Grasse, France-based Robertet announced that it has acquired Ecom Food Industries, Toronto, a manufacturer of specialty natural flavors and extracts. “The Ecom client and product portfolio perfectly complements Robertet’s own, and we look forward to combining the strengths of both organizations to better serve our clients and their consumers’ needs. Our DNA is a product line consistent with all-natural, botanically sourced ingredients and value-added products to suit consumer needs,” said Philippe Maubert, chairman at Robertet Groupe, in a statement. “Ecom fits perfectly within this strategy, and we look forward to welcoming Ecom into the Robertet family.” Conexus Capital Advisors initiated the transaction and assisted in the negotiations.
With its new SternPur S DH 50, Hamburg, Germany-based Sternchemie brought a hydrolyzed, de-oiled sunflower lecithin to market that aligns with recent clean-label trends, the company says. The new product within the SternPur range is allergen free, non-GMO and serves as an alternative to artificial emulsifiers, it adds. Its enzymatic treatment and effective removal of oils and flavors results in a practically odorless and flavor-neutral lecithin. The easily miscible SternPur S DH 50 powder develops its full functionality without impairing the appearance and taste of the final product, the company says. In fat powders like whole milk, coconut or cocoa powders, this new hydrolyzed sunflower lecithin improves the wetting, sinking and distribution of the powder. For beverages, especially for plant-based milk alternatives, SternPur’s lysophospholipids in the lecithin interact effectively with the proteins to build complexes, stabilizing both emulsions and proteins during pasteurizing and storage.