Vaess marks milestone with the world’s largest alginate gel production site

Vaess has opened a new production facility in Poland as part of its journey toward innovation and sustainable food solutions.

Vaess Agersol, an integral part of Vaess, Dutch food engineers, and the specialist in alginate solutions, officially opened the world’s largest alginate gel production facility in Stare Koźle, Poland.

With an area of 5,500 m², the modern facility enables Vaess to meet global demand and drive innovation across various sectors, including meat, fish, bakery, pet food, and plant-based products.

Vaess said with the opening of the new facility in Poland — the world’s largest alginate production site at 3300 m² — it is better equipped to meet the demand for alginate products.

“With state-of-the-art technology and a steadfast focus on efficiency, sustainability, and food safety, our new facility exemplifies the future of food production at Vaess,” the company wrote .

Some key features of the new plant include:

• Advanced production lines for alginate and casings, ensuring high-quality output
• Energy-efficient operations that align with our sustainability goals.
• Streamlined logistics to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

During the opening event, Vaess showcased key product innovations, including:

• Emulsified brines: designed to optimise moisture retention using unsaturated fats for healthier options.
• Plant-based cheese: achieving texture and meltability comparable to traditional cheese.
• Plant-based marbling fat: a reduced-saturated-fat substitute that provides a realistic appearance and flavour.
• Plant-based melting fat: a cost-effective, allergen-free alternative to palm and coconut fats, offering superior melting properties during cooking.
• Bag-in-box alginate solution: an innovative packaging solution that improves logistics, reduces plastic usage, and enhances workplace safety.
• New generation gel: the finest casing worldwide
• Polish ham made with Natuvas 253: a healthier ham with improved moisture retention and texture, reducing production losses.

The new facility significantly enhances Vaess’s production capabilities, particularly in the sausage industry.

“We are now the global leader in alginate, a seaweed-based casing essential for sausage production. This expansion is vital for maintaining our industry leadership,” stated Coen van Oorschot, director at Vaess. “With manufacturing sites in Deventer, Melbourne, and Stare Koźle, we are well-positioned to address increasing market demand.”

The investment in the new facility means Vaess can serve its customers even better by increasing production capacity to meet growing demand; improving product consistency through advanced manufacturing processes; and enhancing sustainability with reduced waste, lower energy consumption, and fewer emissions.

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