Plant-Ex Ingredients has announced its acquisition of Aromacolors, a Polish food-tech company specialising in liquid and powder flavourings and colourings.

The acquisition aims to strengthen Plant-Ex’s operational footprint across Europe, marking a milestone in the company’s continued global expansion.

Plant-Ex, headquartered in the UK, is a manufacturer of natural colours and flavours for the global F&B industry. It has existing facilities in the far west and southeast of Europe.

The addition of Aromacolors’ central European site completes ‘strategically aligned’ manufacturing and logistics capabilities, Plant-Ex said, optimising service and supply across key European markets.

Aromacolors brings advanced technical knowledge and experience in delivering clean label innovations. Plant-Ex noted the deal’s logistical and commercial advantages in a post-Brexit market, eliminating customs delays and reducing time-to-market and operational costs for customers in the EU and beyond.

Giles Drewett, CEO and founder of Plant-Ex, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Aromacolors into the Plant-Ex group. Their exceptional product range and technical know-how are a natural fit with our vision and values. This acquisition is not just about growth, it’s about reinforcing our position as a dominant force in the natural ingredients sector.”

Drewett added that customers will benefit from enhanced local support, rapid sample turnaround and increased manufacturing capacity.

Edward Budzulak, CEO of Aromacolors, commented: “This marks an exciting new chapter for Aromacolors. Becoming part of Plant-Ex opens up new opportunities to enhance our capabilities and bring even more value to our customers across Europe.”

He added: “With a broader product offering and access to expanded resources, we are well positioned to support continued innovation and growth in the European market”.

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