Making Waves on the West Coast: FlavorSum Welcomes S&S Flavors

KALAMAZOO, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FlavorSum, a North American flavor solutions producer, announced the acquisition of S&S Flavors, a respected developer and manufacturer of custom flavor systems with nearly a century of expertise. The addition establishes FlavorSum's West Coast Innovation Center while expanding its manufacturing footprint. It also adds powdered flavor capabilities that complement the company's existing strengths in beverages, bakery, dairy, sports nutrition, gummies, and other better-for-you applications.

Following its recent expansion with Beverage Flavors International, FlavorSum continues its long-term strategy of enhancing differentiated capabilities, broadening its geographic footprint, and investing in customer-centered innovation. Together with outstanding organic growth, these acquisitions position FlavorSum among North America's fastest-growing pure-play flavor solutions partners.

"The addition of S&S Flavors is another important step in executing our vision for FlavorSum," said Brian Briggs, Chief Executive Officer of FlavorSum. "Their reputation for technical excellence, expertise in powdered flavor systems, and strong West Coast presence significantly strengthen our ability to serve customers across North America. By expanding our innovation and manufacturing footprint, we're better positioned to collaborate with customers while providing broader capabilities, technical expertise, and the responsiveness growing brands expect.”

Located in Brea, California, the West Coast Innovation Center will provide local support for flavor creation, collaborative product development, and applications expertise, with on-site liquid and powdered flavor manufacturing. The new hub complements FlavorSum's innovation centers and manufacturing operations across the Midwest, East Coast, and Canada.

“Since 1928, S&S Flavors has helped customers create products that stand out through great taste, reliable performance, and trusted partnerships,” said Curtis Krystek, Vice President of S&S Flavors. “Joining FlavorSum allows us to preserve the relationships our customers rely on while giving them additional resources, technical expertise, and an expanded flavor portfolio.”

Customers of both organizations will continue working with their existing contacts while gaining access to FlavorSum's broader capabilities and North American network. Operations at the Brea facility will continue uninterrupted, and the existing S&S team will remain in place, ensuring a seamless transition and enhancing the support and resources available to customers.

About FlavorSum

FlavorSum helps growing North American food and beverage companies move to market quickly and cost-effectively through customer-focused flavor solutions, market insights, technical expertise, and responsive service. With innovation centers and manufacturing operations strategically located across North America, FlavorSum partners with customers to accelerate development and create products people enjoy. FlavorSum is a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor.

About S & S Flavors

Founded in 1928, S&S Flavors is a trusted partner in custom flavor development, serving food and beverage manufacturers with natural, organic, water-soluble, oil-soluble, and powdered flavor systems. The company's technical expertise and commitment to customer collaboration have made it a valued innovation partner for nearly 100 years.

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $100 billion in assets under management and more than 215 companies in its active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies.

The firm is headquartered in New York with more than 15 offices globally.