ISOMALT in Offstein, Germany.

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

Foundation of regional offices in the USA and Singapore.