BENEO GmbH

BENEO GmbH is a global manufacturer and supplier of functional plant-based ingredients derived from chicory roots, sugar beets, rice, and wheat for human nutrition, animal feed, and pharmaceutical applications. Operating as a subsidiary of the Südzucker Group, the company produces high-quality functional fibres, functional carbohydrates, specialty rice starches, plant proteins, and pharmaceutical excipients across multiple global production facilities. Key food ingredient solutions include prebiotic chicory root fibers such as inulin and oligofructose, slow-release carbohydrates like Palatinose, non-cariogenic sugar replacers such as Isomalt, and hypoallergenic rice proteins and starches. For pharmaceutical manufacturing, BENEO provides galenIQ, a versatile soluble filler and binder derived from sugar beet that complies with major international pharmacopeia standards. The business also supplies specialized feed ingredients aimed at enhancing digestive health, weight management, and overall nutrition for pets, livestock, aquaculture, and poultry. Through the BENEO-Institute and a global network of scientific partners, the company provides technical guidance, nutritional insights, and application development support to commercial food and drug manufacturers. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, BENEO maintains seven local offices and production sites across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific.