DSM To Invest In New Processed Flavors Plant
The plant that will be using new semi-continuous technology developed in unique cooperation between DSM's technology engineers and food technologists
DSM has developed a new way to produce processed flavors that will bring major benefits to customers. The company will invest in a new plant that will be using new semi-continuous technology developed in unique cooperation between DSM's technology engineers and food technologists. The new technology creates the opportunity, not only to produce DSM's existing Maxavor line of roasted products, but also new types with milder notes. Apart from product range extension, the new technology also increases quality consistency as well as product – and food safety.
The new facility will be build on the existing fully-owned DSM nutrition production site in Xinghuo, Shanghai, China, and highlights the company's commitment to its Savoury Ingredients business and recognition of the growing importance of the Asian, especially the Chinese, food ingredients market.
The new plant will double the company's production capacity of process flavors. Capital budget for the investment is estimated around EUR 10 million. Work on the new plant will start in March 2006. Following a rigorous testing and analysis program during 2006, initial production is scheduled for late 2006, with the plant becoming fully operational by April 2007.
Process flavors are used in culinary and savoury products, as soups, snacks and ready to eat meals. In these food products process flavors provide and enhance specific taste donation, like roast beef, sauted vegetables or boiled chicken.
DSM Savoury Ingredients forms part of the Business Group DSM Food Specialties. It provides essential ingredients to create high quality savoury flavors. Its products form building blocks to build excellent culinary taste. DSM's extensive range of ingredients provides basic taste foundation, specific taste direction and superior taste enhancement in a wide variety of savoury applications. DSM Savoury Ingredients' product range includes Savorkey (a clean label, boiled taste profile), Maxavor (clean label roast taste profile), Gistex (basic savoury taste provider) and Maxarome (natural taste enhancer).
SOURCE: DSM