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T. Hasegawa USA has acquired Mission Flavors & Fragrances, a manufacturer of flavour solutions for the food and beverage industries.

According to T. Hasegawa USA, the deal aligns with its strategy to broaden its flavour portfolio within the dairy, bakery, plant-based alternatives, fruit-filling and confectionary categories.

Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, Mission Flavors & Fragrances also offers solutions for health and wellness, meat, and prepared meal applications, among others.

“The acquisition of Mission Flavors & Fragrances expands our technical capabilities and overall flavour portfolio so we can better serve our customers,” said Tom Damiano, CEO of T. Hasegawa USA.

“We welcome their entire team, which is well known for its customer service excellence and aligns with our customer-centric focus."

Patrick Imburgia, president of Mission Flavors & Fragrances, added: “The collaboration of resources, talent and innovation will be a tremendous recipe for success, expanding upon our existing capabilities. We know that T. Hasegawa USA's leading-edge technology, flavour modulation, reaction and thermal processing will benefit our customers.”

The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.