BENEO is a global supplier of plant-based functional ingredients for the food, beverage, and animal nutrition industries. A member of the Südzucker Group, the company develops and manufactures chicory root fibres (inulin and oligofructose, marketed under Orafti), specialty carbohydrates (including isomaltulose under the Palatinose brand and isomalt), as well as rice starches and flours, wheat-based ingredients, and plant-based proteins.
BENEO’s portfolio is used to support product formulation needs such as digestive-fibre enrichment, sugar and energy management, texture and stability, and plant-based alternatives. Its ingredients are applied across categories including bakery, confectionery, dairy and dairy alternatives, beverages, cereals, infant and clinical nutrition, and pet food.
The company operates production sites in Europe and South America, including facilities for chicory root fibre in Belgium and Chile, specialty carbohydrates in Germany, and rice ingredients in Belgium, supported by technical application centers and nutrition science teams. BENEO works within relevant food and feed regulations and provides scientific and technical documentation to customers for product development and compliance.
