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Dive Briefing:
- T. Hasegawa USA acquired Abelei Flavors on September 3. According to a press release, the company has expanded its flavor portfolio in North America. Financial details were not disclosed.
- “The acquisition of Abelei Flavors, Inc. expands our geographic footprint, technological capabilities and overall flavor portfolio to better serve our customers,” said Tom Damiano, CEO.
- Abelei Flavors specializes in sweet brown, citrus, fruit and other flavors for the food, beverage, confectionery, dairy, health and nutrition industries. Abel The California-based company plans to introduce more flavor tools.
Dive Insight:
T. Hasegawa has been expanding its presence in the United States for several years, making its portfolio more attractive to food and beverage companies.
“We couldn’t have found a more perfect partner to join the T. Hasegawa USA, Inc. team as we continue to grow and expand in the U.S. market.” Shelley Henderson, Vice President of Operations Abel “The collaboration of resources, talent and innovation will be a tremendous recipe for success as we expand our existing capabilities,” Flavors said in a press release.
T. Hasegawa has a broad portfolio of flavor solutions serving industries such as alcoholic beverages, bakery and confectionery, plant-based foods, seafood, dips, dressings and sauces.
The Abelei deal follows T. Hasegawa’s 2020 acquisition of Mission Flavors and Fragrances, a custom fragrance manufacturer in Foothill Ranch, California. A year later, T. Hasegawa A facility in Southern California that produces sweet food and beverage flavors. The facility is T. Hasegawa's Manufacturing capacity in the U.S. market has been reduced by 50%.
As its influence in the United States grew, so did the company's leadership ranks.
last year, T. Hasegawa pervasive The R&D leadership team is formed with the promotions of Lauren Mayberry and Toshifumi Nozawa. Both executives will oversee the Flavorist team, which focuses on processes such as sweet food and beverage projects and formula management.
