Natural cereal ingredients. Proven performance. Real differentiation.

Bakery manufacturers across Europe are continuously balancing flavour, texture, nutrition and process efficiency. Achieving this balance requires more than ingredients, it requires expertise rooted in grain mastery. 

Through our expanded partnership with EDME, Caldic brings premium cereal-based ingredient solutions to bakery and food manufacturers across Europe, combining ingredient excellence with formulation know-how. 

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Who is EDME?

Part of Richardson, a 4th generation global leader in agriculture and food processing, EDME is a leading specialist in malted ingredients and cereal-based solutions for the food industry with over 140 years of expertise in grain processing. 

From carefully selected grains to expertly processed ingredients, EDME focuses on delivering consistent, high-performance solutions that enhance both the sensory and functional qualities of finished products. 

Rooted in strong agricultural partnerships and deep technical knowledge, EDME transforms cereals into ingredients that add measurable value in formulation and production. 

Historic EDME maltings facility highlighting grain processing expertise and agricultural heritage

What EDME brings to your formulations

  • Flavour & Colour Development

    Malted ingredients that enhance flavour depth and create appealing, natural colour profiles in bakery applications.

  • Texture & Functional Performance

    Diastatic and non-diastatic malted flours that support fermentation, improve dough handling and contribute to consistent crumb structure.

  • Nutritional Enhancement

    Wholegrain-based ingredients that retain fibre and nutritional benefits, supporting better-for-you product positioning.

  • Clean & Natural Positioning

    Ingredient solutions aligned with clean-label expectations and modern consumer demands for healthy eating solutions.

Portfolio highlights

EDME’s portfolio supports a wide range of bakery and cereal-based applications: 

  • Malted flours (diastatic & non-diastatic) 
  • Toasted and roasted cereal ingredients 
  • Flakes and kibbled grains 
  • Functional cereal blends and breads concentrates 
  • Wholegrain and speciality flours
Multigrain breads and cereal flours showcasing malted and wholegrain bakery ingredient applications

Key application areas

These ingredients are widely used in: 

  • Artisan and industrial breads 
  • Rolls and sandwich carriers 
  • Fine bakery 
  • Healthy and wholegrain concepts 
  • Premium differentiated bakery products 
Seeded artisan breads with cereal toppings illustrating flavour, texture and wholegrain positioning

Why Caldic + EDME? 

At Caldic, we go beyond distribution. By combining EDME’s grain expertise with our food science capabilities and local application support, we help you: 

  • Anticipate formulation trends 
  • Optimise production performance 
  • Translate consumer expectations into differentiated products 
  • Develop competitive, future-ready bakery solutions 

Together, we support not just ingredient selection, but smarter formulation. 

 

Let’s explore what EDME can do for your next project 

Every formulation has an ambition behind it. Whether you are looking to improve flavour, optimise fermentation, enhance nutritional value or create a more distinctive product profile, we are ready to support you. 

Complete the short form and one of our specialists will contact you to explore your needs. 

Start the conversation. Shape your next bakery innovation with EDME and Caldic.