Cargill has announced plans to invest $15 million in its French alginates production plant, a move the company is billing as part of an overall strategy to maintain a sustainable supply in the marketplace.
Alginates, a thickening and gelling agent extracted from seaweed, depend upon a strong relationship with local fisherman in the production process. Cargill’s facility, in Lannilis, benefits from close proximity to the French coast because of this.
Bente Korsgaard, Head of the alginates business for Cargill Texturizing Solutions said: “We expect to see an increase in the number of companies utilizing Cargill alginates for product innovation, to reduce recipe costs, or to secure a more reliable supply chain. Cargill is now in the best possible position to support them.”
Cargill markets its alginates under several brand names, including Algogel, Satialgine, and Cecalgum.
Alginates, a thickening and gelling agent extracted from seaweed, depend upon a strong relationship with local fisherman in the production process. Cargill’s facility, in Lannilis, benefits from close proximity to the French coast because of this.
Bente Korsgaard, Head of the alginates business for Cargill Texturizing Solutions said: “We expect to see an increase in the number of companies utilizing Cargill alginates for product innovation, to reduce recipe costs, or to secure a more reliable supply chain. Cargill is now in the best possible position to support them.”
Cargill markets its alginates under several brand names, including Algogel, Satialgine, and Cecalgum.
