Agrigum International

What Agrigum International does

Agrigum International Limited is a UK-based, family-controlled supplier of Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic) natural ingredients, founded in 2007 by George M Haddad as the third generation of a family business with roots in Sudan's gum belt dating to the 1950s. The company operates from High Wycombe, United Kingdom, and sources raw gum from Acacia trees in the African gum belt (primarily Sudan and Chad), processing and distributing two principal grades — Acacia Senegal (for flavour, beverage, and pharmaceutical emulsification) and Acacia Seyal (for confectionery, bakery, and fiber applications) — alongside the 2025-launched AGRIGUMFIBER (a 90%+ dietary fiber ingredient targeting gut health) and Gum Ghatti Spray-Dried (a polysaccharide from Anogeissus latifolia in India).

The company runs a research division called Agrigum Science, established in 2024 at the University of Nottingham under Prof. Vincenzo di Bari, with active work on sustainable functional ingredients, bioactive delivery systems, and biodegradable packaging. Microscopic structural analysis of gum arabic is used to enhance purity, solubility, and functional performance. Agrigum holds multiple food-safety and dietary certifications (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, FDA, Halal, Kosher, SEDEX) that allow its products to be sold across regulated F&B, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic markets globally.

Commercially, Agrigum generates revenue through direct B2B sales of gum acacia ingredients to enterprise manufacturers, using a field-sales motion complemented by participation in major industry trade shows (Fi Europe, SupplySide Global) and content marketing via blog, LinkedIn, and email channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company employs 51-100 staff and is privately held with no external institutional investors; control is concentrated with the founding Haddad family. Recent leadership additions include a COO in September 2025 hired from Mars Wrigley, a Chief Legal Counsel, and an expanded technical and commercial team, consistent with a professionalisation phase.

Name

Agrigum International

Legal name

Agrigum International Limited

Website

https://agrigum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agrigum International Limited is a UK-based, third-generation global supplier of Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic) ingredients serving food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturers with spray-dried Acacia grades, dietary fiber, and Gum Ghatti products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Food Ingredients

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrocolloid Stabilizers (Xanthan, Guar, Locust Bean, Carrageenan, Alginate, Pectin, Cellulose) (AFAJACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Gums & Hydrocolloids (Gum Arabic, Tragacanth) Collection (AFAMAFAB), Resin, Gum & Exudate Crop Farming (Gum Arabic, Frankincense, Myrrh) (AFAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Gum arabic supply
• Acacia fiber ingredients
• Natural emulsifier ingredients
• Hydrocolloid raw materials
• Dietary fiber ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gum Acacia Product Sales: Agrigum International generates revenue through the sale of Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic) products to food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The company offers different gum grades including Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal, as well as proprietary products like AGRIGUMFIBER and Gum Ghatti Spray-Dried.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agrigum International manufactures and supplies natural Gum Acacia (Gum Arabic) ingredients sourced from Acacia trees in the African gum belt, offering Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal grades, plus proprietary products AGRIGUMFIBER™ (dietary fiber with prebiotic properties) and Gum Ghatti Spray-Dried. These ingredients serve as emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners, and dietary fiber in food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing applications.

Product overview

Agrigum International is a supplier of natural gum ingredients, primarily Gum Arabic (Gum Acacia) sourced from Acacia trees. The core product portfolio includes two grades of Gum Acacia—Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal—serving food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The company has recently expanded into functional fiber ingredients with AGRIGUMFIBER™ (a dietary fiber with prebiotic properties) and Gum Ghatti Spray-Dried (a versatile polysaccharide). The subsidiary Agrigum Science conducts R&D at the University of Nottingham focused on gut health, bioactive delivery systems, and sustainable packaging. The company offers products in spray-dried form and positions itself around clean-label, natural ingredient trends.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gum Arabic (Gum Acacia) Natural gum sourced from Acacia trees, used as emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent. Available in two grades: Acacia Senegal (for flavors, beverages, and pharma) and Acacia Seyal (for confectionery, bakery, and fiber applications). Sold to industrial food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturers.
• Acacia Senegal Gum grade from Acacia Senegal tree with superior emulsifying properties. Contains higher levels of Rhamnose, 2% protein content, more viscous. Used primarily as emulsifier and stabiliser in oil-in-water emulsions for flavor, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
• Acacia Seyal Gum grade from Acacia Seyal tree known as a fiber source and carrier. Contains higher levels of Arabinose, 0.8% protein content, less viscous. Used in fiber and nutrition applications, confectionery, and bakery.
• AGRIGUMFIBER™ Flagship plant-based dietary fiber ingredient derived from acacia trees with prebiotic properties. Minimum 90% dietary fiber content, supporting gut health and digestive wellness. Used in dairy, plant-based milks, confectionery, baked goods, beverages, and nutritional supplements.
• Gum Ghatti Spray-Dried Spray-dried non-starch polysaccharide sourced from the Anogeissus latifolia tree (native to India). Known for emulsifying and thickening properties with applications in food, pharmaceuticals, paper, textiles, cosmetics, and paints. Also being explored for biomedical materials, smart sensors, nanoparticle synthesis, and eco-friendly packaging.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of NottinghamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Agrigum Science division established at the University of Nottingham in 2024, led by Prof. Vincenzo di Bari (Professor of Food Structure). The partnership focuses on cutting-edge research to expand Gum Arabic's potential through data-driven strategies. Research areas include sustainable functional food ingredients targeting gut health, design of Gum Acacia-based delivery systems for controlled release of bioactives, and biodegradable packaging solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nexira: France-based global specialist in acacia gum and natural botanical ingredients. Direct competitor to Agrigum across food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharma applications, with a similar focus on functional fibers (e.g., inavea) and clean-label positioning.
• Alland & Robert: French family-owned specialist in natural gums including acacia gum, locust bean gum, and karaya. Directly comparable in scale, heritage, and product focus to Agrigum, serving the same B2B ingredient customer base.
• Herbstreith & Fox: German family-owned manufacturer of pectins, hydrocolloids, and functional fibers for food and beverage applications. Comparable to Agrigum as a mid-sized European specialty hydrocolloid supplier with strong R&D and B2B manufacturer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Ingredion: Global ingredient solutions provider offering a broad portfolio of starches, sweeteners, and hydrocolloids including acacia gum and functional fibers. Competes with Agrigum in beverage, dairy, and confectionery applications but as part of a much wider specialty ingredient portfolio.
• Tate & Lyle: Global food and beverage ingredient supplier with a specialty food ingredients business covering texturants, hydrocolloids, and dietary fibers. Overlaps with Agrigum in clean-label stabilizer and fiber applications across major CPG customers.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition company supplying food and beverage manufacturers with functional ingredients, hydrocolloids, and flavor systems. Overlaps with Agrigum in emulsifier, stabilizer, and clean-label ingredient use cases for major food and beverage brands.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Global agricultural processor and ingredient supplier with a nutrition segment offering flavors, colors, and hydrocolloid solutions. Competes with Agrigum indirectly through its broad specialty ingredients portfolio serving food, beverage, and nutraceutical manufacturers.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness and food ingredient company with a food ingredients and bioindustrial segment covering texturizers, hydrocolloids, and cocoa alternatives. Overlaps with Agrigum in gum acacia and natural emulsifier applications at large CPG customers.
• CP Kelco: Global hydrocolloid producer (pectin, gellan gum, xanthan, carrageenan) owned by J.M. Huber. Competes with Agrigum in stabilizer and texture applications across food, beverage, and personal care end-markets, though CP Kelco does not specialize in acacia gum.

Emerging players

• Fiberstar Bio-Ingredientes: US-based supplier of functional dietary fibers derived from agricultural by-products, including citrus and oat fibers. Comparable in its functional fiber and clean-label positioning to Agrigum's AGRIGUMFIBER launch, with overlap in dairy, beverage, and bakery applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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