Univar B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., and Kalsec, Inc., have announced an exclusive agreement for Univar Solutions to distribute Kalsec’s natural taste and sensory, colors, and food protection ingredient solutions for savory applications in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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The two companies are currently working together in other European countries such as Poland and the Nordics, and Latin American countries including Mexico.
Kevin Hack, global vice president of food ingredients, Univar Solutions, stated, "The growing relationship between Univar Solutions and Kalsec illustrates our strength in and commitment to the savory sector. By bringing Kalsec’s complete line of natural extracts, colors, and food protection ingredient solutions to our significant customer base in the United Kingdom and Ireland, we’re helping shape the future of food through ingredient innovation and recipe development. Adding these innovative and high-quality ingredients to our portfolio in this region, along with our best-in-class service, technical expertise, and reliable and resilient supply chain, we can further help our customers bring their product vision to life.”
James Smith, vice president and managing director, Europe, Kalsec, shared, “Kalsec is delighted to expand our relationship and distribution agreement with Univar Solutions in Europe. In addition to optimizing our route-to-market and serving new customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, it also supports our purpose of unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world.”