Warburg Pincus Acquires FlavorSum to Drive Next Phase of Growth

Global private equity firm Warburg Pincus has announced the acquisition of flavor solutions provider FlavorSum from its previous owner, The Riverside Company. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.

FlavorSum, known for its customized flavor solutions in the food and beverage industry, will continue to operate independently, with its existing leadership team retaining control of strategic direction and day-to-day operations. The company’s CEO, Brian Briggs, highlighted the progress made under Riverside’s ownership, including the integration of four complementary acquisitions and a 35,000-square-foot expansion of its Michigan manufacturing facility.

“We recognize the solid foundation we have built with the support of The Riverside Company,” said Briggs. “Our team is driving industry-leading growth through a solutions-based model that ensures operational excellence and customer satisfaction. We are excited to partner with Warburg Pincus to scale our pure-play flavor platform.”

Warburg Pincus plans to support FlavorSum’s expansion strategy with a focus on capitalizing on growing demand for natural and clean-label solutions. “FlavorSum’s integrated business model and customer-first approach position it strongly in the evolving flavor market,” said Zach Lazar, Managing Director at Warburg Pincus.

“We look forward to accelerating the company’s organic and acquisition-led growth.”

The acquisition signals a new chapter for FlavorSum, enabling it to enhance its footprint in the flavor solutions market while maintaining its commitment to innovation and customer collaboration.

Source: Flavorsum