IMCD Acquires Italian Food Ingredients Distributor Nutrivis

Food and Nutrition is one of the focus market segments for the IMCD Group. IMCD’s Food and Nutrition Business Group runs technical centres in Mechelen, Belgium and in Malmö, Sweden.

Feb 20 2012 --- IMCD Group has announced the acquisition of Italian distributor of speciality food ingredients Nutrivis srl. The merger of the two companies, planned for May 2012, will see all employees of Milan-based Nutrivis transfer to IMCD Italia.

Nutrivis' broad speciality food ingredients portfolio will significantly enhance IMCD’s current offering to the market. “Nutrivis brings extensive experience in the Italian speciality Food & Ingredients market. The company's impressive portfolio from reputable international suppliers and its 250-strong customer base offer exciting synergistic opportunities to the IMCD Group,” said Gabriele Bonomi, Managing Director IMCD Italia.

Food and Nutrition is one of the focus market segments for the IMCD Group. Its dedicated team of food technologists support customers’ recipe, application and processing requirements in the following market segments: Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Edible oils and fats, Fruits and vegetables, Nutrition, Savoury, Food ingredient manufacturers and Animal nutrition.

IMCD’s Food and Nutrition Business Group runs technical centres in Mechelen, Belgium and in Malmö, Sweden.

IMCD Group B.V. is a leading company in sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and food ingredients. With a network of offices and warehouses located in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa, IMCD provides its partners with optimum tailored solutions for multi-territory distribution management. Headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, IMCD has a turnover of € 1.1 billion and employs about 1100 professionals in 35 countries who provide best in class expertise for major global producers.