Corbion Plant Earns Organic Certification

Global ingredient solutions leader Corbion has earned organic certification for its plant in Blair, Nebraska, where the company manufactures vinegar and lactic acid-based ingredient products for the food industry.

The move enhances Corbion’s ability to manage production and increases the security of supply for makers of organic foods.

“In the age of the Internet and social media, consumers are focused like never before on what’s in the foods they eat, whether they are safe and healthy, and how they impact the planet. Organic options are an important part of the food industry’s future, and we want to make sure our customers can count on us to help them meet that demand,” said Ruud Peerbooms, senior vice president, Food Ingredient Solutions at Corbion.

In the 2017 Market LOHAS (Lifestyle Of Health And Sustainability) Health & Natural Consumer Survey Study, consumers cited health and the environment as the top two motivations for purchasing organic foods. According to Nielsen Homescan household projected data, U.S. organic food sales grew nearly 9% in 2018 to more than USD21bn.