| Year | Detail |
| 1925 |
Croda founded at Rawcliffe Bridge. |
| 1945 |
Rust prevention is revolutionised through the development of Crocell. |
| 1946 |
Establishing an office in New York. |
| 1956 |
Headquarters moves to Cowick. |
| 1960 |
First sales office in Europe outside of the UK is established in Germany. |
| 1964 |
Acquired United Premier Oil & Cake Co. |
| 1976 |
launched CroteinQ. |
| 1985 |
Developed the first cereal-based protein ingredient. |
| 1996 |
Opens a new lipids plant. |
| 2003 |
launched Matrixyl and Dermaxyl. |
| 2008 |
Singapore team launches Blue Technology. |
| 2013 |
Acquisition of Arizona Chemical. |
| 2015 |
Acquisition of Incotec. |
| 2017 |
Opens Centre of Innovation for Formulation Science. |
| 2019 |
Acquisition of Biosector. |
| 2021 |
Launch of R&D digital programme. |