Danisco Moves into Cellulose Gum with Chinese Acquisition

With the new product area, Danisco now has all the important hydrocolloids, thereby boosting its One-Stop-Supplier strategy. Danisco’s portfolio already includes pectin, alginate, locust bean gum, carrageenan, xanthan and guar gum.

29/08/06 Danisco has acquired one of China’s most leading producers of cellulose gum (CMC). This adds a whole new product area to Danisco’s Textural Ingredients division. ’Zhangjiagang Sanhui Chemical Co., Ltd. is currently the leading supplier to the Chinese market as well as exporter to other countries.

“With a competitive cost structure and Danisco’s worldwide sales network and technical service, we expect Danisco to become an important player on the world market for cellulose gum,” says Hans Henrik Hjorth, President, Danisco Textural Ingredients.

With the new product area, Danisco now has all the important hydrocolloids, thereby boosting its One-Stop-Supplier strategy. Danisco’s portfolio already includes pectin, alginate, locust bean gum, carrageenan, xanthan and guar gum. Hydrocolloids are products that provide texture and act as a stabiliser in a number of consumer products like dairy products, cheeses, confectionery, fruit products, noodles, cake mixes and meat products. In addition, hydrocolloids are also used in for instance toothpaste and cosmetics.

Situated 120 km outside Shanghai, the plant is wholly owned by Danisco and is to provide the foundation for Danisco becoming a global supplier of cellulose gum to the food industry. The plant employs some 250 people and boasts sales of close to DKK 100 million.