Commercial baking in Hauts-de-France
What could be more French than a baguette—and other classic baked goods? Over the years, our region has seen home-grown bakery specialists such as Paul and Lesaffre prosper and grow into industry giants. We’ve also welcomed major international players—Nutrixo, Barilla, Vandemoortele, Brioche Pasquier and more—drawn by the many competitive advantages we offer.
Commercial baking in Hauts-de-France
What could be more French than a baguette—and other classic baked goods? Over the years, our region has seen home-grown bakery specialists such as Paul and Lesaffre prosper and grow into industry giants. We’ve also welcomed major international players—Nutrixo, Barilla, Vandemoortele, Brioche Pasquier and more—drawn by the many competitive advantages we offer.
Fast facts: commercial baking in Hauts-de-France
- 115 companies
- 4,800+ jobs
These leading companies chose Hauts-de-France
Earn the coveted Made in France label...
… when you source your ingredients here:
#1
region in France for sugar
- Cristal Union
- Saint Louis
- Terreos
#2
region in France for milk
- Candia
- Ingredia
#3
region in France for butter
- Groupe Lactalis
- Loyez Woessen
#4
region in France for margarine
- Primevère
A major French hub for developing and producing specialized ingredients for commercial baking:
- leavening agents
- texturizing agents
- flavorings
- and more
Close-up: Lesaffre Baking Centers™
Lesaffre is the world’s leading producer of yeast for professional bakers. In 1974 the company opened its first Baking Center™ in Hauts-de-France, growing it into a global network that now counts 48 facilities. The aim is to track trends and encourage an exchange of ideas with users, while giving commercial bakeries a forum for discussion and innovation.
To promote shared growth, the Baking Center™ network offers customers:
- 5 climate-controlled bakeries that reproduce the environment and production processes on five continents
- 2 labs for ingredients and fermentation
- 1 lab for sensory testing
- an industry watch team tracking all markets
- technical assistance to fine-tune production conditions, advise on choice of ingredients, troubleshoot, and more.
Don’t miss this opportunity to position your company in France’s #1 region for food exports
Learn more about tapping into our qualified labor pool, leveraging our R&D capabilities and getting started in Hauts-de-France.
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