| Client | Need | Outcome |
| Major Flavor Company |
Grow the savory flavors business. |
We completed a program of strategic option development, acquisition identification, and prioritization. The company later purchased several companies in the savory business segment and became a world leader in this area. |
| Life Sciences Company |
Diversify the company's food ingredients portfolio to include more nutrition related products. |
We provided an extensive program of acquisition and technology planning support. This client became one of the leading holders of intellectual property in nutritional ingredients. |
U.S. Health and Consumer Products Company |
Build a position in nurtaceuticals. |
We completed a review of their business strategy and new product planning program. We recommended several areas of focus. |
Consumer Products Company |
Diversify into nutrition-related businesses within the food industry. |
We developed and evaluated several preliminary acquisition strategies. We developed criteria based on the attractiveness of the business, fit with the client's existing business, and the soundness of the technology strategy. We then completed an international search and screening process for potential acquisition candidates. |
Private Equity Firm |
Evaluate the industry position of the firm's acquisition target within the flavor industry. |
We completed a formal review of the worldwide flavor industry and a detailed analysis of the top 10 flavor companies. We then developed an analysis of how the target company was positioned within the industry. |
Major Chemical Company |
Evaluate acquisition of a large food ingredients company. |
We analyzed the technology portfolio and market position of the target company and determined it to be a strong fit for the buyer. Our client posted the winning bid and today is one of the top five largest ingredients company in the world. |