Turnover: 2 billion EUR (2020)

Country: France

The Lesaffre group was founded in 1853 and is today the leading player in the different yeast varieties. Its product range includes yeasts for bread-making, but also fermentation solutions for health & well-being, energy with biofuels, and food with high value-added yeasts.

The group sells its products in over 180 countries, and has 66 production sites around the globe.

In May 2019, Lesaffre is investing in its research and development policy with the launch of a new research platform. It is dedicated to in vitro molecular testing and located in the Lille metropolitan area.

Studies mentioning this company

The Yeast Market - France

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  • AEB Group
  • Leiber Group
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