About us
Experts in transforming knowledge, innovation, and technology into flavors and solutions that shape the future of food.
A story born in Brazil, expanding to the world
Our journey begins in the largest biome on the planet, inspired by the unique richness of tropical aromas and flavors. This is the essence of who we are: a company that combines knowledge, technology, global vision, and local expertise.
With manufacturing plants located in strategic regions across Latin America, we transform this cultural abundance into innovative ingredients that connect people and markets. Our portfolio, with more than 5,000 active items, is structured in 7 business units:
With 100 years of history, our legacy drives the future. We continue to innovate and evolve, combining tradition and technology to shape the food of tomorrow.
We create solutions that awaken the senses, tell stories, and generate value for today and the future. Our work is guided by a solid commitment to ethics, active sustainability, and accessible innovation principles that strengthen our role today and define the future of food.
Our Purpose
To connect people and brands through solutions that awaken the senses, generate value, and responsibly inspire the future of food.
We are present in more than 70 countries, bringing the excellence of our flavors and solutions to the world from our facilities.
A global presence built on flavor, partnership, and purpose.
Each location carries a part of our history and our purpose of connecting people through unique sensory experiences.
In Brazil, we operate three strategically located factories in Santa Catarina, Sergipe, and São Paulo. Our presence in Latin America is strengthened by factories in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. We also operate six Research and Development Centers. In Europe, our Advanced Innovation and Logistics Center in Germany reflects our commitment to the global market, as do our offices in the United States, Poland, and China.
Through these locations, we deliver more than products: we deliver flavors and food solutions that connect people and evoke emotions.
Our journey so far
Every milestone in our history has been guided by a drive to innovate and create solutions that connect flavors and people, transforming the food and beverage industry with quality and passion.
Creation of the Rudolph Hufenüssler Essence Factory
Coming from Mainz, Germany, Rudolph and Hildegard Hufenüssler established a factory in Jaraguá do Sul dedicated to the production of essences and botanical extracts, bringing innovation and quality from the very first steps of our history.
First Exports
Ten years after our founding, our products began reaching the Uruguayan market.
The European Expansion and Indústrias Reunidas Jaraguá S.A.
We took an important step by starting the export of orange and tangerine juices and oils to the European market. In the same period, we strengthened our structure with the creation of Indústrias Reunidas Jaraguá S.A.
The Emergence of Selecta
We launched the Selecta brand, a milestone that marked the beginning of our work in the production of emulsifiers. Today, we are national leaders in ice cream ingredients, bringing innovation and flavor to the Brazilian market.
Construction of the Duas Rodas Rice Mill
In the 1960s and 1970s, we diversified our operations by investing in the production and direct sale of rice to consumers.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Fifty years after taking our first step, we celebrated a history of achievements, challenges, and transformation, recognizing our roots and renewing the purpose that still drives us today.
Beginning of Ice Cream Entrepreneur Training
We went beyond production, offering courses and training for entrepreneurs in the ice cream sector. This movement helped transform Indústrias Reunidas into a national benchmark in expertise and education.
Duas Rodas Industrial is Born
After years of being recognized by the name of our products, on May 15, 1992, we ceased to be Indústrias Reunidas Jaraguá S.A. and officially became Duas Rodas Industrial, consolidating our identity in the market.
Investment in New Structures
With our sights set on the future, we inaugurated a new shipping area and a modern distillery, expanding our production capacity and marking a new cycle of growth and efficiency.
Arrival in Chile
We took another step in our international expansion with the acquisition of a factory in Santiago, Chile, consolidating our presence in Latin America and strengthening our global reach.
New Technological and Administrative Center
In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we inaugurated the Technological and Administrative Center at our headquarters in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina.
Expansion to the Northeast
We expanded our presence in Brazil with the opening of a factory in Estância, Sergipe, bringing our expertise and quality to the Northeast region.
Growth in Latin America
With the installation of a new factory in Colombia, we further expanded our operations in the Latin American market, reinforcing our commitment to the region.
Launch of Specialitá
We launched Specialitá, our premium line of ice cream ingredients, developed to provide unique sensory experiences and raise the quality standard in the market.
Presence in Mexico
We continued expanding our reach with the opening of a new unit in Mexico, strengthening our presence in Latin America.
Expansion into the confectionery segment
We acquired Mix Ingredientes, a leading brand in the confectionery sector, expanding our presence in new channels and applications.
Expansion of the portfolio for animal feed
We began operating in this segment, combining technology and expertise to develop high-performance solutions for the animal feed industry.
Accelerating growth
We celebrated the 70th anniversary of Selecta, Brazil's leading ice cream brand. . We also inaugurated the Technology Center in São Bernardo do Campo (SP) and a new paste and variegate facility in Jaraguá do Sul (SC).
Presence in Asia
With the opening of a sales office in China, we took another important step in connecting our solutions to the Asian market.
Arrival in the United States
We expanded our global presence with the opening of a sales office in the United States, strengthening our position in the North American market.
Advanced Innovation and Logistics Center in Germany
With the acquisition of tropextrakt, we consolidated our presence in Europe and inaugurated the Advanced Innovation and Logistics Center in Germany.
100 years of history
A century of innovation, achievements, and growth. We celebrate 100 years of history and begin a new chapter with the DR Flavors & Ingredients brand, which carries our essence and values forward into the next century.
100 Years of an Essence Connected to the Future
A century ago, we began a journey that crossed generations, markets, and borders. A story shaped by curiosity, courage, and the ability to transform knowledge into solutions that enrich people's lives.
Over these 100 years, we have grown alongside the world. We have learned from every change, overcome challenges, expanded our horizons, and reinvented ourselves - without losing what has always guided us: the essence that connects science, creativity, and purpose.
Today, as DR Flavors & Ingredients, we celebrate this milestone byhonoring where we come from and reaffirming where we are going. We are a global group, present in eight countries and more than seventy markets, driven by the same energy that marked our first day: generating value, sparking discovery, and amplifying the impact of what we create.
A century later, we continue to look ahead, knowing this is only the beginning. Because evolution has always been part of our identity, and the future holds our category