Lallemand, through its Lallemand Specialty Cultures business unit, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the IFF meat cultures portfolio, further expanding its offering. This strategic acquisition reinforces Lallemand Specialty Cultures’ commitment to advancing specialty cultures for food applications and enhances its ability to serve the food industry worldwide.

Building on 60 years of expertise in meat cultures, Lallemand Specialty Cultures combines strong capabilities in production, applications, innovation, and customer collaboration. The expanded portfolio brings complementary know-how and a broader range of microorganism-based solutions, including Texel starter and surface cultures, as well as bioprotective cultures, strengthening its ability to address diverse meat application needs.

“We are delighted to welcome this range from IFF into the Lallemand Specialty Cultures portfolio” said Lauriane Fillous, general manager of Lallemand Specialty Cultures. “This integration strengthens and complements our existing offer, enhancing our ability to support customers with carefully selected microorganism-based solutions, strong technical expertise, and a shared passion for fermentation.”

Lallemand Specialty Cultures will work closely with customers throughout the transition period to ensure continuity of supply, technical support and service while creating new opportunities for innovation and growth.