Manila, The Philippines
IOI Loders Croklaan has opened an office in Manila.

MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES — IOI Loders Croklaan has opened an office in Manila to provide local innovation and commercial support to customers. The company will bring its expertise in ingredients free of partially hydrogenated oils and reformulation to the food manufacturing industry in The Philippines.

Michael van Sallandt, IOI Loders Croklaan
Michael van Sallandt, c.o.o. of IOI Loders Croklaan Asia

“The decision to establish a presence in this region builds upon our strategic plans for continued growth and development across Southeast Asia,” said Michael van Sallandt, chief operation officer of IOI Loders Croklaan Asia. “The opening of our Philippines office allows IOI Loders Croklaan to provide exceptional local coverage and work more closely together with our customers. It will strengthen our current and future business opportunities across the capital. Our aim is to bring our knowledge, expertise, technology and resources to bear, to ensure that our customers, especially in the confectionery and bakery market, can benefit from our full potential of high quality and innovative products.”

IOI Loders Croklaan, a producer of oils and fats, has a U.S. office in Channahon, Ill. In Asia, the company operates an office and manufacturing facility in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia.