GNT: GNT Group opens new facility at Mierlo headquarters

GNT Group has opened a new facility at its headquarters in Mierlo, The Netherlands, boosting the company's production capacity of Colouring Foods by nearly 100%.Designated task of the additional unit is the creation of finished products including filling and packaging, using fruit, vegetable and plant concentrates delivered by other GNT plants.This recent expansion enables GNT to respond to the globally increasing demand for natural colour solutions.The 2,500 sq m facility leverages latest technologies, increasing efficiency and ensuring various environmental benefits. The new mixing and filling systems work largely automated, augmenting the maximum batch size of Colouring Foods to 25,000kg. In addition, the production time is vastly reduced and the flexibility is improved."Being the pioneer and leading global provider of Colouring Foods, GNT has always been dedicated to not only meet, but exceed clients' demands," said MD Dr Hendrik Hoeck. "With the new production unit, GNT completed the last stage of a five-year plan to overhaul the entire production chain, enabling us to accommodate the growing demand for Colouring Foods. The new production unit stands in line with our long-term business strategy, strengthening our leading market position."Source: GNT Group