PROVA

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Fusing tradition and modernity, PROVA invites you to journey deep into the world of our extracts and flavors and discover the excellence of our flavor creations.

PROVA's GREAT ADVENTURE

Founded in 1946, PROVA’s story is first and foremost about a family business that, thanks to the passion and expertise of our members, continues to enhance our unique position as the “expert in sweet brown extracts and flavors” in the food and beverage industry.

Vanilla, cocoa, coffee and a broad palette of gourmet notes are the pillars of our product portfolio. We blended our technical expertise with the sensory world of flavors to create a unique portfolio of extracts and flavors.

EXTRACTING THE ESSENCE
This is our theme. It expresses our desire to extract only the purest and the noblest flavors. In other words, the essence of taste.

Our Gourmet Food Service Division
PROVA also offers the PROVA Gourmet Food Service Division that researches and sources the most valuable vanillas and transforms them into a suite of products for the most discerning of chefs. Visit PROVAGourmet.com

OUR HISTORY

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From tradition to contemporary techniques

SHARING OUR EXPERTISE

In 1946, our CEO’s grandfather, Marcel Acat and his business partner, Hugo Oller, founded PROVA in a small workshop outside Paris, building on a unique extraction technique, patented before WWII. In 1961, his son, Daniel Acat, joined the adventure. Daniel’s vision and innovation took the company global, providing the impetus for PROVA to become a world leader in vanilla extraction.

TRACE THE ESSENTIAL

1946 Marcel Acat founds PROVA

Our founding father, Marcel Acat, develops an original, unique technology of vanilla extraction suited for flavoring chocolate. Its success is immediate.

1962 Daniel Acat takes over

With determination, a modern vision, and an unfailing commitment to developing his father's business, Daniel Acat obtained financing for PROVA's most innovative projects. Gradually, PROVA is positioned as an expert on the vanilla market.

1973 A new manufacturing plant in Autruy, France

Daniel Acat continues to invest step-by-step in what will become an important production center for processing various raw materials. The 86,000 square foot facility focused primarily on vanilla, cocoa, and coffee extraction -- the basis of PROVA's range, available in many aromatic variations adapted to all types of applications.

1980 Product diversification

PROVA enhances our product line to include indulgent caramel and dessert flavors. The search for new flavors is now a cornerstone of our company's development.

1993 Muriel Acat-Vergnet joins PROVA

Muriel, Daniel's daughter, with solid business training and an MBA from the United States, infuses new energy to the company.

1994 American and German subsidiaries added

PROVA opens offices and distribution centers in Germany and the US.

1996 Launch of Certified Organic products

Responding to the growing market for organic and “clean label” products, PROVA introduces a range of products.

1996 FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT CREATED

PROVA launches our food service division that will become PROVA GOURMET, serving chefs, restaurants and hospitality businesses worldwide.

2008 MURIEL ACAT-VERGNET IS ELECTED CEO

After serving as Managing Director for five years, Muriel Acat assumes the position of PROVA General Director.

2011 NEW LABORATORIES AROUND THE WORLD

PROVA continues to expand to five continents, present in over 60 countries.

2012 A NEW COCOA EXTRACTION UNIT

British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the launch of a sustainable development project in Madagascar are big events in 2012.

2013 FOOD SERVICE BECOMES PROVA GOURMET

Same great quality our customers have come to expect, PROVA rebrands our Food Service division to PROVA Gourmet.

2013 CREATION OF VDB (VANILLE DURABLE BEMANEVIKA) ASSOCIATION

PROVA establishes a sustainability program in Bemanevika, the primary vanilla-growing region of Madagascar.

2014 CREATION OF VDB (VANILLE DURABLE BEMANEVIKA) NGO IN MADAGASCAR

Continued development of PROVA's VDB NGO program, addressing the root causes of Madagascar's precarious living conditions, improving growing techniques.

2015 PROVANIL INDIA LAUNCH

Answering the industry’s demand for high quality, heat stable vanillin, PROVA opens a new facility in India for Provanil production.

2021 WE CELEBRATE OUR 75TH BIRTHDAY

2021 Prova US Lab adds UHT Processing Capabilities

2022 Certified Women Owned Business

CEO and majority owner, Muriel Acat, announces PROVA’s global recognition as a Certified Women Owned Business.

PROVA AROUND THE WORLD

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75

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

60

COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE

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GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERS

AN AROMATIC SIGNATURE ON FIVE CONTINENTS

PROVA’s global success as a flavor supplier requires a thorough knowledge of local tastes, consumption patterns and the gastronomic culture of individual countries and regions. We deploy efficient distribution and local warehousing, a network of dedicated PROVA Sales Representatives, along with Food Scientists and Food Chemists in regional product development laboratories in North and South America, the EU, Asia and South Africa.

Thanks to our expert knowledge of raw materials and an ongoing commitment to industrial infrastructure innovation, PROVA perpetuates the spirit of our founder, Marcel Acat.

A shared passion for authentic tastes and respect for the product, three generations of the Acat family have escorted PROVA into the future: new manufacturing facilities, international PROVA subsidiaries and an expanding portfolio of vanilla, cocoa, and coffee extracts and other sweet brown flavors.

OUR VALUES

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The promise of a unique know-how.

STRENGTH THROUGH KNOWLEDGE

From day one, we’ve relied on our commitment to going to the source for raw materials and creating authentic flavors. “Experts in Extracting the Essential” is a promise to all of our stakeholders.

At every stage, we retain our commitment to the essential. It drives our in-depth expertise. It’s at the heart of how we transform raw materials.

The word “essential” also represents the work of a passionate team, committed to their lines of businesses, free to act, and yet responsible for their actions.

OFFERING CUSTOMERS THE ESSENTIAL

Technological and cultural innovation let PROVA continually to create and develop.

In pursuit of excellence and authenticity, PROVA offers relevant and original solutions. By being continuously attentive, we forge lasting relationships with our partners, customers, and suppliers.

A TRADITION OF COMMITMENT

Why PROVA?
Expertise is our foundation
We combine beliefs with modernity. We expertly select the best raw materials, then harmoniously combine decades of extraction experience with the talent of our dedicated teams.

Accountable freedom guides our way
Initiative is not only encouraged, but necessary, indispensable, and highly valued.

Customer satisfaction is our daily goal
We want to help you succeed in your business – to make it easy for you to do business with Prova

Passion is the fuel that pushes us
Passion fuels all our actions. Creation from the heart ensures great taste, enhances purity, and results in excellence.

Care and Act
For people and the earth, we Care & Act.