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Home / Insights / How NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber Adds Value to Ice Cream & Plant-Based Ice Cream Alternatives

How NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber Adds Value to Ice Cream & Plant-Based Ice Cream Alternatives

Consumers today are looking for products that are “good for you” and “good for the planet” too. This includes their favorite indulgent treats like ice cream, where the megatrends of health and sustainability have merged to become “healthy indulgences.” Knowing that consumers may perceive a product with more ingredients listed on the label as less healthy, CP Kelco is happy to introduce a new solution for ice cream manufacturers: NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber, which may help you remove up to four commonly used stabilizers on your label. It can help you clean up your label without giving up the creamy, indulgent mouthfeel that consumers crave.

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help you develop new hardpack, bar and soft-serve ice cream products by providing an upcycled, recognizable, single ingredient alternative to industry standard blends while maintaining quality, potentially improving melt resistance, increasing firmness and improving costs without impacting the manufacturing process.

An Upcycled Ingredient

As we all know, food waste is big problem in the industry. Upcycling helps to prevent food waste by using discarded food to create another high-quality product. Upcycled from citrus peels, a byproduct of the juice industry, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is the first Upcycled Certified® citrus fiber on the market.* In ice cream, it also helps to improve melt resistance to combat the fluctuating temperatures of shipping and transit, which can lead to food waste. Read more about our circularity store here. 

5 Areas Where NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber
Adds Value to Your Formulation

Toggle the text below to learn more about each area NUTRAVA Citrus Fiber® can add value.

  • Stability of pricing
  • Secure and ample supply
  • Optimal formulation cost
  • Easy implementation in process
  • Processable viscosity
  • Same overrun with no change in formulation cost
  • No equipment change
  • Robustness with temperature fluctuations without impact on meltdown rate, firmness, mouthfeel
  • Potential improvement in
    e-commerce shipments
  • Ideal for foodservice and consumer home use
  • Sustainable ingredient – upcycled from citrus peels, a byproduct of the juice industry
  • “Good for You” – supports dietary fiber intake
  • Clean label-friendly with removal of some additives
  • Suitable for plant-based formulations
  • Slower melting rate
  • Smooth and creamy sensory profile

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Home / Media Hub / CP Kelco Announces Intent to Combine with Tate & Lyle Through Sale by J.M. Huber Corporation

CP Kelco Announces Intent to Combine with Tate & Lyle Through Sale by J.M. Huber Corporation

ATLANTA (June 20, 2024) – CP Kelco, a leading global producer of nature-based ingredient solutions, today announced its intent to combine its business with London-headquartered global food and beverage solutions business Tate & Lyle (LSE: TATE.L) through the sale of CP Kelco by J.M. Huber Corporation (Huber). The proposed combination will create a leading and differentiated global speciality food and beverage solutions business.

Huber and Tate & Lyle have entered into an agreement by which Huber will continue to stay invested in CP Kelco through a shareholding of about 16% in the combined Tate & Lyle and CP Kelco holding company Tate & Lyle PLC, following completion of the transaction.  In addition, Huber will hold two seats on its Board of Directors1. The transaction is expected to close later this year after approval by Tate & Lyle’s shareholders and customary regulatory clearances and closing conditions are met.

Combining CP Kelco’s nature-based, specialty ingredient solutions for stabilization and texture with Tate & Lyle’s sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification platforms will enhance both companies’ capabilities across multiple product categories and unlock new growth opportunities. Further, CP Kelco’s expertise and offerings in consumer care and industrial applications will provide the combined entity with the potential to grow in additional, attractive end-markets.

“For more than 90 years, CP Kelco has served as an innovation partner for companies of all sizes and in more than 100 countries, leveraging our multi-functional, nature-based ingredients across a variety of product formulation challenges and opportunities,” said Didier Viala, President of CP Kelco. “By joining forces with Tate & Lyle, we can create an ingredient innovation powerhouse—one that’s truly committed to meeting consumer and market needs with a unique portfolio of sustainable solutions and our deep technical and applications expertise.”

Nick Hampton, Chief Executive of Tate & Lyle said “A combination with CP Kelco is the perfect fit with Tate & Lyle’s growth-focused strategy and purpose. Together, we will have a compelling customer proposition. With our leading portfolio of speciality ingredients and a world-class team of food science experts, we will be uniquely placed to provide our customers with the solutions they need to meet growing consumer demand for healthier, tastier and more sustainable food and drink. The growth potential of the proposed combined business is significant and we look forward to the future with confidence and excitement.”

The combined entity will provide CP Kelco and Tate & Lyle employees with appealing career opportunities for growth and development, Viala added. “This transaction represents an exciting, new chapter for our business and our people around the globe.”

Footnote

  1. Subject to Huber maintaining certain minimum shareholding thresholds in Tate & Lyle PLC.

About CP Kelco

CP Kelco is a nature-based ingredient solutions company with approximately 90 years of experience working with food, beverage, consumer and industrial products manufacturers worldwide. What sets us apart:

  • Unlocking Nature-Powered Success®. Apply ingredient innovation and problem-solving to develop customized solutions that leverage our regional insights and meet manufacturers’ goals to address consumer needs and preferences.
  • Unique Portfolio. Produce extensive range of high-quality, plant-based and fermentation-derived ingredients to formulate tailored solutions.
  • Technical Excellence. Offer strong collaboration with a global team of scientists and applications experts, leveraging our regional state-of-the art R&D facilities.
  • Sustainability. Committed to providing responsibly sourced and produced ingredients.
  • Market Understand market and consumer trends to help customers create relevant and innovative products.

Our key product lines include citrus fiber, gellan gum, pectin, carrageenan, xanthan gum, diutan gum, fermentation-derived cellulose, refined locust bean gum and microparticulated whey protein concentrate. Learn more at www.cpkelco.com.

About Tate & Lyle

Supported by our 160-year history of ingredient innovation, we partner with customers to provide consumers with healthier and tastier choices when they eat and drink. We are proud that millions of people around the world consume products containing our ingredients every day.

Through our expertise in sweetening, fortification, and texture, we develop ingredient solutions which reduce sugar, calories, and fat, add fibre and protein, and provide texture and stability in categories including beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces, and dressings.

We have more than 3,300 employees working in around 58 locations serving customers across 121 countries. Science, Solutions, Society is our brand promise and how we will achieve our purpose of Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food. By living our purpose we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society. We live our purpose in three ways, by supporting healthy living, building thriving communities and caring for our planet.

Tate & Lyle is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol TATE.L. American Depositary Receipts trade under TATYY. In the year to 31 March 2024, Tate & Lyle revenue from continuing operations totalled £1.65 billion. For more information, please visit https://www.tateandlyle.com or follow Tate & Lyle on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook or YouTube.

About J.M. Huber Corporation

J.M. Huber Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (US), operates a diverse portfolio of companies: CP Kelco, Huber Engineered Materials, Huber Engineered Woods and Huber Resources Corp. With locations around the world, our businesses create products used in a broad range of applications including personal care, food and beverage, agricultural nutrients and adjuvants, building materials, flame retardants and smoke suppressants, as well as sustainable forestry services. Founded in 1883, Huber is one of the largest family-owned companies based in the US. For more information, visit www.huber.com.

 

Home / Insights / NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber In Ice Cream: Performance & Comparative Insights

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber In Ice Cream: Performance & Comparative Insights

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NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber in Ice Cream

Performance & Comparative Insights

Upcycled NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber is a single ingredient alternative to industry standard blends for firmness, melt resistance and potentially improving costs without impacting the manufacturing process. We’re sharing our research so you can see how NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber stacks up against up to 4 industry standard blends. Dive into our new e-book and discover how. 

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Home / Media Hub / CP Kelco Commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection for Determination in Xanthan Gum Anti-Dumping Case

CP Kelco Commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection for Determination in Xanthan Gum Anti-Dumping Case

ATLANTA (June 18, 2024) – CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for their diligent investigation and subsequent determination of evasion in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Case 7814. CBP’s findings confirm that Texas United Chemical Company, LLC (TUCC) engaged in activities to evade anti-dumping duties on xanthan gum imported from the People’s Republic of China.

CBP’s investigation revealed substantial evidence of evasion, specifically finding that TUCC imported Chinese-origin xanthan gum transshipped through Turkey and falsely declared it as Turkish-origin to avoid applicable anti-dumping duties. This determination underscores the commitment of U.S. authorities to uphold fair trade practices and protect American businesses from Chinese-produced xanthan gum sold below fair market value.

Key Elements Identified by CBP:

  1. Misrepresentation of Country of Origin: TUCC provided a Chinese country of origin certificate for the xanthan gum it imported from Neu Kimya, despite declaring it as Turkish-origin product;
  2. False Documentation: TUCC acknowledged that all the xanthan gum it imported from Neu Kimya was, in fact, Chinese-origin product. This was supported by the provision of a packing list and commercial invoice indicating the merchandise was first shipped from China to Turkey;
  3. False Certificates of Analysis (COA): Email correspondence between Neu Kimya and TUCC disclosed an offer of either a “transit COA” or a Turkish COA, suggesting awareness of the true origin of the merchandise;
  4. Lack of Production Capacity in Turkey: A finding made by the U.S. International Trade Commission and an affidavit in the allegation confirmed that Turkey does not have any production capacity for xanthan gum, further indicating the false nature of the Turkish-origin claims;
  5. Non-Cooperation with CBP Investigation: Neu Kimya failed to respond to CBP’s request for information, leading to the application of adverse inferences against the company.

As a result of the determination of evasion, CBP will take appropriate actions, including the suspension of liquidation of all entries imported by TUCC that are subject to the investigation and the evaluation of TUCC’s continuous bond.

CP Kelco remains committed to supporting the enforcement of U.S. trade laws and regulations.

CBP’s official notice can be accessed here.

CBP’s Notice of Determination as to Evasion for TUCC can be accessed here.
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About CP Kelco
CP Kelco is a nature-based ingredient solutions company with approximately 90 years of experience working with food, beverage, consumer and industrial product manufacturers worldwide. What sets us apart:

  • Unlocking Nature-Powered Success®. Apply ingredient innovation and problem- solving to develop customized solutions that leverage our regional insights and meet manufacturers’ goals to address consumer needs and preferences.
  • Unique Portfolio. Produce extensive range of high-quality, plant-based and fermentation-derived ingredients to formulate tailored solutions.
  • Technical Excellence. Offer strong collaboration with a global team of scientists and applications experts, leveraging our regional state-of-the art R&D facilities.
  • Sustainability. Committed to providing responsibly sourced and produced ingredients.
  • Market Insights. Understand market and consumer trends to help customers create relevant and innovative products.

Our key product lines include citrus fiber, pectin, gellan gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan, fermentation-derived cellulose, diutan gum, refined locust bean gum and microparticulated whey protein concentrate. Learn more at cpkelco.com.

Home / Insights / Unlock Affordability: 6 Ways to Get More Value Out of Your Formulations

Unlock Affordability: 6 Ways to Get More Value Out of Your Formulations

In today’s dynamic market, consumers are looking for more out of their food and beverages. They have an eye on health and wellbeing, sustainability, affordability – and indulgence. In a nutshell, they want it all! How can product developers deliver on these challenging demands and innovate with transparency?

We have developed six strategies to help you unlock added value in your formulations. See how efficient multifunctional, nature-based ingredients can be in solving top challenges without compromising the consumer experience.

1. Reduce sugar (and improve your Nutri-Score)

Between consumer requests, government regulations, taxes, scoring systems and fluctuating sugar prices, there is a rise in demand for products with less sugar.

Product developers know that it can be challenging to reformulate with less sugar and still achieve the pleasurable eating and drinking experience that consumers crave. But healthier indulgence is possible. In fruit-flavored drinks, our GENU® Pectin is great for adding viscosity and enhancing fruity flavors, and our NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help compensate for body and mouthfeel that is usually lacking in reduced-sugar content. GENU® Pectin is also tolerant to calcium and minerals in functional gummies, which helps enable sugar-free formulations with soft and chewy texture, excellent flavor release and heat stability. In reduced sugar beverages, like fruit juices and dairy alternatives, our KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum can add long-term stability and suspension, and our KELTROL® Xanthan Gum works well across a wide pH range, both adding full-bodied mouthfeel for a better drinking experience.

Between consumer requests, government regulations, taxes, scoring systems and fluctuating sugar prices, there is a rise in demand for products with less sugar.

Product developers know that it can be challenging to reformulate with less sugar and still achieve the pleasurable eating and drinking experience that consumers crave. But healthier indulgence is possible. In fruit-flavored drinks, our GENU® Pectin is great for adding viscosity and enhancing fruity flavors, and our NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help compensate for body and mouthfeel that is usually lacking in reduced-sugar content. GENU® Pectin is also tolerant to calcium and minerals in functional gummies, which helps enable sugar-free formulations with soft and chewy texture, excellent flavor release and heat stability. In reduced sugar beverages, like fruit juices and dairy alternatives, our KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum can add long-term stability and suspension, and our KELTROL® Xanthan Gum works well across a wide pH range, both adding full-bodied mouthfeel for a better drinking experience.

2. Cut the fat

For flavor, texture, mouthfeel and moisture control, fat and oils play a critical role in the formulations of baked goods, condiments and beverages. However, health concerns and surging prices have both customers and consumers asking for ways to use less.

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help product developers extend or eliminate fats and butter in baked goods, without compromising structure and moisture. Its high water-holding and gelling properties can also support starch replacement in condiments as well as improve texture. In low-fat dairy applications, SIMPLESSE® Microparticulated Whey Protein Concentrate add creaminess as well as extra protein. SLENDID® Specialty Pectin, which was developed to be a label-friendly fat reducer, helps to provide creamy texture and mouthfeel to low-fat and non-fat condiments, beverages, dairy products and more.

For flavor, texture, mouthfeel and moisture control, fat and oils play a critical role in the formulations of baked goods, condiments and beverages. However, health concerns and surging prices have both customers and consumers asking for ways to use less.

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help product developers extend or eliminate fats and butter in baked goods, without compromising structure and moisture. Its high water-holding and gelling properties can also support starch replacement in condiments as well as improve texture. In low-fat dairy applications, SIMPLESSE® Microparticulated Whey Protein Concentrate add creaminess as well as extra protein. SLENDID® Specialty Pectin, which was developed to be a label-friendly fat reducer, helps to provide creamy texture and mouthfeel to low-fat and non-fat condiments, beverages, dairy products and more.

3. Preserve your fruit supply

Consumers find fruit-flavored drinks to be an enjoyable way to get in an extra serving of fruits, vegetables and immunity-boosting vitamins. However, these beverages are dependent on Mother Nature and crops subject to varying climate conditions and other factors that affect price.

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help stretch your fruit supply without compromising the drinking experience. Upcycled from citrus peels, an abundant byproduct of the juice industry, this easily recognizable ingredient offers a full-circle approach to build back mouthfeel so formulators can reduce reliance on citrus pulp and sugar. In addition to being a clean label-friendly solution, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber helps meet market demands while supporting your ingredient reduction and sustainability goals.

Consumers find fruit-flavored drinks to be an enjoyable way to get in an extra serving of fruits, vegetables and immunity-boosting vitamins. However, these beverages are dependent on Mother Nature and crops subject to varying climate conditions and other factors that affect price.

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help stretch your fruit supply without compromising the drinking experience. Upcycled from citrus peels, an abundant byproduct of the juice industry, this easily recognizable ingredient offers a full-circle approach to build back mouthfeel so formulators can reduce reliance on citrus pulp and sugar. In addition to being a clean label-friendly solution, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber helps meet market demands while supporting your ingredient reduction and sustainability goals.

4. Let us help you use less egg

There are many reasons why a product developer might want to reduce the use of eggs in formulations. Egg supply and pricing continues to be volatile so saving money and conserving your supply would be prudent. You may also want to reduce potential allergens in your product or explore vegan line extensions.

KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum stabilizes vegan liquid egg alternatives, balancing mouthfeel and resilience so it is versatile enough to use for breakfast dishes or baking. NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can also help reduce or replace eggs in baked goods and condiments, including in a vegan mayonnaise-like* dressing.

There are many reasons why a product developer might want to reduce the use of eggs in formulations. Egg supply and pricing continues to be volatile so saving money and conserving your supply would be prudent. You may also want to reduce potential allergens in your product or explore vegan line extensions.

KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum stabilizes vegan liquid egg alternatives, balancing mouthfeel and resilience so it is versatile enough to use for breakfast dishes or baking. NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can also help reduce or replace eggs in baked goods and condiments, including in a vegan mayonnaise-like* dressing.

5. Extend what you have

Stretch your supply without compromising on the eating experience. NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help extend tomato solids up to 25% in tomato sauce, according to our internal lab studies, without experiencing loss of mouthfeel, texture, color or appearance.

Stretch your supply without compromising on the eating experience. NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help extend tomato solids up to 25% in tomato sauce, according to our internal lab studies, without experiencing loss of mouthfeel, texture, color or appearance.

6. Clean up your label

If you are looking to reduce the number of ingredients on your product label, we may be able to help. KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum can help solve multiple beverage challenges, such as suspension and mouthfeel in dairy alternatives. NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help you reduce or replace starch, sugar, egg, oil and xanthan gum in applications like condiments, dressings and baked goods. Or, if you want to develop vegan recipes, GENU® Pectin can be an alternative to animal-based gelatin in gummies. It also can replace starch in yogurt alternatives, helping to reduce a step for potential cost savings and allow for one less ingredient on the label.

If you are looking to reduce the number of ingredients on your product label, we may be able to help. KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum can help solve multiple beverage challenges, such as suspension and mouthfeel in dairy alternatives. NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber can help you reduce or replace starch, sugar, egg, oil and xanthan gum in applications like condiments, dressings and baked goods. Or, if you want to develop vegan recipes, GENU® Pectin can be an alternative to animal-based gelatin in gummies. It also can replace starch in yogurt alternatives, helping to reduce a step for potential cost savings and allow for one less ingredient on the label.

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Contact our team of innovation and ingredient enthusiasts. We would love to collaborate with you to find new ways to support your affordability goals.

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*In certain countries, the composition of mayonnaise is defined by a standard of identity. Please refer to country-specific guidelines for details.

Home / Media Hub / Zanea Seaweed Co., Our Carrageenan Raw Material Provider, Achieves B Corp Certification

Zanea Seaweed Co., Our Carrageenan Raw Material Provider, Achieves B Corp Certification

In recognition of its commitment to sustainability, environmental and social responsibility, Zanea Seaweed Co., Ltd. has achieved B Corp Certification from the nonprofit B Lab. CP Kelco is the parent company of Zanea Seaweed Co., which was established as a local base of operations to work directly with farmers along the African coast who provide red seaweed as raw material for our GENU®, GENUGEL®, GENULACTA®, GENU® Texturizer, GENUTINE® and GENUVISCO® Carrageenans.

B Corp Certification is a unique designation that a company is meeting high standards by measuring its entire social and environmental impact. The ”B” stands for ”benefit for all,” which means this certification recognizes our holistic approach to prioritize people, planet and profit equally. Zanea Seaweed Co. was measured across a range of responsibilities as varied as…

Environment

Protecting the mangroves and nearby forest land, minimizing waste and deforestation by planting 20,000 trees per year.

Employees

Providing training, benefits, supplies, and a culture that improves the standard of living for women and children in the community.

Customers

Delivering a high-quality product. Customers can feel good about having a B Corp. certified supplier in their value chain.

Communities

Supporting the coastal communities where we work: building and supporting new schools, hospitals and more.

Transparency and accountability are key factors. B Corps are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on all stakeholders, not just shareholders. This accountability helps foster a business environment where companies are incentivized to pursue more sustainable and ethical practices.

The certification from B Lab serves as a trusted symbol for customers and consumers seeking socially and environmentally responsible products and services. It helps differentiate certified companies in the marketplace and builds trust with customers who prioritize sustainability.

Overall, B Corp Certification represents a commitment to using business as a force for good and provides a roadmap for companies to become more sustainable, accountable and impactful in the long term.

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The Community that Carrageenan Built

It’s a mild and sunny day on the island state of Zanzibar, just off the coast of Tanzania. A group of women are gathered in front of ZANEA Seaweed Company to say hello, pick up supplies and start work at the seaweed farms that dot the shores.

Known in Swahili as mwani, seaweed cultivation involves tying seedlings onto ropes that are submerged in the water enough for it to be covered at low tide. Some of the crops are ready to be harvested and laid on screens to dry in the sun before being packed in sacks and exported to CP Kelco’s plant in Skensved, Denmark. The red seaweed tended by these women will soon become GENU®, GENUGEL®, GENULACTA®, GENU® Texturizer, GENUTINE® and GENUVISCO® Carrageenans.

It’s a mild and sunny day on the island state of Zanzibar, just off the coast of Tanzania. A group of women are gathered in front of ZANEA Seaweed Company to say hello, pick up supplies and start work at the seaweed farms that dot the shores.

Known in Swahili as mwani, seaweed cultivation involves tying seedlings onto ropes that are submerged in the water enough for it to be covered at low tide. Some of the crops are ready to be harvested and laid on screens to dry in the sun before being packed in sacks and exported to CP Kelco’s plant in Skensved, Denmark. The red seaweed tended by these women will soon become GENU®, GENUGEL®, GENULACTA®, GENU® Texturizer, GENUTINE® and GENUVISCO® Carrageenans.

A Better Way of Life

For centuries, coastal communities have relied on the sea to support their way of life. However, aquaculture or aquatic farming is only decades old. CP Kelco began farming seaweed in Zanzibar in 1990 and helped to establish the ZANEA Seaweed Company soon afterwards for a local support base.

It has played an important role in improving the standard of living here – especially for women, who make up around 70% of the workforce and obtain a meaningful cash income for their skills. Their success can be seen in the increase in bank accounts in the area, improved homes and infrastructure, and, most importantly, the number of children receiving an education.

For centuries, coastal communities have relied on the sea to support their way of life. However, aquaculture or aquatic farming is only decades old. CP Kelco began farming seaweed in Zanzibar in 1990 and helped to establish the ZANEA Seaweed Company soon afterwards for a local support base.

It has played an important role in improving the standard of living here – especially for women, who make up around 70% of the workforce and obtain a meaningful cash income for their skills. Their success can be seen in the increase in bank accounts in the area, improved homes and infrastructure, and, most importantly, the number of children receiving an education.

This year, a new hospital will open on land donated by CP Kelco and ZANEA Seaweed Company. Its location was specifically chosen to support women in more remote areas of the community, where having nearby maternity care is critical to avoid complications.

Through grants from its nonprofit Huber Helps™ program, CP Kelco recently purchased a solar water pump for one of the villages, providing clean water for up to 2,000 people.

This year, a new hospital will open on land donated by CP Kelco and ZANEA Seaweed Company. Its location was specifically chosen to support women in more remote areas of the community, where having nearby maternity care is critical to avoid complications.

Through grants from its nonprofit Huber Helps™ program, CP Kelco recently purchased a solar water pump for one of the villages, providing clean water for up to 2,000 people.

In addition to training in sustainable farming methods, all material, including ropes and seed stocks, are provided to farmers free of charge. On a yearly basis, CP Kelco supplies and distributes materials valued at over $150,000 USD. Over 300 new boats as well as planting structures, drying facilities and new shelters have been donated.

CP Kelco is securing a sustainable seaweed aquaculture in Zanzibar so it can remain a source of livelihood for generations to come. The seaweed itself acts as a bioremediator and filter. A fast-growing algae, seaweed is one of nature’s most effective ways to fight carbon emissions, absorbing nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It utilizes energy from sunlight and takes up excess nutrients from the water to assist the ocean’s ability to fight harmful algae blooms that lead to fish kill.

CP Kelco is securing a sustainable seaweed aquaculture in Zanzibar so it can remain a source of livelihood for generations to come. The seaweed itself acts as a bioremediator and filter. A fast-growing algae, seaweed is one of nature’s most effective ways to fight carbon emissions, absorbing nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It utilizes energy from sunlight and takes up excess nutrients from the water to assist the ocean’s ability to fight harmful algae blooms that lead to fish kill.

To help the entire community take advantage of the economic opportunities provided by seaweed farming, CP Kelco works to prevent negative impact to the ecosystem, especially deforestation. Protection of the mangroves is essential to maintain the natural flow of the water and provide feeding grounds for native species.

CP Kelco plants a minimum of 20,000 trees per year.

To help the entire community take advantage of the economic opportunities provided by seaweed farming, CP Kelco works to prevent negative impact to the ecosystem, especially deforestation. Protection of the mangroves is essential to maintain the natural flow of the water and provide feeding grounds for native species.

CP Kelco plants a minimum of 20,000 trees per year.

One-third are used to preserve mangrove forest lands, one third supports the construction of homes and one-third is used to replenish the stakes, fish fences and other lumber supplies needed in seaweed farming.

Improving Education Opportunities

Prioritizing resources to improve education in Zanzibar is also a big part of CP Kelco’s commitment to the community. In the early ‘90s, only 62% of school-age children in Zanzibar were enrolled in primary schools according to the Zanzibar Ministry of Education. Through the Huber Helps™ program, CP Kelco has built classrooms, provided yearly donations of school supplies to the children, sponsored equipment and tools, and renovated school buildings for more conducive learning environments. The transformation in the community over the years has been significant.

Prioritizing resources to improve education in Zanzibar is also a big part of CP Kelco’s commitment to the community. In the early ‘90s, only 62% of school-age children in Zanzibar were enrolled in primary schools according to the Zanzibar Ministry of Education. Through the Huber Helps™ program, CP Kelco has built classrooms, provided yearly donations of school supplies to the children, sponsored equipment and tools, and renovated school buildings for more conducive learning environments. The transformation in the community over the years has been significant.

A 2021 UNICEF report on the children of Zanzibar estimates that 85% of boys and girls are now enrolled in primary schools. 

The travel distance to school can often be a key factor in school attendance, with children in rural areas often facing the longest travel times. When one of the employees at ZANEA Seaweed Co. shared how far his children had to walk to the nearest school in his district, we took action. We collaborated with the Huber Helps™ program and SOS Children’s Villages to raise $135,000 USD to support the construction of a new school, Chamboni Primary School.

B Corp Certification

In spring 2024, ZANEA Seaweed Co. achieved B Corp. Certification from the nonprofit B Lab. It’s one of the most well-respected and challenging certifications that a company can earn. The ”B” stands for ”benefit for all,” and recognizes that a corporate sustainability strategy should balance the protection and caring of people and planet equally with profit. The rigorous certification process measures a company against very high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and legal accountability. It looks at operations covering day-to-day activities and the business model, considering overall impact on employees, customers, community and the environment ― all are viewed as company stakeholders. ZANEA Seaweed Co. was measured across a range of responsibilities as varied as employee benefits and training to community support and environmental programs to delivering a high-quality product that empowers customers.

In spring 2024, ZANEA Seaweed Co. achieved B Corp. Certification from the nonprofit B Lab. It’s one of the most well-respected and challenging certifications that a company can earn. The ”B” stands for ”benefit for all,” and recognizes that a corporate sustainability strategy should balance the protection and caring of people and planet equally with profit. The rigorous certification process measures a company against very high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and legal accountability. It looks at operations covering day-to-day activities and the business model, considering overall impact on employees, customers, community and the environment ― all are viewed as company stakeholders. ZANEA Seaweed Co. was measured across a range of responsibilities as varied as employee benefits and training to community support and environmental programs to delivering a high-quality product that empowers customers.

A Product You Can Feel Good About

Extracted from this warm water red seaweed, our GENU® Carrageenan family of products are renowned for their thickening, gelling and stabilizing properties as well as their clarity in foods and beverages, personal care, pharmaceutical and home care products. They may be used as a vegan, nature-based alternative to synthetic texturizers.

Find out how carrageenan can become part of your story too.

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Home / Media Hub / CP Kelco Completes $60 Million Citrus Fiber Capacity Expansion Project

CP Kelco Completes $60 Million Citrus Fiber Capacity Expansion Project

Strong Customer Demand & Market Potential Are Key Drivers
Behind New Production Line

ATLANTA (Apr. 29, 2024) – CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, has completed a $60 million expansion in production capacity for its citrus fiber product line, based on strong customer demand and market potential. With this significant expansion, the company has ample capacity to support current and future customers’ citrus fiber supply needs.

The production line expansion for NUTRAVA® and KELCOSENS™ Citrus Fiber in the company’s facility in Matão, Brazil, increases the total capacity to approximately 5000 MT, establishing CP Kelco as a leading citrus fiber supplier to food, beverage and consumer product manufacturers worldwide. This expansion provides options to incrementally expand capacity even further in the future based on customer needs.

Launched in 2019, CP Kelco’s citrus fiber products are highly versatile and unique ingredients upcycled from citrus peels, a byproduct of the juicing industry. With the continued growth in consumer demand for clean-label, sustainable products, citrus fiber addresses the need for nature-based and easily recognizable ingredients in a variety of food, beverage and personal care products.

“We are delighted about reaching this important milestone in our growth journey with citrus fiber, which continues to demonstrate tremendous versatility and potential across many application segments and geographic markets,” said Didier Viala, President of CP Kelco. “As a result of strong collaboration amongst our global team members and customers since its commercial launch in 2019, our citrus fiber has evolved into a robust product line with growing interest and demand, especially from those interested in meeting consumers’ needs for sustainably sourced and label-friendly products.”

“We look forward to serving even more customers and application segments with the significant expansion of our citrus fiber production capacity,” Viala added.

NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber supports dietary fiber intake and offers unique water-binding, texturizing and stabilization capabilities in a wide range of food and beverage applications, from condiments, dressings and soups to bakery goods, dairy and plant-based products. In personal care products, KELCOSENS™ Citrus Fiber serves as a gentle emulsifier alternative, providing stabilization and a light skin feel to help product developers create SENSational textures, from serums to gels and luxe creams.

In 2023, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber became the first citrus fiber in the industry to achieve upcycled certification from the Upcycled Food Association, now part of WhereFoodComesFrom, Inc. Then, in March 2024, KELCOSENS™ Citrus Fiber won the prestigious Cosmetics & Toiletries  Allē Award for best new natural/bio-derived ingredient.

About CP Kelco

CP Kelco is a nature-based ingredient solutions company with approximately 90 years of experience working with food, beverage, consumer and industrial products manufacturers worldwide. What sets us apart:

  • Unlocking Nature-Powered Success®. Apply ingredient innovation and problem- solving to develop customized solutions that leverage our regional insights and meet manufacturers’ goals to address consumer needs and preferences.
  • Unique Produces extensive range of high-quality, plant-based and fermentation-derived ingredients to formulate tailored solutions.
  • Technical Excellence. Offers strong collaboration with a global team of scientists and applications experts, leveraging our regional state-of-the art R&D facilities.
  • Committed to providing responsibly sourced and produced ingredients.
  • Market Understands market and consumer trends to help customers create relevant and innovative products.

Our key product lines include gellan gum, pectin, carrageenan, xanthan gum, diutan gum, fermentation-derived cellulose, refined locust bean gum, microparticulated whey protein concentrate and our latest innovation, NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber. Learn more at www.cpkelco.com.

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Innovating to Reduce Plastic Usage

The global theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. When it comes to consumer care and plastic, the better choice is to “reduce” instead of “recycle.” Most products are packaged in single-use plastic and recycling rates are extremely low: The British Beauty Council estimates that only 9% of packaging is recycled. As formulators know, personal care and home care products are largely water-based. Reduce or eliminate the water and there’s much less product to ship, lowering freight costs as well as opening up new packaging opportunities.

Earth Day bonus! Try our free recipe for a waterless hand cleanser:

Versatile, fermentation-derived KELTROL® CG-SFT Xanthan Gum is known for its unique smooth flow rheology and transparent thickening. COSMOS® Certified, vegan, non-GMO and organic-compliant ingredient grades available.

Key Attributes 
AppearanceTransparent Gel
pH4.5-5.0
Viscosity – Brookfield® RV5 viscometer @ 20 RPM
3,000-5,000 cP
Order of IngredientsIngredientINCI/Chemical NameWeight %
ASodium Coco SulfateSodium Coco Sulfate83.00
BKELTROL® CG-SFTXanthan Gum8.00
CDisodium EDTA,
Sodium Benzoate,
Potassium Sorbate,
Citric Acid Powder		Disodium EDTA,
Sodium Benzoate,
Potassium Sorbate,
Citric Acid		0.50
3.00
2.00
3.50

Process/Procedure

  1. Add Phase A to vessel.
  2. In Phase B, sift KELTROL® CG-SFT Xanthan Gum into batch and mix.
  3. Add remaining Phase C ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Instructions for Usage

  1. Add 200 mL of warm tap water to a container.
  2. Pour 20 grams of hand soap powder into water and hand mix for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Let the mixture sit for 30–60 minutes and mix again.
  4. Your new cleanser is ready to use.

Solving the microplastics problem

Between regulatory efforts and brands policing themselves, the use of non-biodegradable microplastics in home care and personal care products is well on its way out. There are also more eco-friendly alternatives available that can act as exfoliating scrubbers or fragrance encapsulates to help you differentiate your product. Because no one likes to pay for water, CP Kelco can also help you develop more concentrated and low-water formulations. Read more about how to clean up home care products like laundry pods, liquid laundry detergent, fabric softener and dishwashing detergent with CELLULON® Cellulose Liquid.

Learn more about our solutions for sustainable personal care and home care formulations.

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