Naturally better ingredients – for people and planet

As your partner for ingredient and service excellence, we combine more than 150 years of fermentation expertise with an industry-leading commitment to sustainability. The result? We provide naturally derived, biodegradable solutions you can trust for manufacturing healthier, safer, tastier, and more sustainable products. 

From acidulants and sweeteners to texturants and minerals & solutions, our portfolio includes a wide variety of bio-based ingredients that help create naturally better products for a range of industries, including food and beverage, nutrition, personal and home care, healthcare, and industrials in more than 130 markets around the world. 

By continuously investing in sustainable innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and comprehensive quality management, we are able to assure outstanding product quality and reliability and fulfill our purpose leading the way in developing naturally better ingredients that enhance everyday life.

We lead the way in developing naturally better ingredients that enhance everyday life.

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Macro photograph of a flower bud displaying a spiral pattern of tightly packed green spikes with red tips, radiating outward in a vibrant geometric design.
Female scientist wearing safety glasses and gloves inspecting a microscope slide in a laboratory.
Macro photograph of a leaf showing intricate vein patterns with a colour gradient from deep green to turquoise.
Two professionals having a conversation in a modern office setting, with one woman in a black blazer speaking and the other person listening attentively.

Innovation and R&D

Our Research and Development teams are dedicated to advancing ingredient science, creating high-quality, sustainable solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. 

Our leadership

Jungbunzlauer’s leadership combines strategic insight with hands-on experience to strengthen our global operations serving more than 130 countries. Focused on sustainable growth and guided by our core values, they help shape a company where people, performance, and purpose align to make us naturally better. 

Our history

More than 150 years ago, Ignatz Lederer founded a spirit distillery in Jungbunzlau, in what is now the Czech Republic – laying the groundwork for a business rooted in fermentation. Under the long-standing ownership of the Kahane family, Jungbunzlauer has grown into a global leader in industrial biotechnology, operating some of the largest fermentation facilities in the world. With a continued focus on renewable raw materials and biodegradable ingredients, our story is one of transformation – shaped by science, driven by purpose. 

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Shape the future with us

Looking for a career where you can grow, innovate, and make an impact? Be a part of our team.