Kronberg, July 18, 2008 - Nutrinova, the food ingredients business of Celanese, announced today that it will further increase the price for potassium sorbate granules and potassium sorbate powder by at least 15 percent or as contracts allow.
This price increase, due to the significant cost increase of energy and key raw materials, will be effective for shipments on or after August 1, 2008.
About Nutrinova
Nutrinova is a leading international supplier of speciality ingredients for the food and beverage industries. The company invented Acesulfame K and markets this high intensity sweetener under the brand name Sunett®. Nutrinova is also one of the world’s largest producers of potassium sorbate and sorbic acid. With its headquarters in Kronberg (Taunus), Germany, and manufacturing in Frankfurt (Main), Germany, Nutrinova is present in all major markets.