FlavorSum acquires S&S Flavors, adding a California innovation center and powdered flavor expertise to its North American network. The deal expands manufacturing and R&D capacity for food and beverage clients.
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FlavorSum, a North American flavor solutions producer, has bought S&S Flavors, a custom flavor developer with nearly a century of history. The deal adds a West Coast Innovation Center in Brea, California, and expands the company's footprint beyond its Midwest, East Coast, and Canadian operations.
S&S Flavors brings powdered flavor capabilities to FlavorSum, which already serves beverages, bakery, dairy, sports nutrition, and gummy applications. The acquisition follows FlavorSum's earlier purchase of Beverage Flavors International. Both deals are part of a longer-term strategy to build differentiated capabilities and geographic reach, the company said.
"The addition of S&S Flavors is another important step in executing our vision for FlavorSum," Chief Executive Brian Briggs said in a statement. He cited the target's reputation for technical expertise in powdered flavor systems and its strong West Coast presence.
The Brea facility will continue operating with the existing S&S team, ensuring no disruption for customers on either side. Curtis Krystek, S&S Flavors vice president, said joining FlavorSum lets the nearly century-old company preserve its existing customer relationships while gaining access to a broader portfolio and more resources.
FlavorSum is a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus, which manages more than $100 billion in assets.
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