Our history
Ennolys, industrial fermentation expert since 1992
A subsidiary of the Lesaffre Group and based in southwestern France, Ennolys is a biotechnology company specializing in industrial fermentation.
For more than 30 years, we have been developing and producing ingredients derived from bioprocesses on an industrial scale.
This unique experience as a manufacturer now underpins our expertise in fermentation, downstream processing (DSP), and drying, enabling us to effectively support our clients in the development, scale-up, and industrial production of their biotechnological innovations.
Ennolys and its journey
Discover the evolution of Ennolys from its origins to today
BEFORE
1992
Construction of an industrial pilot dedicated to biotechnology-based biofuel production from wood. The project focused on enzyme production via bacterial fermentation.
1992
Acquisition of the site by Lesaffre. Creation of SAFISIS with support from Lesaffre’s R&D department.
A pioneer and benchmark in fermentation and micro-organisms, Lesaffre is a French family-owned group with international reach.
Lesaffre develops and offers innovative solutions within a portfolio of strong and complementary brands. These solutions address the challenges of nutrition, health, naturalness, and respect for our environment.
1998
Adaptation of fermentation processes and launch of a distillation unit for the production and purification of natural aromatic molecules.
2004
Opening of fermentation services to the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries under the name SAFTOLL, now our CDMO department.
2014
Inauguration of a dedicated vanillin workshop to support growth in this segment.
2015
Commissioning of the first freeze dryer
Company name change: SAFISIS becomes ENNOLYS
2016
Investment in two new fermenters and expansion of the freeze-drying unit
2018
Further expansion of the vanillin purification workshop
2019
Installation of second freeze dryer, wastewater treatment plant, and vanillin fermentation workshop extension
2020
Installation of catalytic oxidizer, fermentation hall extension, and logistics warehouse
2021
Launch of a new sourdough packaging unit for drums and IBCs
2022
Celebration of 30 years of operation!
Renovation of the laboratory and social facilities
2023
Construction of a packaging facility for organic acids
2025
Ennolys earns the EcoVadis Silver Medal with a score of 71/100, ranking in the 90th percentile of evaluated companies.
