Manufacturer of biotechnologically produced specialty ingredients such as citric acid, xanthan, gluconates, lactic acid and sweeteners.
Jungbunzlauer Holding AG
Basel (CH) · Wulzeshofen/Pernhofen (AT) · Ladenburg (DE) · Marckolsheim (FR) · Port Colborne (CA) · Thomson, IL (US) · Sales offices incl. Vienna, Papendrecht, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Mexico City,New on Amplifa
About Jungbunzlauer
Jungbunzlauer is a biotechnology company headquartered in Basel that has been producing specialty ingredients since 1867 and today ranks among the leading producers of fermentation-derived ingredients. In its core process, microorganisms convert carbohydrate substrates, primarily corn, into finished ingredients under controlled conditions; other products are based on these fermentative precursors or complementary processes. The portfolio includes acidulants (citric acid, lactic acid, gluconates), texturants such as xanthan, mineral salts for fortification, and naturally derived sweeteners. The products are biodegradable and manufactured without synthetic petrochemical inputs. Customers are manufacturers in the food, beverage, nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care, home care, healthcare/pharma and other industrial sectors in more than 130 countries. Production takes place in Pernhofen (Austria), Ladenburg (Germany), Marckolsheim (France), Port Colborne (Canada) and, since 2025, in Thomson (Illinois, USA); around 1,400 employees generate annual revenue of more than CHF 1 billion.
- Site
- Basel
- Processes
- Fermentation (biotechnological production of ingredients from carbohydrate substrates, primarily, Application Development, Technical Support, E-Commerce Platform (jbl4u.com), Regulatory Documentation, Distribution/Logistics
- Materials
- Fermentation, Citric Acid, Xanthan, Gluconates, Lactic Acid, Sweeteners
- Certificates
- FSSC 22000, HACCP, USP/EP (pharma), Non-GMO, COSMOS, NATRUE, ISCC, EcoVadis Platinum (top 1–2%), USP/EP (Pharma), EcoVadis Platinum
- Founded
- 1867
- Employees
- 1400
- Industries
- Food, Beverages, Nutrition/Nutraceutical, Animal Nutrition, Personal Care, Home Care
- 01
Sourcing of renewable raw materials (primarily corn)
- 02
Fermentation (biotechnological conversion of the carbohydrate substrates)
- 03
Recovery and refinement into finished ingredients
- 04
Quality inspection and regulatory documentation
- 05
Sales, distribution/logistics and application development
Products & Processes
Fermentation
Microorganisms convert carbohydrate substrates (primarily corn) into finished, biodegradable ingredients under controlled conditions.
Citric Acid
High-purity acidulant for flavour enhancement, shelf life and clean-label formulations in food, beverage and other industries.
Xanthan
Plant-based texturant for stability, mouthfeel and functionality, produced by energy-intensive fermentation.
Gluconates
High-purity mineral salts for effective fortification in food, beverage and nutrition applications.
Lactic Acid
Natural acidulant for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
Sweeteners
Naturally derived sweeteners for balanced sweetness, sugar reduction and consistent formulation performance.
Product Groups
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentation (biotechnological production of ingredients from carbohydrate substrates, primarilyOther | – | – | – | – | Citric Acid, Xanthan, Gluconates, Lactic Acid, Sweeteners |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
The European and North American plants operate according to FSSC 22000 and HACCP-compliant processes; products for pharmaceutical applications meet the compendial standards USP and EP. Where applicable, the ingredients carry Non-GMO, COSMOS and NATRUE certifications.
| Evidence | Basel | Wulzeshofen/Pernhofen | Ladenburg | Marckolsheim | Port Colborne, Ontario | Thomson, IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSSC 22000 | ||||||
| HACCP | ||||||
| USP/EP (Pharma) | ||||||
| Non-GMO | ||||||
| COSMOS | ||||||
| NATRUE | ||||||
| ISCC | ||||||
| EcoVadis Platinum |
History
- 1867
Ignatz Lederer founds a molasses distillery in Jungbunzlau (Bohemia).
- 1901
Company headquarters relocated to Vienna; purchase of a plant in Pernhofen.
- 1938
Company aryanized by the Nazis; the Lederer family dispossessed.
- 1946
Plants in Czechoslovakia nationalized; Pernhofen forms the basis for reconstruction.
- 1967
Karl Kahane purchases the company; owned by the Kahane family ever since.
- 2024
Acquisition of Alliance Gums & Industries (AGI), France.
- 2025
Acquisition of a production site in Thomson, Illinois (USA) from International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).