In the subsequent decades, the company experienced turbulent growth, partly due to its hunger to expand and the extension of the product portfolio. In 1948, Bakker launched its syrup production, adding the natural vinegar production in 1980 under the inspiring leadership of Piet Hein Bakker, Cees’ son, who took over at the helm in 1969. While he was director, the company continued to grow autonomously and there were more acquisitions, Renco (1989), Gulpener Azijnfabriek with subsidiary Koninklijke Tromp & Rueb vinegar factories (1992), Azijnfabriek St. Martinus Belgium (1995), Herschi and Hero syrups (1995), All-in Drinks Nederland (1997), Vinaigrerie Fuchs France (2002), Essigfabrik Poiger Germany (2006), OKL Bzenec Czech Republic (2007), MFM Czech Republic and Aromka Czech Republic (2008), Vinaigrerie Etoile Belgium (2010), Van der Graaf Nederland (2011) and the acquisition of Bakker Havu Nederland (2013) respectively. In 1998, he also entered into a joint venture with Maasfood Nederland