- In March 2025, Lesaffre introduced an innovative yeast strain developed specifically for cleaner-label bakery applications, enhancing fermentation performance and improving taste profiles while minimizing the need for synthetic additives, reinforcing Lesaffre’s leadership in the global bakery yeast market and catering to the growing demand for natural, sustainable ingredients
- In January 2025, Angel Yeast Co., Ltd. unveiled a high-efficiency dry yeast variant tailored for the craft brewing sector, designed to accelerate fermentation, enhance aroma profiles, and ensure product consistency, positioning Angel Yeast as a key enabler of quality and innovation in the booming global craft beer market
- In November 2024, Chr. Hansen launched an advanced probiotic yeast strain aimed at promoting gut health, utilizing modern fermentation techniques to deliver superior health benefits for functional foods and dietary supplements, strengthening Chr. Hansen’s leadership in microbiome-driven yeast solutions and meeting the surging demand for digestive wellness products
- In June 2020, Lesaffre Group acquired a majority stake in Inner Mongolia Biohymn Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a China-based yeast and yeast extract producer, expanding Lesaffre’s footprint in the Asian market and enhancing its production capabilities to meet the increasing global demand for high-quality yeast solutions
