3 November 2025, Ireland - Global flavour, ingredients, and dairy company Carbery Group, headquartered in West Cork, Ireland, has today announced the acquisition of Solutaste, a flavours and ingredients manufacturer and distribution company based in São Paulo, Brazil. This is Carbery’s Taste division (Synergy) second acquisition in Brazil, further expanding its footprint in the food and beverage sector in South America.  

Carbery Group has facilities in eight locations globally including Ireland, the US, the UK, Brazil, Italy, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia and produces dairy and nutritional ingredients for more than 50 markets globally. 
  

Commenting on the deal, Carbery CEO Jason Hawkins said: “Carbery has had a presence in Brazil since 2007, with a further acquisition in 2012. The rapid growth of that business and strength of the market has driven continued investment and expansion. We have an outstanding team in place to deliver on this potential, and we are excited to expand our flavour and ingredients footprint in Brazil and in the wider South American region”.  

“Partnering with Solutaste, a young and innovative company, will further enhance the services we offer to both existing and new customers in the region. Carbery’s model is built on partnership, diversification and the continuous infusion of new talent and ideas across all the regions and sectors we operate in. I am confident that joining forces with the Solutaste team will strengthen our position in South America and deliver long-term growth and value for our shareholders and partners”. 

Paulo Reis, GM of Synergy Flavours Brazil, said: “Solutaste is a company that shares with us a passion for quality, creativity, and sensory excellence. With this partnership, we are excited to strengthen our presence in Brazil, expand our portfolio of solutions, and gain even more agility to serve our customers and partners. We are excited to welcome the members of the Solutaste team into our wider organisation. With our new facility also due to complete in 2026, we look forward to more success ahead.”  

 
Carbery Chair Vincent O’Donovan commented: “Our shareholders have continuously supported the investment and ambition to grow and diversify our company. This is essential to create a secure future for the farming families who are the backbone of our cooperative organisation. I sincerely welcome the employees of Solutaste to Carbery Group and look forward to working with them and the board of Carbery to continue to grow and develop our business, which we are so proud of.”  

  

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