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Zentis

Zentis GmbH & Co. KG

Aachen, Germany

Ingredients & Cultures
Founded 18931001-5000 employeesManufacturerSells to Processors
Profile last updated: March 15, 2026

About

Founded in 1893, Zentis is a dairy industry manufacturer based in Aachen, Germany selling ingredients & cultures.

Zentis is an international family-run manufacturer headquartered in Aachen, Germany, founded in 1893. The company produces natural fruit components, fillings and preparations, mainly for the dairy and bakery industries, and develops custom recipes including clean-label and sugar-reduced solutions. It operates six production sites in Germany, Poland, Hungary and the USA and employs more than 2,000 people, with a presence in over 50 countries. Its fruit components are used by dairy processors for yogurts, quark and cheese products, as well as plant-based alternatives. The company is a member of RSPO and reports on sustainability, energy management and allergen control.

Location

Aachen, Germany

Founded

1893

Employees

1001-5000

Company type

Limited partnership

Legal name

Zentis GmbH & Co. KG

VAT number

DE121686454

Focus areas

fruit preparationsfruit componentsdairy ingredientsyogurt fruit preparationquarkclean labelsugar reductionallergen management

Languages

DEPLENHURU

Products & capabilities

Supply categories

Ingredients & Cultures

Supplier role

Manufacturer

Sells to

Processors

Dairy products served

Yogurt & FermentedCheesePlant-based

Services

Process Engineering

Products

Fruit components for dairy products

Fruit preparation

Fruit preparations, fillings and fruit components for yogurt, quark, cheese and dairy alternatives, including low-sugar and clean-label formulations.

Standards, references & customers

Sustainability claims

Certified user of RSPO sustainable palm oil since 2014Climate-neutral fruit components

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

IFS Food

FSSC 22000

ISO 50001:2011

DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (allergen management)

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