Sensient Natural Ingredients acquires chili pepper plant in New Mexico
Sensient Natural Ingredients, LLC, a processor and supplier of dehydrated vegetable products and natural food ingredients, has finalized a transaction to acquire New Mexico Chile Products, Inc., a dehydrated chili production facility in Deming, NM, which processes capsicums and a variety of specialty chilies for commercial sale to CPG food manufacturers, spice blenders and foodservice customers.
“This initial acquisition aligns with our long-term business strategy to advance our leadership position in select growth categories as well as fortify our robust supply chain,” said Michael Finete, general manager at Sensient Natural Ingredients (SNI). “This is also an opportunity to better service our customers and satisfy the food industry’s increased demand for on-trend, value-added, natural and organic ingredients that are sustainably sourced and traceable from farm to fork.”