Dive Brief:

• Barentz International of The Netherlands acquired 50% of AmTech Ingredients, headquartered in Hudson, WI.
• Barentz has been working with US customers through its Vitablend operations for years. "Having our own production facilities in the USA is of vital importance to safeguard in time and on-spec delivery of ingredients to our US based customers," according to CEO Hidde van der Wal. AmTech will also take care of the sales, marketing, and distribution of Barentz's Vitablend ingredients and custom blends.
• AmTech is a leading producer and supplier of powdered specialty food ingredients, including a range of powdered sweeteners, vinegars, condiments, nutritional, and shortening ingredients.

Dive Insight:

Barentz also recently acquired New Skyport, a top distributor of specialty ingredients for the food and nutrition industry in China, and expanded a partnership with Roquette into Switzerland.

For Barentz, the AmTech strategic partnership enhances its production and distribution of specialty food and pet food ingredients in North America.