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Emulsifiers. It's our whole world. – Will it be yours, too?
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Pioneers in plant-based emulsifiers
At Palsgaard, emulsifiers are our world. For over a century, we’ve led the way in plant-based emulsifier technology, enhancing foods like ice cream, margarine, cakes, chocolate and dairy.
Our expertise extends beyond food, providing plant-based additives for non-food markets, such as plastics and personal care.
Collaborative experts
We share our knowledge to help customers explore new trends and tackle technical challenges and enhance their products. Our R&D arm, Nexus, pushes the boundaries of emulsifier technology, ensuring a steady stream of innovative solutions.
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Value driven company
Since 1908, loyalty, responsibility and commitment have shaped our culture. We care deeply for our colleagues, their families and our communities, fostering respect and support. Our HQ in Juelsminde was named Workplace of the Year 2023 by the Danish labour union 3F – a testament to our positive environment.
We put our values into action through a robust ESG strategy, focusing on sustainability, responsible sourcing, and reducing our environmental footprint. From cutting energy consumption and CO₂ emissions to supporting our customers in combating food waste and scarcity, our ESG commitments guide everything we do.
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The heart working difference
What sets us apart is our ‘heart working’ approach. We make business personal, collaborate across borders, and apply deep expertise to solve real-world challenges together. As personal and collaborative niche experts, we deliver peace of mind through reliable quality and supply stability.
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Are you ready to make emulsifiers your world? Join our team of skilled and dedicated colleagues. Explore our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community below, and apply for our vacancies today.
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We are always on the lookout for dedicated colleagues who share our passion for delivering quality products and offering great service to our customers and community. If you are interested in a career with us, we welcome you to Connect with us. That way, you will be notified when a job matching your profile becomes available.
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Working at Palsgaard
Before you Connect with us or apply for one of our Vacancies, immerse yourself in the Palsgaard experience – a recipient of 3F's Workplace of the Year 2023 award. Explore what sets us apart and see if we align with your expectations.
Read more about our commitment to employee well-being, exceptional benefits, local job creation, and a strong environmental ethos.
100+ years of emulsifiers
Our story begins
Einar Viggo Schou returns to Denmark after a successful margarine venture in England and purchases the Palsgaard Manor.
An invention is made
Einar Viggo Schou invents the Palsgaard Emulsion Oil which solves a problem which had pained the margarine industry for decades: How to mix oil and water. Via Schou’s invention of the industrial plant-based food emulsifier margarine manufacturers gained the ability to improve the quality of their products, simplify their production methods, extend shelf life, and provide consumers with a safer cooking experience with less spattering
A factory is built
Production company Emulsion A/S, later Palsgaard A/S is established at Palsgaard.
We become international
International expansion begins as our Dutch factory, Emulsion Holland, now Palsgaard Netherlands, opens in Zierikzee
From family to foundation-owned company
In order to safeguard his companies, Herbert Schou, son and successor to Einar Viggo Schou creates the Schou Foundation and subsequently transfers the ownership of all his companies to the Schou Foundation.
We expand in Asia
A new emulsifier factory with an annual capacity of 20,000 MT is built in Malaysia.
Upgrade in Mexico
Palsgaard Mexico moves into their newly constructed facility complete with new application centes, factory area, warehouse and office facilities.
Expansion in Denmark begins
We announce plans to double our production capacity in Denmark by 2024, an investment of €125 million.
Expansion in the Netherlands begins
We announce plans to double the production capacity of our PGPR factory in the Netherlands
Workplace of the Year
Palsgaard is honoured with the prestigious "Årets Arbejdsplads 2023" (Workplace of the Year 2023) award by Danish labour union 3F. This esteemed award recognizes companies that are particularly dedicated to fostering excellent working conditions and workplaces in Denmark.
ESG strategy lauched
At Palsgaard, we’ve always been focused on the personal, environmental and societal impact of our actions. Simply striving for compliance and meeting industry expectations isn’t enough. We aim higher and set our own ambitious ESG targets.
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Palsgaard in numbers
- company founded
- million EUR turnover in 2024 (2.3 billion DKK)
- colleagues in 20 countries, 454 work at our global headquarters in Denmark
- factories on 4 continents
- colleagues have received a medal for 25 years of service
- countries buy emulsifiers from Palsgaard
About Palsgaard
At Palsgaard, we specialise in plant-based food emulsifiers, a field we've led for over 100 years. Our small yet crucial role in delivering delicious foods extends to non-food markets such as polymers and personal care.
A century of expertise
Since our founder Einar Viggo Schou invented the plant-based emulsifier in 1917, we've driven innovation through our seven global application centres.
Our food technology experts are dedicated to using our understanding of emulsifiers to drive constant innovation and empower the international food industry to explore new trends.
Nexus, our R&D sister company, advances emulsifier technology with significant scientific freedom, ensuring innovative solutions for Palsgaard's diverse applications.
Impactful emulsifiers
Emulsifiers blend incompatible ingredients like water, oil, and air, significantly enhancing product quality. They enable stable emulsions, prevent oil separation, and control aeration and viscosity in bakery, confectionery, dairy, ice cream, margarine, and plant-based foods. Combined with stabilisers, they improve texture, mouthfeel, and shelf-life while supporting healthier food options.
Committed to responsibility
Since 1908, we've fostered a culture of responsibility, loyalty, and respect, celebrating our colleagues, families, and communities. Our ambition drives responsible sourcing, reduced energy consumption, and CO2 emissions. We address societal challenges such as food waste and safety and offer RSPO SG-certified emulsifiers.
Beyond food
Our emulsifiers also serve personal care and polymer markets, providing safe, sustainable alternatives to conventional additives. They enhance food packaging and help reduce food waste.
Owned by the Schou Foundation, we have more than 800 colleagues across 20 countries and six factories on four continents.
Join us in shaping the future of plant-based emulsifiers at Palsgaard.