“Our acquisition of Sweetmix represents an exciting opportunity to accelerate our growth in the food ingredients distribution space by Brazil and enhance the value we deliver to global suppliers and local customers through a versatile range of ingredients, ”said Nick powell, President, Ingredients and Specialties for Univar Solutions. “In line with our strategy of expanding ingredients and specialties and creating shareholder value, we expect this transaction to build on existing successful relationships with suppliers and generate growth, cost synergies and improved margins ”.

Jorge Buckup, President of Latin America for Univar Solutions, added, “It is important to note that Sweetmix will give us increased scale and serve as an ideal platform for expansion into Latin America with our other recently announced partnerships, including Novozymes and AGT. Sweetmix is ​​a recognized leader in the Brazil, and we look forward to partnering with their team to expand our portfolio in Latin America and create even more value for our stakeholders. “

Amaury Toledo, Co-Founder of Sweetmix, said: “We are delighted to join the Univar Solutions team and expand the reach of our innovative solutions and ingredients for various markets. With Univar Solutions’ scale, digital infrastructure, world-class technical network, and strong supplier relationships, we will be well positioned to accelerate our mission and continue to provide our customers with high-quality, differentiated products supported. by a specialized technical service. “

About Sweetmix
Founded in 1994, Sweetmix Distribuidora is a pioneer in the introduction of sweeteners and other ingredients in Brazil. The history of the company has been guided by growth and innovation in solutions that meet the most diverse demands of the market. Sweetmix is ​​organized into four divisions – Food, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health and Industrial Chemistry -. Learn more at sweetmix.com.br.

About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients representing a premier portfolio of leading global producers. With the largest private transport fleet and technical sales force in the industry, unparalleled logistics know-how, in-depth market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development and premier digital tools. plan, the company is well positioned to provide tailor-made solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries and applications. While fulfilling its goal of helping keep communities healthy, nourished, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Brighter Futures. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

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