Lallemand Acquires AIT Ingredients to Strengthen Global Baking Solutions

Lallemand is proud to announce the successful acquisition of AIT Ingredients, effective 26th June……

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Lallemand is proud to announce the successful acquisition of AIT Ingredients, effective 26th June 2025, following exclusive negotiations with Moulins Soufflet, a subsidiary of Groupe InVivo. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Lallemand’s continued growth and commitment to delivering world-class baking solutions.

Mario Pires, LBS President & General Manager of Lallemand Baking Solutions, commented:

“This acquisition is a perfect fit for both companies. Together we represent a wealth of application knowledge across a wide spectrum of bakery applications that will allow us to better serve our customers with a broader and innovative portfolio of baking solutions.”

AIT Ingredients, a leading global producer of baking ingredients offering both technical and creative solutions for the bakery, flour milling, and pasta industries, will be integrated into the Lallemand Baking Solutions (LBS) business unit. LBS is a leading global supplier of clean-label solutions for the baking industry.

Olivier Genie, AIT General Manager, added:

“We are excited to join the Lallemand family. Together, we will continue to innovate and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers around the world.”

This acquisition supports Lallemand’s long-term strategy to expand its global presence while strengthening its capabilities in baking technologies.

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