Pectin manufacturer and hydrocolloid supplier for food and beverage production
Herbstreith & Fox is a legacy German pectin producer (founded 1934) running a traditional manufacturing operation with SAP and SQL Server as core systems. The hiring mix is heavily skewed toward production roles, with modest engineering and ops teams, reflecting a capital-intensive, process-driven business. Active projects span plant reconstruction and energy management, signaling capital reinvestment and operational modernization rather than digital transformation.
Herbstreith & Fox manufactures pectins and hydrocolloid ingredients for global food, beverage, confectionery, and dairy manufacturers. The company produces apple and citrus pectins, sweetening and coloring fruit extracts, and multifunctional fibers derived from fruit. Based in Neuenburg, Baden-Württemberg, the publicly held company operates across 201–500 employees and serves customers internationally, with direct technical support as a competitive advantage. The business model centers on customized formulations and technical partnerships with food processors.
High-quality pectins derived from apples and citrus, supplemented by fruit-based sweetening extracts, coloring extracts, and functional fibers. Used primarily in fruit processing, confectionery, and dairy production.
Neuenburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company was founded in 1934 and remains a public company with 201–500 employees.
Enterprise resource planning on SAP S/4HANA and SQL Server databases, with VMware virtualization and Oracle infrastructure. Manufacturing analytics via HPLC and Google Cloud Platform.
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