DDW celebrates 150 years

Food colour specialist DD Williamson & Co Inc, based in Louisville, Kentucky in the USA, is marking 150 years by tracing its 1865 origins to manufacturing burnt sugars in New York for the brewing industry.
“To survive and thrive for fifteen decades is a remarkable achievement of innovation and growth,” says Ted Nixon, chairman and CEO. “A reflection on DDW’s history reveals a common thread of engaged associates around a focus on customers.”

In recent decades, DDW subsidiaries have earned third party certification for global food safety at the top rating, quality systems, ethical business practices, corporate social responsibility and select supplier recognition from food industry leaders. DDW operates nine manufacturing sites on five continents. Its newest addition is a natural colour production facility under construction in Co Cork, Ireland.

“We are proud of our history of prioritising service to customers, adhering to the industry’s highest standards, and our bright, innovation-driven future,” adds Graham Merryweather, senior vice president, global sales and marketing.

Over the coming months, DDW will recognise the 150th anniversary with celebrations at each location attended by customers, associates and their families. DDW also plans to host special events with customers at the IFT Food Expo in Chicago and Fi Europe in Paris.