Symrise has finished a key upgrade to its tropical dry ingredients production site in Pasaje, Ecuador site.
This includes the reconstruction of factory areas impacted by the 2023 earthquake, as well as a new workshop designed to support its customers' R&D efforts.
Located within a key banana-growing region of Ecuador, the facility produces flakes and powders from bananas and other tropical fruits such as mangoes, pineapples and pumpkins.
To upgrade the site, Symrise has installed additional drum dryers in a new dedicated drying zone, as well as anti-seismic infrastructure.
The company has also modernised the facility's office space, upgrading working conditions for staff.
“These improvements raise the site to the highest food safety and anti-seismic standards” said Felipe Cuevas, LATAM Operational Director, Symrise Food & Beverage Naturals.
“In addition, we have significantly expanded production capacity to meet rising customer demand. The reconstruction of damaged parts of the factory also contributes to an optimal working environment for our employees."
"This increased drying capacity reinforces Symrise’s ability to supply consistent, safe and high-quality natural ingredients to food, beverage and baby food manufacturers worldwide,” Felipe added.
“The Pasaje site plays a strategic role in our Symrise global production network,” said Aurélie Pellé, Global Product Line Director for Fruit & Vegetables, Symrise Food & Beverage Naturals.
“With this upgrade, we are reinforcing our leadership position in the banana and tropical dry ingredients market. Our unique location and industrial set-up open doors for innovative solutions to serve confectionary, baby food, bakery, or savory markets” Aurélie added.