Its sixth acquisition since the beginning of 2025, Turpaz Industries acquired Nicola-J, strengthening its position in the flavor sector in Africa.WHO: Nicola-J, founded in 1997, is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of sweet and savory flavors, colorants, essential oils, and botanical extracts for the food and beverage industry. The company operates in South Africa, and also serves customers in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, Kenya, and more. The company employs 71 people. Turpaz Industries is an international company that develops, manufactures, and markets flavors, fragrances, and specialty fine ingredients, with a focus on natural, innovative, and high value-added products for the food, beverage, perfumery, and personal care industries. The company develops, produces, markets, and sells products to more than 4,000 customers in more than 90 countries across the world, and continues to expand its global presence in key markets across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East.WHY: Turpaz's expansion of its operations in Africa in general, and in South Africa in particular, constitutes a strategic move to strengthen the group's global presence, and will serve as a managerial and regional platform for continued deeper penetration, consolidation, and expansion of activity also in neighboring countries.IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Karen Cohen Chazon, Chairperson and CEO of the Turpaz Group, said, "We are pleased to welcome Nicola-J to the Turpaz group. This acquisition represents another step in our expansion in the African flavor markets.