Gum Arabic

Acacia is the gum that is derived naturally from the acacia tree. It is known in the food and beverage industry as E414 – CAS Number: 9000-01-05. It has been used for decades as a product used for a variety of functions. It belongs to the arabinogalactan family, and is a natural, colorless and odorless additive. It can be found in the Sahel region which runs all the way from the Sudan to Tanzania.

Our company currently provides two types of Gum Arabic – Acacia Senegal (Hashab) and Acacia Seyal (Talha). Acacia Senegal (Hashab) is delivered in kibbled, sifting, mechanical powder, HPS and Kordofan cleaned raw forms. Acacia Seyal (Talha), is delivered in cleaned raw and Silica cleaned raw forms.

WE SUPPLY GUM ARABIC

Harvest is a UK based company registered and operated by a third generation of business groups who started their activities in 1906. Our company trades in agricultural raw materials supplied from Africa to global markets.

Our group       specializes in raw Gum Arabic supplies and our experts at all levels, including traceability and raw material sourcing.

Our company has its headquarters in Canary Wharf, set up to handle all the export and import activities regarding the supply of Gum Arabic internationally. Our company’s main activity is supplying raw materials to our clients.

Our company is engaged in distributing their products to buyers  internationally, and exports to worldwide leaders in Gum Acacia.

To meet international demand, Harvest currently has the biggest storage and training facilities in Africa, which stocks a variety of Gum Arabic materials. The training plant is 11,500 m2 equipped with most modern technology and special machinery for preparing the gum in different shapes and sizes.

OUR VISION & VALUES

The company hopes to become one of the world leaders in Gum Acacia, whilst ensuring and maintaining that the company maintains strong links with the community and minimizes its environmental impact. It aims to provide high quality ingredients which can be delivered at competitive prices.

OUR MISSION

  1. Harvest assures perfect continuous supply to our clients worldwide.
  2. Harvest guarantees reliable, traceable supply and top quality of raw Gum Arabic materials.
  3. Harvest facilitates ease in the chain of supply.
  4. Harvest uses well equipped laboratories and coordination with quality inspection in order to assure the excellence of quality for our customers.
  5. Harvest ensures a safe and hygienic environment in order to ensure high standards.