IFF to sell botanical extracts, vitamins & minerals and food enhancement activities to SuanNutra
- Portfolio includes botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, natural colors, antioxidants and certain localized flavor activities in Peru.
- Included operations generated approximately $170 million in revenue in 2025.
- About 600 employees work across five manufacturing facilities in Europe, the United States and Latin America.
- Companies expect to close the sale by the end of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory clearances; financial terms were not disclosed.
Deal overview
IFF entered into an agreement to sell its portfolio of botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, and food enhancement activities to SuanNutra, a portfolio company of Carbyne Equity Partners.
IFF CEO Erik Fyrwald said the divestment is a step to optimise the company’s portfolio and sharpen focus on its core Taste, Scent and Health & Biosciences businesses.
Portfolio and operations
The transaction covers natural colors, antioxidants and certain localized flavor activities in Peru and serves food, beverage and nutritional end markets with customised solutions.
The included operations generated approximately $170 million in revenue in 2025 and employ about 600 people across five manufacturing facilities in Europe, the United States and Latin America.
Timing and conditions
Both companies expect to close the sale by the end of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory clearances and applicable consultation requirements. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Advisors
Alantra acted as financial advisor to IFF and DLA Piper LLP served as legal counsel.
Source: IFF
