Manufacturer of fruit preparations, jams, spreads and marzipan for industry and retail since 1893.
Zentis Fruchtwelt GmbH & Co. KG
Aachen (Jülicher Straße) · Aachen-Eilendorf · Siedlce (PL) · Drégelypalánk (HU) · Philadelphia, PA (US) · Plymouth, IN (US) · Ramenskoye (RU, sales)New on Amplifa
About Zentis
Founded in 1893, Zentis is a technology-oriented family company from Aachen specialising in the processing and refinement of fruits and other natural raw materials. The portfolio includes fruit, warm-flavour, cereal, botanicals and vegetable preparations for the dairy, dairy-alternative, bakery and confectionery industries, as well as jams, spreads, nut-nougat creams and marzipan specialities for retail. Production takes place in fully automated recipe and process control with more than 3000 automated recipes, whereby the natural raw materials are gently processed at low temperatures and with short heating; filling is carried out in jars, plastic containers, reusable stainless steel containers and aseptic aluminium foil. With six production sites in Germany, Poland, Hungary and the USA, more than 2000 employees and activity in over 50 countries, Zentis counts among the leading fruit processors in Europe. In addition, the company offers product development, first-to-market concepts, allergen management and its own logistics services.
- Site
- Aachen
- Processes
- Production of fruit preparations (mixing, heating incl. UHT, cooling) for dairy and, Filling of preparations into stainless steel/plastic containers and aseptic aluminium foil, Aseptic solution/filling of fruit preparations, Production of jams, marmalades and spreads (mixing, heating, cooling, filling, Filling of nut-chocolate creams into plastic containers, Filling of savoury sauces into jars, Production of confectionery (marzipan, chocolate specialities, candies), Fully automated recipe and process control: processing of natural raw materials at low
- Materials
- Strawberries, Apricots, Sour cherries, Black cherries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Red and black currants
- Certificates
- IFS Food Version 8 (Higher Level, 98.13 %), FSSC 22000 (V6), DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 – Allergen management, HACCP concept, Certified allergen management (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020)
- Founded
- 1893
- Employees
- 2000+
- Industries
- Dairy and milk processing industry, Dairy alternatives, Bakery industry, Confectionery industry, Beverage industry, Industrial food customers
- 01
Raw material procurement and supplier audits
- 02
Incoming goods inspection and external laboratory monitoring
- 03
Fully automated recipe and process control (mixing, heating incl. UHT,
- 04
Filling into glass, plastic containers, stainless steel containers or aseptic
- 05
Outgoing goods inspection (sensory, microbiological, analytical)
- 06
Logistics and delivery (Zentis Logistik Service GmbH)
Raw materials and processes
Fruits (strawberry, apricot, cherry, raspberry and others)
Base of jams, spreads and fruit preparations for the dairy and bakery industry.
Nuts (hazelnut, almond, peanut)
Used in nut-nougat creams, peanut butter and marzipan specialities.
Grains and oats
Base for cereal and granola preparations as well as plant-based products.
Cocoa and milk powder
Ingredients for nut-chocolate creams and chocolate specialities.
Aseptic filling
Filling of fruit preparations into aseptic aluminium foil for long-shelf-life industrial deliveries.
UHT heating
Gentle heat treatment in the preparation production process.
Sites
Aachen (Jülicher Straße)
DEHeadquarters / Plant I – fruit preparations, spreads
- Materials
- Fruits, nuts, grains, cocoa
- Fully automated recipe and process control
- UHT systems
- Filling systems for glass, plastic containers, stainless steel containers and aseptic aluminium foil
Aachen-Eilendorf
DEPlant II – confectionery production; seat of Zentis Logistik Service GmbH
- Materials
- Almonds, marzipan, chocolate
- Confectionery production systems
Siedlce (Żelków Kolonia)
PLZentis Polska – fruit preparations for the dairy and bakery industry, aseptic solutions
- Materials
- Fruits
Drégelypalánk
HUZentis Hungária – fruit preparations and bakery fillings
- Materials
- Fruits
Philadelphia, PA
USZentis North America LLC – plant and North American headquarters
Plymouth, IN
USZentis North America LLC – plant
Ramenskoye (Moscow region)
RUOOO Zentis Russia – sales of fruit, vegetable and cereal preparations
Product examples
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of fruit preparations (mixing, heating incl. UHT, cooling) for dairy andOther (food processing) | – | – | – | – | Fruits, Nuts, Seeds, Grains, Vegetables, Cocoa, Cacao, Botanicals |
| Filling of preparations into stainless steel/plastic containers and aseptic aluminium foilOther (food processing) | – | – | – | – | Fruit preparations, Nut preparations, Cereal preparations |
| Aseptic solution/filling of fruit preparationsOther (food processing) | – | – | – | – | Fruit preparations |
| Production of jams, marmalades and spreads (mixing, heating, cooling, fillingOther (food processing) | – | – | – | – | Strawberries, Apricots, Cherries, Figs, Oranges, Sugar, Pectins |
| Filling of nut-chocolate creams into plastic containersOther (food processing) | – | – | – | – | Hazelnuts, Almonds, Milk powder, Cocoa, Palm oil |
| Filling of savoury sauces into jarsOther (food processing) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of confectionery (marzipan, chocolate specialities, candies)Other (food processing) | – | – | – | – | Almonds, Marzipan, Chocolate |
| Fully automated recipe and process control: processing of natural raw materials at lowOther (food processing) | – | – | – | – | Fruits, Nuts, Grains |
| Production of bakery fillingsOther (food processing) | – | – | – | – | Fruits |
| Logistics (freight forwarding, ADSp terms)Other | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
Zentis ensures quality through incoming, in-process and outgoing goods inspections (sensory, microbiological, analytical), HACCP, traceability and a certified allergen management system. All sites are certified according to GFSI-recognised standards (IFS Food or FSSC 22000); since 1993, the top rating "Higher Level" has been achieved in every IFS audit.
| Evidence | Aachen (Jülicher Straße) | Aachen-Eilendorf |
|---|---|---|
| IFS Food Version 8 (Higher Level, 98.13 %) | ||
| FSSC 22000 (V6) | ||
| HACCP concept | ||
| Certified allergen management (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020) |
History
- 1893
Founded by Franz Zentis as a colonial goods store on Adalbertsteinweg, Aachen (20 June 1893).
- 1900
Invention of FAMOS baking jam (Finest Apricot Marmalade Without Syrup).
- 1917
Relocation of the headquarters to Jülicher Straße in Aachen.
- 1950
Range expansion to include confectionery (candies, chocolates, marzipan).
- 1960
Entry into fruit preparations for dairy products (yogurt, quark) with warm-flavour preparations.
- 1970
Introduction of nut-nougat creams; switch to plastic packaging.
- 1993
Start of a series of IFS audits with the top rating "Higher Level".
- 1995
Opening of Plant II in Aachen-Eilendorf (confectionery) and founding of Zentis Polska.
- 1998
First company worldwide to produce stable, patented chocolate splits for dairy products.
- 2000
Opening of Zentis Hungária in Drégelypalánk.
- 2002
Founding of Zentis Russia.
- 2004
Expansion of the Jülicher Straße site to 70,000 m² for 28 million euros.