Givaudan, the global leader in flavours and fragrances, has announced that it is acquiring Vika B.V. to strengthen its portfolio of natural dairy solutions.

Vika B.V. offers a range of natural dairy ingredients, fonds and stocks, as well as meat and plant based extracts to customers in the food and beverage industry.

Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, says, "Expanding our offering in naturals is a key priority for Givaudan in the context of our 2020 strategy. Vikas products, technologies and talent will strengthen our existing capabilities and our ability to develop new taste solutions. We are delighted to welcome Vikas employees to our company and are confident that their industry expertise will accelerate Givaudans position with existing and new customers."

Mauricio Graber, president of Givaudans flavour division, says, "Savoury and dairy are two categories wher consumers feel all-natural ingredients are important and it is our aim to keep strengthening our offering in these sectors. We look forward to leveraging Vikas expertise which will complement our own heritage and knowledge in extraction, fermentation and concentration of natural ingredients, opening up new market opportunities for both companies."