09.12.11
Wild Flavors GmbH has acquired certain assets of the A.M. Todd Group, Inc., a leading provider of mint flavors and ingredients based in Kalamazoo, MI. A.M. Todd is globally-recognized as the leader for natural mint flavors and value-added mint ingredients. The company also has unique technologies surrounding organic flavors and ingredients, according to Wild. With the addition of A.M. Todd’s product portfolio, Wild will be able to facilitate enhanced growth for its customer base with new business lines while also allowing for expansion into new markets and channels.
“Wild has experienced tremendous success in responding to its customers’ needs and market requirements with outstanding innovation, creative product development, growing technological advancements, dependable supply chain interaction, and key customer focus. This transaction allows for further growth and leadership in creative product development resulting in great tasting products for the food and beverage industry,” said Erik Donhowe, Wild Flavors North America’s chief operating officer.
“With Wild’s competencies based on technologically-advanced product development and quality production processes, the acquisition of A.M. Todd assets and unique technologies will only strengthen Wild’s ability to meet and exceed our customers’ requirements,” said Michael Ponder, CEO, Wild.
Raymond Hughes, president and CEO for A.M. Todd said, ”while A.M. Todd has developed the leading position in natural mint flavors, Wild will strengthen and complement the mint and ingredient competency through its fast-growing global business structure and strategies.”
Combining Wild’s expertise with A.M. Todd’s capabilities in the natural mint market as well as specialties in flavors, extracts, and organic materials allows Wild to provide the industry with the highest level of quality, innovation and consistency in the development of flavors, colors, ingredient and systems.
Once approved by the shareholders of A.M. Todd, the completion of the acquisition is scheduled for Oct. 31, 2011.
“Wild has experienced tremendous success in responding to its customers’ needs and market requirements with outstanding innovation, creative product development, growing technological advancements, dependable supply chain interaction, and key customer focus. This transaction allows for further growth and leadership in creative product development resulting in great tasting products for the food and beverage industry,” said Erik Donhowe, Wild Flavors North America’s chief operating officer.
“With Wild’s competencies based on technologically-advanced product development and quality production processes, the acquisition of A.M. Todd assets and unique technologies will only strengthen Wild’s ability to meet and exceed our customers’ requirements,” said Michael Ponder, CEO, Wild.
Raymond Hughes, president and CEO for A.M. Todd said, ”while A.M. Todd has developed the leading position in natural mint flavors, Wild will strengthen and complement the mint and ingredient competency through its fast-growing global business structure and strategies.”
Combining Wild’s expertise with A.M. Todd’s capabilities in the natural mint market as well as specialties in flavors, extracts, and organic materials allows Wild to provide the industry with the highest level of quality, innovation and consistency in the development of flavors, colors, ingredient and systems.
Once approved by the shareholders of A.M. Todd, the completion of the acquisition is scheduled for Oct. 31, 2011.