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As we honor our past, we remain focused on shaping the future with the same high standards and commitment to innovation. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our company was built around the friendship between\u202fLouis Lesaffre<\/strong>\u202fand\u202fLouis Bonduelle in 1853.<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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From that site grew Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Industrielle Lesaffre, which gradually proved to be the driving force behind the Group\u2019s industrial and commercial boom in yeast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Passionately committed to our mission, we push boundaries to reveal the full potential of microorganisms and fermentation through our businesses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Welcome to
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    As expert bakers, we\u2019re here to help you elevate your bread with richer flavors, optimized processes, and the best ingredients.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Our Baking Center in Abidjan, part of the Baking Center network, is designed to meet your needs with hands-on support.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    This center of baking expertise offers technical assistance, with a team of on-site technicians ready to provide training, technical support, and tailored solutions to meet your expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    We strongly believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to feed 9 billion people in a safer, healthier and more sustainable way.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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    1\/3 bread in the world<\/em> is baked with Lesaffre products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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