Lecithin is an ingredient that is gaining the attention among the market today, because of the health benefits it affords consumers. An essential fat that’s naturally occurring in soybeans and egg yolks, this is a natural emulsifier that’s typically incorporated in food items, medicines and other beauty products. It can be produced from plant-based oils such as rapeseed, soy and sunflower. To further expand its footprint in Europe and reach their goal of becoming the world’s leading supplier … [Read more...] about AAK confirms purchase of BIC Ingredients
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Unibloc Pump completes acquisition of UK-based Flotronic Pumps
One of the leading providers of sanitary flow control solutions, Unibloc Pump, announced that it has acquired the pioneer of diaphragm pumps, Flotronic Pumps. The latter, based in the UK, invented the “one nut” air operated double diaphragm pumps (AODD). This particular equipment boasts of a single bolt design, which reduces process downtime. Unibloc hopes to build a global sanitary flow control platform, and going into a partnership with Flotronic is one way to realize this vision. The … [Read more...] about Unibloc Pump completes acquisition of UK-based Flotronic Pumps
DSM acquisition of First Choice Ingredients slated for completion in Q4 2021
Royal DSM has entered into an agreement to acquire First Choice Ingredients, an ingredients and flavourings company at an enterprise value of $453 million. The latter is a supplier based in Germantown, Wisconsin with about 100 employees. First Choice Ingredients has maintained its leading position in the market as a provider of savoury flavourings used for taste and functional solutions. Their product portfolio includes clean label, fermented dairy and dairy-based variants. The company is … [Read more...] about DSM acquisition of First Choice Ingredients slated for completion in Q4 2021