Alvinesa natural ingredients completes acquisition deal for Genosa business

Spanish-based business Alvinesa Natural Ingredients, which has delivered a broad spectrum of industry applications, including for the confectionery sector, has successfully acquired fellow national sector business, Genosa, reports Neill Barston.

As the company noted, its move, for an undisclosed fee, marks a strong milestone in its strategy for expanding within the upcycled natural ingredients market, which is playing an increasing role within the snacks segment in particular.

Notably, as the firm revealed, it has targeted becoming a leader in its field,  transforming agricultural co-products from the wine industry (grapes) into a number of segments including food, beverage, animal health and nutraceutical industries.

Alvinesa’s portfolio of natural ingredients is the result of years of research and development, driven by its belief in harnessing the power of nature to deliver valuable ingredients. Among its  offerings is the flagship brand, Vintera, which focuses on grape extract rich in polyphenols. The Vintera brand has gained recognition for its quality, food protection capabilities and the numerous health benefits associated with its polyphenol content. In addition, its portfolio includes natural colour, grape seed oil, natural flavour (wine concentrate) and natural tartaric acid.

Meanwhile, Genosa stands as a global leader and trailblazing company in the production and commercialisation of upcycled natural hydroxytyrosol (Hytolive) derived from olive fruit. Since its establishment in 2001, the company has made substantial investments in human expertise and financial resources, prioritising the production of premium natural extracts and delivering added value to its valued customers. As part of the integration process, Alvinesa will be exploring ways to leverage Genosa’s expertise and technologies to enhance its existing product range.