PMP Fermentation Products

What PMP Fermentation Products does

PMP Fermentation Products, Inc. is a Peoria, Illinois-based specialty chemical manufacturer that operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's FUSO Chemical Co., Ltd. The company produces fermentation-derived, 100% biorenewable and 100% biodegradable organic acids and their salts — principally sodium gluconate (granular and powder grades), liquid gluconate variants (LG 60, LG 60 LT, LG 70), gluconic acid 50% (regular and FCC grades), glucono delta-lactone (GDL SG and T grades), S-45 concrete admixture (~30% sodium gluconate), sodium glucoheptonate, and the alpha-amylase enzyme TX-8. Its proprietary fermentation process yields products with documented superior chelation in alkaline and high-temperature conditions compared to EDTA and NTA, and unique formulations such as LG that resist crystallization below 32°F.

The company serves industrial B2B customers across at least six verticals — industrial cleaning and detergents, food and beverage processing, personal care and household products, industrial manufacturing (electroplating, aluminum processing, pulp and paper, textiles, mining/oil wells, plastics/polymers), construction and infrastructure (concrete admixtures, de-icing), and agriculture (fertilizer micronutrients). It also distributes parent FUSO's Malic Acid (DL-version) and Thai-manufactured Citric Acid in North America. Products are sold in multiple packaging formats — 50 lb/25 kg bags, 55-gallon drums, 2500–2750 lb totes, and bulk tank trucks/rail — and are supported by downloadable technical documents (specifications, SDS, TDS, Kosher/Halal certificates) on the company website.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales (phone, toll-free, email, online sample request) with technical-service support; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. PMP holds ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, GRAS, and OMRI certifications, and is pursuing a multi-phase production capacity expansion (Phase II announced December 2025, +30% capacity by 2027). Its stated mission is to be the leading supplier of sodium gluconate with outstanding customer service.

Name

PMP Fermentation Products

Legal name

PMP Fermentation Products, Inc.

Website

https://pmpinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PMP Fermentation Products manufactures fermentation-based, 100% biorenewable chelating agents and acidulants — primarily sodium gluconate and gluconic acid — serving industrial cleaning, food processing, construction, electroplating, and personal-care customers globally from Peoria, Illinois, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's FUSO Chemical Co., Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Specialty Chemicals (Fermentation-Derived Organic Acids)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Gluconic Acid & Gluconates (GDL, Calcium Gluconate) (AFAJAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Salt, Acids & pH Regulators (Citric/Lactic/Phosphoric, Buffers) (CRADAOAC), Cultures, Probiotics & Fermentation Ingredients (Starter Cultures, Yeast, Adjuncts) (CRADAOAI)

Keywords

• Sodium gluconate manufacturing
• Fermentation chemicals
• Chelating agents
• Organic acid production
• Industrial bio-based chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: PMP generates revenue through direct sale of fermentation-derived chemical products to industrial customers. Products include Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, Liquid Gluconate, S-45, GDL, Malic Acid, and Citric Acid sold in various packaging formats (bags, drums, totes, bulk).
2. Technical Service and Support: The company provides technical service and regulatory compliance support as part of customer engagement, though this is not a separate revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PMP Fermentation Products manufactures fermentation-derived chemicals, principally sodium gluconate (granular and powder), liquid gluconate blends, gluconic acid, and glucono delta-lactone, sold to industrial customers in food processing, cleaning, personal care, concrete, electroplating, and agriculture. The company also distributes complementary organic acids (malic acid and citric acid) sourced from its parent FUSO Chemical Co., Ltd.

Product overview

PMP Fermentation Products is a chemical manufacturing company offering a portfolio of fermentation-based organic acids and their salts. The core product line centers on Sodium Gluconate (available in granular and powder forms) and Liquid Gluconate variants (60%, 60 LT, 70%), which serve as biodegradable, biorenewable chelating agents and sequestrants. Supporting products include Gluconic Acid 50% (regular and FCC grades), Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) in SG and T grades, S-45 concrete admixture, and Sodium Glucoheptonate. The company also distributes alpha-amylase enzyme (TX-8), Malic Acid, and Citric Acid sourced from parent company FUSO Chemical. Products are applied across cleaning, metal finishing, food processing, personal care, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sodium Gluconate Granular F.C.C. High-quality crystalline sodium salt of gluconic acid produced by fermentation of glucose; white crystals with excellent solubility, non-corrosive, non-toxic, and biodegradable, complying with Food Chemicals Codex. For industrial and food-grade applications.
• Sodium Gluconate Powder Fine-particle mix of sodium gluconate for special industrial applications such as dry powdered chemical mixes and liquid suspensions.
• Liquid Gluconate 60 Unique blend of gluconic acid and sodium gluconate in aqueous solution with 60% equivalent of sodium gluconate; standard amber color version developed by PMP Fermentation Products.
• Liquid Gluconate 60 LT Lighter version of Liquid Gluconate 60 with some color removed, containing 60% equivalent of sodium gluconate.
• Liquid Gluconate 70 Blend of gluconic acid and sodium gluconate with 70% equivalent of sodium gluconate; higher-concentration liquid variant.
• Gluconic Acid 50% 50% (w/w) aqueous solution of hydroxycarboxylic acid composed of an equilibrium mixture of gluconic acid and gamma and delta lactones; regular grade with excellent chelating power.
• Gluconic Acid 50% FCC Food-grade version of Gluconic Acid 50% certified through FSSC 22000 and listed with OMRI for use in organic applications.
• S-45 Unique liquid fermentation product containing approximately 30% sodium gluconate with amber-to-brown color; uniquely suited to the concrete admixture industry with superior sequestrant properties.
• TX-8 Liquid enzymatic product consisting of alpha-amylase enzyme used in desizing operations in pulp/paper and textile industries to hydrolyze starch.
• Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) SG Grade Natural food acid found in honey, fruit juices, wine, and fermented products; functions as curing agent, leavening agent, pH control agent, and sequestrant; meets Food Chemicals Codex specifications and is GRAS-recognized.
• Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) T Grade Food-grade GDL meeting Food Chemicals Codex specifications; natural lactone with acidic properties for food applications.
• Sodium Glucoheptonate Sodium salt of sugar acids particularly effective at chelation of transition metal oxides including calcium, iron, chromium, magnesium, and nickel; stable in high temperatures and high pH solutions.
• Malic Acid Organic acid found in fruits and vegetables, classified as GRAS; DL-version manufactured by parent company FUSO; used as acidulant in food and industrial applications including beverages, candy, jams, and jellies.
• Citric Acid Translucent crystalline acid with sour taste manufactured in Thailand for North America; approximately 70% used in the food industry; acts as preservative and retains color, flavor, and texture in processed foods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gluconic acid degrades 98% in wastewater treatment after 2 days
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FUSO Chemical Co., Ltd.coreOthersPMP Fermentation Products, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of FUSO Chemical, Ltd. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides PMP with access to FUSO's global resources and complementary product portfolio. FUSO manufactures Malic Acid (DL-version) and supplies Citric Acid manufactured in Thailand for PMP to distribute in North America. The relationship enables cross-selling of FUSO products alongside PMP's core gluconate products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jungbunzlauer: Swiss-headquartered global producer of fermentation-based organic acids including gluconic acid, sodium gluconate, and GDL. Directly competes with PMP in the same product categories, serving identical food, beverage, and industrial chelation markets with comparable product portfolios.
• Roquette: French global leader in starch-based and fermentation ingredients, including gluconates and other organic acids. Competes with PMP across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications, with overlapping customer bases in chelation and pH control.
• Shandong Fuyang Biotechnology: Major Chinese producer of sodium gluconate and gluconic acid via fermentation. Competes with PMP primarily on price in commodity-grade applications and has been a driving force in global capacity expansion affecting market pricing dynamics.
• Anhui Wanwei High-tech: Chinese chemical manufacturer producing gluconic acid, sodium gluconate, and related fermentation products. Competes directly with PMP in global sodium gluconate markets, particularly in industrial cleaning and construction applications.

Emerging players

• Novozymes: Danish enzyme and fermentation technology company overlapping with PMP's TX-8 alpha-amylase product and broader fermentation capabilities. While not a direct gluconate manufacturer, competes in adjacent enzymatic and bioprocessing markets for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Corbion: Dutch fermentation specialist producing food ingredients and biochemicals, including organic acids. Adjacent in fermentation technology and food-grade ingredient markets, with overlapping customers in clean-label and sustainable food applications.
• Tate & Lyle: UK-based global specialty food and beverage ingredients company with fermentation-derived acidulant and ingredient portfolio. Broader portfolio with overlapping products in food acidulants and chelation, but operates across many more ingredient categories than PMP's focused gluconate specialization.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Global food and ingredient processor with significant fermentation and organic acid production. Serves overlapping customer segments in food processing and industrial applications, though gluconates are not a primary focus area for ADM.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness and food ingredients giant with fermentation capabilities and broad organic acid portfolio. Competes with PMP in food-grade acidulants and industrial chelators as part of a much larger ingredient and commodity portfolio.

Regional players

• Henan Huaxing Biochemistry: China-based manufacturer of gluconic acid, sodium gluconate, and calcium gluconate serving primarily Asian markets. Comparable product line to PMP but with regional focus that limits direct head-to-head competition in North American accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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