Solina to Acquire Saratoga Food Specialties

Solina, a leading European producer of savory ingredient solutions for the food industry, has signed an agreement to acquire Saratoga Food Specialties to continue its expansion in North America.

With operations in California, Illinois, and Nevada, and annual sales of USD280m, Saratoga supplies Quick Service Restaurants and food manufacturers with custom dry seasoning blends and liquid solutions such as sauces, dressings, and glazes. Upon closing, the Saratoga leadership team and its 500 employees will join Solina.

Acquiring Saratoga accelerates Solina’s footprint into North America, notably by adding liquid solutions to its existing dry seasoning capabilities, doubling its number of facilities in the region, and providing the North American organization with significant expertise in B2B, foodservice and retail.

“With Saratoga joining Solina, we will create a leading one-stop-shop for ingredient solutions in North America,” Anthony Francheterre, CEO of Solina, said. “We look forward to leveraging the opportunities and value this acquisition will bring to our people and to our collective food industry customers across the globe.”