Kalsec Inc. expands partnership with Connell Caldic as exclusive distribution partner for China

Press Release

Shanghai, China, and Kalamazoo, Mich., Dec  16, 2024 – Kalsec® Inc., a global natural ingredient solution provider for the food and beverage industry, announces an expanded partnership with Connell Caldic, a leading innovator and distributor of high-quality ingredients. This new agreement will leverage Caldic’s China-based operations, sales, and marketing teams to broaden Kalsec’s presence and strengthen brand awareness in the Asia-Pacific market.

“We are excited to grow our relationship with Connell Caldic and expand our reach in the region,” said Julie Heine, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Kalsec. “With a decades-long partnership covering several key market across APAC, this new milestone enables Kalsec to leverage Connell Caldic’s extensive ground network, supply chain and logistics capabilities, and local market know-how in China’s dynamic food industry, with a focus on the savory category.”

 

Kalsec established its presence in China in 2009 and both companies are built on a foundation of sustainability and innovation; these shared values position Kalsec and Connell Caldic to provide best-in-class products and services that meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. 

 

“We are excited to expand our current strategic partnership with Kalsec through this exclusive distribution agreement for China,” said Knud Mohr, CEO, Connell Caldic. “We look forward to welcoming new colleagues with deep expertise within Kalsec’s specialty product range, gaining additional technical capabilities with the new, fully equipped application lab in Shanghai, which complements our existing facility in Guangzhou, and servicing a much broader range of customers with customized food solutions. We are fully focused on capitalizing on the high growth potential of China’s Food & Nutrition segment.”

About Kalsec® Inc.  

Kalsec Inc provides innovative taste and sensory, natural food protection, natural colors, and advanced hops solutions to the food and beverage industries. We capture the best nature has to offer and utilize over 60 years of experience and industry-leading innovation to make food and beverage products look better, taste better, and last longer…naturally. Family-owned and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1958, Kalsec has regional offices, laboratories, and sales teams in North America, Europe, and Asia. As a certified B Corp, Kalsec makes ethical and sustainable decisions that serve our customers, employees, communities, and the environment. We are proud to be using our business as a force for good. To discover what’s naturally possible