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Brenntag signs distribution deal with Caragum
5 Sep 2018Chemical distributor Brenntag North America is partnering with Caragum International for the exclusive distribution of Ester Gum in the United States and Canada.
Chemical distributor Brenntag North America is partnering with Caragum International for the exclusive distribution of Ester Gum in the United States and Canada.
Caragum International specializes in the formulation and manufacturing of stabilizers systems for the food industry with products such as Cararosin BG CG 389-E445. Located in Marseille, France, Caragum supplies stabilizers into applications such as beverages, flavored emulsions, and sauces.“Brenntag’s collaboration with Caragum continues to demonstrate our commitment to offer our food and beverage customers top quality ingredients from world class producers,” said Larry Davis, Food Director, Brenntag North America. “Our Food & Nutrition team looks forward to working with Caragum to promote a new option to customers for ester gum. This is a great addition to our product portfolio and one that gives our customers the additional options they’ve been seeking.”Cararosin BG CG 389-E445, a Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin E445, is a weighting agent and is said to be very effective in stabilizing emulsions in beverages. The manufacturing of this material complies with European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).“Caragum International – France is pleased to welcome Brenntag as our exclusive distributor. On behalf of our French team and our worldwide network of 40 distributors, we thank Brenntag North America for choosing to support Caragum International and its Glycerol Ester range of Gum Rosin and Glycerol Ester from Wood Rosin E445. I look forward to seeing what we achieve together,” said Frederic Tur, Global Sales Director, Caragum International.Related news
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