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Since 1895, L’hirondelle is the iconic fresh yeast brand of Lesaffre.
Free, caring and efficient, L’hirondelle has enabled bakers to give the very best of themselves and succeed in everything they do.

We’re constantly by your side, whether you’re starting out as an apprentice, or your business is growing and you need consistency and performance…
We’ll never let you down in your daily tasks and projects. Whatever the obstacles that stand in your way, we’ll be there!
The reason for our existence is to ensure performance and guarantee reliability and stability
to help you follow your path in total peace of mind, freedom and confidence.
We love your profession and always will.

Together, we’ll write new chapters in the history of baking
for today and tomorrow…

Déborah Ott

I love creating and inventing
new things

Her story

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José Beckmann

I switched carrers
7 years ago and
I found my new way of life.

His story

Romain Malo-West

I used to watch my
father everyday. That’s when I knew
I wanted to be a baker

His story

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Because everyone needs performance and innovations.

We invent high-tech, reliable, stable products you can rely on.
Innovation is what we’re all about.

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L'hirondelle

Lesaffre’s emblematic yeast, guaranteeing stable, consistent fermentation for the best possible bread results.

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L'hirondelle Biorganic
L'hirondelle Biorganic
Certified organic yeast for producing exceptional bread in total peace of mind, in total compliance with European regulations.
L'hirondelle Biorganic
L'hirondelle Biorganic
L'hirondelle 1895
A traditional yeast for manufacturing traditional french bread and recomanded for push tray proofing.
L'hirondelle 1895
L’hirondelle Sweet dough
The ideal osmotolerant yeast for creating all sorts of Viennese pastries and brioches.
L’hirondelle Sweet dough