Business Details
47 Years
experience
Natural Food Ingredients Supplier in Stevenage
Established in 1979, Kanegrade has dedicated 45 years to supplying high-quality natural ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers. Our expertise in natural flavours, colours, and powders is underpinned by BRCGS Food Safety AA+ certification (2024-2025), reflecting our commitment to excellence. We operate a state-of-the-art application lab where ingredients are tested in real-world food and beverage products to ensure performance under heat, pH, and light conditions. With a global network spanning production facilities and strategic partnerships with growers worldwide, we deliver tailored solutions to clients of all sizes.Our team of food scientists provides technical support on flavour profiles, stability, and dietary considerations, ensuring precise ingredient selection. Holding stock for just-in-time delivery and operating under client-specified Incoterms guarantees timely supply chain reliability. Founder Suren Gupta's legacy as an international flavourist since the 1960s continues to drive our innovation in creating standout sensory experiences for global brands.
Services
Natural Flavours
Natural Colours
Fruit Powders
Dairy Powders
Nut Products
Seafood Powders
Vegetable Powders
Fruit Aromas
Fruit Juice Concentrates
Beverage Compounds
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 45 years' experience in natural food ingredient supply
- BRCGS AA+ certified manufacturing standards
- Application lab testing in real-world products
- Global ingredient sourcing network
- Dedicated food scientist technical support
Associations and certifications
- BRCGS Food Safety AA+ (2024-2025)
Services
Natural Flavours
We supply sweet and savoury liquid and powder flavours for food and beverage applications. Our BRCGS AA+ certified products undergo rigorous testing in real-world conditions to ensure stability and performance. Technical support includes flavour profile analysis and application advice.
Natural Colours
Our natural colour range impacts sensory perception through plant-based pigments. Application testing ensures colour retention under processing conditions. We provide expert guidance on shade selection and stability for various food matrices.
Fruit Powders
Manufactured using spray-drying technology, our fruit powders retain nutritional and sensory properties. They're tested in bakery, confectionery, and beverage applications to ensure functionality. Technical support covers rehydration properties and dosage optimisation.
Application Lab Testing
We conduct application trials using client-specific processing conditions. Our lab replicates industrial environments to test ingredient performance in finished products. This includes heat resistance, pH stability, and sensory evaluation by trained professionals.
Global Logistics
Our logistics network ensures timely delivery through strategic storage facilities. We operate under client-specified Incoterms with stock-holding for just-in-time supply. Quality control extends to transportation conditions to maintain ingredient integrity.
People
Suren Gupta
Founder
International flavourist since the 1960s who established Kanegrade as a food ingredient leader. His expertise in natural extracts and aromatic compounds continues to shape the company's innovative approach to sensory experiences in food and beverages.
Questions
What natural ingredients do you specialise in?
We specialise in natural flavours, colours, fruit powders, dairy powders, nut products, seafood powders, vegetable powders, fruit aromas, and juice concentrates for food and beverage manufacturers.
Are your ingredients BRCGS certified?
Yes, all our ingredients are manufactured to BRCGS Food Safety AA+ standards (2024-2025), ensuring the highest quality and safety for food production.
How do you test ingredient performance?
We test ingredients in real-world applications using ovens, mixers, and other equipment to simulate processing conditions. This includes stability testing under heat, pH changes, and light exposure.
Can you support global supply chains?
Yes, we have a global network of production facilities and strategic partnerships with growers worldwide. Our logistics team ensures just-in-time delivery under client-specified Incoterms.
Do you offer technical support?
Our team of food scientists provides expert advice on flavour profiles, colour stability, dietary considerations, and application-specific challenges for all our ingredient ranges.
How quickly can you deliver samples?
We provide prompt sample delivery with our application lab available for custom testing. Technical experts assist with formulation adjustments to meet specific product requirements.
