Enhancing health and nutrition

for over a century

As a pioneer in natural ingredients since 1895, our experts travel around the world to source key ingredients of natural origin.

1895

Creation of Etablissements Charles Dondain

Trading company founded in Marseille by Charles Dondain importing and exporting natural raw materials mainly sourced in Africa.

1945

Iranex, which moved to Rouen in 1975, has become a global leader in the development of natural texturizing ingredients for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

1987

World leader in Acacia Gum.

1988

Serqueux Plant

The company became the first one to invest in acacia gum processing with the acquisition of Serqueux plant.

1997

Expertise in sourcing natural raw materials for food and fragrance industries.

2008

Bio Serae Laboratoires

Premium botanical ingredients for the nutraceutical & dietary supplements market.

2008

First Acacia gum processing factory in African continent.

2011

New era of growth and development with the merging of all companies under Nexira identity.

2012

Tournay Biotechnologies

Strengthening our Know-How in botanical extracts purification

2019

Partnership with Synthite in India

With the opening in 2019 of a new Spray Dryer tower in Marudur, Tamil Nadu, Nexira can supply large quantities of spray-dried acacia gum.

2020

125 years of success

2021

Carbon neutrality

inavea^TMis the world first carbon neutral ingredients brand

2021

Nexira acquires UNIPEKTIN Ingredients AG

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2025

130 years of history

In 2025, the Nexira family group is proudly celebrating its 130 years of history! 130 years of passion for providing ever more innovative natural ingredients, sourced from sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, serving the health and nutrition industries.

2026

Nexira acquires Keragum

A Moroccan company specialized in carob-based ingredients, Keragum joins Nexira as part of the Group’s Ambitions 2030 growth and diversification strategy. This acquisition further strengthens Nexira’s position across the natural plant-based ingredients value chain, with a particular focus on carob. Learn more >