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Butter concentrates: Innovative solutions to substitute AA butter

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Food manufacturers and processors are continuously searching for innovative solutions to enhance flavor, ensure quality and reduce costs while maintaining simple ingredients label.

One key ingredient that is widely used in food applications is butter, a very volatile commodity ingredient. Butter consumption has been on the rise in the US for the last four decades. Even so, butter remains an essential ingredient – both for food processors and for consumers. 

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First Choice Ingredients becomes part of the Royal DSM Family

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In the Fall of 2021, the First Choice Ingredients team embarked on a new chapter in our growth story, by becoming part of the Royal DSM family.

Our two companies are a great fit, and teaming up brings clear benefits to both companies - and above all to our customers. DSM can help further accelerate growth at FCI by bringing our fantastic products to DSM's broad global customer base and integrating the First Choice solutions in DSM's full F&B offering. It also gives the FCI team access to DSM's world leading bioscience toolbox, including a vast library of dairy enzymes and cultures, fermentation know-how, and global customer relationships.

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FCI's Commitment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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FCI is open for business during COVID-19. Photo: Pixaby

FROM: James Pekar, President and CEO

During these uncertain times, our thoughts and hearts go out to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. I am writing to assure you that, as a federally mandated essential business, First Choice Ingredients, Inc. (FCI) will remain open and operational during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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