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Carst & Walker

Originally established in South Africa in 1934, Carst & Walker is now a multinational organisation with a network of offices and warehousing facilities. Carst & Walker also represents several major multinational companies on an exclusive basis in our regional offices. Our portfolio finds application in Adhesive & Coating, Consumer Specialty, Food Ingredient, Plastics & Rubber, Agrochemical and Chemical Process industries.

Carst & Walker is part of Hobart Enterprises, the holding company of specialty distribution, supply chain and processing companies worldwide. A combination of acquisitions and greenfield developments have reinforced the Group’s footprint in specific regions and target markets for over two decades.

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Carst & Walker has developed a portfolio of high quality specialty raw materials, ingredients and associated industry products built on longstanding relationships with both regional and global manufacturers and suppliers.

  • ADHESIVES & COATINGS
  • AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
  • CHEMICALS
  • FOOD INGREDIENTS
  • CONSUMER SPECIALITIES
  • POLYMERS
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The Carst & Walker portfolio has six core industry groups globally, with regional demands and influences determining the focus and growth of each group. This flexibility provides for future opportunities with both suppliers and partners across our global network, giving Carst & Walker an advantage in ever-changing markets

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Innova Market Insights outlines the key trends shaping the food and beverage industry into 2025.

Cocoa powders, cocoa liquors and cocoa butters form part of the deZaan range, available through Carst & Walker in South Africa

For more than 110 years, deZaan has been a pioneer in cocoa innovation, delivering exceptional cocoa ingredients that set the standard for quality and creativity in the food and beverage industry.

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