Jungbunzlauer Announces $200m Investment in First-of-its-kind Biogum Facility in Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jungbunzlauer, a leading producer of high-quality, sustainable ingredients from natural sources, is breaking ground on Canada\u2019s first\u00a0xanthan gum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0facility \u2013 a $200-million addition to the company\u2019s existing footprint in Port Colborne, Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, Jungbunzlauer announced the groundbreaking for the first stage of this multi-year project, which is supported by $4.8 million from the Invest Ontario Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis expansion in Port Colborne marks a significant milestone for our North American business. This site not only reinforces our commitment to providing our partners with top-quality, natural biogums but also highlights our dedication to sustainability and to the local community,\u201d said Bruno Tremblay, Jungbunzlauer CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tremblay was joined at the groundbreaking ceremony by site lead Ryan Doell and dignitaries from local, provincial and national governments, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford; Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli; Niagara South MP Vance Badawey; Niagara West MPP, Sam Oosterhoff and Mayor William Steele.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe’ve been a proud part of the Port Colborne community for more than 20 years. In that time, we\u2019ve invested $560 million into our local facility to expand capacity and improve sustainability. As we look ahead to the next ten years, we expect to continue to make significant investments in capacity, sustainability and the community. On top of our capital investment, the jobs, services and local purchases from our facility add approximately $20 million to Port Colborne\u2019s economy every year,\u201d Tremblay said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Phase 1 expansion is expected to be operational from Spring 2026 and produce readily biodegradable xanthan gum, a thickening agent with a wide range of culinary, cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses. The Port Colborne expansion will increase Jungbunzlauer\u2019s capacity to provide high quality xanthan gum to customers throughout North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This expansion underscores Jungbunzlauer’s commitment to expanding its presence in North America and its commitment to carbon neutrality and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJungbunzlauer\u2019s expansion shows very clearly that international companies looking for a strategic foothold in North America will find Ontario is the best place to invest,\u201d said Michael Fedchyshyn, Interim CEO for Invest Ontario. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone whose hard work and dedication made this expansion possible and a special mention to the City and people of Port Colborne, and Invest Ontario for their support,\u201d concluded Tremblay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Xanthan gum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(XG)\u00a0is a versatile thickening and stabilizing agent,\u00a0widely used in food products like salad dressings, sauces, beverages, confections and a wide range of other edibles. It enhances\u00a0texture, improves\u00a0viscosity and stabilises\u00a0emulsions in a\u00a0broad variety of products.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout Xanthan Gum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n