What Silvateam does

Silvateam S.p.a. is a privately held, family-owned Italian producer of plant-based extracts founded in 1854 and headquartered in San Michele Mondovì, Piedmont. The company operates across six business segments — Food Ingredients (Aglupectin pectin, Aglumix tara gum, Aglufiber citrus fiber, Aglutex functional blends, Tan'Activ enological and brewing tannins), Leather Tanning Solutions (chestnut, quebracho, tara, gambier, myrobalan extracts plus Ecotan processes), Animal Nutrition (Silvafeed), Industrial Processing (furfural, furfuryl alcohol, THFA, Sodolin, Silvafix, Guarani), Natural Resins (Fintan, QSF), and Renewable Energy (Silvateam Energia) — serving B2B customers in food and beverage processing, tanneries, feed manufacturers, foundries, and industrial chemical buyers worldwide. Core technology is proprietary botanical extraction from chestnut wood (Castanea sativa), quebracho (Schinopsis), tara (Caesalpinia spinosa), and other natural sources, using acid hydrolysis, catalytic hydrogenation, spray drying, and purification at manufacturing facilities in Italy, Argentina, and Peru, with 450 hectares of owned tara plantations and biomass cogeneration providing vertical integration and energy self-sufficiency.

The company monetizes through one-time specialty ingredient sales via direct B2B engagement with technical sales representatives, quote-based pricing on customized formulations, and managed services from the Silvateam Energia subsidiary. Distribution is global (40+ countries for food ingredients), supported by application development centers in Bergamo and Rende (Italy) and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Brazil, China, and the USA. The September 2024 joint venture with German JRS Group — JRS Silvateam Ingredients Srl — combines pectin/texturizing systems production and tara gum distribution to create a larger food ingredients platform. Silvateam holds nine registered brands, multiple patents (hybrid chrome tanning, multi-fuel steam generation), and certifications across ISO 9001, EU/NOP/JAS organic, Halal, and Kosher regimes. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company employs 501-1,000 people and remains controlled by the Battaglia family.

Name

Silvateam

Legal name

Silvateam S.p.a.

Website

https://silvateam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Silvateam is a family-owned Italian producer founded in 1854 that manufactures plant-based extracts — including pectin, tara gum, citrus fiber, tannins, and natural resins — for B2B customers in food and beverage, leather tanning, animal nutrition, industrial processing, and renewable energy markets across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Plant-Based Ingredients

NAICS

Spice and Extract Manufacturing (311942)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts) (AFAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Extracts & Botanical Concentrates for Beverages (herbal, spice, aromatic extracts) (AFAFAGAJ), Guar, Locust Bean & Tara (Seed Gums) (AFAJABAG), Essential Oils & Forest Aromatics Distillation (NTFP-Based) (AFAMAFAG), Phytogenics & Botanicals (Essential Oils, Herbs, Saponins) (AFADALAN)

Keywords

• Plant-based extracts
• Specialty food ingredients
• Leather tanning extracts
• Natural tannins production
• Pectin and tara gum

Headquarters

HQ city

San Michele Mondovì

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food Ingredients: Sales of specialty food ingredients including pectin (Aglupectin®), tara gum (Aglumix®01), citrus fiber (Aglufiber®), functional blends (Aglutex®), and tannins for enology (Tan'Activ®). Products sold to food and beverage manufacturers for texturizing, stabilizing, and functional applications.
2. Leather Tanning Solutions: Sales of vegetable extracts (chestnut, quebracho, tara, gambier, myrobalan), syntans, tanning auxiliaries, fatliquors, and leather processing chemicals to tanneries worldwide.
3. Animal Nutrition: Natural additives (Silvafeed®) to enhance feed flavor profiles and support balanced animal diet throughout growth stages.
4. Industrial Processing: Products for industrial applications including furfural, furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA), industrial oils (Sodolin), natural resins (Fintan), foundry products (QSF), and textile chemicals.
5. Renewable Energy: Silvateam Energia provides power plant design, construction, and energy management services. Also produces and sells Bruciabene® chestnut pellets from wood residues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Silvateam manufactures and sells plant-based extracts and specialty ingredients derived from chestnut wood, quebracho, tara, and other botanical sources. Its offering spans food ingredients (pectin, tara gum, citrus fiber, functional blends, enological tannins), leather tanning extracts and chemicals, animal nutrition additives, industrial chemicals (furfural, furfuryl alcohol, textile and oil-drilling auxiliaries), natural resins, and renewable energy services including biomass power generation and chestnut pellets.

Product overview

Silvateam is a world leader in plant-based extracts since 1854, offering a diversified portfolio of natural and sustainable products across multiple business units. The core offerings include: (1) Food Ingredients - including Aglupectin pectin, Aglumix tara gum, Aglufiber citrus fiber, Aglutex functional blends, and Tan'Activ tannins for enology and beer; (2) Leather Tanning Solutions - featuring plant-based extracts (chestnut, quebracho, tara, gambier, myrobalan), synthetic tannins, and Ecotan tanning processes (vegetable, wet white, and hybrid chrome tanning); (3) Animal Nutrition through Silvafeed; (4) Industrial Processing - including furfural, furfuryl alcohol, industrial lubricants, textile chemicals, and oil drilling products; (5) Natural Resins - such as Fintan 737 for wood panels and QSF for foundry; (6) Renewable Energy services through Silvateam Energia. The company operates through subsidiaries including Indunor, JRS Silvateam Ingredients, Ledoga, Silvachimica, and international operations in Brazil, China, Peru, and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silvafeed: Animal nutrition products - natural additives for feed and balanced animal diet
• Aglupectin
• Aglutex
• Aglumix
• Tan'Activ
• Bruciabene
• Silvateam Energia
• Fintan
• Ormotan
• Indusol
• Silvatech
• Tupasol

Products and services

• Aglupectin (Pectin)
• Aglumix 01 (Tara Gum)
• Aglutex (Functional Blends)
• Tan'Activ (Tannins for Enology)
• Tan'Activ GT (Beer Tannins)
• Aglufiber (Citrus Fiber)
• Silvafeed (Animal Nutrition Additives)
• Chestnut Extracts
• Quebracho Extracts (Indusol)
• Tara Tannins (Ormotan T)
• Gambier Extracts
• Myrobalan Extracts
• Furfuryl Alcohol
• Furfural
• QSF (Soluble Quebracho)
• Fintan 737
• Fintan 737B and Fintan RU
• Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol (THFA)
• Guarani (Chrome-free Dispersant)
• Sodolin (Industrial Oils)
• Silvafix (Textile Fixing Agents)
• Tannin Flock
• Silvatech and Tupasol (Industrial Plant Extracts)
• Bruciabene (Chestnut Pellets)
• Silvateam Energia (Renewable Energy Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Pectin production capacity of 2,000 tonnes annually from citrus peels
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JRS GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2020Silvateam and JRS Group formed JRS Silvateam Ingredients Srl joint venture combining pectin and texturizing systems production with JRS's alginate and cellulose product lines. The partnership leverages both partners' technical competencies, R&D know-how, and commercial network synergies for vegetable-based and label-friendly food ingredients. JRS Group is a family-owned company with over 3,500 employees, 7 R&D centers, and more than 50 production plants globally.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CP Kelco: CP Kelco is a global leader in pectin, xanthan gum, gellan gum, and other hydrocolloids for food and beverage applications. Directly competes with Silvateam's Aglupectin pectin and Aglumix tara gum lines serving fruit preparations, dairy, and beverage manufacturers.
• Smit & Zoon: Smit & Zoon is a Dutch-based global leader in leather chemicals, fatliquors, and syntans. Comparable as a long-established specialty chemical supplier to tanneries, with similar focus on sustainable and chrome-free tanning solutions.
• Naturex (Givaudan): Naturex (now part of Givaudan) specializes in natural plant extracts for food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications. Comparable as a botanical extraction company supplying standardized plant-derived ingredients to industrial and consumer markets.
• Tanin Sevnica: Tanin Sevnica is a Slovenian producer of chestnut and quebracho tannins for leather and oenological applications. Direct competitor in vegetable tannin extracts, sharing Silvateam's chestnut-wood sourcing heritage in the European tannin market.
• STAHL (Leather Division): STAHL is a global leader in specialty chemicals for leather, performance coatings, and polymers. Directly competes with Silvateam's leather tanning solutions in automotive, footwear, and upholstery leather applications worldwide.

Others

• Dermal Therapy / Lehvoss Group: Specialty ingredient distributor and formulator involved in plant-based extracts for cosmetics and nutraceutical applications. Comparable as a thematically adjacent player in the botanical extracts distribution chain overlapping with Silvateam's newer cosmetics/nutraceutical verticals.
• JRS Group (J. Rettenmaier & Söhne): JRS Group is a German specialty cellulose and fiber company that entered a JV with Silvateam (JRS Silvateam Ingredients) in 2024. Directly comparable in cellulose-based ingredients and alginates for food and industrial applications, and now a strategic partner rather than purely a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Ingredion: Ingredion is a major global ingredient provider offering starches, sweeteners, and texturizing solutions from plant-based sources. Overlaps with Silvateam's food ingredients portfolio in serving F&B manufacturers with clean-label and functional texture solutions.
• Cargill Food Ingredients: Cargill is one of the world's largest food ingredient suppliers, with significant presence in pectin, hydrocolloids, and texturizing systems. Comparable in serving the same global food manufacturers with a much broader portfolio including Silvateam's target applications.
• Tate & Lyle: Tate & Lyle is a global ingredients company specializing in food and beverage texturants, sweeteners, and stabilization systems. Comparable as a large-scale food ingredients supplier serving dairy, beverage, and bakery manufacturers with overlapping texturizing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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