Pectin in High Demand in Brazil, an Industrial Info Market Brief

Growing health awareness among consumers for functional foods is one of the major factors driving the demand for fruit pectin. Brazil is one of the largest producers of pectin, and the market is growing significantly on the account of high demand from the Food & Beverage industry.

In July 2019, Cargill Agricola SA started construction on a new pectin production plant in Bebedouro, Sao Paulo State, with plans to complete the project by the end of 2021. Due to COVID-19, construction has been interrupted, but the project is moving forward. Click here for project information.

CP Kelco Brasil SA is developing an expansion project in Limeira, Sao Paulo State, to increase pectin production capacity. The project is planned to move forward by the last quarter of this year. Click here for project information.