About Kalsec
Working closely with visionary food & beverage innovators for over 65 years means we are more than a natural ingredients supplier — we partner with you to provide solutions to your toughest challenges & help you discover what's naturally possible™.
Unlocking the potential of people, nature & science to nourish the world.
Pioneering Natural Solutions on a Global Scale
With our global headquarters in Kalamazoo, MI, and a network of strategic research, finishing and distribution locations worldwide, Kalsec is an international leader in innovative natural food and beverage ingredients and solutions. And since our ingredients are derived from natural sources, we can help you create products that meet the expectations of today's most label-conscious consumers.
We remain a family-owned business that takes pride in providing our customers with industry-renowned high quality natural ingredients, expertise and superior service. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our vast portfolio of products. Kalsec's vertically integrated supply chain, from seed to shelf, ensures unparalleled quality control and reliability.
As a certified B Corp, we also meet the highest recognized social and environmental standards. This represents our commitment to making ethical and sustainable decisions that serve consumers, customers, employees, communities and the environment.
At Kalsec, we're not just ingredient suppliers – we partner with you to discover what’s naturally possible™.

Kalsec Through the Years
1958
- Kalsec founded
- Vegetone Color Systems—leader in customizing natural color combinations
1961
- Pioneers in use of gas liquid chromatography with spice extraction
- Plant breeding program begins
1977
Tetralone Hop Extract—first to provide light stable bitterness in beer for use in clear glass bottles
1978
Aquaresin® water dispersible extracts—leader in developing extracts for use in oil and water applications
1987
Herbalox® Rosemary extract—first to standardize the use of rosemary extract in foods such as meat, poultry, and fish
1992
- Kalsec Southwest Opens—Dehydration & extraction facility in Texas
- Durabrite® high stability colors—leaders in natural color stabilization
1994
Duralox® oxidation management systems—combination of Aquaresin, Herbalox, and Durabrite technologies to make your products…look better, taste better, last longer
1995
Kalsec Europe founded
1998
Expeller pressed extraction
2000
Clearcap Super soluble Capsicum
2007
Paul H. Todd, Jr. Research Center Opens
2008
- Herbalox® Rosemary Extract XT introduced
- Kalsec Malaysia laboratory opens
- Hoprival® Extract— Concentrated hop oils that deliver consistent flavor and aroma that rival traditional hopping more sustainably Learn more
2009
- Kalsec China established
- Culinary Collection—utilizing sensory capabilities to authentic flavor profiles
2010
High stability red colors introduced
2012
HeatSync Heat systems—unique combinations of pungent ingredients delivering targeted sensory performance
2014
Kalsec Singapore opens
2015
- Solar energy program begins
- SQF certification
- Craft Brew Solutions—combining hop extracts and unique flavors to enhance the craft brewing process
2016
Kalsec Mexico opens
2017
Onsite Early Learning Childcare opens
2020
B Corp certification achieved
2021
- DuraShield® Food Protection Blends - ideal combinations of natural antimicrobials and proven natural antioxidants like Herbalox.
- Lupulock® Encapsulated Hop Oils - first to provide shelf stable, concentrated hop oils for a more efficient brewing process.
- Don Berdahl Center for New Technology opens.
2022
Kalsec Distribution Center opens in Kalamazoo
2024
- Opened the Savoury Product Innovation Centre of Excellence (SPICE Lab) at Wageningen University
- Opened new finishing and distribution centers in the United Kingdom & Singapore
2025
Launched KalHops™ to showcase our innovative hop solutions.
Growing Responsibly
Global Connections to Serve You
Kalsec provides high quality ingredients to some of the largest and best known brands around the world via our regional headquarters locations and broad sales team coverage.
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