Jungbunzlauer, a producer of sustainable ingredients, has purchased a multipurpose production facility in Thomson, Illinois, from International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF).WHO: Founded more than 150 years ago, Jungbunzlauer is a leading producer of high-quality, sustainable ingredients from natural sources, serving industries from food and beverage to nutrition, health, home and personal care, among others. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with state-of-the-art facilities including large-scale fermentation operations across Europe and North America, they offer a diverse portfolio of texturants, acidulants, sweeteners, minerals, and tailored solutions.WHY: This acquisition marks a significant step in Jungbunzlauer’s efforts to enhance its operational capabilities and better serve its US clientele.IN THEIR OWN WORDS: "This acquisition is an important step in delivering on our strategic capacity expansion in North America," said Bruno Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer of Jungbunzlauer. "Establishing a U.S. manufacturing footprint allows us to work closer to many of our U.S. customers, better understand their challenges and deliver solutions that truly make a difference.""Upon closing the transaction, our immediate focus will be on preparing the site for our specific production needs," added Tremblay. "As we finalise our operational plans, we look forward to sharing updates, including information about future hiring."DETAILS:Jungbunzlauer purchased a multipurpose production facility in Thomson, Illinois, from IFF.The asset deal does not include any of IFF's commercial business, product lines, or employees, and the terms of the agreement were not disclosed.