CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, announced the extension of its distribution relationship with Azelis in Australia and New Zealand markets. CP Kelco’s product range is a significant addition to Azelis’ portfolio, and the new distribution agreement reflects the strong collaboration between both companies.

Under the new collaboration, started on 1 October 2021, Azelis will distribute CP Kelco’s product lines for Consumer & Industrial (C&I) and Food applications, including GENU Pectin, KELCOGEL Gellan Gum, GENU Carrageenan, KELTROL Xanthan Gum, KELCO-VIS Diutan Gum (excluding personal care and construction applications), CELLULON Fermentation-Derived Cellulose (excluding personal care applications) and the newest addition, NUTRAVA Citrus Fiber.

Richard Yin, head of Commercial for the Asia Pacific, stated, “CP Kelco is continuously looking at ways to collaborate with companies that support not only our culture of customer success but also our ambitious growth goals. Expanding our alliance with Azelis in these countries is an exciting step forward.”

Laurent Nataf, president and chief executive officer of Asia Pacific at Azelis, added, “We are thrilled about this expansion of our appointment as a great recognition of the trust and confidence our valued principal CP Kelco puts into us. Our goal is to deliver from the start the very best service to existing and new customers while reducing complexity for CP Kelco.”