Kemira Selects Batory Foods as U.S. Sales Partner

DES PLAINES, Ill.Kemira ChemSolutions appointed Batory Foods as its U.S. sales, marketing and distribution partner for sodium and calcium propionate products. The products are used most frequently in the United States to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria in bakery products.

 As the sales, marketing and distribution partner to one of the largest propionate producers in the world, weve expanded our ability to provide propionates to an increasing number of bakeries across the U.S.," says Ken Krasowski, Senior Product Manager, Bakery Ingredients, Batory Foods. In the process, we look forward to introducing a new base of U.S. customers to Batorys far-ranging line of additional bakery ingredients."

According to Salvador Pliego, Kemiras Sales & Marketing Manager, Food and Feed in North America, a number of factors went into the decision to forge a partnership with Batory Foods, including Batorys reputation, its customer base and skilled sales force. Strategically, the relationship aligns with our commitment to meeting U.S. customers demand for propionate products," says Pliego, who adds: Given our shared reputations for providing the highest-quality ingredients and customer-driven solutions, Kemira and Batory form a solid team."