Culinary and functional solutions specialist Solina has acquired Sauces et Créations and Atelier D2i, both France-based experts in producing savory and sweet made-to-measure sauces.

The two companies have a collective turnover of around €28 million (US$31 million). Both companies are experiencing rapid growth in the made-to-measure sauces segment with cheese sauce, salad dressings, marinades, vinaigrettes, mayonnaise, Asian sauces, fruit preparations and caramel, among others. 

“With the acquisition of Sauces et Créations and Atelier D2i, we are reinforcing our made-to-measure sauces segment for the restaurant industry and the agri-food industry,” says Anthony Francheterre, CEO, Solina Group.

Cooking and packaging know-how
The acquisition of Sauces et Créations and Atelier D2i represents a new stage in Solina’s development strategy after acquiring Asenzya (US) and Food Compound (Netherlands) in the last quarter of 2021. Sauces et Créations and Atelier D2i have invested in cooking and packaging capacities. 

Sauces et Créations and Atelier D2i have both made considerable investments in cooking and packaging capacities. This allows the companies to have market flexibility and provide a variety of products, in different formats, to a diverse network of customers.

“Our companies share the same culture, putting the client at the center of our business model to provide them with solutions that are ever more appropriate to their needs. And this allows us to suggest new products to our respective clients,” explains Francheterre.

Certification standards
Sauces et Créations and Atelier D2i are recognized for their quick responsiveness and problem-solving abilities. The companies also have quality certification standards, including International Featured Standards, British Retail Consortium and BIO certification.

The two acquired companies have the skill capacities to work with rapidly growing players on the restaurant scene, such as salad and ready-meal producers, virtual restaurants, the fast-food sector or providers of meals in a box. 

“We decided to affiliate our companies with Solina to take them to the next level. We are convinced that Solina is the ideal partner to continue to grow Sauces et Créations and Atelier D2i, especially in Europe. We have shared values and work with similar clients and suppliers,” says Daniel Dessaint, founder, Sauces et Créations. 

In 2021, Solina put a strong focus on wellness demands. The snack manufacturer revealed that 82% of European consumers are concerned with physical fitness and health, leaving F&B companies hard-pressed to advance the sensory aspects of these products. Consumers are focused on reducing their sugar intake, fat and salt.