Our History

Founded in 1948 by Mr. Hanns Rudolf Schumann Sr. as an independent flavor house in Karlsruhe, Schumann & Sohn GmbH has been a pioneer in the world of flavors for over 75 years.

In 1979, leadership passed to his son, Mr. Hanns Schumann Jr. Since 2012, the company has been guided by his wife, Sabine Schumann, who in 2024 entrusted its legacy to the Turpaz group. Turpaz is honored to build upon the Schumann family’s heritage, delivering added value and continued excellence to Schumann’s customers.

Since its inception, our core focus has been on flavors, colorants, coloring foodstuffs, as well as release and glazing agents for the food and beverage industry — areas in which we continue to lead with passion and expertise.

We work hand-in-hand with our customers to develop bespoke products that precisely meet their requirements. What truly sets Schumann & Sohn apart is our unwavering dedication to speed, flexibility, timely delivery, and personalized expert support — qualities that consistently distinguish us in the marketplace.