Synergy Flavours acquires herbal extracts producer Janoušek in Italy

Synergy Flavours has completed the acquisition of Italy-based herbal extracts producer Janoušek for an undisclosed price.

Based in Trieste, Janoušek is reported to be one of the first suppliers of herbal extracts and natural flavourings in the world.

Synergy Flavours CEO Steve Morgan said: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming the Janoušek business into our Group as it brings new expertise and products into our natural flavour, essences and extracts portfolio and complements our long heritage in the dairy processing in Ireland and vanilla extraction in the US.

“The Italian site has an excellent record for high-quality manufacturing, offers room for growth with easy road access to much of mainland Europe.

“Janoušek is a growing, well-run business and we have no plans for major or immediate changes. Our intent is to invest in and grow the team, adding new skills and new capacity to the site as required over the coming years.”

With the acquisition of Janoušek, Synergy intends to expand its footprint in the European market and offer its flavours for nutrition and dairy taste solutions.

Synergy is part of Carbery Group, which manufactures speciality food ingredients, flavouring systems and cheese products.

Carbery Group CEO Jason Hawkins said: “With ongoing investment and expansion underway in the US, Asia and Brazil and recent investment in Mexico, our intention is for Synergy Flavours to be positioned to support customers across the world, regardless of borders or geography.

“The acquisition of Janoušek gives Synergy in Europe a new home on the doorstep of Eastern Europe, potentially easier access to the Middle East and an established base to support flavour and natural ingredient manufacturing for new and existing customers in Italy and the wider region.”

Synergy currently operates commercial, manufacturing and technical support facilities in Ireland, the UK, the US, Brazil and Thailand.