Locust Bean Gum Plant

Our state-of-the-art locust bean gum plant in Ragusa represents the future of locust bean gum production.

As the largest LBG manufacturer, we have built an automated LBG facility designed to deliver efficiency, traceability, and sustainability at every stage. This advanced carob bean gum plant, it’s one of the most innovative carob bean gum production plants in the industry. Combining cutting-edge technology with our heritage expertise, we ensure the highest quality standards for every batch.

For decades, LBG Sicilia has been at the forefront of locust bean gum production, combining generational knowledge with modern technology. This plant embodies our commitment to preserving tradition while investing in innovation, allowing us to serve as a trusted partner for clients worldwide.

The facility is fully automated, ensuring consistency, traceability, and accuracy across the entire process. As an automated LBG facility, it reflects our commitment to Industry 4.0 principles, reducing waste, optimizing resources, and maintaining the highest food safety standards.

Sustainability is built into the very design of our locust bean gum plant. From energy efficiency to waste recovery, our processes support a circular economy model that maximizes output while minimizing environmental impact. This makes our carob bean gum production plant a benchmark for responsible, future-focused food ingredient manufacturing.

Here are some of the key features that make our Ragusa facility a true leader in the industry:

• First constructed in 2001, expanded and upgraded in 2013 and 2021 
• Locust bean gum production capacity of 7,000 tons per year 
• Carob seed silos storage capacity of 2,000 tons 
• 100% chemical-free process 
• Guaranteed contamination-free process 
• 100% traceability made possible by a dedicated software and a high number of seed silos for maximum safety 
• New automatic packaging and palletising process