Silesia Gerhard Hanke GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German flavor manufacturer founded in 1910 and headquartered in Neuss. The company specializes in developing, producing, and distributing high-quality liquid, powder, and granulated flavors for the food and beverage industry.
Its product portfolio covers a wide range of taste profiles, including fruity, floral, sweet, brown, savory (meaty, poultry, fish, herbal, spicy, vegetable, cheesy), tailored for applications in confectionery, bakery, beverages (including tea and coffee), dairy, and savory products.
With over 110 years of experience and approximately 900-1,000 employees worldwide, Silesia operates globally through subsidiaries such as Silesia Flavors, Inc. in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (USA), and Silesia Flavours South East Asia Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.
In June 2025, the company broke ground on its second U.S. production facility in Huntley, Illinois—a $40 million investment exceeding 12,000 square meters for laboratories, savory and sweet flavor manufacturing (liquid and powder), and warehousing. Scheduled for completion in summer 2026, it will triple its North American footprint to serve customers in North and Latin America.
