Azelis Acquires Gillco Ingredients
May 16, 2023
Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Gillco Ingredients, a US-based specialty ingredient provider serving the food & nutrition market. The acquisition expands Azelis' footprint in the US life sciences and food & nutrition sectors and brings Gillco's ~40 employees and application expertise into Azelis' global network.
- Buyers
- Azelis
- Targets
- Gillco Ingredients
- Sellers
- Bill Gillies
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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