PCI Acquires SensoryEffects
The acquisition of SensoryEffects is the second for PCI Company in 2006, following the May acquisition and formation of Diehl Food Ingredients, Inc., a manufacturer of specialized spray-dried food ingredient systems.
27/11/06 The SensoryEffects business unit of Loders Croklaan USA, LLC has been purchased by Performance Chemicals & Ingredients (PCI) Company of St Louis, MO.
SensoryEffects are specialized lipid-based inclusions that deliver flavor, aroma, color, texture, and nutrients such as Omega 3 to food products. The acquisition of SensoryEffects is the second for PCI Company in 2006, following the May acquisition and formation of Diehl Food Ingredients, Inc., a manufacturer of specialized spray-dried food ingredient systems.
The transaction reinforces PCI Company’s plan to build a specialty food ingredients business through "target acquisitions and organic growth".
"The SensoryEffects business is a great example of our objective to add complementary specialty food ingredients product lines," said Charles A. Nicolais, the president of PCI Company. "SensoryEffects adds a powerful brand and technology along with a professional support team to our expanding food ingredients business. The SensoryEffects brand is recognized globally as the leader in lipid-based delivery systems and we plan to continue to build upon this strong leadership position."
