History
Tastes like home since 1872
Our history
From royal purveyor to the court to being part of the global Stern-Wywiol Gruppe: +150 years of knowledge in flavours!
Why are we so full of it? Full of flavour! Because we know exactly what we are doing. And we've been doing it since 1872, when we were still a purveyor to the royal court. That may be yesterday's news, but we still like to bring out the icing on the cake and put the cherry on top. Our production is still 100% made in Germany, because good flavour doesn't have to be far-fetched.
1872
Foundation of 'Dr. L. Naumann' in Plauen, manufacturer of spice extracts
Founding certificate ‘Dr. L. Naumann’ dated 3 February 1872 in Dresden (manufacturer of spice extracts)
1873
Royal purveyor to the court
Shortly after its foundation, Dr L. Naumann becomes purveyor to the royal court.
1886
Textbook ‘The systematics of cookery’
Publication of the international cookery textbook ‘Die Systematik der Kochkunst’ with 562 pages - an encyclopaedia of preparation methods, ingredients and utensils.
1972
State-owned, break-down and continuation
During GDR times, the company was turned into state-owned propert, dismantled and then the flavour and essence production was continued under the name ‘VE Backwarenkombinat Dresden NAROMA’.
1994
Reprivatisation & renaming
Reprivatisation and renaming to ‘Olbricht & Partner GmbH’ with relocation to Leisnig
2010
Acquisition of Olbricht & Partner by the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe
Addition of technology centre and networked expertise in end products to the flavour portfolio.
2012
Expansion & advancement of Taste-Excellence
Commissioning of additional laboratory space for product development and sensory rooms in Ahrensburg
2015
Effect flavours in applications
Development of first effect flavours for fat-reduced end products in dairy and meat applications
2016
Savoury flavours in meaty and vegan
Expansion of the product range to include savoury flavour types and start of development of vegan flavours for meat alternatives
2018
Expansion & acquisition
Acquisition and integration of the Dutch company ‘ndh foods B.V.’ with expansion of the portfolio and customer base
2023
Functional flavours
Expansion of the product range to include functional flavours with enhancing, masking and boosting effects
2024
Creating the tastes of life.
Modernisation of the brand image with a new corporate identity and a fresh web presence
