Fytexia invests in Vital Solutions for further growth in scientifically supported ingredients for human health.
Fytexia, an ABF Ingredients (ABFI) company, has invested in Vital Solutions, a German company specialising in natural science-based ingredients, for application in dietary supplements and functional foods. Two years after the acquisition of BNatural, the European leader in brown propolis extracts, Fytexia reinforces its leadership in science-based polyphenols addressing new health categories, such as gut health and cognitive functions.
This strategic acquisition confirms the ambition of ABFI to accelerate the development of Fytexia and its presence in the nutritional ingredient market.
“Vital Solutions is a dynamic and market-oriented business with a successful track record of introducing innovative health ingredients to international markets, serving the dietary supplements industry. The ingredients developed by Vital Solutions will make an excellent addition to our range of scientifically supported ingredients” said Matthieu Arguillere, Managing director of Fytexia.
“Joining Fytexia within ABFI was a natural move to Vital Solutions. We believe that the cultures of the two companies are very close and that Fytexia will accelerate the commercial development of Vital Solutions’ portfolio of ingredients” said Dr. Sybille Buchwald-Werner, CEO of Vital Solutions.
“The acquisition of Fytexia was a first step for us and we are keen to accelerate our development in the nutraceutical industry. Vital Solutions will bring new synergies to this already fast-growing business, and we are excited to have them on board” said Fabienne Saadane-Oaks, CEO of ABFI.
“The team joining from Vital Solution will accelerate our adoption of these ingredients by bringing their expertise to our team” completed Matthieu Arguillère.
About Fytexia
Fytexia’s mission is to reduce risk factors for non-communicable health conditions and mild infections by offering innovative nutritional ingredients developed through science-based research. Fytexia’s team of experts and its global network of researchers deliver functional active nutrients, developed through the application of stringent scientific principles and practices. The company’s activities range from the development of active compounds to the creation of clinically tested ingredients. The ingredients developed by Fytexia are used in the formulas of the most advanced healthcare products, improving the health and well-being of consumers, worldwide.
About ABF Ingredients
ABFI, a division of Associated British Foods plc, is a specialty ingredients world leader which offers innovative, differentiated, and value-added products and services to the food, nutrition, pharmaceutical, animal feed and industrial sectors. ABFI comprises a group of companies operating worldwide under their own identities:
• AB Enzymes – enzymes
• AB Biotek HNH – microbiome modulating solutions
• ABITEC Corporation – specialty lipids and surfactants
• Fytexia – scientifically studied ingredients for nutraceuticals
• Ohly – yeast extracts and culinary powders
• PGP International – extruded ingredients and specialty flours
• SPI Pharma – antiacids, pharmaceutical excipients, and drug development services
About Vital Solutions
Vital Solutions works globally in the field of natural specialty ingredients for use in food, functional food, dietary supplements, and traditional herbal medicines. It is an innovative and fast-growing company specialised in the development and marketing of high quality, innovative, natural, science-based, proprietary, branded health ingredients. Over the past years, Vital Solutions has created an innovative product portfolio and pipeline, delivering sustainable sales growth.