“Xanthan gum imports have increased dramatically over the past several years due to what we believe to be unfair pricing practices of Chinese and Austrian producers,” said John Taylor, vice-president supply chain and logistics for Atlanta-based CP Kelco, a division of the J.M. Huber Corp.
CP Kelco offers Keltrol brand xanthan gum, which provides thickening and stabilizing abilities in such applications as salad dressings and syrups.