SuanNutra, a Madrid-based provider of science-backed branded and functional ingredients, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of speciality natural ingredients businesses from International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), in a move aimed at creating a larger global player in natural ingredients.
The transaction, expected to complete by the end of 2026, will see the acquired businesses merge with SuanNutra’s existing operations.
The news follows a period of portfolio reshaping at IFF, which has been divesting selected businesses as it focuses investment on its core growth platforms.
The enlarged group will serve more than 1200 customers across more than 60 countries, with approximately 700 employees and manufacturing capabilities spanning botanical extraction in Spain, Slovenia and Peru, alongside fermentation operations in the US.
The acquisition will expand SuanNutra’s nutraceutical ingredients portfolio with clinically supported branded ingredients, owned botanical extraction capabilities, scientifically backed fermented vitamins and minerals and natural colours, antioxidants and flavours for food applications.
SuanNutra said that the deal supports its strategy of scaling “visible health” solutions — branded ingredients supported by science and designed to deliver measurable consumer benefits — while also strengthening its position in the growing clean-label food ingredients market.
Demand for natural ingredient solutions continues to rise as food and supplement manufacturers respond to consumer interest in simpler formulations and alternatives to synthetic colours, preservatives and flavours.
IFF has previously highlighted the growing role of natural colour solutions in food and beverage innovation, driven by clean-label trends and regulatory changes affecting synthetic dyes.
Anthony Weston, Group CEO of SuanNutra, said the combination would create a stronger partner for customers by bringing together manufacturing at source, clinically proven ingredients and a broader natural portfolio across nutraceuticals and food enhancement.
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