Univar Solutions Expands its Ingredients & Specialties Portfolio through New Distribution Agreement for Kalsec’s Natural Taste & Sensory Solutions, Colours and Antioxidants

Kalsec gives options for the meals and beverage industries to make merchandise look higher, style higher and last more, naturally.®

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Europe, Univar B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Options Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) (“Univar Options” or “the Firm”), a worldwide chemical and ingredient distributor and supplier of value-added companies, introduced right this moment it has expanded its Substances & Specialties (I&S) portfolio by way of a brand new unique distribution settlement with Kalsec® Inc.

Univar Options Expands its Substances & Specialties Portfolio by way of New Distribution Settlement for Kalsec

Kalsec’s revolutionary merchandise are naturally sourced from herbs, spices, greens and hops to be used within the meals and beverage industries in nations throughout Europe [1].

“Our meals, beverage and nutraceutical clients from around the globe rely on us to assist meet their evolving wants for extra sustainable components so Univar Options is thrilled to launch our relationship with Kalsec,” stated Kevin Hack, vp of worldwide meals components for Univar Options. “As a market chief in specialty ingredient distribution, we stay up for enhancing our robust buyer connections in Europe by introducing Kalsec’s full line of naturally sourced extracts, colors and antioxidants. Including these revolutionary, complementary components to our portfolio, together with our best-in-class service, devoted meals and nutraceutical {industry} experience, technical help and revolutionary utility kitchens, we can assist our clients deliver their product imaginative and prescient to life.”

Kalsec begins with naturally derived merchandise from herbs, spices, greens and hops and makes use of analytical and sensory experience to offer inventive options for the meals and beverage industries to make finish merchandise look higher, style higher and last more^®. The merchandise are translated into easy-to-use kinds that are perfect for most formulations and supply {industry} acknowledged excessive ranges of high quality and consistency.

The addition of Kalsec’s revolutionary merchandise brings a set of components to Univar Options’ industry-leading specialty portfolio for meals and beverage producers on the chopping fringe of {industry} and culinary developments. In partnering with Kalsec Inc., Univar Options can construct on its Surroundings, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets by way of accountable product sourcing and long-term provider partnerships as a part of the corporate’s 2025 ESG objective that’s centered on sustainable sourcing. As one in every of solely 4000 plus companies licensed as a B Company, Kalsec meets the best verified requirements of sustainability, social accountability, innovation and group engagement.

“Kalsec has been working for over 26 years in Europe, and at our core all through this time has been the drive to offer our clients with extra sustainable options,” stated James Smith, vp and managing director, Europe for Kalsec. “As we glance to optimize our route-to-market in Europe, we’re delighted to be working with a market-leading accomplice in Univar Options who shares our values in sustainable sourcing and with offering clients the service and merchandise they should create top quality meals and drinks.”

About Kalsec Inc.
Kalsec gives revolutionary spice and herb extracts, colors, antioxidants and superior hop merchandise to the meals and beverage industries. We seize the perfect nature has to supply and make the most of the talents, expertise and information of our staff to make merchandise look higher, style higher and last more. Kalsec has remained household owned and gives localized help to our world clients. Trusted since 1958, Kalsec is dedicated to offering worth to the meals and beverage {industry} for the following 100 years. Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S., Kalsec has regional places of work, laboratories and gross sales groups in North America, Europe and Asia. As a licensed B Corp, Kalsec makes moral and sustainable selections that serve our clients, staff, communities and the setting. We’re proud to be utilizing our enterprise as a pressure for good. For extra info, go to www.kalsec.com.

About Univar Options
Univar Options (NYSE: UNVR) is a number one world specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world’s main producers. With the {industry}’s largest non-public transportation fleet and technical gross sales pressure, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory information, formulation and recipe growth, and main digital instruments, the Firm is well-positioned to supply tailor-made options and value-added companies to a variety of markets, industries, and purposes. Whereas fulfilling its goal to assist preserve communities wholesome, fed, clear and secure, Univar Options is dedicated to serving to clients and suppliers innovate and deal with Rising Collectively. Be taught extra at univarsolutions.com.

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[1] European nations embody Poland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark