Functional food ingredients groups Naturex and Natraceutical have agreed on a merger, the companies announced today (6 August).

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The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding for the integration of Natraceutical’s ingredients business within Naturex. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.


The enlarged group will become a “world leader” in speciality, natural ingredients, the companies said.


Naturex is “firmly established” in the US, while Spain-based group Natraceutical is “rooted” in Europe, the companies added.


Natraceutical will become a “significant minority shareholder” in Naturex, alongside SGD, the family holding company that owns the business.

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Natraceutical president Xavier Adser said: “In the current financial context, which forces companies to constantly review their strategy for growth, we believe that the complementarity of our expertise will create value for our businesses and our shareholders.”

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