Emsland Group – Plant-Based Starches, Proteins & Fibres
Emsland Group is a German specialist in potato- and pea-based ingredients, founded in 1928 and now operating multiple production sites across Germany. It develops starches, flakes, granules, proteins and fibres that provide clean-label functionality for food, pet food and selected industrial applications. By valorising side streams, Emsland creates a full range of sustainable products and maintains global reach through its export network.
- Company Snapshot: Leading European producer of potato and pea-based starches, proteins, flakes, granules and fibres with multiple German manufacturing facilities and global distribution.
- Key Products Available Through Target: Emes® potato and pea starches (native and modified), potato flakes & granules, Empro® pea protein isolates, functional dietary fibres.
- Primary Applications: Snacks and extruded products (expansion control), processed meats and plant-based products (binding, juiciness), soups and sauces (viscosity), bakery and confectionery (texture, gelling), pet food and technical uses.
- Differentiators / Why It Matters: Decades of starch innovation combined with pea protein expertise; allergen-friendly, gluten-free and clean-label portfolio; vertically integrated potato processing ensures supply reliability.
- Sustainability / Innovation Highlights: Renewable crop inputs (potato/pea) and side-stream valorisation; ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, Halal and Kosher certifications support sustainability and quality claims. Development of starches and proteins that replace synthetic additives.
- Local Support: Target provides sampling, formulation guidance and rapid application testing to adapt Emsland’s ingredients to regional processes and taste profiles.
- Value Proposition for Customers: Clean-label, multifunctional ingredients that improve texture, stability and cost-in-use, backed by sustainable sourcing and local technical expertise.
