| 1960 |
De Korenbloem sees the light of day. This company of skilled workmen concentrates on the production and sale of cheese, cheese spreads and butter. |
| 1961 |
De Korenbloem starts the production of salads. This is done under the Valma brand name. Later, the brand was changed to De Korenbloem. |
| 1981 |
De Korenbloem acquires the Kesteloot company At that time this company was the Belgian market leader in lumpfish eggs. |
| 1984 |
De Korenbloem acquires competitor Olma. Like De Korenbloem, Olma produces fresh salads and sauces. |
| 1987 |
In Herk-de-Stad a completely new building complex is constructed. |
| 1990 |
The Irish Dairy Board – an international food-products company with sales offices in more than 100 countries - incorporates De Korenbloem into its group. The name De Korenbloem is changed to Nikita. |
| 1995 |
Nikita acquires the Ferme d'Ophain company. Ferme d'Ophain manufactures aperitif snacks. |
| 2000 |
Nikita acquires Home Made Foods-Vivandy. |
| 2004 |
Nikita remodels ans expands the existing buildings to meet the newest BRC standards. |
| 2006 |
Nikita acquires the Bioké company and starts with the production of veggie spread. |
| 2007 |
Nikita starts producing Bio-salads. |
