Bunge Loders Croklaan (Xiamen) Oils Technology Co., Ltd. is the Chinese subsidiary of Bunge Loders Croklaan, a global leader in specialty oils and fats and part of the U.S.-based agribusiness and food company Bunge Limited. Located in Xiamen, China, this facility plays a strategic role in serving the rapidly growing Asian food manufacturing markets with tailor-made lipid solutions.
Core Business
The company’s core business revolves around the innovation, production, and supply of value-added specialty fats and oils. These are critical functional ingredients used in the food processing industry for enhancing texture, stability, mouthfeel, and nutritional value of finished goods across categories such as bakery, confectionery, frying, dairy analogues, and infant nutrition.
Product and Service Offerings
Bunge Loders Croklaan (Xiamen) specializes in high-performance fats and oils with a focus on:
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Specialty Fats for Confectionery:
- Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBEs)
- Cocoa Butter Replacers (CBRs)
- Cocoa Butter Substitutes (CBSs)
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Bakery Fats:
- Palm and non-palm-based shortenings
- Margarines for laminated doughs and fillings
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Frying Oils:
- High-stability frying oils with extended fry life and low foaming
- Tailored blends for quick-service restaurants and foodservice applications
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Infant Nutrition Lipids:
- OPO structured lipids to mimic human milk fat for infant formulas
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Dairy Fat Alternatives:
- Non-dairy creamers
- Cheese analogues and spreads using functional lipid technologies
These solutions are highly customizable and cater to the evolving needs of global food brands looking for clean-label, sustainable, and cost-effective ingredients.
Specialisation and Core USP
Bunge Loders Croklaan’s key strengths lie in:
- Scientific Lipid Design: Proprietary lipid structuring and enzymatic interesterification technologies for functionality and nutrition
- Sustainability Leadership: Certified palm oil supply chain (RSPO, ISCC) with a fully traceable, deforestation-free commitment
- Application Expertise: Regional innovation centers providing formulation support and co-development with clients
- Global Logistics & Supply Chain: Part of Bunge’s integrated global agribusiness network with access to raw materials and distribution efficiency
Financial Overview
Bunge Limited, the parent company, is publicly listed (NYSE: BG) and reported the following in its FY 2023 financials:
- Annual Revenue: USD 59.5 billion
- Net Income: USD 2.5 billion
- Oilseeds Segment (includes Loders Croklaan): Contributed over 50% of total segment EBIT
The Xiamen unit, as part of Bunge Loders Croklaan's APAC operations, significantly contributes to the regional business growth, with China being one of the fastest-growing markets for specialty oils.
Shipment Data
While individual shipment records for the Xiamen facility are limited in public trade databases, Bunge as a whole maintains:
- Global operations in over 40 countries
- Hundreds of shipments monthly through integrated ocean freight and bulk cargo logistics
- Regular exports from Xiamen to countries across Asia-Pacific, including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India
Target Market
Bunge Loders Croklaan (Xiamen) serves a broad spectrum of B2B customers, including:
- Multinational Food Manufacturers: Chocolate, bakery, snack, and dairy brands
- Infant Formula Producers: Requiring premium structured lipids
- Quick-Service Restaurant Chains: Needing stable frying solutions
- Plant-Based Food Companies: Replacing dairy fats with functional lipid systems
Capabilities
- Processing Capacity: One of the most modern specialty fats plants in China, integrated with Bunge’s global R&D and production platform
- Application Development Centers: In-house labs to test and customize formulations for client products
- Sustainability Tracking Tools: Digital traceability systems for palm oil certification
- Regulatory Expertise: Full compliance with China’s GB food standards and international food additive regulations
Certifications and Compliance
The Xiamen facility adheres to rigorous global quality and sustainability standards, including:
- RSPO Certification: For sustainable palm oil
- ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000: Food safety and quality management
- Halal and Kosher Certifications
- ISCC and ProTerra: Non-GMO and responsible sourcing programs
The plant also complies with Bunge’s global ethical sourcing and environmental standards.
Customer Testimonials
While specific testimonials are not publicly listed, Bunge Loders Croklaan is consistently endorsed by global food brands for:
- Technical innovation
- Reliable ingredient quality
- Commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing
Industry rankings frequently place Bunge as a top-tier supplier in the global oils and fats industry.
Major Achievements
- Opened its state-of-the-art Xiamen facility in 2019, strengthening Bunge's Asia-Pacific manufacturing footprint
- Recognized as a top supplier of specialty fats in Asia by multiple food industry publications
- Partnered with global confectionery and infant formula leaders for lipid innovation projects
- Ongoing investment in deforestation-free and carbon-neutral palm oil sourcing initiatives
As part of Bunge’s global platform, the Xiamen unit of Loders Croklaan represents a critical innovation and production hub that combines local market responsiveness with world-class lipid science and sustainable sourcing.
