The Gerald McDonald Group, established in 1917, is a leading B2B supplier of fruit juices, concentrates, herbs, and spices to food and drink manufacturers. From our purpose-built facilities in Basildon, Essex, we combine over a century of expertise with modern innovation to deliver exceptional quality ingredients and blending solutions.

Our juice and concentrate division offers an extensive range of products, from citrus and exotic fruits to vegetable derivatives, available in various forms including clarified, cloudy, NFC, puree, and comminute. Our computer-controlled blending facility, equipped with mixing tanks from 1,000L to 26,000L, enables us to produce customized blends with precise recipe control and advanced processing capabilities.

In our herbs and spices division, we maintain the highest standards of quality assurance, offering natural and heat-treated ingredients in whole, ground, cracked, crushed, or kibbled forms. Our dedicated spice mill and blending facility processes materials to exact customer specifications, including our historic DIANA brand curry powders first registered in 1918.

New product development is at the heart of our business. Our technical expertise and strong worldwide supplier network allow us to continuously source novel ingredients and create innovative solutions, working closely with customers throughout the development process, from concept to delivery.

Visit us our stand to discover how we can support your ingredient needs.