Acquisition
Kerry Completes Acquisition of Natreon
Kerry (Ireland) has announced it has completed the acquisition of Natreon, Inc. (New Brunswick, NJ) a supplier of branded ayurvedic botanical ingredients. Natreon supplies branded and scientifically studied and tested ayurvedic extracts to the dietary supplement and functional food and beverage industries across the globe. The acquisition significantly expands Kerry’s leadership position and ProActive Health portfolio of ...
Synergy Flavors Acquires Innova Flavors from Griffith Foods Worldwide
Synergy Flavors Inc., a member of the Irish-based Carbery Group, has announced the acquisition of leading savory flavor and ingredient supplier, Innova Flavors, from Griffith Foods Worldwide (Alsip, IL). This strategic purchase expands the savory capabilities of Synergy Flavors in alignment with the exciting new product development happening in meat alternatives, sauces, side dishes and snacks. It also adds ...
Ingredion Completes Acquisition of PureCircle
Ingredion Incorporated (Westchester, IL) has announced the completion of its acquisition of PureCircle Limited (Chicago, IL). PureCircle brings global innovation and manufacturing expertise, enabling Ingredion to leverage its global go-to-market model, formulation capabilities and broad ingredient portfolio, the company stated. “This is a significant step forward as we advance our driving growth roadmap and further align our sugar ...
Nestlé Health Science to Acquire Majority Stake in Vital Proteins
Nestlé Health Science (NHSc, Switzerland) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Illinois-based Vital Proteins. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. Vital Proteins will continue to operate as a standalone business—remaining committed to its founding mission of helping people live healthier lives through high quality, sustainably sourced collagen nutrition, according to the company. Becoming ...
Kerry Acquires Pevesa
Kerry (Ireland) has announced that it has expanded its non-allergenic and organic plant protein capability by acquiring Pevesa Biotech. The acquisition enhances Kerry’s leadership position in the hydrolyzed plant protein space for specialized nutrition, and expands the company’s capacity to serve the rapidly growing, high-quality, organic plant protein market. Based in Spain, Pevesa Biotech is ...
BI Announces Acquisition by Martin Bauer Group
BI Nutraceuticals (Rancho Dominguez, CA), a global full-service manufacturer and supplier of plant-based ingredients in the United States, announced its acquisition by the New Jersey-based Martin Bauer Group, a global botanical expert. Effective March 25, 2019, the partnership allows both organizations to broaden their portfolio of ingredients, while being supported by an expansive manufacturing platform. ...
Lesaffre Completes Full Acquisition of Gnosis
Lesaffre (France) has announced the full acquisition of Gnosis, an Italian biotechnology company specialized in the development, manufacturing and sale of fermentation-derived ingredients and natural finished products for use in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, veterinary and cosmetic industries, three years after acquiring a majority shareholding of the company. Founded in 1989, Gnosis has experienced strong growth ...
Passina Sells Dutch Operations to Döhler Group
Döhler Group (Germany) and Passina Group (The Netherlands) have reached an agreement on the acquisition of Concentra Europe BV with its Dutch and German subsidiaries by Döhler Group. The proposed transaction has now been filed with the relevant antitrust authorities and is conditional upon their approval. This transaction marks a step where customers will benefit ...
IMCD Completes HORN Acquisition
Netherlands-based IMCD N.V., a distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the outstanding shares of U.S. specialty chemicals distributor E.T. Company (HORN). According to the company, HORN is an excellent fit with IMCD’s U.S. activities and supports the strategy of offering to ...
Mazza Innovation Acquired by Sensient Technologies
Mazza Innovation Ltd. has announced that it has been acquired by Sensient Technologies Corporation (Milwaukee, WI). The acquisition is effective immediately and terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The Mazza plant extraction facility at the Delta, BC, Canada headquarters location will remain in place. “We’re very pleased to join Sensient Technologies, a world ...
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