Manufacturer of functional food ingredients based on vinegar and lemon for shelf life, food safety and taste
World Technology Ingredients (WTI, Inc.)
Jefferson (Georgia, USA) · Hofheim am Taunus (Germany)New on Amplifa
About WTI
WTI (World Technology Ingredients) develops and produces functional food ingredients in dry and liquid form for meat and poultry, seafood, prepared foods, soups, sauces, dips, dressings and pet food. The product range includes antimicrobial agents (Ional®, NatureIn®, DV®), phosphates (Myosol®), binders (TenderIn®) and flavor solutions (FlavorIn®). The technology is based primarily on two plant-derived basic ingredients: vinegar and lemon, which are naturally sourced, clean-label and sustainable. WTI shaped the industry's clean-label development by introducing vinegar as an effective alternative to lactates and diacetates. Production, product development, the Food Safety Lab (Biosafety Level II) and the Food Application Lab with a modern ingredients pilot plant are integrated at the Jefferson, Georgia site. The subsidiary WTI International GmbH, founded in 2014 in Hofheim am Taunus, serves Europe, Asia and the Middle East, including application technology and warehousing.
- Site
- Hofheim am Taunus
- Processes
- Production of functional food ingredients (dry and liquid), Product development / recipe development for food, Food Safety Lab (microbiological testing, Biosafety Level II), Food Application Lab & Pilot Plant (application testing, production simulation), Quality Assurance & Food Safety (sampling and testing of every incoming shipment), Logistics and warehousing (Europe, Asia, Middle East), Product development / application technology, Food Safety Lab (Biosafety Level II)
- Materials
- Vinegar (vinegar, plant-derived), Lemon (lemon, plant-derived), Liquid phosphate (Myosol®), Lactates/diacetates (alternative to clean-label vinegar products), Vinegar (plant-derived), Lemon (plant-derived), Ional® (lactate/diacetate systems)
- Certificates
- BRCGS (AA+ rating, GFSI-recognized), DE-ÖKO-001 (organic certification), BRCGS (AA+, GFSI-recognized), DE-ÖKO-001 (Organic)
- Founded
- 1983
- Industries
- Meat and poultry, Seafood, Prepared foods, Soups, sauces, dips & dressings, Pet food / animal nutrition, Food service
- 01
Product development / recipe development
- 02
Procurement of plant-derived basic ingredients
- 03
Production of dry and liquid ingredients
- 04
Application testing in the Food Application Lab & Pilot Plant
- 05
Microbiological testing (Food Safety Lab, BSL II)
- 06
Sampling and testing of every incoming shipment
- 07
Logistics and warehousing
Basic Ingredients & Product Systems
Vinegar (plant-derived)
Clean-label alternative to lactates and diacetates for antimicrobial effect and shelf life extension
Lemon (plant-derived)
Naturally derived basic ingredient for antioxidant and flavor-active ingredients
Liquid phosphate (Myosol®)
First WTI product (1989) for improving water binding and yield in meat products
Ional® (lactate/diacetate systems)
Patented antimicrobial system since 1993; Ional® LC (2002) against Listeria monocytogenes
Locations
Jefferson, Georgia (USA)
USHeadquarters, production, laboratories, pilot plant
- Materials
- Vinegar, lemon, phosphates, lactates/diacetates
- Ingredients pilot plant
- Automated liquid production (since 1998)
- Food Safety Lab (Biosafety Level II)
- Food Application Lab
Hofheim am Taunus (Germany)
DESubsidiary WTI International GmbH: sales, application technology, warehousing for Europe, Asia, Middle East
Products & Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of functional food ingredients (dry and liquid)Plastics | – | – | – | – | naturally derived ingredients, clean-label ingredients, conventional ingredients |
| Product development / recipe development for foodEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Food Safety Lab (microbiological testing, Biosafety Level II)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Food Application Lab & Pilot Plant (application testing, production simulation)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quality Assurance & Food Safety (sampling and testing of every incoming shipment)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics and warehousing (Europe, Asia, Middle East)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredients pilot plant | – | 1 | – | – | Jefferson, GA, USA |
| Automated liquid production plant | – | – | – | 1998 | formerly NY; in operation from 2003 Jefferson, GA, USA |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Food Safety
WTI is BRCGS certified (GFSI-recognized) and achieved an AA+ rating in 2024 on its first unannounced audit. Every incoming shipment is sampled and tested; suppliers must undergo an annual third-party audit.
| Evidence | Jefferson, Georgia (USA) | Hofheim am Taunus (Germany) |
|---|---|---|
| BRCGS (AA+, GFSI-recognized) | ||
| DE-ÖKO-001 (Organic) |
History
- 1967
Founder Wolf Ludwig emigrates with his family from West Germany to the USA; work as a German master butcher, application specialist and sales employee
- 1977
Founding of Wolf-tec (equipment technology for food processing) with USD 1,000 in start-up capital
- 1983
Founded as WTI Market Supplies, sister company of Wolf-tec, for knife sharpening services and market accessories
- 1989
Entry into the US ingredients market with the first product Myosol® (liquid phosphate)
- 1990
Renamed World Technologies Ingredients; exclusive focus on functional food ingredients
- 1993
Entry into the antimicrobials market with the patented Ional®
- 1994
Introduction of Myosol® Plus in the USA (hot dogs and deli meats)
- 1998
Move to a new plant in New York with automated liquid production
- 2000
International expansion to South America and Europe via sales agents; introduction of Ional® Plus
- 2002
Introduction of Ional® LC against Listeria monocytogenes
- 2003
Relocation from Kingston, New York to Jefferson, Georgia; construction of the new plant begins
- 2014
Founding of the subsidiary WTI International GmbH in Hofheim am Taunus for Europe, Asia and the Middle East
- 2024
First unannounced BRCGS audit with AA+ rating