Wild Flavors

Wild Flavors, Inc. (stylized as "WILD Flavors") is a manufacturer of flavors, colors, and food and beverage ingredients. Its headquarters is in Erlanger, Kentucky and the firm is affiliated with Rudolf WILD GmbH & Co. KG and Dr. Hans-Peter Wild.

Major competitors include Givaudan, Firmenich, and International Flavors and Fragrances.

In July 2014, the company announced it was being taken over by Archer Daniels Midland in a $3 billion deal. Subject to regulatory approvals, the takeover was expected to close before the end of 2014.

History

 * Acquisitions
 * 1994 - F&C Company in Cincinnati, OH was acquired and renamed WILD Flavors Inc
 * 1995 - DRI Flavors, Canada
 * 1997 - La Monde Ltd in Placentia, CA
 * 2008 - American Purpac Technologies in Beloit, WI
 * 2014 - Archer Daniels Midland said it will buy Wild Flavors for $3 billion.


 * Partnerships
 * 2006 - Cognis Health & Wellness
 * 2007 - Diversified Natural Products
 * 2009 - Sunwin International

Products

 * Resolver Technology - A mix of natural flavors and flavor extracts. It neutralises undesirable off-notes of ingredients having a bitter, soapy, metallic or burning aftertaste.
 * SaltTrim - Allows reducing the amount of salt in foods and beverages products without impairing the taste.
 * Colors From Nature - A line of natural colors and plant extracts.