Caldic buys French food ingredients distributor Arlès Agroalimentaire

Dutch firm Caldic has announced the acquisition of French food ingredients and functional additives distributor Arlès Agroalimentaire for an undisclosed sum.

The acquisition is reported to be in line with the company’s goal to become Europe’s leading food ingredient solution provider.

Caldic anticipates that the acquisition of Arlès Agroalimentaire would complement its existing businesses in the European bakery, dairy, beverage, savoury, confectionery and nutrition segments.

Caldic Europe Distribution director Laurent Pasqualini said: “We are very pleased with the acquisition of Arlès Agroalimentaire, an important milestone in our European food ingredients distribution growth strategy.

“Our companies perfectly complement each other. We have similar values and a matching vision towards employees, suppliers and customers.

“With Arlès Agroalimentaire aboard, I am confident that together we will successfully bring many innovative food solutions to customers and grow the market for our principles and partners.”

The company intends to further expand its portfolio with the addition of food ingredients, as well as functional additives such as starches, emulsifiers, flavours, colours, proteins and sweeteners.

Since 1914, Arlès Agroalimentaire has been engaged in the distribution of food ingredients. Currently, the company offers a wide range of products to its customers in the French food ingredients market.

Arlès Agroalimentaire CEO Nathalie Arlès said: “Our goal has always been to be the best source for the products we sell to our customers and a high value-added distributor to our vendors.

“Since Caldic’s full-service speciality strategy perfectly reflects our vision for the future, we are happy to become part of the Caldic family. It means both our customers and employees will benefit from Caldic’s global network and capabilities.”