About B&V.Italian roots.
Global reach.
B&V develops, produces and supplies hydrocolloids and stabilizing systems for food, pharmaceutical and technical applications. Founded in Parma in 1980, we now serve customers in more than 70 countries.
Agar · Carrageenan · Stabilizers · Gums
Four decades of hydrocolloid expertise.
An Italian company with an international outlook, built on technical know-how and long-term relationships.
Who we are.
Our story, our presence in the world, our standards and our commitments.
Our History
From Parma in 1980 to a broad hydrocolloid portfolio.
Discover more →Global Presence
Two production sites and customers in 70+ countries.
Discover more →Certifications
Food safety standards, declarations and full traceability.
Discover more →Sustainability
People, ethics, responsible sourcing and research.
Discover more →Customer satisfaction is our number one priority.
About B&V in brief.
Quick answers to the questions we are asked most often.
What does B&V do?
B&V is an Italian company that develops, produces and supplies hydrocolloids and stabilizing systems: agar, carrageenan, stabilizers and natural gums for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and technical applications.
Where is B&V based?
Our head office and main production site are in Gattatico (Reggio Emilia), 10 km from Parma, Italy, in the heart of the Italian Food Valley. Our registered office is in Parma.
When was B&V founded?
B&V was founded in Parma in 1980 by Dr. Giancarlo Buzzonetti and Dr. Gianfranco Vitale, who had previously managed agar factories in Morocco and Portugal.
Where are your production sites?
Our main plant is in Gattatico, Italy. In Hai Phong, Vietnam, we coordinate seaweed sourcing and the initial steps of agar extraction. We also work with selected partners worldwide.
Which markets do you serve?
We serve customers in more than 70 countries, in food and beverage, microbiology and plant propagation, plant-based alternatives, pet food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and technical applications.
Which food safety standards do you follow?
We work in full compliance with mandatory and voluntary standards such as FSSC 22000 and HACCP, with complete traceability of every production batch.
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Contact our team for information on B&V, our products and our sites.