Cargill to acquire FMC pectin operations

摘要

Cargill says that it has signed an agree-, ment to acquire FMC's standard-grade pectin operations, including a production site at Milazzo, Italy. Pectin is a key component of Cargill's texturizing portfolio, and the acquisition will strengthen this portfolio to meet growing demand for label-friendly food ingredients, Cargill says. The transaction, expected to close in the next few months, is subject to regulatory approvals.