# Firmenich to acquire majority stake in VKL Seasoning

Swiss fragrance and flavor company Firmenich is set to acquire a majority stake in VKL Seasoning Pvt. Ltd, an India-based specialist in seasonings and flavors, from Indian private equity company True North. Financial terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-05-01
- Where: Kerala, India, India
- Status: announced
- Products: seasonings, flavors, spice blends, natural ingredients
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Firmenich](https://endata.com/companies/4786.md) (acquirer)
- [True North](https://endata.com/companies/35464.md) (investor)
- [VKL Seasoning Pvt. Ltd](https://endata.com/companies/39242.md) (target)

## Sources

- [foodingredientsfirst.com](https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/firmenich-eyes-india-expansion-through-acquisition-of-majority-stake-in-vkl-seasoning.html), 2019-05-01: "India is a critical market for Firmenich and we are committed to investing in our business here both for short and long-term growth."

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