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Capol, a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group and a manufacturer of confectionery coatings, has announced its acquisition of Blue Pacific Flavors, a player in natural and organic flavour systems.

The deal aims to create a formidable global leader in food ingredients, enhancing innovation and product development capabilities across the food and beverage industry.

The acquisition is poised to leverage the complementary strengths of both companies, facilitating accelerated innovation in flavours and coatings while expanding customer reach across North America, Europe and Asia.

With this merger, Capol aims to position itself at the forefront of market trends in health, wellness and indulgence categories, responding to the evolving demands of consumers and businesses alike.

Donald Wilkes, CEO of Blue Pacific Flavors, will continue to lead the company post-acquisition, ensuring that its operations and team remain intact.

“Our Farm to Flavour story will now be amplified through world-class infrastructure and global reach,” Wilkes said, adding that the partnership with Capol will enable faster speed to market and enhanced value for customers, a critical factor in today’s competitive food landscape.

This acquisition follows Capol’s recent purchase of Curt Georgi, a German flavour house.

The integration of Blue Pacific Flavors is expected to unlock new avenues for growth and collaboration, particularly in developing innovative products that meet consumer demand for natural and functional ingredients.

Peter Hantl, CEO of Capol, commented: “The integration of Blue Pacific Flavors marks a pivotal moment in our shared journey to build a truly global food ingredients platform with flavours and surface treatments”.