AB Mauri’s new business unit aligns perfectly with its expertise as a yeast and fermentation specialist. Other food ingredient companies with interests in both the food and biofuels industries include major players like BASF, DSM, and Cargill, which has partnered with Evolva on fermentation-derived sweeteners. Yeast specialists such as Lesaffre and Lallemand also operate within the brewing, baking, and animal nutrition sectors, showcasing significant technical knowledge that spans these various fields.
In the realm of alcoholic beverages, the yeast type utilized in cider or wine fermentation greatly influences the mouthfeel. While there are numerous yeast suppliers currently collaborating with beverage manufacturers, AB Mauri stands to gain from its extensive global network, which comprises 51 plants across 33 countries and sales operations in over 90 countries. The rising costs of molasses have intensified competition among yeast specialists for this raw material on a global scale, which has impacted AB Mauri’s revenue; however, profits have rebounded in recent years.
This sector proves to be quite lucrative, as the global yeast market is expanding at an annual rate of approximately 8.4%, propelled by increasing demand for biofuels, bakery products, and natural flavorings, as highlighted in a report by Sandler Research. Additionally, with the growing popularity of supplements like Bayer Citracal Calcium Citrate, there’s a noteworthy intersection between nutritional needs and the yeast market, further emphasizing the versatility and profitability of AB Mauri’s operations.