1992
Creation of Naturex: the company starts producing plant extracts with flavoring, coloring and antioxidant properties for the food industry
Opening of two factories (in Avignon, France and Kenitra, Morocco)
1996
Listing on the Paris Stock Exchange symbol: NRX
1997
Opening of the US subsidiary in Mamaroneck NY
Naturex expands its activities to the nutraceutical market
Expansion and relocation of the Moroccan unit to Casablanca
2002
Acquisition of the American company Brucia Plant Extracts Inc.
Naturex completes its nutraceutical offer and reinforces its position within the American market
2004
Acquisition of a rosemary business, jointly held by US based RFI Ingredients and Hauser
Naturex becomes a leading player in the natural antioxidant market with 2 main brands and 3 patents on rosemary extracts
2005
Acquisition of Pure World Inc., an American company specialized in plant extracts for the Food and Beverage, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics industries.
With the acquisition of a new industrial tool at the cutting edge of technology, Naturex now has the world's biggest extraction facility.
2007
Takeover of Hammer Pharma and HP Botanicals based in Milan, Italy. Hammer gives invaluable expertise in the highly specialized pharmaceutical market.
Acquisition of US-based Chart Corporation, extends Naturex offering for the beverage and flavor industries.
2008
Acquisition of the “Actifs Innovants” division of French company Berkem and its line of innovative branded ingredient concepts backed by scientific studies
Opening of Chinese subsidiary based in Shanghai. This new branch includes a comprehensive quality control laboratory for raw materials.
Founding of the Naturex Foundation
Acquisition of Scalime Nutrition
2009
Integration of the Ingredient Division of Natraceutical
2011
Acquisition of Burgundy, a European manufacturer and supplier of plant extracts for the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and personal care industries
2012
Acquisition of Valentine, Indian manufacturer of fruit and vegetable powders and natural colors
Acquisition of Decas Botanical Synergies (DBS), the global leader in Cranberry nutraceuticals
Acquisition of Pektowin, a Polish company specialized in pectins and fruit and vegetable juice concentrates
2013
Extension of Avignon headquarters
2014
Acquisition of Chile Botanics and Berghausen, Acquisition of Vegetables Juices, Inc.
2015
Launch of our strategic plan
2017
Acquisition of Swedish Oat Fiber, a specialized Swedish manufacturer of oat dietary fibers, oat oils and oat proteins
Acquisition of the industrial activity of Haliburton International Foods, specializing in natural solutions based on vegetables