Friday, September 22, 2017
Source: Food Ingredients First
Givaudan is acquiring Centroflora Nutra, the Nutrition Division of Centroflora Group, as part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen its global offering of natural extract ingredients and further develop its presence in Brazil. Centroflora Nutra manufactures botanical extracts and dehydrated fruits for the food, beverage and consumer goods sectors. It offers a wide variety of plant extracts from various regions of the world, with a particular focus on those from the great biodiversity of Brazil.
With headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Botucatu, Brazil, Centroflora Nutra employs about 116 people and exports products globally.
The acquisition of Centroflora’s Nutrition Division fits well with the company's 2020 strategy to expand offerings in naturals and is aligned with their sustainability goals. Centroflora has a comprehensive sustainability management program which will reinforce the company’s contribution to preserving the environment, stimulating the well-being of communities and safeguarding resources for the long term.
Read more in Food Ingredients First.