From Aachen, Zentis Fruchtwelt GmbH & Co. KG develops and produces fruit preparations, fillings and confectionery for food manufacturers, alongside its consumer brands in spreads and marzipan. The company says it has worked with fruit and natural ingredients for more than 130 years and now operates internationally with more than 2,000 employees in over 50 countries. Its industrial solutions are developed with partners ranging from start-ups to global food groups.
AGRANA Fruit US, IncAGRANA Fruit US, Inc. manufactures customized fruit preparations for food producers, with US operations dating to the AGRANA group’s presence in the country since 1976. Its facilities include plants in Botkins, Ohio; Centerville, Tennessee; Fort Worth, Texas; and Lysander, New York, alongside corporate offices and new-product development in Brecksville, Ohio. The company serves dairy, bakery, and ice cream markets, developing preparations in cooperation with customers.BALDWINSVILLE, NY
TAURA by IFFFounded in 1973 as a citrus growers’ co-operative in Tauranga, New Zealand, TAURA by IFF turns real fruit into long-shelf-life inclusions and snacks for food manufacturers. Its proprietary technology removes more than 90% of the fruit’s moisture while retaining authentic taste, texture and fruit character, giving developers a practical alternative to dried or freeze-dried fruit. TAURA now operates factories in New Zealand and Belgium, with a U.S. plant planned for mid-2026, while remaining rooted in its New Zealand beginnings.WEST CHESTER, OH
Lyons Magnus, LLCSince 1852, Lyons Magnus has grown from an E.G. Lyons general merchandising operation into a food manufacturer supplying fruit ingredients, beverages, syrups, sauces and dessert products to foodservice and ingredient customers. The Fresno-based company pioneered aseptic processing with fruit particulates and now combines four U.S. plants with in-house research, pilot-plant and sensory-testing capabilities to develop and co-manufacture custom products for restaurant and beverage brands. Its portfolio also includes healthcare nutrition products through Lyons Health Labs, established after the 2024 acquisition of Hormel Health Labs.WESTLAKE, OH