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Key data
The Lesaffre group in brief
A group founded in 1853, and still owned by the Lesaffre family
A turnover of approximately 1 billion euros in 2008
More than 6500 staff
47 production sites in 26 countries
Around 100 companies in 37 countries
A commercial presence in more than 190 countries
24 Baking Centers,
2 divisions: Yeast & Bread-making and Health & Nutrition
Lesaffre is seen as a reference in the yeast and bread-making fields. Its knowledge of yeast and its expertise in the fermentation have encouraged the Lesaffre group to establish a presence in the emerging human and animal nutrition markets.