KINGSTON, ON – (May, 2022) – Calico, a Vivify Company, a leading Food Ingredient supplier of colors, flavors, vitamins, and coatings, announced today that is has partnered with Glucorp, a manufacturer of Organic and Conventional Rice and Tapioca Syrups, Rice Proteins, Grains and Powders.
“We are delighted to enter this partnership with Glucorp. The Glucorp Products check all the boxes that our customers are looking for: All Natural, Organic, Clean Label, Sustainable, and High Quality,” says Bobby Gruber, EVP of Vivify Food & Beverage Business. “Customers across North America rely on Calico to formulate, source and supply specialty ingredients that are critical to the appearance, taste, nutritional value and stability of their products. We look forward to offering Glucorp Products to meet our customers’ demands.”
“We set up GluCorp with an aim to reduce dependence on processed sugars and to promote cleaner, healthier eating habits across the world. We owe our success to consumers across the globe becoming more label-conscious about what goes into their food” says Faizan Qureshi, Managing Director GluCorp. “Our customers trust us with what goes inside their food, and it is our single biggest responsibility to uphold our end of the bargain through consistency and quality. We are excited about partnering up with Calico and Vivify, and we can’t wait to take things forward”.
About GluCorp
GluCorp is a cereal derivatives company that came into production in 2020 and has already shaken the competition with its ever-expanding range of Organic Rice and Tapioca based derivatives. GluCorp’s entire range of products are certified Organic, in line with Clean Label requirements, free from allergens of any kind, and suitable for vegans. The company has established a global presence by setting up distributors and clientele in all major parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Australia to facilitate doorstep delivery for existing and potential B2B clientele. For more information or to view our product portfolio, please visit www.glucorp.com
About Calico
Calico is a manufacturer and supplier of raw materials for the food and beverage industry. Calico collaborates with end users to formulate, source and deliver specialty ingredients that are critical to the appearance, taste, nutritional value and stability of their products. The Company offers natural and FD&C colors, flavors, vitamins and coatings sourced from a network of specialized global partners.
Calico’s solution offerings for customers include application-specific expertise, key ingredient inclusion, “free from” labeling, addressing niche consumer demands, and implementing R&D initiatives. Calico is headquartered in Kingston, ON. Calico is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vivify. For additional information, please visit www.calico.ca
About Vivify
Vivify is a leading supplier of specialty colorants and functional ingredients to customers across multiple consumer and industrial end markets. Through diverse sourcing capabilities, advanced lab expertise, and a technical, high-touch salesforce, Vivify delivers customer-specific solutions focused on product performance and customized applications. Vivify has developed a strong market position and entrenched partnerships with 800+ customers in 50+ countries around the world. Vivify is headquartered in Glendale Heights, IL with three additional facilities across North America. For more information, visit www.vivifycompany.com
