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2022 Investment into pulse-processing plant in Offstein, Germany
Investment into pulse-processing plant in Offstein, Germany
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2022 Acquisition of the Dutch company Meatless
Acquisition of the Dutch company Meatless specialized in plant-based texturizer
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1903 Opening of 4th Remy factory
Opening of 4th Remy factory.
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1921 Portfolio extended
1921 Portfolio extended to include applications such as glue, pasta, baby food and feed.
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1957 Isomaltulose was discovered
Professor Rudolf Weidenhagen discovers isomaltulose. The newly found carbohydrate triggers extensive research into its physiological role and physical properties.
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1960´s The sugar replacer, ISOMALT
Dr. Hubert Schiweck further developed isomaltulose into the sugar replacer, ISOMALT.
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1972 The first patent for ISOMALT
The first patent for ISOMALT was filed.
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1986 basis for chicory root fibre production
Georges Smits laid the basis for chicory root fibre production.
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1988 Start of scientific research
Start of scientific research into chicory root fibres
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1979 Foundation of Palatinit Sweetener GmbH
Foundation of Palatinit Sweetener GmbH, as part of the Südzucker Group, to market ISOMALT.
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1980´s Business focus on rice starches
Business focus is mainly on rice starches, rice flours, and rice proteins for food and feed applications.
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1989 Business renamed Orafti
Acquisition by the Südzucker Group and business renamed Orafti.
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1989 Opening of the first production plant
Opening of the first production plant for ISOMALT in Offstein, Germany.
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Mid 1990´s
Start of networking with worldwide academia in the new field of gut health.
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Mid 1990´s
Foundation of regional offices in the USA and Singapore.