This collaboration significantly strengthens ACI’s ability to support both traditional meat processors and manufacturers of plant-based foods Leading ingredient distributor and supply chain expert ACI Group has entered a long-term…

This collaboration significantly strengthens ACI’s ability to support both traditional meat processors and manufacturers of plant-based foods

Leading ingredient distributor and supply chain expert ACI Group has entered a long-term strategic agreement with IFF, securing distribution rights for IFF’s portfolio of high-performance soy and pea protein solutions across the UK and Ireland. This collaboration significantly strengthens ACI’s ability to support both traditional meat processors and manufacturers of plant-based foods, offering an expansive and technically advanced ingredient range that meets the evolving needs of the market.

IFF’s plant protein solutions, derived from non-GMO soy and peas, include a variety of textured and functional formats, such as textured vegetable proteins (TVPs), hydrolysed vegetable proteins, and application-specific blends, all designed for precise formulation control. The range features several widely used and high-performance products, including SUPRO Isolated Soy Proteins, SUPRO MAX Structured Vegetable Proteins, SUPRO TEX Dry Textured Proteins, RESPONSE Textured Soy Concentrates, ALPHA and PROCON Soy Protein Concentrates, and CENTEX Textured Soy Flours. These ingredients are known for their excellent nutritional value and outstanding functional properties, including water binding, fat retention, emulsification, and maintaining textural fidelity under complex processing conditions.

Gareth Clark, Sales Director at ACI Group, commented: “The agreement with IFF reflects our continued commitment to delivering ingredient innovation backed by technical excellence. IFF’s plant protein technologies enable our customers to be agile in responding to shifting consumer preferences, whether they are reformulating traditional products for improved performance or developing entirely new plant-based lines. The quality, versatility, and scientific foundation of this range align with our mission to support customers in creating the food of tomorrow.”