Ingredion acquires Kerr Concentrates, Inc

摘要

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, has announced that it has agreed to acquire Kerr Concentrates, Inc., a privately held producer of natural fruit and vegetable concentrates, purees and essences. The transaction is approximately $100 million. "Kerr is a profitable company with an exciting portfolio of value-added ingredients that will broaden our current line of wholesome, clean-label solutions. Kerr transforms fruits and vegetables into natural ingredients that resonate with consumers and are increasingly in demand by customers," said Ilene Gordon, Ingredion CEO. Kerr's ingredients uphold the integrity and richness of raw fruits and vegetables while providing multiple functionalities. These ingredients can be used to enhance the nutrition, texture, flavour and appearance of a number of foods and beverages across a wide variety of categories, from smoothies, juices, dairy products and bated goods to soups and dressings. A single ingredient can add colour, flavour and texture to food or beverage products, making it possible to simplify the ingredient list.