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2022 Investment into pulse-processing plant in Offstein, Germany

Investment into pulse-processing plant in Offstein, Germany

August 2, 2022

2022 Acquisition of the Dutch company Meatless

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

August 2, 2022

1903 Opening of 4th Remy factory

Opening of 4th Remy factory.

June 24, 2021

1921 Portfolio extended

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

June 24, 2021

1957 Isomaltulose was discovered

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

June 24, 2021

1960´s The sugar replacer, ISOMALT

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

June 24, 2021

1972 The first patent for ISOMALT

The first patent for ISOMALT was filed.

June 24, 2021

1986 basis for chicory root fibre production

Georges Smits laid the basis for chicory root fibre production.

June 24, 2021

1988 Start of scientific research

Start of scientific research into chicory root fibres

June 24, 2021

1979 Foundation of Palatinit Sweetener GmbH

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

June 24, 2021

1980´s Business focus on rice starches

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

June 24, 2021

1989 Business renamed Orafti

Acquisition by the Südzucker Group and business renamed Orafti.

June 24, 2021

1989 Opening of the first production plant

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

June 24, 2021

Mid 1990´s

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

June 24, 2021

Mid 1990´s

Foundation of regional offices in the USA and Singapore.

June 24, 2021

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