Search About Corbion Share this page Contact Twitter LinkedIn Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and lactic acid derivatives, and a leading company in functional blends containing enzymes, emulsifiers, minerals, and vitamins. We develop sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life for people today and generations to come. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting edge technologies work for them. Corbion’s strategy and every aspect of our operations are built around advancing sustainability underpinned by high ethical standards, whether this relates to the management of our global supply chain, responsible procurement of our raw materials, or the safety and wellbeing of our people. In 2016, Corbion generated annual sales of € 911.3 million and had a workforce of 1684. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. Two lines of business At Corbion we distinguish between two lines of business, each with a different set of characteristics: Biobased Ingredients and Biobased Innovations. These business units are supported companywide by globally managed R&D, operations, and business support functions. Biobased Ingredients The Biobased Ingredients business unit focuses on our core business: ingredients for Food and Biochemicals. Food We are a global food ingredient supplier for leading food manufacturers. We strive to be the leader in keeping food tasty, consistent, and fully safe from date of production to day of consumption. With our proven food solutions based on conscious choices, we work side by side to empower our customers to grow and to create affordable food (in the markets of meat, beverage, bakery, confectionery, and dairy) that people love and can safely enjoy with their friends and family, just as we enjoy with ours. Biochemicals Our biobased chemicals offer improved functional performance, production efficiency, and safety for our customers. Manufactured from renewable resources, and using the most advanced and resource-efficient fermentation processes, our products provide a sustainable alternative to fossil-based chemicals for customers operating across a wide spectrum of industries, including medical biomaterials, plastics, pharma, electronics, home and personal care, agriculture, coatings, adhesives, solvents, and animal health. We are constantly exploring opportunities to bring the benefits of our products and solutions to our customer’s applications. Biobased Innovations Our Biobased Innovations business unit creates new biotechnology business platforms. By using our own core technologies, stand-alone or combined with our partners' technologies, we drive growth via a disciplined stage-gate investment approach. Our 50/50 joint venture with Total for the production and marketing of polylactic acid bioplastic (PLA) is part of this business unit. Our high-performance PLA resin can be used to make a bioplastic for a wide range of applications, ranging from (degradable) food packaging to touchscreen computers and durable automotive components. Biobased Innovations also comprises the succinic acid joint venture with BASF (Succinity), as well as our longer-term development projects such as FDCA, a potential replacement for purified terephthalic acid (PTA), our gypsum-free lactic acid process and use of alternative feedstocks (lignocellulosic biomass, agricultural residues, or waste) to make lactic acid. Subscribe Home Contact us Privacy Cookie policy Disclaimer Twitter LinkedIn Cookie use Corbion uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all Corbion websites. Yes, I agree No, I don't agree