Company Summary: InterFiber is a global supplier of natural origin fibers, committed to providing high-quality plant-based solutions for various industries. Founded almost 15 years ago, the company emphasizes drawing inspiration from nature and producing fibers that are naturally sourced and processed mechanically, ensuring excellent nutritional values and technological properties without chemical interventions. InterFiber focuses on sustainability by offering solutions that facilitate production, improve products, enhance consumer health, and reduce waste. They have an expansive presence in over 50 countries, serving clients through a network of representatives and partners.
Main Markets: InterFiber’s natural fibers are widely used across multiple markets globally:
- Human Nutritional Applications (Food Industry): This is a primary focus, with their R&D developing solutions using insoluble fiber to improve food production and consumer health. They have expertise in meat applications and bakery products.
- Pet Food: Their dedicated fiber products (e.g., Bestocell) facilitate balanced pet food diets, offering both nutritional and technological advantages.
- Animal Feed: Powdered cellulose from InterFiber is used to correct bulk density, improve structure (e.g., in extruded and expanded feeds), and accelerate drying processes, particularly in applications like piglet feed.
- Non-Food Applications: Fiber is used as a natural filling or addition in various technical and industrial applications.
Main Product Categories & Descriptions: InterFiber’s main products are natural fibers derived from various plant materials, available in multiple grades and fiber lengths (e.g., 30, 75, 90, 200, and 500 microns):
- Wheat Fiber (Unicell Wheat Fiber WF): Natural insoluble wheat fibers appearing as white fibrous powders, without flavor or odor. They provide excellent water and oil retention properties.
- Bamboo Fiber (Unicell Bamboo Fiber BF): Natural insoluble bamboo fibers derived from mature bamboo plants. They combine the strength of bamboo with dietary fiber benefits for various food applications.
- Powdered Cellulose: A versatile natural fiber used across various applications for its unique properties.
- Oat Fiber (Unicell Oat Fiber OF): Natural insoluble oat fibers, cream-colored fibrous powders, without flavor or odor, providing excellent water and oil retention.
- Sugar Cane Fiber: Natural fiber derived from sugar cane, utilized for its functional properties.
- Apple Fiber: Natural fiber from apples, offering nutritional and technological benefits.
- Cocoa Fiber: Natural fiber obtained from cocoa, used in specific applications.
- Citrus Fiber: Natural fiber derived from citrus, providing functional characteristics.
