Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium
Puratos NV
Family-owned bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients group serving 100+ countries; Belcolade chocolate, Sapore sourdoughs, Carat and Cremfil fillings. Acquiring Dawn Foods (2026).
Puratos is a Belgian multinational established in 1919 and headquartered in Groot-Bijgaarden. The company operates 76 production units across 52 countries, maintains subsidiaries in 87 countries, and serves customers in over 135 countries with approximately 11,045 employees and €3.6 billion in annual net sales. Puratos produces a comprehensive portfolio covering bakery ingredients including bread improvers and cake mixes, sourdough cultures and fermentation products, patisserie solutions, and chocolate and cocoa-based ingredients. The company operates 137 innovation centers globally and offers services including sensory analysis, training, and sourdough insights alongside its manufacturing capabilities. Puratos has implemented sustainability certifications and commitments including responsible sourcing, environmental initiatives, and regenerative agriculture programs detailed on its sustainability portal.
Capabilities
- Dry
- Dry blending
- Fermentation
- Sourdough
- Confectionery
- Industrial chocolate (couverture, compound)Fillings
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