{"id":18158,"date":"2018-01-03T13:19:17","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T12:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/41775.emsinternet.net\/?page_id=18158"},"modified":"2025-03-11T16:04:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:04:30","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lesaffre.se\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Lesaffre"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;element_from_bottom&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Lesaffre is celebrating its 170th anniversary. <\/strong>But, as with any living being, its past has only one meaning: to enable it to build its future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These 170 years represent a milestone where all of us can come together &#8211; employees and partners &#8211; to celebrate past achievements and look forward to the years ahead. That future will be based on three pillars: our successes, our commitment to the planet and, of course, all of us. Because our task is to grow, so that we can fulfil our mission : Working together to better nourish and protect the planet.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21724&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221;][vc_column_text]Our company was built around the friendship between Louis Lesaffre and Louis Bonduelle. In 1853, the two men launched the company\u00b4s first grain alcohol and Dutch gin plant in Marquette-lez-Lille in northern France. They later acquired their first mill in Marcq-en-Baroeul.<\/p>\n<p>From that site grew Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Industrielle Lesaffre, which gradually proved to be the driving force behind the group\u00b4s industrial and commercial boom in yeast.<\/p>\n<p>As with any living being, our past has only one meaning; to enable it to build our future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>170 years is an opportunity to take stock, with everyone who has been with us on our journey. But above all, it\u00b4s an opportunity to look ahead, to identify \u2013 perhaps even to imagine \u2013 how we will continue to fulfil our mission; Working together to better nourish and protect the planet.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;element_from_bottom&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1481792063537{background-color: #e0e0e0 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17430&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a \u20ac3 billion turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and 96 nationalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food,\u00a0 health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet\u2019s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In 2010, Lesaffre Nordic was formed, offering our five Nordic countries yeast, active sourdough and baking improvers. We are small organization and located in Gothenburg with office and Baking Center<sup>TM<\/sup>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lesaffre.com\/group\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"\">Know more about Lesaffre<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515765693979{background-color: #164189 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"banner-header-link\" style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lesaffre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Working together to better\u00a0nourish and protect the planet<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Lesaffre Activities<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; position=&#8221;left&#8221; color=&#8221;#01b3b3&#8243;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class='image_hover ' style='' data-transition-delay=''><div class='images_holder'><a itemprop='url' href='#yeastandbakingsolution' target='_self'><img itemprop='image' class='active_image ' src='https:\/\/lesaffre.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/yeasts_baking_solutions_1.png' alt='' style='' \/><img itemprop='image' class='hover_image' src='https:\/\/lesaffre.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/yeasts_baking_solutions_1b.png' alt='' style='' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1463502468489{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"#yeastandbakingsolution\">Yeasts &amp; baking solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class='image_hover ' style='' data-transition-delay=''><div class='images_holder'><a itemprop='url' href='#foodtasteandpleasure' target='_self'><img itemprop='image' class='active_image ' src='https:\/\/lesaffre.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/foodtast-2.png' alt='' style='' \/><img itemprop='image' class='hover_image' src='https:\/\/lesaffre.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/food-hover_2.png' alt='' style='' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1463501483561{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"#foodtasteandpleasure\">Food taste &amp; pleasure<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class='image_hover ' style='' data-transition-delay=''><div class='images_holder'><a itemprop='url' href='#healthcare' target='_self'><img itemprop='image' class='active_image ' src='https:\/\/lesaffre.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/healthcare-2.png' alt='' style='' \/><img itemprop='image' class='hover_image' src='https:\/\/lesaffre.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/health_hover.png' alt='' style='' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1463501491886{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"#healthcare\">Health care<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class='image_hover ' style='' data-transition-delay=''><div class='images_holder'><a itemprop='url' href='#biotechnologies' target='_self'><img itemprop='image' class='active_image ' src='https:\/\/lesaffre.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/biotech-2.png' alt='' style='' \/><img itemprop='image' class='hover_image' src='https:\/\/lesaffre.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/biotech-2_hover.png' alt='' style='' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1463501509183{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"#biotechnologies\">Biotechnologies<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;element_from_left&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_id=&#8221;yeastandbakingsolution&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1463501160172{background-color: #00a9af !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17532&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Yeasts &amp; baking solutions<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><br \/>\nOur mastery of the fermentation process is illustrated by our lines of yeasts and baking solutions, and also in the form of technologies and services dedicated to professionals along the value chain. Not to mention the technical support provided by our network of Baking Center\u2122.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/products\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"\">More about bakery products<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;element_from_left&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_id=&#8221;foodtasteandpleasure&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17460&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Food taste &amp; pleasure<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Organic yeasts also have a key role to play in the world of taste and pleasure in food.<br \/>\nLesaffre innovates by developing natural flavor molecules, yeast extracts that optimize nutritional, sensory and taste qualities, and alcohol fermentation solutions for makers of beers, wines and spirits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-top: 25px; text-align: left; text-decorate: underline;\">\u2022 <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.biospringer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biospringer<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fermentis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fermentis<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ennolys.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ennolys<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1463503014420{background-color: #009fe3 !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;healthcare&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;element_from_right&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17462&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Health care<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Lesaffre has always been intent on serving the well-being of living things and helping to better feed and care for the global population, while protecting the environment.<br \/>\nHuman health and nutrition, animal health and nutrition, and plant nutrition are all strategic development areas for our group.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 25px; text-align: left; text-decorate: underline;\">\u2022 <a style=\"color: #fff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agrauxine.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agrauxine<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a style=\"color: #fff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phileo-lesaffre.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phileo<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a style=\"color: #fff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/gnosisbylesaffre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gnosis by Lesaffre<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1463501148203{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;biotechnologies&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;element_from_right&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17458&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Biotechnologies<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In the field of biotechnologies, Lesaffre develops efficient cellular nutrients reserved for the creation of new molecules to benefit humans and animals.<br \/>\nIn parallel, our group also helps to create yeast strains that are conducive to the development of 1st and 2nd generation bioethanol. In the interest of promoting a sustainable economy, our group is equally active alongside biosourced chemistry industries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-top: 25px; text-align: left;\">\u2022 <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.procelys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Procelys<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lesaffreadvancedfermentations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leaf<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lesaffre-ingredients-services.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LIS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221; el_id=&#8221;lesaffrevalues&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505465639525{background-color: #164189 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; color: #fff;\">Lesaffre CSR strategy: daily challenges and commitments<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;element_from_left&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_id=&#8221;ECHO&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741702629008{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22348&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #263482;\">ECHO Lesaffre\u2019s charity program<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We are present in many countries where populations face difficulties in terms of health, nutrition, food, the environment and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thanks to our global presence and strong local roots, we have the proximity we need to pursue our mission and our commitment to solidarity by supporting associations working for the economic and social development of local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Every year, we carry out between 50 and 60 solidarity projects around the world, representing more than 250 actions since ECHO was founded in 2019. We are proud of the strong and sincere commitment of a large number of our collaborators to the humanitarian values that unite us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lesaffre.com\/group\/commitments\/echo-solidarity-program\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"\">More about ECHO Worldwide<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;element_from_left&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505404547273{background-color: #00a9af !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18468&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Protecting the planet together<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><br \/>\nThe environment accounts for 15% of our industrial spending and, each time we build a new factory, we dedicate 20% to 30% of our investments to environmental protection. Using recycling and co-product development in production, optimizing water consumption and encouraging energy savings are all actions that contribute to the preservation of our ecosystem. In the interest of respectfully integrating our business with the environment, Lesaffre employs scientific experts in developing by-products and reprocessing effluents.<\/span><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;element_from_left&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_id=&#8221;workingtogrowhumancapital&#8221; el_class=&#8221;paddingOn&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18469&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Working to grow human capital<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Since its creation, Lesaffre has understood that its people are the lynchpin of its success and has been committed to fostering respect and fulfillment among its employees, throughout their time at the company. As a result, experience-sharing, dialogue, diversity and the encouragement of initiative are all characteristics of the group. And at our subsidiaries in China, Morocco, Argentina and elsewhere, Lesaffre again distinguishes itself through the many field initiatives that aim to improve the local populations\u2019 standards of living. 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