Industry
Food
ACT supplies amino acids, flavors and essences, energy ingredients, plant extracts, sweeteners as well as acidity regulators and preservatives, vitamins and derivatives for food
Quality raw materials for food
ACT as a provider & supplier for the beverage industry
Raw materials for delicious beverages
We support beverage manufacturers in developing modern soft drinks, energy drinks and functional drinks with raw materials that combine taste, stability and nutritional value. Flavours deliver clear, authentic taste profiles for branded and private label beverages. Sweeteners and sugar substitutes enable reduced-sugar and low-calorie formulations without compromising on sensory properties. Acidity regulators and preservatives ensure a balanced acidity profile, product safety and shelf life, while hydrocolloids stabilise emulsions, maintain turbidity and create a pleasant mouthfeel. In addition, energy ingredients (e.g. caffeine, taurine) and vitamin C and derivatives provide functional added value – ideal for sports drinks and wellness drinks in the food industry.
With ACT: flavours, sweeteners, hydrocolloids and preservation for a moist crumb, longer shelf life and efficient processes
Better baking: raw materials for flavour, texture and freshness
We supply raw materials to bakeries and baked goods manufacturers that specifically improve freshness, texture and aroma. Flavours and essences provide a characteristic depth of flavour in bread, pastries and snacks. Hydrocolloids support volume, moisture retention and a moist crumb, while acidity regulators and preservatives optimise pH value and shelf life. Natural products such as spices and plant extracts enable clean label concepts to be realised without compromising stability or process reliability. This results in bake-stable, sensory-appealing products for retail, food service and frozen foods.
With ACT: flavours, sweeteners and hydrocolloids for low-sugar recipes
Confectionery reimagined: taste, mouthfeel, stability
In the confectionery industry, taste, mouthfeel and texture are key. Our flavours deliver precise taste profiles for chocolate, sweets, chewing gum and bars. Sweeteners and sugar substitutes enable low-sugar and reduced-calorie concepts that meet the growing demands for health and wellness. Hydrocolloids control jelly and chewiness, improve breakage behaviour and prevent sugar/fat bloom in complex formulations. Acidity regulators and preservatives stabilise pH-dependent systems and support food safety and shelf life. The result: consistent quality, efficient processes and strong products.
With ACT: acidity regulators, hydrocolloids and flavours for shelf life, binding
Raw materials for safe, juicy meat products
For meat and sausage products, we supply raw materials that reliably control product safety, texture and overall quality. Acidity regulators and preservatives support microbiological stability and shelf life, ensure robust pH control and protect product quality throughout the entire cold chain. Hydrocolloids improve binding, juiciness and slicing firmness – from cooked sausages to cold cuts. In addition, proteins and selected processing aids stabilize emulsions and enhance moisture retention, supporting a balanced mouthfeel. The result is stable, process-safe formulations with appealing sensory properties for industrial production, craft butchers and convenience foods.
With ACT: amino acids, proteins, vitamins for dietary supplements
Power for your supplements
We support manufacturers of dietary supplements in powder, capsule, tablet and liquid formats with high-performance active ingredients and excipients. Amino acids and proteins are used in sports nutrition and protein products, while vitamins and vitamin C & derivatives increase the nutritional value of immune, energy and wellness formulations. Energy ingredients (e.g. caffeine) address focus and performance, while excipients and active ingredients optimise tableting, flowability, compression behaviour, encapsulation and bioavailability. Flavours and essences as well as sweeteners and sugar substitutes ensure taste masking and high consumer acceptance – ideal for private labels and brand portfolios.
Frequently asked questions
ACT is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and has 14 locations worlwide. Our interactive map shows you all locations and their contact details. So you can reach us at any time.
We have been your reliable partner for high-quality ingredients for four decades. As a Hamburg company, we offer quality raw materials for food, feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and technical applications.
Follow this link to get an overview of the different sectors that we supply with our quality raw materials.
Our long-term partnerships build on our consistently high quality and customer satisfaction. Our internal quality management department continuously checks the approval of suppliers and raw materials. We work with independent test laboratories to ensure meaningful monitoring.
Yes, ACT is certified in multiple categories and can always deliver the best possible quality. For a full list and download links to our certifications please visit our quality page.