As Nexira celebrates its 130th year, we reflect on the values, partnerships and expertise that keep our family-owned business at the forefront of acacia innovation – #weareacacia.
What makes Nexira the world leader in acacia
Commitment to sustainability
Ensuring our natural acacia ingredients are as sustainable as possible has long been a driving force in our business. From preserving precious natural resources and improving the lives of local communities to aligning with global sustainability initiatives, we are committed to shaping positive change through our actions.
In practical terms, this has seen us develop two key strategies. The first – known as the Acacia Program – is firmly rooted in strengthening environmental protections and improving socio-economic conditions for acacia producers. It began in 2009 with a groundbreaking collaboration between Nexira and international NGO, SOS Sahel, and a shared set of values. Together, we have transformed the entire acacia gum value chain in Chad and continue to move forward with plans to involve more local producers, support women’s economic empowerment and expand the total area of sustainably managed forests. Nexira remains the only acacia company to work in this space.
At the same time, we have implemented a comprehensive low carbon strategy designed to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our entire operation. By embracing and investing in new technologies, we have made significant progress including:
- Achieve a remarkable 9% reduction in carbon footprint per ton of finished product.
- Launch the first ever 100% carbon neutral range of acacia fiber under our inavea™ brand.
- Work with the Verra certified Envira Amazonia REDD+ project to offset greenhouse gas emissions from our inavea™ range and support efforts to protect the Brazilian rainforest.
- Support four United Nations Sustainability Development Goals.
“Carbon neutrality is certainly ambitious, but it is ultimately the concrete expression of all the actions we have been taking for a long time. We hope to inspire many other companies to move in this direction,” Mathieu Dondain, managing director for Nexira.
Global authority on acacia
At the age of 130, there’s not much we don’t know about acacia and the many ways it can be used across food, beverages, supplements and even pet food. But that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped researching, learning or innovating – far from it.
It was our clinical proprietary studies and dedicated campaigning, for instance, that led to the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) confirming acacia as a dietary fiber in December 2021. A pivotal moment that opened up exciting, new market opportunities for our natural acacia ingredients in health and nutrition applications across the region. More recently, our Fibregum™ and invaea™ pure acacia became the only NutraStrong Prebiotic Verified acacia fibers available on the market – testament to the quality and efficacy of these innovative products.
We have also built an unparalleled body of scientific evidence over the last 40 years to support both the prebiotic effect of acacia, as well as its many functional roles as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and coating and encapsulating agent. Knowledge that we continue to share with renowned researchers, academics, and associations around the world, helping to shape developments and inspire new perspectives. And there is more to come.
Exceptional supply & service
Another key advantage that experience gives us is a reliable and secure supply chain, and this in turn gives us – and our clients – uninterrupted access to raw materials and full traceability. This didn’t happen by chance but through open engagement and long-term partnerships.
As you would expect, audits, quality analysis and international certification are an equally strong and non-negotiable pillar of our operations. This rigorous approach not only gives us credibility but also independent verification that resonates with our partners, clients and ultimately consumers. Most importantly, our exemplary standards mean we remain a trusted partner throughout the value chain.
We also believe in providing support and advice whenever it’s needed. Which is why we have a dedicated team of technical experts, on hand to help our partners and customers navigate every aspect of the product development process, from concept and pilot trials to full scale manufacturing.
World leader in acacia
When all these factors combine, the result is Nexira – a unique acacia company that leads by example and continues to challenge itself to learn more, do more and be better in every way. It is this ambition that has brought us to where we are now – the world leading expert in acacia.
And the numbers speak for themselves:
- 40% share of global acacia gum market
- Partnerships with 28,000 producers
- Over 33,000 tons acacia gum produced annually
- International reach across more than 80 countries and 5 continents
- Home to over 300 employees, including dedicated technical experts
- More than $10m investment in state-of- the-art production facility
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