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Mizkan Americas, manufacturer of condiments and vinegars, recently announced the purchase of the Gourmet and Specialty Division of Imperial Brands Inc.

The acquisition builds on parent company Mizkan Group’s plans for global expansion of its retail branded, food ingredients and food services businesses.

This acquired division markets a full line of cooking wines, vinegars, wine reductions and other products for food processing and foodservice industries, expanding Mizkan Americas' portfolio in the liquid condiment category. Brands include Edmuno Cooking Wine and Paul Dupre’ Wine Reduction Sauces.

The acquisition of Imperial Brands’ Gourmet & Speciality Division brings to Mizkan its experienced management staff and a workforce of more than 50 full-time employees.