Palsgaard Brazil appoints Miguel Hidalgo as CEO to spearhead growth strategy
BRAZIL – Palsgaard, the Danish emulsifier and stabilizer specialist, has named Miguel Hidalgo as the new CEO of its Brazilian operations, marking a pivotal step in its expansion strategy across Latin America.
Hidalgo assumed the role on October 1, 2025, bringing over 30 years of experience with the company and a deep understanding of the region’s food industry dynamics.
Previously serving as Chairman of Palsgaard Brazil since 2018, Hidalgo has also held leadership roles as CEO of Palsgaard Mexico and Regional Director of the Americas, positioning him as a seasoned executive with extensive regional insight.
His appointment comes as Palsgaard intensifies its focus on becoming the leading supplier of emulsifiers and specialty ingredients for Brazil’s food sector, particularly in cakes, chocolates, and lipids.
“I am delighted to take on my new role as we prepare for further growth,” stated Hidalgo.
“We want to ensure that Palsgaard Brazil is recognized for the exceptional quality and functionality of our emulsifiers and specialty ingredients, and for providing the best technical, application, development, and logistics services”.
Palsgaard’s journey in Brazil began in 2008 with the opening of its first sales office.
The company expanded significantly in 2016 by acquiring a majority stake in Candon, a local bakery ingredients firm, and completed a full takeover in 2022.
Today, Palsgaard Brazil operates production facilities in Paraná state, supported by application and development centres and a network of technical professionals offering tailored formulation support.
Under Hidalgo’s leadership, the company aims to deepen its engagement with Brazil’s confectionery, bakery, and snacking markets.
The strategic emphasis will be on customized solutions, leveraging Palsgaard’s global expertise to help clients reformulate and innovate with plant-based emulsifiers and stabilizers.
This leadership transition signals Palsgaard’s commitment to long-term investment in Brazil, aligning with broader goals of sustainability, resource efficiency, and food quality enhancement.
Hidalgo’s appointment is expected to accelerate innovation and strengthen customer partnerships as the company positions itself for the next phase of regional growth.
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