Solina Expands its Flavour Innovation Capabilities with the Acquisition of Epicurean Butter

Solina has acquired Epicurean Butter, a Denver, Colorado-based developer and manufacturer of flavoured compound butters and customised flavour solutions that serve food manufacturers, foodservice operators, and retailers in the United States.

The acquisition broadens our dairy innovation capabilities by bringing additional expertise in flavour creation, quick product innovation, and tailored culinary solutions.

Epicurean Butter is well-known for its agile product development, culinary knowledge, and unique compound butter solutions. Compound butters blend butter with herbs, spices, cheeses, and other high-quality ingredients to provide ready-to-use flavour solutions that allow companies to bring restaurant-quality flavour to market fast and consistently.

"Customers are looking for partners who can help them move quickly, create differentiated food experiences, and bring new ideas to market with confidence," said Michael Marks, Solina USA's Regional CEO. "Epicurean brings exactly that combination of culinary creativity, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit, expanding our capabilities in dairy and unlocking new opportunities to support our customers across the U.S. market."

The acquisition expands our culinary innovation platform by bringing Epicurean's experience in flavor-forward dairy applications together with Solina's broader culinary and beverage capabilities. We will work together to open up new prospects in retail, catering, and food processing, as well as provide clients with a greater selection of customised solutions.

"Epicurean represents exactly the kind of business we look for: entrepreneurial, customer-focused, and driven by innovation," said Solina CEO Anthony Francheterre. "We will expand what we can create for our customers while supporting the continued growth of both organisations."

"Epicurean represents exactly the kind of business we look for: entrepreneurial, customer-focused, and driven by innovation," said Solina CEO Anthony Francheterre. "We will expand what we can create for our customers while supporting the continued growth of both organisations."

Epicurean Butter will continue to operate from its Denver location as a center of excellence for butter and dairy innovation within Solina USA. CEO Stephen Owens and his current executive team will stay in place.

"We are excited to join Solina," stated Epicurean Butter CEO Stephen Owens. "Our objective has always been to assist people make everything taste better, easily. We are passionate about bringing outstanding flavour to life via innovation, speed, and close collaboration, and Solina shares these principles. We see huge prospects for our employees, customers, and the future of the company." The financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

Source: Solina