Growing our presence in food and beverage ingredients

Over the years, Castor International has expanded its activities within the food and beverage ingredients sector. Building on our foundation in plant-based raw materials and global supply chains, we now support a growing number of partners with ingredients that meet the increasing demand for functionality, traceability and sustainability.

Our history in Castor oil derivatives and oleochemicals has given us deep knowledge of natural chemistry and global sourcing. That expertise is extending into functional ingredients, plant-based oils and certified materials used across food, feed and health markets.

Sector developments shaping our approach

Earlier, we attended Fi Europe 2025 in Paris. It offered valuable perspectives on where the food and beverage sector is heading. The key themes we observed continue to shape our priorities:

• a strong push toward plant-based and functional nutrition
• rising expectations around traceability and certified sourcing
• greater interest in multi-use ingredients that serve food, feed and health simultaneously

Customers are asking for more than the product alone. They need partners who can support them with specifications, documentation and consistency across categories. This is where we continue to build.

What we offer

Castor International supplies plant-based and naturally derived ingredients suitable for:

• beverages, including emulsifiers and stabilisers
• bakery and confectionery, such as lecithins and release agents
• functional foods and supplements, including enriched oils and specialised raw materials
• feed and pet food, where compliance overlaps with food-grade standards

We also provide:

• technical support and documentation, including non-GMO declarations, certifications and spec sheets
• supply chain flexibility through a diverse international supplier network
• consistent coordination across logistics, regulatory and quality management

A growing focus on food and health

The food and beverage industry is changing. Regulations are tightening, claims need to be verified and sustainability has become a requirement rather than a benefit. At Castor International, we are ready to support this transition.

Whether it involves sourcing certified lecithins, identifying multifunctional raw materials or navigating documentation for a clean label product, we work with customers to find the right solution.