Company Summary: The Emsland Group is an internationally operating company and Germany’s largest producer of potato starch, with over 90 years of experience. They specialize in innovative, plant-based ingredients derived from European-grown potatoes and peas, optimizing everyday products using these sustainable raw materials. With seven state-of-the-art production facilities in Germany and over 120 offices worldwide, Emsland Group emphasizes sustainable development throughout its value chain and is committed to continuous investment in research and technology. They offer customized product solutions and have a global personal customer service from their main plant in Emlichheim.
Main Markets: Emsland Group products are essential elements in a wide range of industrial and consumer markets globally. Their main markets include:
- Food Applications: A wide range of food applications, including bakery products, confectionery, dairy, meat & meat analogues, snacks, soups, sauces & gravies, pasta & noodles, and potato products.
- Pet Food: High-quality ingredients for pet food.
- Industrial Markets: Specific technical applications such as:
- Adhesives
- Flocking agents
- Construction additives
- Textile applications
- Filter materials
Main Product Categories & Descriptions: Emsland Group’s diverse ingredient portfolio primarily consists of high-quality plant-based derivatives from potatoes and peas:
- Native & Modified Starches (Potato & Pea): Universal binding and thickening agents with good texturizing, expanding, and filtrating properties for various food and technical applications. “Clean label” functional native starches (e.g., Empure® ES 300) are also available, serving as excellent gelling agents and texturizers for products like confectionery.
- Plant Proteins (Pea & Potato): Including pea protein isolates (e.g., EMPRO® range) and concentrates, which provide high nutritional, non-allergenic, and non-GMO benefits for the food industry, and potato protein concentrates for pet food. Food-grade potato protein is also under development.
- Fibers (Pea & Potato): Natural fibers that offer clean-label functionality and commercial benefits in various applications.
Potato Flakes & Granules: A broad portfolio available in different colors and formulations for diverse food applications, offering versatile uses in the food industry.
