About CAPOL

Who we are and what we do

Leading the way in high-performance solutions, CAPOL is a key global provider of products and expertise designed for perfect finishing, flawless processing, and sensory excellence in the food industry. With a rich history in confectionery, our innovative solutions today span across various food segments, offering surface treatments, natural colors, flavors, and encapsulated acids. We deploy technology, deep process expertise and unparalleled technical advice to provide our customers with exceptional service.

The CAPOL Group has over 250 made-to-measure products in its range which it distributes via various sales channels in over 100 countries worldwide. The head office is Capol GmbH in Elmshorn in Germany. The surface specialist is also represented with its own subsidiaries in the UK, USA and Canada. 

We are a member of the NCA, National Confectioners Association, and the globally renowned training institute ZDS, Zentralfachschule der Deutschen Süßwarenwirtschaft e.V.

Building on a strong foundation

CAPOL is a business unit of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities GmbH and as such has been part of the Freudenberg Group, headquartered in Weinheim, Germany, since 2013. Founded 175 years ago by Carl Johann Freudenberg, Freudenberg is a family-owned company with an international focus incorporating a total of 10 business groups. Long-term orientation, financial solidarity and shared skills and experience within the Group’s networks provide us a strong backing for developing leading solutions in our markets.