QimiQ history

  
    1995
    A privately owned Austrian company, Hama Foodservice GmbH, located in Hof near Salzburg, develops and applies for a patent for QimiQ the first Cream Base.
  
    1998
    HAMA Foodservice GbmH secures a license agreement with EMMI Butterzentrale AG, Lucerne, Switzerland to launch QimiQ in Switzerland.
  
    1999 / 2000
    QimiQ patent and trademark are granted.
  
    2000 / 2001
    QimiQ launches on the Austrian and German markets (foodservice and retail).
  
    2003
    QimiQ wins the gold medal at the Mercury Awards and is pronounced overall winner as the best and most innovative product.
  
    2004
    QimiQ wins the ICD Award (Switzerland) as the best and most innovative product.
  
    2005 - 2008
    Further patent applications are granted.
  
    2008
    Product range expansion to include QimiQ Whip, the first Cream Base for whipping, Qiminaise (mayonnaise without egg) and QimiQ Sauce Base – for smooth and creamy sauces and soups.
  
    2017
    Product range expansion to include QimiQ Sauce Hollandaise.