IFF’s $7.1bn Frutarom Buy Shows Market Shifts Rippling Up The Supply Chain
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The flavors and fragrances firm’s largest acquisition to date speaks volumes about prevailing market winds, providing IFF with access to smaller customers and Frutarom’s extensive natural capabilities. The deal closely follows rival Givaudan’s opening move in March to acquire Naturex.
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