Lesaffre Acquires Yeast Extract Facility in Serbia

Lesaffre has acquired Alltech’s yeast extract facility in Serbia, as part of its strategic development objectives in nutrition and health, it says in a recent announcement.

This operation will strengthen the leading position in the growing yeast extract market, the company considers.

“On the yeast extracts and its derivatives market, Lesaffre is recognized as a reliable partner with expertise in producing tailor-made solutions,” said Antoine Baule, CEO Lesaffre. “This acquisition will strengthen our presence in this market. In fact, now with eight facilities established around the world (Western and Eastern Europe, China, United States, Brazil), we are all the more committed to meeting our customer specific needs globally.”

The Serbian facility, located in Senta, will now be called Biospringer RS, and will continue to produce baker’s yeast for the Serbian market, as well as yeast extracts for food and animal feed industries. It was essential for Alltech to secure the long-term future of the Serbian facility and the members of staff employed.

“Alltech is pleased to sell this facility to a family group recognized internationally for its professionalism and the quality of its products and services,” said Alric Blake, CEO Alltech. “The future of the facility was fundamental in our negotiations. We are convinced that Lesaffre will take this company even further thanks to its expertise in fermentation and fermentation derivatives. It is the perfect company to acquire and drive the business for future growth. Alltech meanwhile will continue to focus on its core activities, following unprecedented growth in recent years,” he says in a press release.

Founded in 1980 by Irish entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech specializes in solutions for the sustainable nutrition of plants, animals and people.