Ingredients supplier Puratos has purchased Vor Foods, a US producer of nut butters and nut-based fillings, as it expands manufacturing footprint in North America.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The bakery ingredients group said Vor, which is based in Trevose, Pennsylvania, specialises in ultra clean-label pistachio, hazelnut, almond, cashew and blended nut products.
Puratos plans to invest in the site’s machinery and output as part of the integration, with the aim of increasing capacity and supporting growth in demand for clean-label nut ingredients.
The Trevose operation sits close to Puratos’ US headquarters, a factor the company said would enable closer technical cooperation between the two businesses.
Puratos North America president Andy Brimacombe said: “The Vor team brings craftsmanship, agility, and impressive speed. They’ve grown remarkably fast by staying close to customers and delivering on-trend nut solutions. Their expertise and US nut facility make them a strong strategic fit for Puratos, and enhance our ability to support customers with reliable, high-quality ingredients.”
According to Puratos, the acquisition will help customers respond faster to shifting consumer preferences, including interest in Dubai-style chocolate, by supplying ingredients produced locally.
Vor’s range will add to Puratos’ existing nut fillings portfolio, which includes Carat Nuxel Hazelnut, launched recently by the group.
The Pennsylvania facility is safe quality food (SQF)-certified, dedicated to nut processing and largely relies on US-sourced raw materials to enhance traceability and reduce lead times.
Vor Foods CEO Frank Steck added: “Since founding Vor Foods in 2016, we’ve focused on quality, agility, and close customer and supplier collaboration. Joining Puratos opens an exciting new chapter. Together, we can bring even greater value to our customers by combining Vor’s nut expertise with Puratos’ scale, capabilities, and industry network.”
Puratos said the deal reinforces its US manufacturing base and provides additional production capability in nut-based ingredients for bakery and sweet goods applications.
Last December, Puratos US expanded its cost-reduction portfolio for industrial and commercial bakers with two new product launches: Intens Fresh 3-30 Premium and Carat Compound Chunks Cacao-Trace.
The company said Intens Fresh 3-30 Premium is a freshness solution designed to extend shelf life while enabling sugar reduction in breads containing more than 5% sugar.
