Bell Flavors & Fragrances has acquired Iceberg Industries’ flavor division in Sao Paulo Brazil. Iceberg-Aromas has resided in the Brazilian market since 1939 with customers in all segments, including sweets, confectionery, chewing gum, ice cream, beverages, cookies and savory products.
“This acquisition provides Bell with the platform and resources to expand our business in Brazil and South America. We are very excited about this new acquisition and the envisioned growth within this important market for Bell," said Bell Flavor & Fragrances’ President & CEO James Heinz.
Bell Flavors and Fragrances, Brazil will now have two manufacturing facilities in Brazil with its Brazilian headquarters located in Cotia, Brazil. The new facility, which will manufacture flavors, fragrances and botanical extracts to the South American market, will house state-of-the-art innovation labs that will serve as a hub of new product creation and customer collaboration for the South American market.
“Bell’s new Brazil facility will continue Bell’s longstanding tradition to provide quality products and service to our customers through technological evolutions of flavors and fragrances, sensory innovation though science and motivated employees focused on the continued satisfaction of our customers," said Paulo Barros, general manager Bell Brazil.
