Puratos, a global supplier of bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, has acquired Vör Foods, a fast-growing U.S. producer of clean label nut pastes and nut-based fillings, the company announced.
The acquisition strengthens Puratos’ manufacturing footprint in the United States and expands its capabilities in nut-based ingredients, one of the fastest-growing categories in the bakery sector. The move is also aimed at helping food manufacturers respond more quickly to emerging consumer trends, including demand for premium and indulgent products such as Dubai-style chocolate, through locally produced ingredients.
“The Vör team brings craftsmanship, agility, and impressive speed,” said Andy Brimacombe, President of Puratos North America. “The company has grown remarkably fast by staying close to customers and delivering on-trend nut solutions. The team’s expertise and U.S. nut facility make Vör a strong strategic fit for Puratos, and enhance our ability to support customers with reliable, high-quality ingredients. We’re excited to welcome the team to Puratos as we continue driving sweet goods innovation together.”
Founded in 2016, Vör Foods is based in Trevose, Pennsylvania, and produces pistachio, hazelnut, almond, cashew and blended nut pastes and fillings. Its portfolio complements Puratos’ existing nut filling offerings and adds capacity through a dedicated, SQF-certified nut facility. Vör also sources the majority of its ingredients from the United States, improving traceability and reducing lead times for domestic customers.
“Since founding Vör Foods in 2016, we’ve focused on quality, agility, and close customer and supplier collaboration,” said Frank Steck, CEO of Vör Foods. “Joining Puratos opens an exciting new chapter and together, we can bring even greater value to our customers by combining Vör’s nut expertise with Puratos’s scale, capabilities, and industry network.”
Vör’s production site is located approximately 35 minutes from Puratos USA, a proximity that the company said will enable close technical collaboration and faster sharing of best practices. As part of the integration, Puratos plans to invest in Vör’s equipment and capacity to support future growth and meet rising demand for clean label nut-based solutions.
“Driven by growing consumer demand for indulgent sweet bakery products with exceptional nut fillings, this acquisition—rooted in the U.S.—marks a significant step forward for the entire Puratos Group. It elevates our nut-based expertise and enables us to invest at scale in advanced capabilities, innovation, and long-term value creation for customers across all markets,” said Pierre Tossut, CEO of the Puratos Group.
