- In September 2021, AAK, a global leader in vegetable oils and fats, acquired BIC Ingredients, the lecithin product division of PIC International Holdings. This acquisition allows AAK to expand its portfolio with non-GMO specialty lecithins and lecithin compounds, enhancing its offerings in the natural and functional ingredient markets
- In 2021, Corbion unveiled the Pristine 3000, the company's 'most robust dough conditioning innovation yet,' adding to its Pristine range of clean label solutions. The solution enables bakers to overcome common challenges, such as wheat protein inconsistencies and high-speed processing, without relying on gluten supplementation and conventional solutions, like diacetyl tartaric acid ester of monoglycerides (DATEM).
- In 2020, The Brazilian unit of US commodities trader Cargill build a new facility to produce pectin (which can be used as an emulsifier), a fruit by-product used in jams, beverages, dairy products and confectionery.
- In March 2020, Kerry Group set up a new regional development and food manufacturing facility in Georgia, Rome. This new establishment would help the company to serve its customer base in Europe, increase its production capacity, and expand its geographic reach.
- In August 2022, Louis Dreyfus Company Agricultural Industries LLC (LDC) expanded its global lecithin manufacturing capabilities by opening a new soy liquid lecithin production facility in Claypool, Indiana, US. This strategic move strengthens LDC's position in the lecithin market, enhancing its ability to meet growing demand for high-quality soy-based ingredients
- In January 2022, SepPure Technologies, based in Singapore, entered a strategic partnership with GIIAVA, a leading soy lecithin producer, to develop and implement innovative process solutions at a soy lecithin production facility in Singapore. This collaboration aims to enhance production efficiency and product quality, leveraging SepPure’s advanced technology
