FMC Corporation has acquired pectin-related intellectual property developed by Vigido, a subsidiary of UniPektin Ingredients and the former exclusive marketer of the pectin products of Pectine Italia, a company whose pectin business FMC acquired last year.
The acquisition of Vigido's pectin know-how and customer data significantly strengthens FMC's pectin portfolio, the company said, with expertise in marketing and R&D knowledge. Vigido products previously marketed under the brand name VIDOPECTINE will now be available from FMC BioPolymer.
"This acquisition enriches our expertise and capabilities in natural-based food ingredients," said Mary T. Clarke, general manager, Food Ingredients, FMC BioPolymer. "For our pectin business, Vigido's pectin market and application knowledge and formulation experience complements our existing strength in manufacturing and our more than 65 years of experience in the food industry, to solidify our position in the pectin market."
The company said that adding the Vigido know-how to FMC's newly acquired pectin business provides FMC BioPolymer with eEnhanced ability to serve a wide range of low pH food applications; a broader product line with which to provide customised food ingredient solutions; and easier access to many customer applications for the pectin produced in its Milazzo pectin facility in Italy.
FMC BioPolymer provides naturally-derived alginates, carrageenan, Avicel microcrystalline cellulose, pectin, natural colour and health and nutrition products serving the worldwide food, pharmaceutical, personal care and specialty markets.
