Alland & Robert

[𝟏𝟖𝟖𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝟏𝟒𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧] For 140 years, our company has been guided by strong values: excellence, flexibility and passion. Our ambition? To continue creating value for our stakeholders and future generations as a responsible, sustainable family business. To achieve this, we constantly strive to improve and innovate. 🌱 This frame of mind has given rise to a clear vision for the future: As a family acacia gum business, we want to provide natural, plant-based, low-carbon solutions for healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. While at the same time continuing to preserve traditional know-how by supporting acacia gum harvesting and helping local communities become more resilient. 2024 has been a busy year and we’re delighted to share our successes while working hard to continue exceeding customer expectations. All our teams are ready to take up challenges, whether social, environmental or societal, capitalizing on the company’s expertise and know-how. To round off our 140th year, we’d like to share a few words of thanks from everyone at Alland & Robert for all those of you who have followed our adventure, supported our projects and celebrated our success. #AllandRobert #AcaciaGum #Vision2050

[Restoring land as part of the Great Green Wall of Africa to protect communities] In an inspiring in-depth article on this topic, the FAO shines a light on the benefits that acacia trees and gum acacia play in Mauritania, where FAO programmes support local communities: 🌳 Acacia Trees act as a natural barrier against desertification The Acacia senegal (which produces sengal gum acacia) stands as a resilient defender against desertification. This native tree has been chosen by the FAO’s Action Against Desertification programme to stabilize the shifting sand dunes that once threatened villages like Mifta el Kheir. By halting soil erosion and providing shelter, the acacia tree plays a vital role in creating a livable environment in one of the most arid regions of Africa. It is not just about reforestation; it is about securing livelihoods and sustaining ecosystems. 🌿Gum acacia is a lifeline for communities Gum arabic (or gum acacia) provides a crucial source of income for local communities. For residents like Bilal Ould Salem, who monitors and harvests gum arabic, the tree offers both economic and practical value. The gum is either sold to industrial buyers or used locally for medicinal purposes, while the tree's fodder nourishes livestock during lean seasons. This dual purpose—restoration and revenue—makes the acacia a cornerstone of sustainable development in these desert regions. 🤲 Community needs must be integrated The success of the acacia-based restoration efforts hinges on community involvement. FAO collaborates with locals to identify preferred tree species and design restoration plots that meet their needs. Whether for fodder, fruit, or gum production, each planting decision aligns with the community’s priorities. The FACI (Ferme Agricole Communautaire Intégrée) model exemplifies this approach, integrating agriculture, forestry, and income-generating activities. By providing training and resources, such as solar-powered irrigation and fencing, FAO empowers communities to take ownership of the restoration process and ensure its long-term success. 📣Scaling the vision of the Great Green Wall The restoration of acacia forests is a vital component of the broader Great Green Wall initiative, which aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded land across Africa by 2030. In Mauritania, where vast expanses of desert challenge conventional reforestation, innovative solutions like drone-assisted seeding are expanding the reach of these efforts. Successful models like those in Mifta el Kheir must be scaled up, and the vision is clear: to transform the Great Green Wall from a series of isolated projects into a contiguous belt of restored, resilient landscapes that provide both environmental protection and economic opportunity for millions across the Sahel. Read the whole article here ➡️ https://ow.ly/butG50UkRfg

🍪 Happy Cookie Day! At Bragan Ingredients, we’re celebrating the versatility of Acacia fibre 399, a game-changer in creating delicious and nutritious baked goods. Why Acacia Fibre 399 ✅ Low in Net Carbs – Perfect for staying in ketosis. ✅ No Added Sugars – Sweetened with natural alternatives like monk fruit or erythritol. ✅ Rich in Healthy Fats – Boost energy and keep hunger at bay. ✅ Gluten-Free & Guilt-Free – Delicious treats with no compromise on health. This festive season, why not try our keto-friendly cookie recipe on slide 3 - made with the goodness of acacia fibre, Perfect for sharing and enjoying guilt-free treats with your loved ones. A proud partnership with Alland & Robert

[Life at Alland & Robert] 💡 This week, managers at Alland & Robert attended an inspiring, transformative and insightful seminar around 3 of our company values: Commitment, Excellence, Family. The teams focused on : - strengthening ties and creating new bonds, - sharing best practices and experiences, - mastering influential communication techniques to enhance their roles. It was a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate how diverse perspectives can fuel growth, and to cultivate connections between those who are united by their passion for natural gums. Engaging in continuous development ensures the Alland & Robert teams grow both personally and professionally. We will continue to enrich ourselves together to drive our company forward! Thank you Leila Bernet for helping our teams rise and thrive! #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamGrowth #GumAcacia

[𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠] From 19 to 21 November, our teams took part in Fi Europe 2024 in Frankfurt. To capitalize on the dynamic generated by this industry-spanning event, Alland & Robert organised a training session for distributors the very next day. The aim? Provide an overview of our company, innovations and ecosystem to give distributors the keys to develop our products in their markets. 🧑💻 To make the training session more collaborative, the participants (representing nearly 30 distributors) were asked to bring a selection of products featuring acacia gum and prepare a presentation on in-country trends and success stories. Then it was the turn of our Alland & Robert teams. Charles Alland, Chairman and CEO, talked about raw material purchasing and the situation in Africa. Holger Kirchner, Sales Director, addressed our strategy for the future and sales forecasts for 2025. The R&D team (Isabelle Jaouen, Gautier Cesbron Lavau, Cynthia Le Pont and Lucie Birchler) gave technical presentations on Syndeo® Gelling, Beyond Acacia® and AR Services. Last, but not least, Violaine Fauvarque, Communication & Sustainability Manager, presented our CSR initiatives. We also shared the sales tools available to distributors and ended with product testing. 🤝What an action-packed day of discussions and sharing! A big thank you to all the participants. @Mohammed Mezziani Karolina Kurzawa @Aleks Clancy Tom Hostettler Eva Klumpp Daniela Sterle Neus G. Elisenda Pomares Michael Sutich Cesar Saez Katarina Furin Oğuz Han PAÇACI Ece Bayramoglu @Naoki Nakagawa @Naoki Uratani Kristen Jeffrey Scott Trethowen Steve Javier Zucchini @Dolores Filgueira Milena Menin Bianca Amorim Jeremy Howes #AllandRobert #Training #AcaciaGum

[Beyond Acacia® range] Beyond Acacia® is a highly soluble, energy-efficient and easy-to-use powder 🧪 developed by Alland & Robert – that is one of a kind on the acacia gum market. All the characteristics of the acacia gum are preserved, while also delivering a reduced carbon footprint: 51.1% lower direct and indirect emissions on scopes 1 and 2 and 13.5% lower emissions across the entire value chain for scope 3. ✅ The different tests and experiments we carried out are conclusive: Solubility: at the temperatures tested (ambient, 40°C and 70°C), the Beyond Acacia® range dissolves faster than conventional acacia gum Wettability: at these 3 different temperatures, Beyond Acacia® also has much higher wettability than conventional acacia gum Granulometry: although visually darker, Beyond Acacia® provides the same colour and functionality once dissolved What’s more, the range has also racked up numerous certifications including Fair For Life, FODMAP-friendly, organic, COSMOS, kosher and halal – helping meet the evolving expectations and requirements of manufacturers using acacia gum in their cosmetics or food products. ❓Part of your brand's purchasing or R&D department? Don't hesitate to reach out for advice and information on the Beyond Acacia® range. For more technical information on how to use Beyond Acacia®, ask us for our white paper! https://lnkd.in/gc74u4TY #AllandRobert #BeyondAcacia #AcaciaGum

✨Food ingredients Europe is over : Behind the scenes of our Trade Show ! From networking with industry leaders to showcasing our latest innovations, the 2024 edition has been a whirlwind of excitement and inspiration! Here are our key highlights: 🍰 Proposing application concepts that wowed attendees : big success for our english jellies, but we also provided our guests with mousses, gummies, cakes and marshmallows. Because we think that everything is better with food ! 🤝 Meaningful connections made : the Food Ingredients Europe is the place-to-be for our industry and it’s a pleasure to see familiar faces and meet new ones every year! We will keep the momentum going tomorrow as we organize a training session with our distributor network in Frankfurt ! 🎉 Valuable insights shared : inspiration is key for our Research & Development: clean label, nutrition, sustainability and plant-based were among the most showcased trends this year. 🌟Thank you to everyone who visited us, thank you to our partner at #Alland&Sayaji for joining us on the booth! But mostly, thank you to the Alland & Robert team who has been hard at work this whole week to make this great event a success! 📸 Stay tuned for more adventures ahead, and see you next year in Paris for #FIEurope 2025! #BehindTheScenes #gumacacia #innovation #tradeshow Charles Alland Isabelle Jaouen Gautier Cesbron Lavau Lucie Birchler Violaine Fauvarque Cynthia Le Pont Holger Kirchner Nawal EL KAHLAOUI Helen Ravets

It’s already day 3 of Food ingredients Europe : Today, let’s discover the magic of gum acacia in gluten-free baking ! 🍞 In breads, our research has shown that gum acacia not only enhances texture but also locks in moisture, giving gluten-free formulations delightful softness. No more dry and crumbly! Gum acacia elevates the gluten-free baking game: the addition of 1 to 3% of seyal gum improves the feeling of softness among the consumers while maintaining the hardness of the bread. But this feeling of softness is a bit higher in breads enriched with 3% of senegal gum. 🍰 In pastry, gum acacia makes gluten-free preparations more puffy and moist. It also improves their conservation. 📣 Come and taste our gluten-free chocolate cake on our booth today ! 🌿 In addition to its benefits for gluten-free formulation, gum acacia is an ideal prebiotic fiber to support gut health, promote beneficial bacteria and ease digestion. For consumers who eat gluten-free, have digestive health problems or issues such as coeliac disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), gum acacia is a perfect solution ! ➡️ Download our gluten-free chocolate cake recipe: https://lnkd.in/dHCdfHNF 🤝 Last chance today to visit us on our booth F80 in the hall 3.0 of Natural Ingredients

It’s DAY 2 at Food ingredients Europe and today, we dive into the science of texture: how to achieve creamy mousses and perfect treats without gelatin by using plant-based alternatives ? 🤔 This is the question our R&D has been working on over the last few years! 🌱 We designed Syndeo Gelling to unleash the creamy goodness of plant-based mousses and achieve that silky, rich consistency WITHOUT gelatin. With our mix of three natural and vegetal hydrocolloids, we’ve got the secret for indulgent treats that are both delicious & ethical! Get ready to be impressed! 📣 Stop by our booth to taste our 2 mousses: praline mousse and chorizo mousse! 🍭 Vegan confectionery : the trend is rising ! 📣 Treat yourself guilt-free with our vegan gummies and marshmallows made with Syndeo Gelling. Gummies can have nutritional value and be sugar-free: they are healthier options for both the confectionery and dietary aisle. ✨ English jelly ! This typical dessert is still a must and a delicious treat. There are infinite ways to enjoy it, including a plant-based version on our booth! 📣 Come and try it! 🎉 Visit us in F80 in Hall 3.0 and ask our R&D team for more information on our gelatin-free solutions! Isabelle Jaouen Gautier Cesbron Lavau @Lucie Birchler @Cynthia LE PONT ➡️ Or ask us for our technical paper: https://lnkd.in/d9rw3-GE

[Day 1 of Food ingredients Europe in Frankfurt] 👀 Beyond Acacia® is at the center stage of our booth F80 in hall 3.0. It is our unique range of high-density granules of gum acacia with environmental exemplarity and technological excellence. 🤝 Stop by our booth to see the end of this video, and discover its extraordinary technological properties : ⚡Improved solubilization, even in cold manufacturing processes ⚡Excellent hydration properties ⚡ High dispersion ability ⚡Foaming reduction during manufacturing process ⚡Less dusts, excellent flowability and less lumps ➡️ Scan the QR codes on our booth to learn more ➡️ Or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e-fNyKin