This significant investment will enhance market supply by 2019-2020 and is focused on increasing production of low methyl ester (LM) pectin, which is ideally suited for popular products such as ambient drinking yogurts, jams, jellies and fruit preparations.

For many years, pectin has been widely used as a stabilizing, texturizing and gelling agent in a variety of foods. Historically, it often was a staple in “Grandma’s pantry” to preserve homemade fruit jams and jellies. More recently, pectin has become increasingly popular in formulating various beverages, such as acidified protein drinks and fruit flavored drinks. 

FMC Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business assets of Pectine Italia.