Nactarome Group
Overview
Nactarome is Ambienta’s buy-and-build platform established to create Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of natural flavours and colours for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2018 with the acquisition of Aromata in Italy, Nactarome expanded through six add-on acquisitions during Ambienta’s investment, including IPAM (Italy), Nactis (France), Create Flavours (UK), Taste Connection (UK), Pharmorgana (Germany), and FIAS (Italy).
Ambienta’s investment was designed to build a high-quality portfolio with operational flexibility for small and mid-market clients, and a professional management team.
Under Ambienta’s ownership, Nactarome completed multiple add‑on acquisitions and in February 2022 was sold to TA Associates while Ambienta retained a minority stake. Since then, the company has continued to expand through further acquisitions across Europe, strengthening its international presence and diversified offering.
Our Contribution
Unlocking New Growth Avenues
Buy and Build
Operational Excellence
Environmental Thesis
There are currently over 70,000 chemical products in the world, most of which can be harmful to human health and the environment. Replacing synthetic flavours and colours with natural, renewable, and safe raw materials is increasingly the preferred choice for industrial players and consumers across the food value chain. As a market leader, Nactarome Group is driving this shift through a dedicated development plan, achieving year-on-year growth of over 10% in natural-based products. In the coming years, expanding its natural portfolio will remain the company’s key growth driver, meeting rising demand for healthier and more sustainable products.
Overview
Nactarome is Ambienta’s buy-and-build platform established to create Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of natural flavours and colours for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2018 with the acquisition of Aromata in Italy, Nactarome expanded through six add-on acquisitions during Ambienta’s investment, including IPAM (Italy), Nactis (France), Create Flavours (UK), Taste Connection (UK), Pharmorgana (Germany), and FIAS (Italy).
Ambienta’s investment was designed to build a high-quality portfolio with operational flexibility for small and mid-market clients, and a professional management team.
Under Ambienta’s ownership, Nactarome completed multiple add‑on acquisitions and in February 2022 was sold to TA Associates while Ambienta retained a minority stake. Since then, the company has continued to expand through further acquisitions across Europe, strengthening its international presence and diversified offering.
Our Contribution
Unlocking New Growth Avenues
Buy and Build
Operational Excellence
Environmental Thesis
There are currently over 70,000 chemical products in the world, most of which can be harmful to human health and the environment. Replacing synthetic flavours and colours with natural, renewable, and safe raw materials is increasingly the preferred choice for industrial players and consumers across the food value chain. As a market leader, Nactarome Group is driving this shift through a dedicated development plan, achieving year-on-year growth of over 10% in natural-based products. In the coming years, expanding its natural portfolio will remain the company’s key growth driver, meeting rising demand for healthier and more sustainable products.
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