The history behind Puratos

Charts the history of Puratos - from t500 to acti-plus and glazes.

Over 80 years of innovation.

1919Puratos was founded in Brussels, Belgium. Our first products were ice-cream and confectionery mixes.
1923 The launch of the first ever branded bread: Pura Malte, a delicious loaf with toasted wheat germ.
1944-46     The era of the pioneers: Mr. François Van Belle and Mr. Pierre Demanet start working for Puratos.
1953 The creation of T 500, the first complete improver, marks a turning point for both the bakery industry and Puratos, who begin exports within Europe.
1955 Production of emulsifiers.
1968 Inauguration of a new factory at Groot-Bijgaarden near Brussels - still the group's headquarters today.
1975The launch of S 500, which enabled Puratos to become a large-scale exporter, and the opening of the first bread museum.
1980-88 Diversification into chocolate (with the creation of Belcolade) and into margarine (with the launch of Aristo).
1984   Opening of the first Quality Center: a source of information and service for our customers.
1988 Opening of the first Research Center to enhance the development of R&D activities and the centralisation of our expertise.
1990 Diversification into fine patisserie (with the launch of fruit-based products)
1994 Production of enzymes and sourdoughs.
1997 Creation of the Puratos Group, a fusion between the Belgian group Coprem and the Spanish group Loredo.
1998 Acquisition of Cuore Emiliano, producer of whip toppings.
2000 Production of fresh and instant active dry yeast.
2002 The launch of Acti-Plus technology, which gives our bread improvers first-rate technological characteristics.
2004The launch of Sublimo Glaze, the first ready-to-use cold setting glaze ever on the market.