Dive Brief:
- Japan-based Takasago International Corp. acquired Centre Ingredient Technology Inc. in January, a move which expands the company’s natural material portfolio.
- CIT utilizes a unique biotech manufacturing process to produce natural fragrance and flavor ingredients. The company also supplies specialty ingredients to various industries.
- Takasago aims to combine CIT’s advanced manufacturing technologies and capabilities with its unique and patented fermentation technologies to assist companies in meeting their natural ingredient needs.
Dive Insight:
CIT will continue to contribute to Takasago as it is designated to be the company’s new natural ingredients development center. CIT develops and commercializes natural flavors, and its products are made by fermentation using strictly natural ingredients, according to its website.
According to Bloomberg, Takasago offers savory flavors for snacks, soups, sauces and gravies, spices and seasonings marinades, as well as flavors for use in various beverages.
Savory flavors has grown into an increasingly competitive market. Frutarom recently made a $130.4 million purchase of Wiberg GmbH of Austria, a world leader in savory flavors, strengthening its position as a major player. Sensient's 2016 flavor trends list includes savory and nostalgic flavors.