Kalsec – Natural Colours, Taste & Protection
Kalsec (Kalamazoo Spice Extraction Company) is a family‑owned B‑Corp founded in 1958 and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It supplies innovative taste and sensory solutions, natural food protection systems, natural colours and hop extracts for global food and beverage brands. The company operates regional offices, laboratories and sales teams in North America, Europe and Asia and emphasises sustainable sourcing and ethical business practice
- Company Snapshot: U.S.‑based flavour, colour and antioxidant specialist with more than six decades of innovation and global reach; certified B‑Corp emphasising sustainability.
- Key Products Available Through Target: Plant‑derived spice and herb extracts; natural colour solutions from paprika, turmeric and annatto; natural antioxidants (rosemary/tocopherol blends); advanced hop extracts for flavour and bitterness control.
- Primary Applications: Savoury snacks, sauces, meat and meat‑alternative products, beverages (including brewing), dairy and plant‑based foods.
- Differentiators / Why It Matters: Proprietary extraction techniques yield high‑potency, heat‑stable ingredients that meet clean‑label requirements; integrated taste, colour and shelf‑life solutions reduce formulation complexity.
- Sustainability / Innovation Highlights: Partnerships with growers and investment in water‑ and energy‑efficient processing; continuous improvement to reduce waste and maintain B‑Corp status.
- Local Support: Target’s sensory experts help tailor Kalsec solutions to local flavour profiles and processing conditions; local inventory ensures rapid supply.
Value Proposition for Customers: Achieve clean‑label taste, colour and shelf‑life targets quickly, supported by robust technical resources and sustainable sourcing.
