Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Food Additives and Ingredients, Functional and Nutraceutical Foods
Products:
Botanical Extracts, Fibers, Plant-Based Solutions, Sweeteners, Vitamins and Minerals
Caldic is a global provider of specialty ingredients and chemical solutions, serving customers in over 44 countries with a deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, and tailored customer service. Headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Caldic operates at the intersection of life sciences and material sciences, offering ingredient and chemical solutions that meet the demands of dynamic global markets including food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, agriculture, and industrial applications. ## Core Business Caldic's business model is centered around value-added distribution and formulation support. The company supplies specialty ingredients, raw materials, and chemicals, and partners closely with its customers to deliver innovative and sustainable product solutions. Caldic operates a hybrid model that combines global sourcing with local formulation expertise, supported by over 50 laboratories and innovation centers worldwide. Through acquisitions and strategic partnerships, Caldic has built a diverse and scalable platform capable of addressing market-specific needs across multiple regions and industries. ## Products and Service Offerings Caldic’s product and service offerings span two core pillars: Life Sciences and Material Sciences. ### Life Sciences - Food & Beverage Ingredients: - Flavors, enzymes, emulsifiers, sweeteners, colors, stabilizers, preservatives, texturizers, dairy and meat analogs - Clean-label and plant-based ingredient systems - Fortification solutions (vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein) - Nutrition & Health: - Functional ingredients for nutraceuticals and dietary supplements - Botanicals, probiotics, amino acids, minerals - Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare: - Excipients, actives, solvents, buffering agents - GMP and GDP-compliant storage and handling - Beauty & Personal Care: - Active ingredients, surfactants, emulsifiers, preservatives - Plant-based and natural ingredients for skincare and haircare - Animal Nutrition & Agriculture: - Vitamins, amino acids, organic trace minerals, enzymes, acidifiers - Formulations for aquaculture, livestock, and pet nutrition - Home Care & Industrial Cleaning: - Detergents, surfactants, emulsifiers, antimicrobial agents ### Material Sciences - Advanced Materials & Coatings: - Resin systems, pigments, defoamers, flow agents, UV stabilizers - Construction (CASC): - Additives and binders for concrete, adhesives, sealants, and paints - Lubricants & Energy: - Base oils, greases, performance additives, corrosion inhibitors - Textiles, Leather & Paper: - Processing aids, softeners, dyestuff carriers, finishing agents - Electronic & Environmental Solutions: - Conductive additives, purification agents, and specialty solvents ## Specialization and Unique Strengths Caldic’s differentiation lies in its ability to combine deep industry knowledge with end-to-end capabilities. Notable strengths include: - 50+ laboratories and application centers for formulation, testing, and innovation - Custom formulation services in food, personal care, pharma, and coatings - Regulatory support across global standards including REACH, GMP, GFSI, FSSC, and ISO - Global procurement network with partnerships across Europe, Asia, and the Americas - Sustainability leadership, with circular economy solutions, carbon footprint transparency, and renewable ingredient sourcing The company’s embedded teams of scientists and technologists act as innovation partners to clients, co-developing market-ready products with speed and precision. ## Financials As a privately held company under the ownership of Advent International (since 2022), Caldic does not publicly disclose full financials. However, verified estimates and recent acquisition metrics indicate: - Global Annual Revenue (2023): Estimated USD 2.5–2.8 billion - Employee Count: Over 3,300 staff globally - Innovation Investment: Estimated USD 45–60 million annually in R&D, labs, and formulation support - Regional Revenue Breakdown: - Europe: ~50% - Americas: ~30% - Asia-Pacific & LATAM: ~20% Caldic has continued to grow via strategic acquisitions, including Chemroy (Canada), HTF (Latin America), and Acatris (Netherlands). ## Shipments and Global Reach Caldic operates distribution centers, warehouses, and innovation labs across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Their integrated digital supply chain enables JIT delivery, batch traceability, and custom-packaging capabilities. - Global Warehouses: 60+ distribution centers - Laboratory Footprint: 50+ labs for formulation and QC - Presence: Operations in 44 countries; customers in over 70 countries - Annual Shipping Volume: Over 500,000 metric tons of specialty ingredients and chemicals ## Target Markets - Multinational food and beverage producers - Pharmaceutical and dietary supplement brands - Cosmetic and personal care manufacturers - Agrochemical and feed producers - Coatings, plastics, and adhesives industries - Home care and I&I solution providers ## Capabilities - Custom Formulations & Application Testing - Regulatory Affairs & Labeling Compliance - Smart Inventory & Demand Forecasting Systems - Sustainability Advisory & Eco-Label Solutions - Temperature-controlled & Hazardous Goods Logistics ## Certifications and Compliance - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 - FSSC 22000, GMP, GDP, REACH, CLP, SDS - Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Organic, Non-GMO product certifications - CDP Climate and Water Disclosure participant - EcoVadis and Sedex compliance for ethical sourcing ## Customer Testimonials > “Caldic goes beyond distribution—they are a true innovation partner. Their formulation support and clean-label expertise are invaluable to our development pipeline.” > — Director of R&D, Global Beverage Manufacturer > “Their ability to source globally while delivering locally is unmatched in the specialty chemical market.” > — Procurement Manager, Industrial Coatings Company ## Major Achievements - Completed merger with Connell in 2023, expanding operations in Asia-Pacific and North America - Ranked among the Top 10 Global Specialty Chemical Distributors by ICIS - Opened new Sustainable Innovation Center in the Netherlands in 2022 - Developed a Global Sustainability Program with emissions mapping and circular ingredient sourcing - Launched proprietary digital customer portal offering real-time inventory, COAs, and regulatory documentation