Tasteconnection acquired by Nactarome Group
Context
Ambienta-backed Nactarome Group completed the acquisition of TasteConnection from its founders, marking its fourth add-on in 2.5 years and establishing a UK industry hub. Transaction facts detail full ownership transfer of the seasonings specialist, integrating its Gloucestershire facility adjacent to Nactarome's existing operations for streamlined synergies. Rationale centers on strategic adjacency in clean-label flavourings, with TasteConnection's snacks and savoury dominance complementing Nactarome's top-notes portfolio to create comprehensive aromatic solutions. This bolt-on exemplifies platform consolidation in natural ingredients, where sustainability-focused PE deploys dry powder for high-growth niches—benchmarking Ambienta's serial add-ons against peers and signaling robust M&A pipelines for clean-label leaders targeting defensive consumer staples.
Tasteconnection, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only].
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Target
TasteConnection, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Alderley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, stands as a premier manufacturer of innovative seasonings, bespoke flavourings, provenanced ingredient blends, and culinary products tailored for food processors. The company specializes in natural solutions for the snacks and savoury markets, including handmade crisps, chips, and ready meals, serving over 70 of the UK's largest snacks producers alongside niche brands. Its core strength lies in anticipating consumer trends through custom development of clean-label seasonings that combine aromatic profiles with functional blends. Renowned as a market innovator, TasteConnection commands strong positions in high-growth segments driven by sustainability and natural ingredient demand.
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Historical Financials (GBP)
Other operations with Nactarome Group
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/2025 | NACTAROME GROUP | CLAREMONT INGREDIENTS | UNITED KINGDOM | Ingredients |
| 03/2023 | NACTAROME GROUP | ROYAL BUISMAN | NETHERLANDS | Ingredients |
| 11/2021 | TA ASSOCIATES | NACTAROME GROUP | ITALY | Ingredients |
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Revenue range: REV £5–25M
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