Company Story
1895 - Founding of the Hiestand Holding Company, the precursor to Aryzta.
1990 - Hiestand Holding Company merges with the French bakery company, Groupe Louis Franck.
2001 - The company changes its name to Hiestand Holding AG.
2008 - Hiestand Holding AG acquires the North American bakery company, Fresh Start Bakeries.
2010 - The company changes its name to Aryzta AG.
2014 - Aryzta acquires the remaining 50% stake in its joint venture with Grupo Bimbo.
2015 - Aryzta acquires the La Brea Bakery in the United States.
2016 - Aryzta announces a major restructuring program to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
2018 - Aryzta sells its stake in the French bakery company, Picard.
2020 - Aryzta announces a major restructuring program to reduce debt and improve profitability.