Puratos Expands Its Reach in the Baking Industry with Acquisition of École Bellouet Conseil

Puratos Expands Its Reach in the Baking Industry with Acquisition of École Bellouet Conseil

(IN BRIEF) Puratos, a global leader in bakery ingredients, has acquired the renowned École Bellouet Conseil, a prestigious French bakery school based in Paris. Founded by celebrated pastry chefs G. Joël Bellouet and Jean-Michel Perruchon, the school has been a beacon of culinary excellence for over 30 years, specializing in training in patisserie, viennoiserie, and chocolate. Puratos’s acquisition aims to preserve and extend the school’s legacy globally, bringing French baking expertise to the international stage while inspiring a new generation of chefs. Jean-Michel Perruchon will continue to contribute his expertise to the school as it operates independently from Puratos’s ingredient business. This strategic acquisition aligns with Puratos’s commitment to education and innovation in the baking industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) GROOT-BIJGAARDEN, 14-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Puratos, a global leader in providing innovative food ingredients and services to the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industries, has announced the acquisition of the esteemed École Bellouet Conseil. Located in the heart of Paris, France, this prestigious bakery school, renowned for its rich history and expertise, represents a significant step in Puratos’s dedication to driving excellence and innovation within the baking sector.

Founded in 1989 by renowned pastry chefs G. Joël Bellouet, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, and Jean-Michel Perruchon, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, École Bellouet Conseil has been a beacon of culinary mastery for over three decades. The school has been instrumental in shaping the careers of professional bakers and pastry chefs globally, offering specialized training in patisserie, viennoiserie, and chocolate. In addition to its educational programs, the school is also known for providing tailored technical consulting to companies, helping them develop high-quality, innovative products that meet the evolving needs of consumers.

Preserving a Legacy of Excellence

Puratos is dedicated to maintaining the rich legacy of École Bellouet Conseil, ensuring that its tradition of French baking excellence continues to thrive. “We are delighted to welcome École Bellouet Conseil to the Puratos family,” stated Pierre Tossut, CEO of Puratos. “The school’s exceptional history is one that we hold in the highest regard, and we are excited to bring its artistry to a global stage. With our international presence, we look forward to extending the expertise of French patisserie and viennoiserie to professionals across the globe.”

Jean-Michel Perruchon, co-founder and director of École Bellouet Conseil, expressed confidence in the future of the school under Puratos’s stewardship. “I am proud to place the legacy of École Bellouet Conseil in the hands of Puratos,” he said. “I am certain that this collaboration will infuse fresh energy and innovation into the school, helping inspire the next generation of chefs while honoring the art of pastry, viennoiserie, and chocolate.”

A Seamless Transition with Independent Operations

Despite the acquisition, École Bellouet Conseil will continue to operate independently from Puratos’s ingredient division. Jean-Michel Perruchon will remain actively involved with the school, lending his invaluable expertise to guide the transition and ongoing operations, ensuring continuity of the school’s celebrated training programs.

Fostering Future Generations of Baking Professionals

This acquisition aligns with Puratos’s overarching vision of empowering the baking community through education and innovation. By integrating the expertise of École Bellouet Conseil, Puratos aims to inspire the next generation of baking professionals to reach new creative heights and continue achieving excellence within the global baking industry.

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SOURCE:  Puratos Group