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BASF's human nutrition business announced that Corbion will assume sales and marketing for BASF's Spongolit aerating emulsifiers and Lamequick whipping agents in North America, effective immediately.
"Through its partnership with Corbion, BASF provides the market with two products that can create delicious baked goods with excellent taste and sensory characteristics. Our performance ingredients, Spongolit aerating emulsifiers and Lamequick whipping agents, are backed by BASF's 150 years of innovation. Together with Corbion, we will deliver the quality and technical integrity customers expect,” said John Helfrick, Director, BASF Human Nutrition, North America.
"Our customers in the sweet goods segment look to Corbion for solutions that help them succeed in this very competitive area. With this new partnership, and the addition of the Spongolit and Lamequick product lines, we are well prepared to meet their comprehensive sweet good needs," said Jim Robertson, senior product manager, emulsifiers, Corbion.
Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives and lactides, and a leading company in emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals and vitamins. The company delivers high performance bio-based products made from renewable resources and applied in global markets such as bakery, meat, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, home and personal care, packaging, automotive, and coating resins.
