Lallemand Acquired IFF Meat Cultures Portfolio
The transaction expands the company's portfolio of starter and bioprotective cultures.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Baking
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Lallemand has officially acquired the meat cultures portfolio of IFF, incorporating the Texel brand into its specialized business unit. This move integrates the new product range into Lallemand's existing infrastructure to enhance its production and innovation capabilities.
Why it matters
The acquisition allows Lallemand to bolster its offerings of starter, surface, and bioprotective cultures for meat applications. By combining these assets, the company gains complementary technical expertise to serve its global customer base.
Lallemand leverages 60 years of industry experience to integrate the Texel cultures brand into its Specialty Cultures division. The deal marks a significant expansion of its technical and production capabilities for meat processing applications.
The players
Lallemand
Lallemand is a developer, producer, and marketer of yeast, bacteria, and specialty ingredients for food, health, and agricultural sectors.
IFF
IFF is a global company that focuses on the creation of ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, health, and biosciences industries.
The details
Lallemand will work directly with customers to ensure continuity of supply and technical support following the transition. This deal follows a series of recent expansions by the firm, including the acquisition of BIO-CAT Enzymes & Microbials in August 2026 and the establishment of Solyve in September 2026.
Timeline
Lallemand introduced the Natural Rosé product concept in 2023.
The Lalcult Protect meat culture range was updated in March 2026.
Lallemand acquired BIO-CAT Enzymes & Microbials in August 2026.
The company established its enzyme business Solyve in September 2026.
Lallemand announced the acquisition of IFF meat cultures in October 2026.
Culture Shift
This acquisition is part of the ongoing consolidation trend in the food biotechnology sector. It reflects how major industry players are aggressively acquiring specialized portfolios to expand their market reach and diversify their product offerings.
Clients currently using Texel cultures can expect Lallemand to manage the transition to maintain consistent product availability. The deal is intended to provide users with improved technical support by merging two distinct sets of expertise under one company.
The takeaway
The integration of the Texel brand reinforces Lallemand's position as a provider of advanced cultures for meat processing. Customers should reach out to their account representatives to confirm that their specific product supply chain remains unaffected during the transition.
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