Present Day
Today, in conjunction with our distributors, Lionel Hitchen supplies Naturally Fabulous Flavour Ingredients to over 50 countries around the world.
Business expands to Vietnam
Dating as far back as 1840 Behn Meyer has evolved into a specialty supplier for a wide variety of industries. Their history is one of persistence, partnership, and innovation with a continued focus on building lasting relationships with their customers and suppliers.
Business expands to Malaysia
Headquartered in Malaysia, with over 20 years of experience and operations in 7 Southeast Asian countries, ITS Nutriscience is a leading distributor specialising in providing specialty food and nutraceutical ingredient solutions for the food, beverage and healthcare industries.
Lionel Hitchen wins the Central South Business Award 2022 for “International Business of the Year”
The award acknowledges that Lionel Hitchen is a growing international business, with the majority of our sales going to markets outside the UK. In addition, Lionel Hitchen was awarded the highly commended award for 'Employer of the Year'. This recognition is a testament to our company culture, our WCM programme, our employee benefits package, and
Lionel Hitchen publishes their first Sustainability Report in conjunction with Southampton Business School
Lionel Hitchen releases of their first Sustainability Report showcasing our dedication towards sustainability. The report written in collaboration with the Southampton Business School, adopts the Global Reporting Initiative Standards based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This will be an annual report going forward demonstrating how Lionel Hitchen can drive the company’s
Lionel Hitchen wins the ‘Business Culture’ award at The Solent 250
Lionel Hitchen is named the winner of 'Business Culture 2022' category, at The Solent 250 awards night.
Lionel Hitchen wins the ‘Employee Engagement & Wellbeing’ awards at The Solent 250
Lionel Hitchen was named the winner of 'Employee Engagement & Wellbeing 2021' categories at The Solent 250 awards night. The award aim to celebrate organisations that put their people, their employees first and invest in their success by increasing purpose, pride, and collaboration within the company.
Lionel’s grand children get involved in the business
Four of Lionel’s grandchildren join the shareholders board as ‘observers’ ensuring the next Hitchen generation keep abreast of the business.
The business celebrates the 50th anniversary of its foundation in 1965
In the same year, a BRC AA Grade accreditation was obtained and subsequently retained, underlining our commitment to producing high quality, natural products to a consistently high standard.
The first of Lionel’s grandchildren joins the business
A number of Lionel’s grandchildren have spent time working in the business and today, two have full time jobs in the company.