Biospringer by Lesaffre, a global player in the food fermentation space, has agreed to acquire selected intellectual property (IP) and technology of bacteria fermentation specialist PTX Food.

The acquisition aims to accelerate Biospringer’s growth in the food ingredients market, unlocking new opportunities for the business beyond yeast fermentation.

Announced today (20 May 2026), the deal will see Biospringer benefit from newly acquired expertise in fermented bacterial solutions and specialised technology.

Combining this new knowledge with its existing industrial network will position Biospringer to accelerate the development of advanced, customer-centric offerings for the global food and beverage sector.

PTX Food was founded in the US in 1972, as a manufacturer of fermented ingredients for a range of food and beverage applications. It was acquired by biotechnology group Biorigin, a subsidiary of Brazilian multinational Zilor, in 2008.

Last year, France-based Lesaffre announced a joint venture with Zilor, in which Lesffre acquired a 70% stake in Biorigin. The JV aimed to leverage Biospringer and Biorigin’s complementary capabilities to enhance yeast derivative and savour ingredient solutions for food and feed markets.

Biospringer’s acquisition includes selected PTX assets, specifically relating to the Bioenhance product line. The company’s next step will be to transfer the technology and equipment to its global production plant network.

Producing fermentation-based ingredients across taste, texture, nutrition and preservation, Biospringer co-creates tailored solutions with customers around the world, with a footprint spanning Europe, Brazil, North America and China.

Carmen Arruda, Biospringer general manager, said: “This acquisition is fully aligned with our commitment to delivering game-changing products that make a positive impact”.

“From ingredient innovation to biotech platforms, from tradition to transformation, Biospringer is poised to be a key player in the industry, leveraging our robust global footprint and strong local collaborations to bring groundbreaking ideas to market and solidify our role as a trusted partner in the pursuit of a more sustainable and nourishing future.”