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Emulsifiers. It's our whole world. – Will it be yours, too?
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Pioneers in plant-based emulsifiers
For a century, Palsgaard has helped food manufacturers create food products people enjoy every day.
We are a global leader in plant-based emulsifiers and stabiliser systems, improving texture, stability and shelf life in foods such as ice cream, margarine, cakes, chocolate and dairy. Our expertise also extends to personal care, polymer additives and other industrial applications.
Collaborative expertsOur specialists work in innovation centres around the world, partnering closely with customers to share their application know-how and more than a century of emulsifier expertise.
Together, we solve technical challenges, optimise production processes and develop solutions that meet changing consumer needs.
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Built for the long term
Since Palsgaard was founded in 1919, we've believed that lasting success comes from thinking beyond the next quarter. Owned by Schou-Fondet, we have the freedom to invest in innovation, our people and long-term customer partnerships.
Our sister company, Nexus, complements this approach through world-class research and development, helping shape the next generation of emulsifier solutions.
Responsibility is a core valueResponsibility has always been part of the way we do business. We are committed to acting responsibly towards our colleagues, customers, suppliers and the communities around us, while continuously improving the way we operate. It's an approach that has helped build trusted relationships for more than a century.
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The ‘heart working’ difference
What truly sets Palsgaard apart is our people. As personal and collaborative niche experts, we combine deep technical expertise with genuine care for our customers, colleagues and partners.
That's why we call ourselves
heart working people.
Join our teamReady to make emulsifiers your world?
Join more than 750 skilled and dedicated colleagues who share a passion for innovation, collaboration and creating value for our customers. Explore our opportunities below and discover where a career at Palsgaard could take you.
Our current vacancies
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Senior Global People PartnerPeople & Culture · Palsgaard A/S - Denmark -
Procesoperatør til FærdigvarefabrikProduktion - Timelønnet · Palsgaard A/S - Denmark -
Procesoperatør til EmulgatorfabrikProduktion - Timelønnet · Palsgaard A/S - Denmark -
Senior Application IT ManagerIT · Palsgaard A/S - Denmark -
Global Category ManagerProcurement · Palsgaard A/S - Denmark -
Weekend teamlederProduction Administration Management · Palsgaard A/S - Denmark
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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 Schou-Fondet (foundation) and subsequently transfers the ownership of all his companies to the 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.
See more here
Solar panel park in Denmark
Our 52‑hectare solar panel park near Palsgaard in Denmark is now operational and designed to generate an impressive 59 GWh of renewable electricity annually – more than enough to cover the current energy needs of our Danish operations, while also supporting future factory expansion.
Construction began in 2025, and with the park now in operation, it represents a long‑term investment in renewable energy and supply resilience.
Palsgaard in numbers
- company founded
- million EUR turnover in 2025
- colleagues in 20 countries, 414 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
About Palsgaard
For more than 100 years, Palsgaard has combined emulsifier expertise with a personal approach to help customers solve complex challenges.
Owned by Schou-Fondet, we take a long-term perspective on everything we do – from investing in innovation and our people to building lasting customer partnerships.
Today, more than 750 colleagues across 20 countries are part of Palsgaard.
Creating value responsibly
Responsibility has shaped Palsgaard since the company was founded in 1919. We are committed to continuously improving the way we operate while helping our customers meet the challenges of tomorrow through knowledge, innovation and collaboration.
Could Palsgaard be your next step?
Whether you're an engineer, food scientist, operator, technician, laboratory specialist or business professional, you'll find opportunities to grow, contribute and make a difference.
Explore our current vacancies and discover where a career at Palsgaard – or our sister company, Nexus – could take you.