Mr. Fauroy started producing authentic mustard to capitalize on Burgundy’s heritage: FAUROY mustards were distributed to local retailers.
1900
Takeover of the company by Mr. THEVENIAUD
The company develops nationally in France and also begins to export, in particular to Switzerland, Canada and the USA.
1976
Exporters’ Silver Medal
Over the years, the business grew both domestically and in export and was awarded the exporter’s silver medal.
1994
Creation of the new and current company REINE DE DIJON
Swiss company W. LEUENBERGER acquires the business.
1998
Reine de Dijon becomes a subsidiary of the DEVELEY Group
DEVELEY is a German family group specializing in mustard and condiments
1999
Reine de Dijon : pioneer for organic mustards
Production of organic mustard takes off with certification by Ecocert
2000
McDonald's condiment sauces
Expansion of the factory to integrate sauce manufacturing.
2015
Reine de Dijon : 100% French seed mustards
For its 175th anniversary, Reine de Dijon produces mustards with mustard seeds 100% grown in France (excluding organic mustards).
2020
Reine de Dijon removes the preservatives from its mustards
For its 180th anniversary, Reine de Dijon reinvents its recipes and produces its mustards with mustard seeds 100% grown in France and without preservatives.
Today
REINE DE DIJON is the 3rd biggest French mustard manufacturer
The company exports its products and those of the DEVELEY Group to more than 50 countries around the world.
Reine de Dijon 1 rue des Combets 21410 Fleurey-sur-Ouche 03 80 76 05 10