Doehler makes key natural ingredients acquisition move for SVZ

Natural ingredients group, Doehler, has moved to expand its business interests in acquiring fellow sector business SVZ, enabling expansion in key Japanese and US markets, writes Neill Barston.

As the German headquartered company noted, the move for the firm, which has advanced production facilities across Europe, backed by more than 100 years industry experience, remains subject to regulatory approval.

SVZ, based in Breda, is known for its high-quality purees, concentrates and ingredients of sustainably sourced vegetables and red berries. With production sites in the USA, Spain, Poland and Belgium, SVZ has established a strong global presence and successfully built a base of premium customers in the food, beverage and lifescience & nutrition industry.

Furthermore, as the company, which has devised a number of solutions across confectionery and snacks markets explained, SVZ’s experience and operational excellence perfectly complements Doehler’s sourcing, production and supply chain capabilities. With this acquisition, customers will benefit from an even broader ingredient portfolio and larger raw material base.

Consumers’ interest in healthier nutrition creates a rising demand for ingredients that offer better nutritional value and superior sensory experiences from sustainable raw materials. SVZ’s portfolio contributes to this trend by offering a variety of low-calorie, high-fibre and nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable ingredients that enhances the overall nutritional content of food and beverages. SVZ’s products are anticipated to offer strong integration with Doehler’s portfolio of natural ingredients and ingredient systems, including its confectionery-based applications.