SensoryEffects

Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
Investment Type: Equity
Investment Date: May 2006 with subsequent investments for add-on acquisitions

SensoryEffects is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of customized technology-driven food solutions that include ingredient and flavor systems, as well as near-finished and finished food products.  Leveraging its unique mix of formulating expertise and manufacturing capabilities, the Company is focused on delivering specifically desired sensory experiences, physical properties and functionality for innovative products  and is widely recognized as a valued partner to leading food and beverage producers.

Add-on Acquisition Search Criteria:

• Mid-size private companies, non-strategic business units of larger companies and product line divestitures.
• Complementary to current SensoryEffects products: special interest in food ingredient, color and flavor areas.
• Fundamentally strong operations and leading technology platforms.
• Preference for profitable companies, but also interested in turnaround situations.

SensoryEffects website