Wild Flavors
Wild Flavors, Inc. is a manufacturer of flavors, colors, and food and beverage ingredients. Its headquarters is in Erlanger, Kentucky and the firm is affiliated with Rudolf WILD GmbH & Co. KG and Dr. Hans-Peter Wild.
Major competitors include Givaudan, Firmenich, and International Flavors and Fragrances.
In July 2014, the company announced it was being taken over by Archer Daniels Midland in a $3 billion deal. Subject to regulatory approvals, the takeover was expected to close before the end of 2014.
History
;Acquisitions- 1994 - F&C Company in Cincinnati, OH was acquired and renamed WILD Flavors Inc
- 1995 - DRI Flavors, Canada
- 1997 - La Monde Ltd in Placentia, CA
- 2008 - American Purpac Technologies in Beloit, WI
- 2014 - Archer Daniels Midland said it will buy Wild Flavors for $3 billion.
- 2006 - Cognis Health & Wellness
- 2007 - Diversified Natural Products
- 2009 - Sunwin International
Products
- Resolver Technology - A mix of natural flavors and flavor extracts. It neutralises undesirable off-notes of ingredients having a bitter, soapy, metallic or burning aftertaste.
- SaltTrim - Allows reducing the amount of salt in foods and beverages products without impairing the taste.
- Colors From Nature - A line of natural colors and plant extracts.